About Masanto Foundation
We believe that quality tech education should be accessible to everyone, regardless of their economic background. Our mission is to bridge the digital divide.
Our Mission
To empower students and aspiring technologists with free, high-quality digital literacy and coding education. We provide accessible learning opportunities in Web Development, Cloud Computing, AI fundamentals, and essential digital skills—supported by a community of expert mentors who believe in giving back.
Our Vision
A world where every student has the opportunity to learn technology skills and build a successful career in tech, regardless of their socioeconomic status. We envision communities where digital literacy is universal and technological innovation is accessible to all who dream of creating change.
Our Story
Founded in 2022, the Masanto Foundation for Education & Technology began with a simple observation: talented, motivated students were being left behind simply because they couldn't afford expensive coding bootcamps or formal computer science education.
Our founders, a group of tech professionals and educators, started by mentoring a handful of students in their spare time. What began as informal weekend coding sessions quickly grew into a structured program with a clear mission: make quality tech education completely free and accessible.
Today, we've trained over 2,500 students, built a community of 150+ volunteer mentors from leading tech companies, and created 50+ free learning modules. Our students have gone on to secure internships and jobs at tech companies, start their own ventures, and—most importantly—pay it forward by mentoring the next generation.
We're proud of what we've built, but we're even more excited about where we're going. Every day, more students discover their potential through our programs, and every day, more mentors join our mission to democratize tech education.
Our Core Values
These principles guide everything we do
Accessibility
Education should be free and available to everyone, everywhere
Quality
We maintain the highest standards in curriculum and mentorship
Student-First
Every decision prioritizes student learning and success
Community
We build supportive networks of learners and mentors
Our Team
Meet the people making tech education accessible
Sarah Mitchell
Executive Director
David Kim
Director of Education
Maya Patel
Community Manager
James Wilson
Technical Lead
Emily Chen
Curriculum Director
Carlos Rodriguez
Partnerships Lead
Aisha Johnson
Student Success Manager
Ryan Thompson
Operations Manager
How We Operate
100% Free for Students
We never charge students for our programs, courses, or mentorship. Education is a right, not a privilege, and we're committed to keeping it that way.
Volunteer-Powered
Our mentors are industry professionals who volunteer their time because they believe in our mission. This allows us to maintain quality while keeping programs free.
Open Curriculum
We develop our curriculum in collaboration with industry experts and make it freely available. Our materials are continuously updated to reflect current best practices.
Community-Driven
Students learn together, support each other, and build lasting connections. Many of our graduates return as mentors, creating a sustainable cycle of giving back.
Funding & Transparency
The Masanto Foundation operates as a registered nonprofit organization. We're committed to complete transparency in how we receive and use funding.
Program expenses
(courses, materials)
Operations & infrastructure
Growth & outreach
Our funding comes from individual donors, corporate partnerships, and foundation grants. Every contribution goes directly toward supporting students and improving our programs.
Join Our Mission
Whether you're a student looking to learn or a professional wanting to give back, there's a place for you in our community.