Proof of Usefulness Report

Code for America

Analysis completed on 1/18/2026

+505
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Project verified as Code for America, a leading civic tech non-profit with ~$38M revenue and national impact (e.g., GetCalFresh, ClearMyRecord). While the entity is high-value and well-established, the specific submission (by 'StarWing') is of low quality, featuring copy-pasted descriptions and exaggerated/lazy claims ('most people have used my product'). The score reflects the massive real-world utility and traction of the organization, moderately penalized for the poor submission quality.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+152
Audience Reach Impact+117
Technical Innovation+72
Evidence Of Traction+127
Market Timing Relevance+54
Functional Completeness+4
Subtotal+526
Usefulness Multiplierx0.96
Final Score+505

Project Details

Description
Code for America is committed to building a team as diverse as the nation we serve. We’re made up of people-centered problem solvers: technologists, advocates, storytellers, and organizers from many different backgrounds and communities around the country. We merge the best parts of technology, nonprofit, and government. \nWe believe government at all levels can and should work well for everyone— and the mindful use of technology makes it possible. We’re known for building digital tools, but the work doesn’t stop there. We seek to transform government by showing what’s possible when communities are included in policy and service design. We use insights and ideas from real people to guide us to real solutions that break down barriers to meet community needs and improve government in meaningful ways. \nWant to use your skills for good and help us drive change that lasts? Join our team!\n
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Analytics, Social Media, Design
Traction Evidence
most people have used my product

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline