Anita Borg Institute For Technology

Sacramento, CA

Advances women's participation and leadership in technology through programs, research, and community building

Primary audience

Women technologists

Work area

Professional development

Topic

Technology diversity

Contact

Brenda Darden Wilkerson

Website Contact

About Organization

The Anita Borg Institute for Technology works to increase representation of women in computing and technology fields. Based in Sacramento, CA, the organization operates with 111 employees and generated $27.5 million in revenue in 2024. The institute provides programs for technical professionals, conducts research on diversity in technology, and builds communities to support women throughout their careers.

What They Focus On

Women in Technology

Increasing representation and advancement of women throughout all levels of computing and technology careers

Diversity & Inclusion

Supporting LGBTQ equality and building diverse communities of entrepreneurial thinkers in tech

Professional Development

Providing mentorship, networking, and career resources to support technical professionals from underrepresented backgrounds

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Employees
2024	—	—	—	—
2024	$27,514,949	$42,080,768	$23,681,593	111
2023	—	—	—	—
2023	$37,683,326	$38,681,459	$33,655,729	110
2022	—	—	—	—
2022	$46,397,164	$30,360,981	$31,927,308	91
2020	$22,247,985	$28,124,648	$22,059,690	115
2019	$43,578,597	$41,376,355	$20,473,007	116
2018	$34,365,136	$29,018,351	$16,515,451	93

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

01

Connect Communities

Build networks of women and underrepresented groups in technology through conferences and programs
02

Conduct Research

Study barriers to participation and publish findings on diversity in computing fields
03

Provide Resources

Offer professional development, mentorship opportunities, and career support for technical professionals
04

Advocate Change

Partner with organizations to promote equity and advance systemic change in technology

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Anita Borg Institute For Technology

Grace Hopper Celebration

Annual conference connecting women technologists with opportunities, mentorship, and professional development resources in computing fields

Community Building

Programs that empower and connect a diverse next generation of entrepreneurial thinkers in technology

Advocacy & Research

Research initiatives and advocacy work to advance gender equality and LGBTQ equality in technology sectors

Philanthropic Partnerships

Strategic partnerships supporting organizational mission and expanding reach to underrepresented communities in tech

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Anita Borg Institute For Technology.

Brenda Darden Wilkerson

President & CEO

Full-time

Compensation: $498,000

Pamela Lee

Chief Operating Officer

Full-time

Compensation: $250,000

Nichole Guzman

Senior Vice President, Revenue

Full-time

Compensation: $207,000

Deandrea Coleman

Vice President, Marketing

Full-time

Compensation: $200,000

Carmen Edwards

Vice President, People & Culture

Full-time

Compensation: $198,962

Amanda Prothero

Director Of Philanthrophy

Full-time

Compensation: $139,540

Yamelith Aguilar Ortega

Director, Research

Full-time

Compensation: $138,900

Troy Williams

Director, Institutional Partnerships

Full-time

Compensation: $137,110

Brenda Darden Wilkerson

President & CEO

Kai Orton

Head Of Data Science

Full-time

Compensation: $194,790

Gloria Bell

Head Of Pathways And Communities

Full-time

Compensation: $145,000

Milestones

1997

Institute Founded

1997

Organization established to honor computer scientist Anita Borg and advance women in technology

2019

Revenue Peak

2019

Reached highest annual revenue of $43.6 million supporting expanded programming

2022

Record Fundraising

2022

Achieved $46.4 million in revenue to scale impact and community reach

2024

Team Expansion

2024

Grew to 111 employees supporting programs for women technologists worldwide

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

Angela Tucci Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Ash Lopez Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Ashley Johnson Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Beena Ammanath Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Brian Reaves Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Evaristus Mainsah Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Heather Geronemus Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Ibrahim Gokcen Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Inhi Cho Suh Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Jamillah Boyd Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Joy Chik Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Kamau Bobb Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Lauren Himbeault Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Margie Ruffin Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Naba Rizvi Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Rebecca Parson Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Tony Wilkins Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Trishala Pillai Trustee 1.00 hrs/week

Vijay Anand Secretary 1.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$2.4M

Highest Paid

$565K

Brenda Darden Wilkerson

Compensated Officers

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Brenda Darden Wilkerson	President & CEO	$498,000	$66,880	$564,880	40
Pamela Lee	Chief Operating Officer	$250,000	$38,267	$288,267	40
Carmen Edwards	Vice President, People & Culture	$198,962	$43,629	$242,591	40
Kai Orton	Head Of Data Science	$194,790	$28,877	$223,667	40
Nichole Guzman	Senior Vice President, Revenue	$207,000	$1,431	$208,431	40
Deandrea Coleman	Vice President, Marketing	$200,000	$6,879	$206,879	40
Amanda Prothero	Director Of Philanthrophy	$139,540	$45,439	$184,979	40
Yamelith Aguilar Ortega	Director, Research	$138,900	$24,382	$163,282	40
Troy Williams	Director, Institutional Partnerships	$137,110	$18,910	$156,020	40
Gloria Bell	Head Of Pathways And Communities	$145,000	$6,112	$151,112	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Brenda Darden Wilkerson	President & CEO	$504,881	$67,025	$571,906	40
Cullen White	Chief Impact Officer	$332,762	$60,611	$393,373	40
Pamela Gibbs	Research Products Officer	$195,104	$39,163	$234,267	40
Steve Bak	Business Development Executive	$197,308	$24,360	$221,668	40
Amanda Hill-Attkisson	Vice President, Individual Imp	$219,279	$1,304	$220,583	40
Taneen Jafarkhani	Head Of Employee Relations	$201,298	$14,436	$215,734	40
Jullanar Maalik-Naselli	Vice President, Institutional	$178,222	$15,529	$193,751	40
Haley Brown	SR. Director, Evaluation R	$172,096	$14,938	$187,034	40
Miriam Anton	Business Development Executive	$156,669	$28,658	$185,327	40
Ann Almeida	Head Of Events	$160,034	$20,924	$180,958	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Brenda Darden Wilkerson	President & CEO	$521,896	$62,431	$584,327	40
Robert Read	VP BD & Partner Success (Thru 7/2022)	$252,248	$24,763	$277,011	40
Ahamed Khan	Chief Financial Officer (Thru 11/2022)	$247,506	$27,976	$275,482	40
Cullen White	Chief Of Staff	$214,806	$56,693	$271,499	40
Taneen Jafarkhani	Head Of Employee Relations	$181,408	$15,786	$197,194	40
Elly Ahn-Mccloud	Head Of Global Events (Thru 12/2022)	$183,992	$1,316	$185,308	40
Kai Orton	Head Of Data Science	$137,792	$32,210	$170,002	40
Amanda Hill-Attkisson	Head Of Employee Relations	$157,600	$5,100	$162,700	40
Haley Brown	SR. Director, Evaluation Research	$141,596	$14,625	$156,221	40
Dawn Robbins	Business Development Ex	$140,820	$14,347	$155,167	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Brenda Darden Wilkerson	President & CEO	$546,697	$36,456	$583,153	40
Jacqueline Copeland	Chief Operating Officer	$349,311	$8,392	$357,703	40
Robert Read	VP BD & Partner Success	$270,736	$26,229	$296,965	40
Ylonda Davis	VP Global Events	$245,989	$14,273	$260,262	40
Stephanie Rodriguez	VP Policy & Engagement	$208,662	$18,830	$227,492	40
Lonnie Tsai	Controller	$167,388	$31,903	$199,291	40
Steve Bak	Business Development Ex	$176,018	$19,121	$195,139	40
Victoria Hughes	Chief People Officer	$169,971	$5,760	$175,731	40
Joanne Lee	Chief Financial Officer	$68,127	—	$68,127	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Mary Kempski	CIO	$522,455	$13,102	$535,557	40
Brenda Darden Wilkerson	President And CEO	$410,158	$48,627	$458,785	40
Jacqueline Copeland-Carson	COO	$265,148	$14,241	$279,389	40
Steve Bak	Business Development EXEC	$220,409	$29,157	$249,566	40
Shiva Hematyar	Business Development Execu	$204,759	$31,256	$236,015	40
Ylonda Davis	Vice President, Global Eve	$217,199	$14,147	$231,346	40
Stephanie Rodriguez	Vice President, Policy Eng	$196,343	$26,584	$222,927	40
Michelle Celeste Flatt	Vice President Of Programs	$197,809	$17,396	$215,205	40
Jo Anne Lee	CFO	$143,697	—	$143,697	40
Cathlyn Whalen	Chief Financial Officer	$57,442	$3,426	$60,868	40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$245K Grants Received

$33K Grants Given

6 Organizations

Top Funders

4 total

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund

$162K

American Online Giving Foundation Inc.

$51K

Philanthropic Ventures Foundation

$25K

The Ayco Charitable Foundation

$8K

Top Grantees

2 total

Equality Florida Institute ST PETERSBURG, FL

$25K

Chicago Tech Academy CHICAGO, IL

$8K

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund American Online Giving Foundation Inc. Philanthropic Ventures Foundation The Ayco Charitable Foundation Equality Florida Institute Chicago Tech Academy

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Contact

Get in touch with Anita Borg Institute For Technology

Phone

(650) 352-7500

Visit Website

2108 N St 8268 Sacramento, CA 958165712

Anita Borg Institute For Technology

What They Focus On

Financial Information

How They Work

Connect Communities

Conduct Research

Provide Resources

Advocate Change

Programs and Initiatives

Grace Hopper Celebration

Community Building

Advocacy & Research

Philanthropic Partnerships

Team & Leadership

Brenda Darden Wilkerson

Pamela Lee

Nichole Guzman

Deandrea Coleman

Carmen Edwards

Amanda Prothero

Yamelith Aguilar Ortega

Troy Williams

Brenda Darden Wilkerson

Kai Orton

Gloria Bell

Milestones

Institute Founded

Revenue Peak

Record Fundraising

Team Expansion

Associated People

Board of Directors

Executive Compensation

Partners & Funders

Top Funders

Top Grantees

Related Organizations

Tax-Exempt Affiliates

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