irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0Pinklight: Our Pinklight programs offer resources, expertise, and support to educate and guide members who are launching their first institutional private market funds. The program is advisory and does not include any direct capital raising opportunities.
- #2 $0ASCEND: ASCEND is a structured program for mid-level investing professionals, encouraging career advancement and retention in the industry.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
ASCEND
Structured career advancement program for mid-level investing professionals designed to support retention and promotion within the private equity industry.
Moments That Made Her
Podcast series featuring accomplished women in private equity who share pivotal career moments, hosted by PEWIN founding chair Kelly Williams.
Pinklight Labs
Self-guided, on-demand education program for PEWIN members interested in starting their own firms or understanding the fundraising process, offering insights similar to Pinklight Propel.
Pinklight Propel
Provides high-potential, women-led emerging fund managers with confidential feedback on pitch presentations from senior-level LPs and founding GPs, along with ongoing support and access to a founder toolkit.
Speakers Bureau
Connects PEWIN members—senior women GPs, LPs, and private equity professionals—with speaking opportunities at industry conferences, PEWIN events, and media engagements.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Women's Leadership & Career Advancement Networks 3 activities
- ASCEND program for mid-level women professionalsRuns the ASCEND program in partnership with Toigo RISE to support mid-level women professionals in private equity and asset management, building a pipeline of future senior leaders through curated programming, networking events, and connections with current PEWIN members across regional chapters.
- Mentorship and nonprofit partnershipsSupports mentorship initiatives and nonprofit partnerships, including a formal mentorship program with Toigo Rise, to build community and support career development for women in financial services.
- Support for emerging women leaders across financial servicesAdvances high-performing women at all levels across the financial services industry through philanthropy, targeted programs, and resources for cohorts of emerging and existing women leaders.
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Professional Networking Events 2 activities
- Professional development and networking events for membersHosts industry panels, expert speaker sessions, LP spotlights, CIO roundtables, and regional networking gatherings to support engagement, professional development, and peer connections among senior women in private equity. These events are held globally through chapters in over 30 countries including the U.S., Canada, UK, Hong Kong, Seoul, and Africa.
- Speakers bureau of senior women professionalsMaintains a speakers bureau of senior women private equity professionals who represent the network at industry conferences, PEWIN events, and in media appearances to amplify visibility and thought leadership.
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Regional Chapter Network Support 1 activity
- Expansion of regional chapters and global operationsExpands organizational reach by launching new regional chapters, including the Boston Chapter and operations in Nigeria, following the initial launch of PEWIN Africa in South Africa, to support local engagement and growth of women leaders in private equity.
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Professional Job Board & Career Placement Services 1 activity
- Member-exclusive job board accessProvides members with access to a private job board featuring leadership roles in private equity, supporting career advancement and placement within the industry.
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Alumni Community Building 1 activity
- Membership network of senior women leadersMaintains a global network of over 1,600 members and alumni, 93% of whom hold senior leadership titles such as managing director, partner, CEO, or CIO, from institutions collectively managing over $3 trillion in assets under management.
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Startup Acceleration & Business Growth Support 1 activity
- Pinklight Propel program for women-led fund launchesProvides free advisory resources, expertise, and guidance to high-potential, emerging women-led private equity and venture capital firms through the Pinklight Propel program, including pitch sessions with LPs and senior advisors. The program has supported the closing of over 35 women-led funds representing more than $4 billion in assets under management and has funded over 250 women-led companies.
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Podcast and Radio Production 1 activity
- Podcast featuring influential women in private equityProduces a podcast series that highlights influential women in private equity discussing pivotal career moments, leadership, and industry insights to inspire and educate professionals in the field.
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Gender Equity Research and Advocacy 1 activity
- Research on women’s leadership pathways in private marketsConducts research on the pathways for women to rise to leadership positions in private equity, venture capital, and alternative asset classes, and supports data-driven research and innovation initiatives through research grants.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$1.23M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$1.16M94%
Investment income$69K6%
Other revenue$2K
expenses
Total expenses$1.10M
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$720K
Grants paid out$500
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.26M
Cash$616K
Investments$1.61M
Liabilities$203K
Net assets$2.06M
Liquid reserves24.2 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +14.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Mendell | Executive Director | 40 | $396K |
| Moby Thomas | Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $151K |
board members · 12
- Alisa Wood — Board Member
- Alison Killilea — Board Member
- Bronwyn Bailey — Treasurer
- Carol Womack — Board Member
- Dana Johns — Chair
- Iris Zhao-Fiorello — Board Member
- Jeri Harman — Board Member
- Jill Kitazaki — Vice Chair
- Joanne Yoo — Secretary
- Meghan Reynolds — Board Member
- Meghna Desai — Board Member
- Norice Rice — Board Member
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- Altamont Capital Partners Partner — Donor and partner organization supporting the PEWIN Foundation's mission.
- Columbia Investment Management Company Partner — Kim Lew, President and CEO of Columbia Investment Management Company, is a member and public supporter of PEWIN.
- Denning & Company Partner — Jill Kitazaki, President of Denning & Company, is a member and public supporter of PEWIN.
- Development Partners International LLP (DPI) Partner — Runa Alam, Co-Founding Partner and CEO of Development Partners International LLP, is a member and public supporter of PEWIN.
- Emily Mendell Partner — Contact person for partnership inquiries at PEWIN.
- GI Partners Partner — Donor and partner organization supporting the PEWIN Foundation's mission.
- KPMG Partner — Founding partner supporting PEWIN’s mission to advance women in private equity.
- KPMG Partner — Founding partner that supports PEWIN’s mission to empower senior women leaders in private equity.
- Kelly Williams Partner — Founding Chair of PEWIN and host of the Moments That Made Her podcast.
- LPs and GPs Partner — LPs and GPs provide pitch feedback to participants in the Project Pinklight in-person bootcamp.
- Pinklight Propel Partner — Program providing pitch feedback and support to emerging women-led funds, co-branded under PEWIN.
- Proskauer Partner — Features Robin Painter, Partner at Proskauer, in a podcast discussing career development and leadership for women in private markets.
- Toigo RISE Partner — Collaborates with Toigo RISE on a mentoring program for mid-career women in private equity and asset management.
- Toigo Rise Partner — Collaborates on a mentorship program for women in private equity.
- endowments Partner — Includes endowment representatives on panels during Pinklight Propel sessions to evaluate and advise women-led firms.
- family offices Partner — Engages representatives from family offices as panelists in Pinklight Propel sessions to provide feedback to women-led firms.
- foundations Partner — Includes foundation representatives on panels during Pinklight Propel sessions to evaluate and advise women-led firms.
- pension plans Partner — Includes pension plan representatives on panels during Pinklight Propel sessions to evaluate and advise women-led firms.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Accelerated Fund Launch Supportmethodology: accelerator_programBy combining self-guided education, simulated fundraising sessions, and confidential pitch feedback from experienced LPs and GPs, the organization increases the success rate of women launching private equity firms—because realistic, field-tested preparation reduces barriers to capital formation.
- Leadership-First Change Modelmethodology: leadership-leveraged changeBy uniting and advancing senior women leaders in private equity, the organization drives transformative industry change, based on the belief that those already in positions of power are best positioned to reshape systems and create ripple effects across the sector.
- Network-Driven Collective Advancementmethodology: network-based advancementBy building a powerful, closed network of senior women investors, the organization enables shared resources, peer support, and coordinated action that increases visibility, access, and influence—because collective power within elite networks produces greater systemic change than individual advancement alone.
- Peer-Powered Leadership Developmentmethodology: peer-empowermentBy providing mentorship, committee participation, strategic initiatives, and peer feedback in a trusted environment, the organization builds leadership capacity because experiential engagement with peers and role models produces deeper growth and confidence than traditional education alone.