irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $551KTECH360 IS A THREE-WEEK PROGRAM INTENSIVE FOR RISING HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS AND SENIORS THAT TEACHES THE FUNDAMENTALS OF WEB DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT.
- #2 $529KALUMNI NETWORK INCLUDES:1)ACCESS TECH IS A SERIES OF CAREER READINESS INITIATIVES FOR AOT ALUMNI [INCLUDING THOSE IN COLLEGE]. 2) ALUMNI TECHNOLOGY SKILLS FELLOWSHIPS PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR AOT ALUMNI TO PREPARE FOR THE WORKFORCE BY LEARNING ABOUT DIFFERENT CAREER PATHWAYS WITHIN TECHNOLOGY BEYOND COMPUTER SCIENCE.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Access Tech
Career readiness initiative for America on Tech alumni, including those in college, offering support for workforce preparation and career navigation in technology fields.
Alumni Technology Skills Fellowships
Fellowship program providing alumni with opportunities to explore diverse career pathways in technology beyond computer science and prepare for the workforce.
TECH360
Three-week intensive program for rising high school juniors and seniors teaching fundamentals of web design and development.
Tech Flex Leaders
Immersive out-of-school-time program for high school juniors and seniors teaching web development, AI fundamentals, and specialized tech tracks including UX design, data science, and product management. Includes professional development, mentorship, and culminates in a Demo Day competition.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 3 activities
- Future Innovators Nights and ConveningsHosts annual events such as Future Innovators Nights and larger convenings featuring executive panels, student project showcases, and networking opportunities that connect students, tech executives, educators, and advocates to promote inclusive pathways in technology careers.
- Paid Internship and Job Placement SupportFacilitates access to paid internships for students through partner organizations such as OBE, Ernst & Young (EY), Warner Music Group, and Accenture, resulting in over 1,500 internships and $5.4 million in wages earned. Also supports alumni in securing full-time job placements in technology roles.
- Student Network and Pathway DevelopmentMaintains a growing network of over 5,000 students and alumni interested in technology degrees and careers, offering a multi-layered program pathway that connects participants to skills-building, mentorship, internships, and career opportunities from high school through college or employment.
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K–12 Computer Science & AI Education 3 activities
- Intro to AI ProgramOffers a structured program teaching high school and college students about generative and predictive AI tools, including their development and ethical use, culminating in a final group project where students design and pitch an AI-powered tool to mock clients. Top teams are invited to present at Future Innovators Night, and participants show significant gains in technical assessment scores—up 47% overall and 66% in the spring cohort.
- Tech Flex Leaders ProgramOperates an out-of-school time program for high school juniors and seniors in New York City, Los Angeles, and Miami that runs weekly for nine months, teaching web development (HTML, CSS, Bootstrap), foundational AI concepts, and offering second-semester specializations in Advanced Web Development, UX Design, Digital Marketing, Product Management, and Data Science—all integrating AI applications. The program includes mandatory Office Hours, a Demo Day Competition, and supports NYC graduates in securing paid summer internships through employer partnerships.
- Tech360 Summer BootcampRuns a three-week intensive summer program for high school students focusing on web design and development fundamentals, meeting Monday through Thursday from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM with a hybrid format combining virtual instruction and two required in-person sessions per cycle. Students who successfully complete the program receive a $500 stipend.
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Tech Skills Training for Underserved Groups 1 activity
- College Fellowships in Technology FieldsOffers post-secondary fellowships in specialized technology areas including Data Science, Product Management, Cybersecurity, and UX Design to support college students in building advanced skills and professional networks for workforce entry.
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Alumni Leadership and Career Support Programs 1 activity
- Peer Mentor Program for AlumniEngages recent program alumni as peer mentors in initiatives such as the Tech Flex Leaders program and the Intro to Web Development track, providing leadership development and continuity across cohorts. In 2025–2026, 33 alumni served as peer mentors across New York City, Los Angeles, and Miami.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$10.46M
Contributions & grants$10.44M100%
Program service revenue$20K0%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$4.36M
Program expenses68%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising17%
Salaries & benefits$2.65M
Grants paid out$888K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$8.52M
Cash$6.04M
Investments$0
Liabilities$644K
Net assets$7.88M
Liquid reserves16.6 mo
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue +181.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 5
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EVIN ROBINSON | PRESIDENT | 40 | $187K |
| JESSICA SANTANA | CEO | 40 | $185K |
| KYLIE REPASY | NATIONAL PROGRAM | 40 | $165K |
| STANLEY SMITH | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT AN | 40 | $122K |
| JANINE QUIJIJE | VP OF DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $114K |
board members · 16
- ANTHONY VIGILANTE — DIRECTOR
- DENIZ ONAL — DIRECTOR
- EFFIE D SILVA — DIRECTOR
- JEFF DELANEY — TREASURER
- JOE CRESCITELLI — DIRECTOR
- KARA GILLETTE — AUDIT CHAIR
- KATIE HUDSON — DIRECTOR (THROUGH 6/24)
- KELLY CUTLER — GOVERNANCE CHAIR
- LAUREN HUNTER — SECRETARY
- LAURIE BECKER — VICE CHAIR
- MARIA PONCE — FUND DEVELOPMENT CHAIR
- MICHELLETA RAZON — CHAIR
- MIKE GURSHA — DIRECTOR
- MIKE TEXIDOR — DIRECTOR (THROUGH 6/24)
- NIMISHA PATEL — DIRECTOR
- ROBERT PRADO — FINANCE CHAIR
relationships · 26
Who they work with
- 2025 Innovators & Disruptors Awards Partner — Hosts or collaborates on the 2025 Innovators & Disruptors Awards
- Accenture Partner — Partner organization offering internship opportunities to AOT alumni.
- Access Tech Partner — Collaborates with Access Tech to help NYC-based students secure paid summer tech internships.
- Amazon Web Services (AWS) Partner — Shaown Nandi, Vice President of Technology for AWS Global Sales, has been appointed to AOT's National Board of Directors, indicating a leadership-level partnership.
- Atlanta Partner — Expanding the Tech Flex Leaders program to include Atlanta as a new city location.
- Citi Foundation Funder — Funder of the Atlanta TECH360 program.
- Comcast NBCUniversal Funder — Funder of the Atlanta TECH360 program.
- Ernst & Young (EY) Partner — Partner organization providing internships and full-time job placements for AOT participants.
- Future Innovators Night Partner — Hosts an event where top student teams from the TECH360 program showcase their AI-powered tool projects.
- Grainger Partner — Technologists from Grainger engaged with students in AOT's TECH360 "Intro to AI" program in Atlanta.
- Grainger Partner — Technologists from Grainger engaged with students in the TECH360 program.
- Grassroot Soccer Partner — Collaborates with Grassroot Soccer on initiatives supporting youth development.
- JPMorgan Chase Partner — Technologists from JPMorgan Chase engaged with students in AOT's TECH360 "Intro to AI" program in Atlanta.
- JPMorgan Chase Partner — Technologists from JPMorgan Chase engaged with students in the TECH360 program; hosted a "Life of a Technologist" immersive event.
- JPMorgan Chase Foundation Funder — Funder of the Atlanta TECH360 program.
- NBCUniversal Partner — Erica Marie Dionne, Senior Vice President of Global Business Operations at NBCUniversal, has been appointed to AOT's National Board of Directors, indicating a leadership-level partnership.
- New Profit Funder — Funder of the Atlanta TECH360 program.
- OBE (On Board Experiential) Partner — Partner organization that hosts AOT students for internships in experiential marketing and technology.
- SPONSORED BY Funder — Sponsor of the 2026 Future Innovators Nights event
- Salesforce Funder — Funder of the Atlanta TECH360 program.
- Snowflake Partner — Technologists from Snowflake engaged with students in AOT's TECH360 "Intro to AI" program in Atlanta.
- Snowflake Partner — Technologists from Snowflake engaged with students in the TECH360 program.
- Warner Bros. Discovery Funder — Funder of the Atlanta TECH360 program.
- Warner Bros. Discovery Partner — Technologists from Warner Bros. Discovery engaged with students in AOT's TECH360 "Intro to AI" program in Atlanta.
- Warner Bros. Discovery Partner — Technologists from Warner Bros. Discovery engaged with students in the TECH360 program; participated in Career Days.
- Warner Music Group Partner — Partner organization offering internship opportunities to AOT students.
strategies · 5
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.
- Employer-Partnered Talent Pipelinemethodology: employer-partnered_talent_pipeline_modelBy building direct partnerships with HR and talent acquisition teams, the organization creates a pathway from program completion to internships and employment in tech, because aligning training with employer needs ensures relevance, placement, and economic mobility for alumni.
- Equity-Driven Talent Developmentmethodology: equity_in_opportunityBy investing in underestimated youth who are disproportionately excluded from tech opportunities, the organization unlocks their technological and leadership potential, because talent is evenly distributed but access to opportunity is not. This approach addresses systemic workforce inequities by treating tech access as a social justice imperative.
- Four-Pillar Youth Development Modelmethodology: four-pillar_youth_development_modelBy combining skill development, mentoring, professional networks, and access to opportunities, the organization guides students from high school to college or tech careers, because sustained support across these four domains produces transformational growth in confidence, capability, and economic mobility.
- Integrated Technical and Ethical Skill Buildingmethodology: integrated-technical-and-ethical-learningBy teaching technical skills alongside ethical reasoning—especially in emerging areas like AI—the organization prepares students to be critical, responsible innovators, because competence in high-growth fields must include the ability to evaluate societal impacts and navigate moral complexity.
- Peer and Alumni-Led Mentorship Ecosystemmethodology: peer_mentorshipBy leveraging peer and alumni mentors who reflect students’ identities and experiences, the organization deepens engagement and creates intergenerational support, because near-peer relationships build trust, reinforce program impact, and sustain long-term community within the pipeline.