Ada Developers Academy
At Ada Developers Academy, we invest in underrepresented adults through technology education and community, opening pathways to economic power and putting our students at the center of tech.
Ada Developers Academy at a glance
In short: Ada Developers Academy gave $10K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $10,000
- -95.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,000
- -95.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,168,842
- -22.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who Ada Developers Academy funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was AI2 Incubator Inc ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2025) to $210K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AI2 Incubator Inc Seattle, WA | Ai house is a dedicated coworking and event space. The grant includes setup, monthly rent, and further expands innovation and collaboration with multiple communities in seattle, with a dedicated event manager who manages events throughout the year for ada, ai2 incubator, and other groups and organizations in the region to build talent and solutions that will further enhance seattle's reputation. Goals include developing top-tier talent, supporting community collaboration, cultivating entrepreneurs and founders, and creating successful organizations that will have hiring and other development needs. | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,168,842 | $4,279,288 | $4,342,767 | $10,000 | 1 | $186,235 |
| 2024 | $4,076,090 | $3,624,157 | $5,177,962 | $210,000 | 1 | $37,528 |
| 2023 | $4,875,660 | $4,821,610 | $15,199,146 | — | — | $80,465 |
| 2022 | $19,298,549 | $11,410,776 | $14,192,370 | — | — | $30,957 |
| 2021 | $17,753,765 | $21,495,090 | $7,365,161 | — | — | $33,152 |
About Ada Developers Academy
Based on IRS filings
Ada Developers Academy is a public charity focused on Education, based in Seattle, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K. Net investment income was $186K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ada Developers Academy is led by Tina-Marie Gulley, CEO since 2025 (on filings since 2021); 7 of 17 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Tina-Marie Gulley
CEO
Vice President → Director, 2023
Director → CEO, 2025
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$190K (2024) → $247K (2025)
Laura Ruderman
Chair
Director → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2024
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charmara Mays
Director of Technical Cirriculum & Innovation
Interim Educational Program Director → Technical Program Director, 2024
Technical Program Director → Director of Technical Cirriculum & Innovation, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$135K (2023) → $154K (2025)
Sheila Klein Pinkham
Director of People & Business Operations
Director of People Operations → Director of People & Business Operations, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$127K (2023) → $132K (2025)
Sylvia Artiga Monreal
Director of Student Affairs
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$139K (2024) → $141K (2025)
Maria Dejesus
Senior Director of Philanthropy
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$163K (2025)
Collin Foulds
Director
Director → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Director, 2025
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sally Moore
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kari Wilhelm
Director
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rosa Thomas
Director
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roya Shakoori
Director
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Semirah Dolan
Director
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darla Young
Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alexandra White Holien
Vice President of Corporate Partnerships
Vice President of Revenue & Interim CEO → Vice President of Revenue, 2023
Vice President of Revenue → Vice President of Corporate Partnerships, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$147K (2021) → $194K (2025)
Ansel Davin Rognlie
Instructor
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$127K (2024) → $130K (2025)
Cathy Mekondo
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2024
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Medlin
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (30)
- Former: Latoya Singleton (2021–2024) — President & Interim Treasurer
- Former: Michael Chang (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Alan Cole (2022–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Hala Haddad (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Jane Billbe (2022–2024) — Vice Chair
- Former: Karsten Vagner (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Ashley Yang (2023–2024) — Instructor
- Former: Jeffery Spector (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Shawna Levern Young (2023–2024) — CEO
- Former: Shauntia Nakole Walker (2024) — Director, Corporate Partnerships & Engagement
- Former: Bethany Lindsey (2021–2023) — Vice President of Education
- Former: David Daniels (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Justin Beals (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Lauren Sato (2021–2023) — CEO
- Former: Michelle Broderick (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Rachel Klein (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Alina Brunner (2022–2023) — COO
- Former: Angela Fan (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Charline Zavaleta11-831 (2022–2023) — Chief of Staff
- Former: Danielle Ishem (2022–2023) — Vice President of Equity & Policy
- Former: Maureen Ezekwugo (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Lynn Soon Hewitt (2023) — Chief Administrative Officer
- Former: Marissa Rowell (2023) — Senior Director of Marketing & Development
- Former: Jeffrey Spector (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Melina Garcia (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Miriam Cortes (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Christopher Mcanally (2021) — Principal Instructor
- Former: Jamila Cornick (2021) — Director
- Former: Jenna Hanchard (2021) — Director of Corporate Training
- Former: Lisa Flores (2021) — Former Vice President of Operations
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $247K, to Tina-Marie Gulley (CEO). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Ada Developers Academy
How much does Ada Developers Academy give each year?
Ada Developers Academy gave $10K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $210K across 1 grant.
How large is Ada Developers Academy?
Ada Developers Academy reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.3M.
What is Ada Developers Academy?
Ada Developers Academy is a public charity focused on Education, based in Seattle, WA. It holds $3.2M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Ada Developers Academy operate?
Ada Developers Academy has awarded grants in Washington.
What is Ada Developers Academy's EIN?
Ada Developers Academy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-2275400. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 9, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Live grants for the work Ada Developers Academy funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- UK Annual Writing Award: 'Pleasure in the Task of Writing' £250 (1st prize); £50 (runners-up); books for school library · Due November 5, 2026
- Nellie Mae Event Sponsorship Fund Grant Up to US $5,000 · Due November 5, 2026
- Rubin and Gloria Feldman Family Educational Institute Up to $5,000 · Due November 5, 2026
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