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Form 990 for tax year 2023

Filed by WOMEN LEADERS IN SPORTS.

Totals

Total revenue
$3,090,527
Total expenses
$3,124,007
Contributions and grants received
$1,565,624
Grants paid
$67,700
Program service revenue
$1,410,714
Investment income
$114,189
Other revenue
$0
Total assets, end of year
$3,481,336
Total liabilities, end of year
$552,529
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$2,928,807
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$2,624,786
Management and general expenses
$413,874
Fundraising expenses
$85,347
Program service expenses (Part III)
$2,624,786

Program services were 84.0% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $178,791

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $1,386,833

  • 2a · Program service revenue: WOMEN LEADERS PERFORMANCE INSTITU

    total $782,586 · related or exempt $782,586

  • 2b · Program service revenue: MEMBERSHIP DUES

    total $628,128 · related or exempt $628,128

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $71,511 · excluded $71,511

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    securities $2,620,412

  • 7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

    securities $2,577,734

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities $42,678

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total $42,678 · excluded $42,678

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments

    total $2,500 · program services $2,500

  • 2 · Grants to domestic individuals

    total $65,200 · program services $65,200

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $478,433 · program services $401,685 · management and general $55,635 · fundraising $21,113

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $937,391 · program services $786,008 · management and general $112,036 · fundraising $39,347

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $33,011 · program services $27,757 · management and general $4,645 · fundraising $609

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $65,398 · program services $54,117 · management and general $5,931 · fundraising $5,350

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $94,139 · program services $80,794 · management and general $8,786 · fundraising $4,559

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $5,632 · program services $2,954 · management and general $2,678

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $66,713 · management and general $66,713

  • 11f · Fees: investment management

    total $8,278 · program services $178 · management and general $8,100

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $231,401 · program services $225,116 · management and general $6,285

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $90,949 · program services $90,870 · management and general $79

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $104,568 · program services $90,235 · management and general $14,333

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $103,364 · program services $99,996 · management and general $2,768 · fundraising $600

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $77,370 · management and general $77,370

  • 17 · Travel

    total $559,686 · program services $551,472 · management and general $8,214

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $127,056 · program services $106,001 · management and general $7,286 · fundraising $13,769

  • 20 · Interest

    total $1,596 · management and general $1,596

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $6,048 · management and general $6,048

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $11,987 · management and general $11,987

  • 24a · Other expenses: AWARDS AND GIFTS

    total $45,473 · program services $39,903 · management and general $5,570

  • 24b · Other expenses: CEO DISCRETIONARY FUND

    total $7,814 · management and general $7,814

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $643,822 · end of year $850

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $31,921 · end of year $344,823

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $67,828 · end of year $8,189

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $37,360 · end of year $69,754

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $159,019

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $141,184

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $7,838 · end of year $17,835

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $2,516,422 · end of year $2,913,055

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $184,515 · end of year $126,830

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $173,669 · end of year $62,259

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $288,152 · end of year $364,085

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $185,789 · end of year $126,185

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $2,842,096 · end of year $2,928,807

Mission and programs · 2023

Mission

WOMEN LEADERS IN SPORTS EXISTS TO DEVELOP, CONNECT, AND CHAMPION WOMEN TO ADVANCE AND BE A POWERFUL INFLUENCE IN SPORTS.(CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)WE: - DEVELOP WOMEN LEADERS. - CONNECT WOMEN TO A POWERFUL NETWORK. - CHAMPION WOMEN TO RISE HIGHER. - ADVANCE WOMEN'S INFLUENCE IN SPORTS. WE BUILD A PATH TO LEADERSHIP FOR WOMEN BY: - TRAINING AND MENTORING THROUGH OUR WORLD-CLASS LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCES - CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONNECTION AND COMMUNITY, GIVING WOMEN A ROBUST NETWORK TO SUPPORT THEIR ENTIRE CAREER JOURNEY - PROVIDING ACCESS TO AN EXCLUSIVE CAREER PLATFORM, CAREER CONNECT, TO ASSIST WOMEN WITH THEIR JOB SEARCHES AND/OR HIRING OF TOP TALENT IN SPORTS - CHAMPIONING WOMEN LEADERS BY PROMOTING THEIR SUCCESS THROUGH AWARDS AND MEDIA - EDUCATING, ENGAGING, AND CHALLENGING INDUSTRY LEADERS TO MAKE MORE DIVERSE AND EQUITABLE HIRES

Activities or mission (Part I)

DEVELOP, CONNECT, AND CHAMPION WOMEN TO ADVANCE AND BE A POWERFUL INFLUENCE IN SPORTS.

  • WOMEN LEADERS IN SPORTS (WLIS) OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINARS, AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES TO ALL MEMBERS, NO MATTER THE LEVEL OF THEIR CAREER. WLIS SUPPORTS AN INTERACTIVE WEBSITE WITH JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS, MEETING AND EVENT INFORMATION, NEWS AND RESOURCES ABOUT TITLE IX AND OTHER ISSUES, INDUSTRY UPDATES, AND FORUMS AND BLOGS WITH OTHER MEMBERS AND INDUSTRY EXPERTS. WLIS PUBLISHES A WEEKLY UPDATE EMAIL AND AN ANNUAL NEWSLETTER. WLIS OFFERS SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES TO ALL WLIS PROGRAMMING AND EVENTS.

    Expenses $1,144,920 · Grants $36,200 · Revenue $735,855

  • THE WLIS NATIONAL CONVENTION IS THE PREMIER CONFERENCE FOR WOMEN WORKING IN INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS. ATTENDED BY ATHLETICS DIRECTORS, CONFERENCE COMMISSIONERS, COACHES, SENIOR WOMAN ADMINISTRATORS AND STAFF FROM ALL DIVISIONS OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS, THIS ANNUAL GATHERING PROVIDES THREE DAYS OF INSPIRATION, LEADERSHIP TRAINING, NETWORKING, AND ENGAGING SPEAKERS. IT ALSO ALLOWS WLIS MEMBERS TO GATHER, SHARE AND DISCUSS BEST PRACTICES, CURRENT ISSUES, TRENDS, AND CHANGES AFFECTING INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS.

    Expenses $877,451 · Grants $29,000 · Revenue $579,859

  • WLIS HAS PARTNERED WITH THE NCAA TO REGULARLY OFFER THREE PROFESSIONAL/LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS WITH THE GOAL OF PROVIDING A BENEFICIAL EXPERIENCE TO EVERY FEMALE ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATOR - NO MATTER WHERE SHE IS IN HER CAREER. THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THE NCAA/WLIS PROGRAMMING IS TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN WORKING IN INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS ADMINISTRATION TO INCREASE THEIR SKILLS AND ENHANCE OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH IN THE FIELD. PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE INSTITUTES FOR ADMINISTRATIVE ADVANCEMENT, LEADERSHIP ENHANCEMENT INSTITUTE, AND THE EXECUTIVE INSTITUTE.

    Expenses $602,415 · Grants $2,500 · Revenue $95,000

As filed on the 2023 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • PATTI PHILLIPS

    CEO

    Total calculated
    $478,433
    From this org
    $457,500
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $20,933
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $360,500
    Bonus
    $97,000
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $13,200
    Nontaxable benefits
    $7,733
    Filer's total
    $478,433

  • CHRISTINA TURNER

    CHIEF OF STAFF/COO

    Total calculated
    $215,764
    From this org
    $189,233
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $26,531
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $179,233
    Bonus
    $10,000
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $7,400
    Nontaxable benefits
    $19,131
    Filer's total
    $215,764

  • MEGAN STEVENS

    PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • GLORIA NEVAREZ

    PRESIDENT-ELECT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • HEATHER LYKE

    PAST PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • KERI BECKER

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • SARAH BAUMGARTNER

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • RENEE BOSTIC

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • PORTIA HOEG

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • CANDACE CAMPBELL JACKSON

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • NINA KING

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • LESLEY IRVINE

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • CHRISS RAWAK

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • DESIREE REED-FRANCOIS

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • DIANA SABAU

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • ETIENNE THOMAS

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • JENNIFER WILLIAMS

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Answered yes

  • 3 · Compensation committee
  • 3 · Form 990 of other organizations
  • 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee

Answered no

  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
  • 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
  • 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
  • 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
  • 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
  • 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
  • 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
  • 7 · Other non-fixed payments
  • 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2023
Filed
2 October 2024
IRS schema version
2023v5.1
Source object
202412819349301236

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