Form 990 for tax year 2024
Filed by WOMEN IMPACTING STOREBRAND EXCELLENCE INC.
Totals
- Total revenue
- $190,174
- Total expenses
- $173,567
- Contributions and grants received
- $189,018
- Grants paid
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $975
- Investment income
- $181
- Other revenue
- $0
- Total assets, end of year
- $571,404
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets or fund balances, end of year
- $571,404
- Program services expenses (Part IX)
- $123,763
- Management and general expenses
- $49,804
- Fundraising expenses
- $0
- Program service expenses (Part III)
- $123,763
Program services were 71.3% 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.
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1b · Membership dues
$169,318
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1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants
$19,700
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2a · Program service revenue: REGISTRATION FEES
total $975 · related or exempt $975
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3 · Investment income
total $181 · excluded $181
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4 · Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
total $0
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5 · Royalties
total $0
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6d · Net rental income or loss
total $0
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7d · Net gain or loss
total $0
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8c · Net income from fundraising events
total $0
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9c · Net income from gaming
total $0
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10c · Net income from sales of inventory
total $0
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11e · Other revenue, total
$0
Functional expenses
Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.
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1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments
total $0
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2 · Grants to domestic individuals
total $0
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3 · Grants to foreign organizations and individuals
total $0
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4 · Benefits paid to or for members
total $0
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5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
total $0
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6 · Compensation of disqualified persons
total $0
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7 · Other salaries and wages
total $0
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8 · Pension plan contributions
total $0
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9 · Other employee benefits
total $0
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10 · Payroll taxes
total $0
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11a · Fees: management
total $0
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11b · Fees: legal
total $0
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11c · Fees: accounting
total $0
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11d · Fees: lobbying
total $0
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11e · Fees: professional fundraising services
total $0
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11f · Fees: investment management
total $0
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11g · Fees: other
total $105,947 · program services $75,575 · management and general $30,372
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12 · Advertising and promotion
total $780 · program services $780
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13 · Office expenses
total $3,515 · management and general $3,515
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14 · Information technology
total $0
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15 · Royalties
total $0
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16 · Occupancy
total $0
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17 · Travel
total $0
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18 · Travel or entertainment for public officials
total $0
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19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings
total $1,577 · management and general $1,577
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20 · Interest
total $0
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21 · Payments to affiliates
total $0
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22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization
total $0
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23 · Insurance
total $1,552 · management and general $1,552
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24a · Other expenses: NETWORKING EVENT
total $26,580 · program services $26,580
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24b · Other expenses: EVENT COSTS
total $9,630 · program services $9,630
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24c · Other expenses: ANNUAL MEETING
total $8,198 · program services $8,198
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24d · Other expenses: BOARD EDUCATION AND MEETINGS
total $6,452 · management and general $6,452
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24e · All other expenses
total $9,336 · program services $3,000 · management and general $6,336
Balance sheet
Part X, book values.
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1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing
beginning of year $220,680 · end of year $237,153
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2 · Savings and temporary cash investments
beginning of year $334,117 · end of year $334,251
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3 · Pledges and grants receivable
end of year $0
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4 · Accounts receivable
end of year $0
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5 · Loans and receivables from officers and key people
end of year $0
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6 · Loans and receivables from disqualified persons
end of year $0
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7 · Other notes and loans receivable
end of year $0
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8 · Inventories for sale or use
end of year $0
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9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges
end of year $0
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10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net
end of year $0
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11 · Investments: publicly traded securities
end of year $0
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12 · Investments: other securities
end of year $0
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13 · Investments: program-related
end of year $0
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14 · Intangible assets
end of year $0
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15 · Other assets
end of year $0
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31 · Retained earnings, endowment or other funds
beginning of year $554,797 · end of year $571,404
Mission and programs · 2024
Mission
The mission of Women Impacting Storebrand Excellence (WISE) is to PROMOTE GROWTH IN THE STOREBRAND RETAIL INDUSTRY AS A CHAMPION FOR DIVERSITY IN LEADERSHIP.
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WISE 2024 ACCOMPLISHMENTS2024 marked another exceptional year for WISE! The DEI Learning Series garnered outstanding reception, with 15 sessions offered across 4 tracks (Human Resources, Leadership, Personal Growth, & CoHort) in partnership with ExecuInsight. With 125 participants from 27 companies, the series consistently delivers significant value to our members and will continue to be a cornerstone of WISE's program offerings, cherished as a valuable Partner benefit.Participants were surveyed and rated the program an average of 4.6/5.0! Topics covered included:DEI 101The Art of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. Attracting & Onboarding Diverse TalentThe Latest Business Case Info for DEI & the Consumer Demand for itSelf-Reflection, Understanding Your HistoryMicroaggressionsScorecarding & Institutionalizing a Sustainable DEI PlatformUnconscious Bias to Conscious Inclusion & LeadershipUnderstanding Your Workstyle and How That Impacts Emotional Intelligence5 Actions You Can Take Today to Lead More InclusivelyLaunching Successful Business Resource Groups & How to Have Inclusive InteractionsCultural Literacy & the Future of Advancing Inclusivity Handling Difficult Situations & People Compassion & Civility in the Workplace. AllyshipIn addition to flawlessly executing the 2024 program, there was a ton of work to set the stage for 2025 content including a program rebrand to WISE Inclusive Excellence Series. In 2024, Katie Blohowiak assumed the role of WISE Chair, bringing strong leadership and vision. We welcomed new board members Shayna Wagner and Theo Schweitz, and celebrated the return of former Board Chair Jen Linke. Luci Sheehan, Jac Ross, and Lisa Eatherton renewed their terms, while we thanked Judy Clark for her impactful service as her term concluded. The Junior Board, led by Emily Glass, continues to gain momentum and foster emerging talent across the industry.In Fall 2024, WISE hosted Night of Dynamic Networking Event in Chicago, bringing together over 50 members for an engaging evening. Jim Griffin, President of Daymon, shared valuable insights on the evolving Private Brands landscape, key industry drivers, and Daymons growing commitment to Belonging and Impact.In 2024, WISE made the strategic decision to maintain a virtual format for the Annual Meeting while reintroducing our in-person Networking Event to align with PLMA. Building on the momentum of 2023s record-breaking attendance, we elevated our planning efforts and introduced a more optimized event layout. The result was a resounding successour first-ever sold-out eventbringing together industry professionals for meaningful networking and collaboration.The Organization's 2024 Annual Meeting was energized by the presence of the incredibly dynamic and motivational speaker, Marie Quintana. Attendees were gifted her book, "Last Flight from Havana", adding depth to the event's message. The vibrant discussions that ensued during the in-person networking event brought the message to life, fostering connection and inspiration among participants.Below you can see the 2024 WISE Wins by the numbersConducted 4 webinars with nearly 400 attendeesPerformed 10 mentor circles with 70 participants from 16 companiesMonthly e-newsletters with original content & interviewsCompleted a second year of DEI Series with 125 registrants!
Expenses $123,763 · Revenue $975
As filed on the 2024 return.
Listed in Part VII
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Katie Blohowiak
BOARD CHAIR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 15
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Laurie LarueLAURIE LARUE
TREASURER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 10
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Mary ConwellMARY CONWELL
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 3
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Judy ClarkJUDY CLARK
2ND VICE CHAIR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 6
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Shannen BornsenSHANNEN BORNSEN
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 4
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Emily Glass
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 2
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Dianne Galang
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 2
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Kara MiencierKARA MIENCIER
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 3
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Sheila DyjuancoSHEILA DYJUANCO
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 3
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Erik HjerpeERIK HJERPE
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Megan SparksMEGAN SPARKS
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 4
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Lisa EathertonLISA EATHERTON
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 2
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Jac RossJAC ROSS
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Kirsten TaylorKIRSTEN TAYLOR
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 6
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Luci SheehanLUCI SHEEHAN
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 2
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Lexi WardLEXI WARD
1ST VICE CHAIR
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 6
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Miranda PennaMIRANDA PENNA
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 2
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.
Grants on this return
No itemized grants to organizations on this return.
Provenance
- Return type
- form_990
- Tax year
- 2024
- Filed
- 4 November 2025
- IRS schema version
- 2024v5.2
- Source object
- 202533089349301143
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