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WOMEN IMPACTING STOREBRAND EXCELLENCE INC

EIN 46-0956404 CHICAGO, IL

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Revenue 2024
$190,174
Expenses 2024
$173,567

Program services were 71.3% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

As filed

Subsection
03
NTEE code
B03
Classification
1200
Street
400 E RANDOLPH ST APT 3115

These codes are the IRS's own and are shown exactly as filed. What each one means is in the Business Master File documentation (opens in a new tab).

Other organizations at this address

24 other organizations in the IRS Business Master File list the same street address. matched by us

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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.

  • 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.

Officers and directors · 2024

As listed in Part VII of the 2024 return, in the order the filer printed them. Each return names its own; this is not a roster the organization keeps with us.

  • Katie Blohowiak

    BOARD CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    15
  • Laurie Larue

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    10
  • Mary Conwell

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3
  • Judy Clark

    2ND VICE CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    6
  • Shannen Bornsen

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    4
  • Emily Glass

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Dianne Galang

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Kara Miencier

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3
  • Sheila Dyjuanco

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3
  • Erik Hjerpe

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Megan Sparks

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    4
  • Lisa Eatherton

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Jac Ross

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Kirsten Taylor

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    6
  • Luci Sheehan

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Lexi Ward

    1ST VICE CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    6
  • Miranda 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. Earlier years are each on their own filing page.

Filings

  • 2024
    Revenue
    $190,174
    Expenses
    $173,567
    Contributions
    $189,018
    Grants paid
    $0
  • 2023
    Revenue
    $147,795
    Expenses
    $158,529
    Contributions
    $146,088
    Grants paid
    $0
  • 2022
    Revenue
    $148,433
    Expenses
    $133,175
    Contributions
    $146,885
    Grants paid
    $0

The four totals the IRS asks for on Part I of the Form 990, as filed. A dash means the figure was not present on the return — not that it was zero.

Other returns filed

  • 2021 · 990

    Revenue
    $133,639
    Expenses
    $109,708
    Assets (EOY)
    $550,273
  • 2020 · 990

    Revenue
    $146,820
    Expenses
    $96,949
    Assets (EOY)
    $526,342
  • 2019 · 990

    Revenue
    $215,987
    Expenses
    $114,848
    Assets (EOY)
    $476,471
  • 2018 · 990-EZ

    Revenue
    $171,062
    Expenses
    $143,259
    Assets (EOY)
    $375,332
  • 2017 · 990

    Revenue
    $223,586
    Expenses
    $141,834
    Assets (EOY)
    $347,529
  • 2016 · 990-EZ

    Revenue
    $165,584
    Expenses
    $95,997
    Assets (EOY)
    $265,777
  • 2015 · 990-EZ

    Revenue
    $181,938
    Expenses
    $113,971
    Assets (EOY)
    $196,190
  • 2014 · 990-EZ

    Revenue
    $129,069
    Expenses
    $91,547
    Assets (EOY)
    $128,223

Nonprofiteer parses Forms 990, 990-EZ and 990-PF, in a window of recent tax years. These returns are recorded from the IRS e-file index, so their figures were extracted by that index rather than read from the return here — treat them as a different source from the filings above, not as more of the same record. A dash means the index carries no figure; Form 990-T listings carry none at all.

Grants made

No itemized grants to organizations. Schedule I is filed only by organizations that granted more than $5,000 to a recipient, so most filers have none.

Grants received

No itemized grant names this organization as a recipient. Only grants over $5,000 are itemized, and only by filers of the full Form 990.

Other IRS files

Auto-Revocation List

Not listed. The IRS publishes this list for organizations whose exemption was automatically revoked for failing to file for three consecutive years.

Publication 78

Listed as of 11 November 2026, under deductibility PC.

These are two separate IRS files on two separate schedules, shown as published and not reconciled with each other. Neither is a statement about whether a contribution is deductible today: 19,245 organizations appear in Publication 78 while the IRS's own revocation file lists them as currently revoked, more than half of those revoked before 2019. Absence from Publication 78 is evidence of nothing, and presence is not evidence either. Verify current status with the IRS before relying on it.

What this page reflects

The registration facts above come from the IRS Business Master File published 9 November 2026 and read 9 November 2026, for every organization at once. Returns through tax year 2024, the newest we have parsed for this organization.