WOMEN'S FOODSERVICE FORUM

EIN: 364349795 501(c)(3) Food, Agriculture & Nutrition

DALLAS, TX

Total Revenue
$9,154,016
Total Expenses
$8,041,606
Total Assets
$9,101,885
Net Assets
$6,450,941
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1989
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
THERESE GEARHART
Phone
9725287222
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

WOMEN'S FOODSERVICE FORUM, founded in 1989, is a community nonprofit in the Food, Agriculture & Nutrition sector that reported $9.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $8.0M left a modest 12% surplus.

Mission

ACCELERATE THE ADVANCEMENT OF WOMEN LEADERS IN THE FOOD INDUSTRY. WE BELIEVE IN LIMITLESS OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL WOMEN.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Revenue: $217,497

WFF CONNECT - A DIGITAL PORTAL FOR THE BENEFIT OF MEMBERS AND PARTNER COMPANIES: THE WOMEN'S FOODSERVICE FORUM (WFF) HOSTS A PASSWORD PROTECTED PORTAL, WFF CONNECT, THAT ENABLES WFF TO DELIVER...

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WFF CONNECT - A DIGITAL PORTAL FOR THE BENEFIT OF MEMBERS AND PARTNER COMPANIES: THE WOMEN'S FOODSERVICE FORUM (WFF) HOSTS A PASSWORD PROTECTED PORTAL, WFF CONNECT, THAT ENABLES WFF TO DELIVER YEAR-ROUND VALUE TO OUR MEMBERSHIP AND COMPANIES THAT SUPPORT OUR MISSION. FOR OUR 8,000 PLUS MEMBERSHIP, WFF CONNECT HOSTS VIRTUAL CONTENT DELIVERING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, INSIGHTS FROM INDUSTRY EXECUTIVES, AND CONNECTION TO INDUSTRY PEERS. FOR OUR 77 PARTNER COMPANIES, WFF CONNECT HOSTS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES THAT THEY CAN LEVERAGE MORE BROADLY, ALONG WITH RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT MATERIALS AND METRICS ON THEIR EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT. RECORDINGS OF OUR COMPLIMENTARY VIRTUAL EVENTS AND OUR PAID IN-PERSON EVENTS ARE HOSTED ON WFF CONNECT FOR CONVENIENT ON-DEMAND CONSUMPTION.

Program 2
Expenses: $837,038 Revenue: $6,074,137

ANNUAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE: WOMEN'S FOODSERVICE FORUM (WFF) IS AN ANNUAL 3-DAY EVENT THAT PROVIDED HIGH QUALITY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, INSPIRATION FROM WORLD LEADERS AND INDUSTRY EXECUTIVES, AND...

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ANNUAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE: WOMEN'S FOODSERVICE FORUM (WFF) IS AN ANNUAL 3-DAY EVENT THAT PROVIDED HIGH QUALITY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, INSPIRATION FROM WORLD LEADERS AND INDUSTRY EXECUTIVES, AND PEER CONNECTION FOR EMERGING LEADERS AND EXECUTIVES IN THE FOOD INDUSTRY. THE 2024 EVENT WAS ATTENDED BY A TOTAL OF 2,982 PARTICIPANTS, PRIMARILY ON-SITE WITH LESS THAN 10% VIRTUAL.

Program 3
Expenses: $5,176,475 Revenue: $365,383

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS: WOMEN'S FOODSERVICE FORUM (WFF) 2024 LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS WERE HOSTED AS A HYBRID, TWO-PART SERIES ENABLING EITHER IN-PERSON OR VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE. THESE...

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LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS: WOMEN'S FOODSERVICE FORUM (WFF) 2024 LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS WERE HOSTED AS A HYBRID, TWO-PART SERIES ENABLING EITHER IN-PERSON OR VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE. THESE ONE-DAY WORKSHOPS WERE HELD IN EIGHT MARKETS INCLUDING DALLAS, ATLANTA, ORLANDO, DENVER, MINNEAPOLIS, CHICAGO, PHOENIX AND ORANGE COUNTY. THE LIVE RECORDINGS FOR VIRTUAL ATTENDEES WERE DONE IN ATLANTA AND DALLAS LOCATIONS. THE OBJECTIVE OF THESE WORKSHOPS IS TO PROVIDE WOMEN WITH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, INSPIRATION FROM INDUSTRY ROLE MODELS AND NETWORKING WITH THEIR INDUSTRY PEERS. THE VIRTUAL OFFERING, PLUS REGIONAL LOCATIONS, MAKE THIS OFFERING MORE CONVENIENT TO ATTEND AND PROVIDE EASIER ACCESS TO WFF CONTENT. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)THE TOTAL NUMBER OF PAID REGISTRANTS IN 2024 WAS 953. C-SUITE SUMMIT RAN CONCURRENTLY WITH THE LDW EVENTS IN OCTOBER. THERE WERE 27 ATTENDEES.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,276,025
Program Service Revenue $6,648,143
Investment Income $220,974
Other Revenue $8,874
TOTAL REVENUE $9,154,016

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $2,483,450
Fundraising Expenses $542,386
Program Expenses $6,013,513
Other Expenses $5,558,156
TOTAL EXPENSES $8,041,606

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $9,154,016 $8,552,043 +0.1%
Expenses $8,041,606 $7,808,346 +0.0%
Net Income $1,112,410 $743,697 +0.5%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
29
Independent Members
28
Employees
11
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy
✓ Whistleblower Policy
✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$823,094
Total Directors
29
$823,094
Key Employees
2
$491,933
Highest Compensated
4
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
THERESE GEARHART PRESIDENT AND CEO 40.00
Officer Director
$808,452 $14,642 $823,094
SARAH KING CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KATE JASPON CHAIR ELECT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANITA ZIELINKSI IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH HORVATH TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SKYE ANDERSON DIRECTOR 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM ARMSTRONG DIRECTOR 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
TRONA BALKISSOON DIRECTOR 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
TANIKA CABRAL DIRECTOR 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINKEN D'SOUZA DIRECTOR 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUMI DEBENEDITTIS DIRECTOR 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
CATHERINE FOX DIRECTOR 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHANNON GARCIA DIRECTOR 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALISA GMELICH DIRECTOR 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
GENIFER GRAY DIRECTOR 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
OLA IDZIKOWSKA DIRECTOR 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY KIENER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KELLY LEFFERTS DIRECTOR 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANN MAMER-LLOYD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BROOKE MCKILLOP DIRECTOR 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERICK MCREYNOLDS DIRECTOR 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
GAIL SHARPS MYERS DIRECTOR 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
HEATHER NEARY DIRECTOR 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
MEREDITH NELSON DIRECTOR 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
COLEY O'BRIEN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAWN RASMUSSEN DIRECTOR 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBBIE ROBERTS DIRECTOR 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURA SORENSON DIRECTOR 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
LORAINE YALCH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KRISTA GIBSON CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER 40.00
Key Emp
$277,817 $12,306 $290,123
DANA MINTON VP, PARTNER ENGAGEMENTS 40.00
Key Emp
$187,076 $14,734 $201,810
OMEMMA GILLANI DIRECTOR - INSIGHTS AND ST 40.00
Highest
$122,547 $5,151 $127,698
CORINA BALSELLS-GUILLEN DIRECTOR OF EVENTS 40.00
Highest
$120,513 $10,791 $131,304
ERIN HALL DIRECTOR - PARTNER AND MEM 40.00
Highest
$126,850 $0 $126,850
LAURA HELMS SENIOR DIRECTOR OF MARKETI 40.00
Highest
$137,553 $14,968 $152,521
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $9,154,016 $8,041,606 $9,101,885 $1,112,410
2023 $8,552,043 $7,808,346 $7,451,675 $743,697
2022 $7,809,209 $7,206,988 $6,693,774 $602,221
2021 $6,303,325 $5,816,637 $7,951,550 $486,688
2020 $5,015,732 $5,126,533 $6,585,454 $-110,801
2019 $8,801,234 $9,755,614 $8,038,421 $-954,380
2018 $10,360,092 $9,616,650 $7,504,434 $743,442
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