WOMEN LEADERS IN SPORTS

EIN: 562186122 501(c)(3) Recreation & Sports

KANSAS CITY, MO

Total Revenue
$3,090,527
Total Expenses
$3,124,007
Total Assets
$3,481,336
Net Assets
$2,928,807
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1979
Legal Domicile
MO
Principal Officer
PATTI PHILLIPS
Phone
8163898210
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

WOMEN LEADERS IN SPORTS, founded in 1979, is a community nonprofit in the Recreation & Sports sector that reported $3.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 19% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

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

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,144,920 Revenue: $735,855

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...

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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.

Program 2
Expenses: $877,451 Revenue: $579,859

THE WLIS NATIONAL CONVENTION IS THE PREMIER CONFERENCE FOR WOMEN WORKING IN INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS. ATTENDED BY ATHLETICS DIRECTORS, CONFERENCE COMMISSIONERS, COACHES, SENIOR WOMAN ADMINISTRATORS...

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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.

Program 3
Expenses: $602,415 Revenue: $95,000

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...

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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.

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,565,624
Program Service Revenue $1,410,714
Investment Income $114,189
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $3,090,527

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $67,700
Salaries & Benefits $1,608,372
Fundraising Expenses $85,347
Program Expenses $2,624,786
Other Expenses $1,447,935
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,124,007

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $3,090,527 $2,600,915 +0.2%
Expenses $3,124,007 $2,595,491 +0.2%
Net Income $-33,480 $5,424 -7.2%
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
15
Independent Members
15
Employees
21
Volunteers
85

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
$478,433
Total Directors
15
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
PATTI PHILLIPS CEO 40.00
Officer
$457,500 $20,933 $478,433
CHRISTINA TURNER CHIEF OF STAFF/COO 40.00
Highest
$189,233 $26,531 $215,764
MEGAN STEVENS PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GLORIA NEVAREZ PRESIDENT-ELECT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HEATHER LYKE PAST PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KERI BECKER TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SARAH BAUMGARTNER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RENEE BOSTIC DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PORTIA HOEG DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CANDACE CAMPBELL JACKSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NINA KING DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LESLEY IRVINE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISS RAWAK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DESIREE REED-FRANCOIS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DIANA SABAU DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ETIENNE THOMAS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER WILLIAMS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $3,090,527 $3,124,007 $3,481,336 $-33,480
2022 $2,600,915 $2,595,491 $3,489,706 $5,424
2021 $1,880,548 $1,638,310 $3,348,731 $242,238
2020 $1,835,272 $1,458,405 $3,061,454 $376,867
2019 $2,455,525 $2,292,761 $2,665,930 $162,764
2018 $2,260,275 $2,250,408 $2,457,558 $9,867
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