Womens Sports Foundation
- Assets
- $10.3m
- Revenue
- $7.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 23
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- 06/1974
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 23-7380557
Organization Overview
Womens Sports Foundation is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1974. According to its NTEE Classification (N12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Womens Sports Foundation employed 23 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Womens Sports Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Womens Sports Foundation generated $7.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $6.6m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 11.3% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2014, Womens Sports Foundation has awarded 461 individual grants totaling $5,359,111. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE ARE THE ALLY, ADVOCATE, AND CATALYST FOR TOMORROW'S LEADERS. WE EXIST TO ENABLE GIRLS AND WOMEN TO REACH THEIR POTENTIAL IN SPORT AND LIFE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
COMMUNITY IMPACT: ENGAGEMENT & RETENTION OF GIRLS IN SPORTS IS A TOP PRIORITY. WE PROVIDE TOOLS AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SUPPORT COACHES, PARENTS, AND COMMUNITY LEADERS TO STRENGTHEN RECRUITMENT, ENGAGEMENT & QUALITY OF PROGRAMMING FOR GIRLS. OUR SPORTS 4 LIFE PROGRAM THAT HELPS INCREASE PARTICIPATION & RETENTION OF BLACK, AFRICAN-AMERICAN, HISPANIC AND NATIVE AMERICAN GIRLS IN DEVELOPMENTAL YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS. OUR DIGITAL PLATFORM - WE PLAY INTERACTIVE - IS A RESOURCE FOR COACHES TO HELP GIRLS DISCOVER JOY FROM PLAYING SPORTS. TRAVEL AND TRAINING FUND PROVIDES WOMEN ATHLETES WITH POTENTIAL TO BE ELITE WITH FUNDING TO REDUCE THEIR FINANCIAL OBSTACLES. ATHLETE AMBASSADOR PROGRAM ENGAGES ELITE ATHLETES AS ROLE MODELS TO INSPIRE GIRLS.
ADVOCACY: WSF HAS BEEN SERVING AS THE COLLECTIVE VOICE FOR GIRLS AND WOMEN SINCE ITS INCEPTION. PROTECTING TITLE IX, PROMOTING GENDER EQUITY, FIGHTING FOR EQUAL PAY, INCREASED MEDIA COVERAGE AND INVESTMENT IN WOMEN'S SPORTS, AND EMPOWERING OTHERS TO TAKE ACTION ARE THE CORNERSTONES OF OUR WORK. WE COLLABORATE WITH PARTNERS TO ADVOCATE AT THE NATIONAL, STATE, AND GRASSROOTS LEVELS. WSF IS PARTICULARLY DEDICATED TO THE NEEDS OF GIRLS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES - INCLUDING BIPOC GIRLS, LGBTQ+ YOUTH, GIRLS WITH DISABILITIES, AND THOSE LIVING IN LOW SOCIOECONOMIC COMMUNITIES WITH LIMITED RESOURCES. WE WORK TO ADVANCE EQUITY, INCLUSION, SAFETY AND ACCESS.
RESEARCH: SERVES AS A SPRINGBOARD FOR OUR WORK. WSF HAS A COMPREHENSIVE PORTFOLIO OF CLOSE TO 100 SIGNATURE RESEARCH PROJECTS. OUR EVIDENCE-BASED PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH ON GIRLS AND WOMEN IN SPORTS AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ANCHORS ALL OF OUR POLICY OUTREACH AND FUELS OUR IMPACT INITIATIVES. IT FOSTERS PUBLIC DISCOURSE ON THE VITAL IMPORTANCE OF SPORT PARTICIPATION FOR THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF GIRLS, LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN, AND DEIB IN SPORTS. DATA COMBINED WITH EXPERIENCES ON THE GROUND HELP TO IDENTIFY BEST PRACTICES AND INFORM OUR PROGRAMMING. WSF CONDUCTS RIGOROUS EVALUATIONS TO ASSESS IMPACT AGAINST CLEARLY DEFINED BENCHMARKS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Name Not Listed Founder And Honorary Chair | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Name Not Listed Past Chair | OfficerTrustee | 7 | $0 |
Name Not Listed Co-Chair - Development | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Name Not Listed Vice Chair - Development | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Name Not Listed Past Chair Board Of Trustees | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Name Not Listed President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $18,000 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Accounting Solutions Of New York In Accounting Service | 12/30/19 | $120,083 |
Jean Tatge Consulting Fundraising | 12/30/19 | $102,000 |
Industry Creative Llc Website Development | 12/30/19 | $605,735 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $2,168,656 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,778,190 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $364,736 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $7,946,846 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $115,655 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$26,896 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$387,622 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $7,651,405 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $528,867 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $102,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $992,629 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $72,223 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,948,839 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $84,096 |
| Other employee benefits | $247,313 |
| Payroll taxes | $223,279 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $23,840 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $177,437 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $38,099 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $28,459 |
| Fees for services: Other | $815,273 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $224,236 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $315,366 |
| Travel | $379,202 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $7,766 |
| Interest | $8,799 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $127,341 |
| Insurance | $27,490 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $6,558,739 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $727,869 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $163,088 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $3,977,750 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $34,647 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $23,151 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,533,966 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $830,534 |
| Total assets | $10,291,005 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $525,001 |
| Grants payable | $83,000 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $795,777 |
| Total liabilities | $1,403,778 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,559,109 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $6,328,118 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $10,291,005 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Womens Sports Foundation has awarded $524,720 in support to 53 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
YOUTH GOLF OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS INC PURPOSE: Sports 4 Life Program | $50,000 |
CENTRAL COLLEGE PURPOSE: Tara Program | $17,500 |
CLAREMONT MCKENNA COLLEGE PURPOSE: Tara Program | $17,500 |
D'YOUVILLE UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: Tara Program | $17,500 |
SAINT MICHAEL'S COLLEGE PURPOSE: Tara Program | $17,500 |
TUFTS UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: Tara Program | $17,500 |