Womens Foodservice Forum
- Assets
- $7.5m
- Revenue
- $8.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 13
- Location
- Dallas, TX
- Founding
- 05/2001
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 36-4349795
Organization Overview
Womens Foodservice Forum is located in Dallas, TX. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (K30) the organization is classified as: Food Programs, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Womens Foodservice Forum employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Womens Foodservice Forum 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 Foodservice Forum generated $8.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.8m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 0.2% per year over the past 8 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ACCELERATE THE ADVANCEMENT OF WOMEN LEADERS IN THE FOOD INDUSTRY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
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 74 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.
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 2023 EVENT WAS ATTENDED BY A TOTAL OF 2,654 PARTICIPANTS, PRIMARILY ON-SITE WITH LESS THAN 10% VIRTUAL.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS: WOMEN'S FOODSERVICE FORUM (WFF) 2023 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 NINE MARKETS INCLUDING DALLAS, ATLANTA, ORLANDO, DENVER, BUFFALO, MINNEAPOLIS, CHICAGO, PHOENIX AND ORANGE COUNTY. THE LIVE RECORDINGS FOR VIRTUAL ATTENDEES WERE DONE IN ATLANTA, CHICAGO 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. THE TOTAL NUMBER OF PAID REGISTRANTS IN 2023 WAS 1,239.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Therese Gearhart President And CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $784,929 |
Anita Zielinksi Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sarah King Chair-Elect | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tracy Skeans Immediate Past Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Merary Simeon Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Skye Anderson Director | Trustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Elizabeth Lombardo Speaker | 12/30/18 | $123,000 |
Jean A Mcaulay Writing, Copywriting | 12/30/18 | $101,420 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,479,940 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,479,940 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $5,918,278 |
| Investment income | $142,382 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $8,552,043 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,268,568 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $126,857 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $873,958 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $43,949 |
| Other employee benefits | $191,960 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $8,378 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $55,928 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $32,694 |
| Fees for services: Other | $359,505 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $189,216 |
| Information technology | $750,392 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $231,744 |
| Travel | $68,875 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,726,129 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $7,050 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $7,808,346 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $740,385 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $236,693 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,015,633 |
| 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 | $527,404 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,612,887 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $21,552 |
| Other assets | $297,121 |
| Total assets | $7,451,675 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $699,097 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,308,299 |
| 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 | $200,000 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $238,458 |
| Total liabilities | $2,445,854 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,665,769 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,340,052 |
| 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 | $7,451,675 |