Women Leaders In Sports
- Assets
- $3.5m
- Revenue
- $3.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 21
- Location
- Kansas City, MO
- Founding
- 08/2000
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 56-2186122
Organization Overview
Women Leaders In Sports is located in Kansas City, MO. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (N60) the organization is classified as: Amateur Sports, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Women Leaders In Sports employed 21 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Women Leaders In Sports 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, Women Leaders In Sports generated $3.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.1m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.3% 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
DEVELOP, CONNECT, AND CHAMPION WOMEN TO ADVANCE AND BE A POWERFUL INFLUENCE IN SPORTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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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.
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.
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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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Patti Phillips CEO | Officer | 40 | $457,500 |
Christina Turner Chief Of Staff/coo | 40 | $189,233 | |
Megan Stevens President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Gloria Nevarez President-Elect | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Heather Lyke Past President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Keri Becker Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $178,791 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,386,833 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,565,624 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,410,714 |
| Investment income | $71,511 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $42,678 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,090,527 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,500 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $65,200 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $478,433 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $55,635 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $937,391 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $33,011 |
| Other employee benefits | $65,398 |
| Payroll taxes | $94,139 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $5,632 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $66,713 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $8,278 |
| Fees for services: Other | $231,401 |
| Advertising and promotion | $90,949 |
| Office expenses | $104,568 |
| Information technology | $103,364 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $77,370 |
| Travel | $559,686 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $127,056 |
| Interest | $1,596 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $6,048 |
| Insurance | $11,987 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,124,007 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $850 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $344,823 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $8,189 |
| 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 | $69,754 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $17,835 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,913,055 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $126,830 |
| Total assets | $3,481,336 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $62,259 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $364,085 |
| 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 | $126,185 |
| Total liabilities | $552,529 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,928,807 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $3,481,336 |