Women For Winesense is located in Austin, TX. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (R24) the organization is classified as: Womens Rights, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Women For Winesense is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Women For Winesense generated $58.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (14.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $43.9k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (16.5%) per year over the past 9 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
A PREMIER WINE EDUCATION AND NETWORKING ORGANIZATION FOR WINE AFICIONADOS/INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
WOMEN FOR WINE SENSE (WWS) CHAPTERS HOLD VARIOUS EDUCATIONAL EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AT THE LOCAL LEVEL. CHAPTERS MEET TO LEARN ABOUT LOCAL WINES AND WINES FROM OTHER REGIONS, BOTH DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL. EVENTS OFTEN HAVE SPEAKERS KNOWN IN THE WINE INDUSTRY TO FURTHER EDUCATE MEMBERS ON THE WINES BEING SAMPLED INCLUDING WINEMAKING TECHNIQUES AND DIFFERENCES IN VARIETALS. SEVERAL CHAPTERS HOSTED WINE AND FOOD EVENTS THAT PROVIDE MEMBERS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON PAIRING WINE WITH FOOD.
WOMEN FOR WINE SENSE ROUNDTABLE IS A GROUP OF WWS PROFESSIONAL MEMBERS WHO MEET BI-MONTHLY OR QUARTERLY TO NETWORK IN SMALL GROUP SETTINGS WITH THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING ADVICE AND SUPPORT TO ONE ANOTHER FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION. EACH ROUNDTABLE IS ORGANIZED AROUND A SPECIFIC WINE-RELATED PROFESSION, SUCH AS WINEMAKERS, WINE MARKETERS, OR OTHER WINE PROFESSIONS. EACH ROUNDTABLE CONSISTS OF 20 TO 30 MEMBERS. UP TO A DOZEN PROFESSIONAL ROUNDTABLES MAY BE IN EXISTENCE IN ANY ONE YEAR.
EACH YEAR WE SELECT A FEW DYNAMIC WOMEN IN THE WINE INDUSTRY WHO HAVE FORGED THEIR OWN STELLAR PATHS IN THE INDUSTRY. THE EVENT BEGINS WHEN OUR PANEL MODERATOR ASKS SOME INTRIGUING QUESTIONS TO OUR SAVVY GROUP OF WOMEN. ATTENDEES HEAR WHAT THEY HAVE TO SAY ABOUT HOW THEY GOT STARTED IN THE WINE BUSINESS, WHAT OBSTACLES THEY RAN INTO AND HOW THEY HAVE TRIUMPHED OVER IT ALL.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Amy Gross President | 2 | $0 | |
Tamara G Mattison Treasurer | 2 | $0 | |
Jennifer Susa Secretary | 2 | $0 | |
Sheila A Rasmussen Director | 2 | $0 | |
Cheryl L Dianetti Director | 2 | $0 | |
Chelsea Kauth Director | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $330 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $39,960 |
Investment income | $8 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $15,107 |
Other Revenue | $2,557 |
Total Revenue | $57,962 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $1,675 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $13 |
Other expenses | $42,245 |
Total expenses | $43,933 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $138,232 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $138,232 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $138,232 |