Awesome Foundation
- Assets
- $6.8m
- Revenue
- $3.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 13
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 05/2019
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 82-4030772
Organization Overview
Awesome Foundation is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (B60) the organization is classified as: Adult Education, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Awesome Foundation employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Awesome 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 12/2021, Awesome Foundation generated $3.5m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 3 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (10.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.2m during the year ending 12/2021. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
AWESOME (ACHIEVING WOMEN'S EXCELLENCE IN SUPPLY CHAIN OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT & EDUCATION) IS THE MOST ACTIVE AND PROMINENT ORGANIZATION FOCUSED ON ADVANCING WOMEN'S SUPPLY CHAIN LEADERSHIP.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
AWESOME HOSTS A VARIETY OF EVENTS BOTH VIRTUALLY AND IN PERSON DESIGNED TO DISCUSS INNOVATION, TRANSFORMATION, STRATEGIES, AND ADDRESS CHALLENGES CURRENTLY IMPACTING OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN IN THE SUPPLY CHAIN FIELD. THE TRANSFORMATIVE LEADERSHIP PANELS, LIGHTNING ROUNDS, CROSS-INDUSTRY COLLABORATIONS, AND OTHER WORKSHOPS ARE DEDICATED TO RAISING THE VISIBILITY OF WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP THROUGHOUT THE SUPPLY CHAIN INDUSTRY. BY ENGAGING LEADERS TO SERVE AS EXPERT SPEAKERS AND PANELISTS TO LEAD THESE EVENTS, IT FOSTERS COLLABORATIONS WITH OTHERS IN THE PROFESSION TO IMPROVE THE CLIMATE FOR ADVANCING WOMEN.
AWESOME PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS TO SEVERAL UNIVERSITY STUDENTS MAJORING IN SUPPLY CHAIN RELATED FIELDS OF STUDY. THESE SCHOLARSHIPS SUPPORT THEIR TUITION,ATTENDANCE AT AWESOME EVENTS, AND PROVIDES THEM WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO CONNECT WITH AND LEARN FROM OUTSTANDING WOMEN LEADERS.
AWESOME'S SIGNATURE EVENT - A SYMPOSIUM HELD ANNUALLY - BRINGS TOGETHER WOMEN IN DIVERSE SENIOR LEADERSHIP ROLES THROUGHOUT SUPPLY CHAIN. THIS EVENT FOR LEADERS IN THE AWESOME COMMUNITY FEATURES DISCUSSIONS, UP-CLOSE CONVERSATIONS, OUT-IN-FRONT PRESENTATIONS, AND INTERACTIVE DIALOGUE FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADVANCING WOMEN'S SUPPLY CHAIN LEADERSHIP. THE ANNUAL "AWESOME LEGENDARY LEADERSHIP (ALL)" AWARD IS PRESENTED AS PART OF THE SYMPOSIUM. THE COMPANY TOOK A TEMPORARY PAUSE ON HOLDING THE SYMPOSIUM DURING 2021 DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. HOWEVER, THE ALL AWARDS WERE HOSTED VIRTUALLY TO RECOGNIZE HONOREES DURING THIS TIME. THE SYMPOSIUM HAS ALREADY RETURNED FOR 2022 AS OF THE DATE OF FILING THE 2021 FORM 990.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Michelle Dilley CEO | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $484,254 |
Cheryl Harbour Outside Consultant | 40 | $106,000 | |
David Copeland CFO | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $86,600 |
Nancy Nix Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $16,000 |
Kristie Paskvan Former CFO | 2 | $15,925 | |
Ann M Drake President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
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 | $3,043,868 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,043,868 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $462,704 |
| Investment income | $9,493 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $3,631 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,526,324 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $100,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $586,854 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $218,732 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $15,925 |
| Other salaries and wages | $472,480 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $7,598 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $42,079 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $344,705 |
| Advertising and promotion | $24,512 |
| Office expenses | $43,188 |
| Information technology | $24,704 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $148,606 |
| Travel | $29,059 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $9,931 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $8,938 |
| Insurance | $8,663 |
| All other expenses | $14,027 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,158,406 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $270,981 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $6,241,742 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $48,694 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $32,186 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $57,091 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $132,395 |
| Total assets | $6,783,089 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $117,431 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $207,414 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $324,845 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,458,244 |
| 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 | $6,783,089 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Awesome Foundation has recieved totaling $3,031,250.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $3,010,000 |
C H Robinson Worldwide Foundation Sioux Falls, SD PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING FUND | $21,250 |
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