Womens Sports Foundation

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 12/2021, Womens Sports Foundation employed 25 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 12/2021, Womens Sports Foundation generated $6.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $6.5m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 14.5% per year over the past 7 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 304 individual grants totaling $3,833,172. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

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, ADMINISTRATORS, AND COMMUNITY LEADERS TO STRENGTHEN RECRUITMENT, ENGAGEMENT & QUALITY OF PROGRAMMING FOR GIRLS. THE CENTERPIECE OF OUR WORK IS OUR SPORTS 4 LIFE PROGRAM THAT HELPS INCREASE PARTICIPATION & RETENTION OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN AND HISPANIC GIRLS IN DEVELOPMENTAL YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS. OUR CURRICULUM, GOGIRLGO, CONTINUES TO SERVE AS A PRIMARY EDUCATION TOOL TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF SEDENTARY GIRLS. TRAVEL AND TRAINING FUND IS A NATIONAL PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES ACCOMPLISHED FEMALE ATHLETES WITH FUNDING TO REDUCE FINANCIAL OBSTACLES.


ADVOCACY: WSF HAS BEEN SERVING AS THE COLLECTIVE VOICE FOR GIRLS AND WOMEN SINCE ITS INCEPTION. PROTECTING TITLE IX, PROMOTING GENDER EQUITY, AND EMPOWERING OTHERS TO TAKE ACTION IS THE CORNERSTONE OF OUR WORK. WE WORK WITH OUR PARTNERS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO ADVOCATE AT THE NATIONAL, STATE, AND GRASSROOTS LEVELS FOR GENDER EQUALITY. WSF IS PARTICULARLY DEDICATED TO THE NEEDS OF UNDERSERVED GIRLS, INCLUDING GIRLS OF COLOR, THOSE WITH DISABILITIES, MEMBERS OF THE LGBTQ COMMUNITY, AND GIRLS LIVING IN LOW SOCIOECONOMIC COMMUNITIES WITH LIMITED RESOURCES. OUR EFFORTS INCLUDE PROMOTING LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN AND ADDRESSING GENDER BIAS IN ALL AREAS OF SPORTS.


RESEARCH - IT SERVES AS A SPRINGBOARD FOR OUR WORK. WSF HAS MAINTAINED A COMPREHENSIVE AGENDA OF SIGNATURE RESEARCH PROJECTS FOR MORE THAN 30 YEARS. OUR EVIDENCE-BASED PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH ON GIRLS AND WOMEN IN SPORTS AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ANCHORS ALL OF OUR POLICY OUTREACH AND FUELS OUR INITIATIVES. IT FOSTERS PUBLIC DISCOURSE ON THE VITAL IMPORTANCE OF SPORTS PARTICIPATION TO THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF GIRLS, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIVENESS IN SPORTS, AND LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN. DATA COMBINED WITH EXPERIENCES ON THE GROUND HELP TO IDENTIFY BEST PRACTICES AND INFORM OUR PROGRAMMING. WSF CONDUCTS RIGOROUS EVALUATION TO ASSESS IMPACT AGAINST CLEARLY DEFINED BENCHMARKS.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Industry Creative Llc
Website Development
$605,735
Jean Tatge Consulting
Fundraising
$102,000
Accounting Solutions Of New York In
Accounting Service
$120,083
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$1,176,914
Related organizations$0
Government grants $672,628
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$4,212,361
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$6,061,903
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $123,480
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $92,250
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$115,050
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $6,164,478

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Womens Sports Foundation has awarded $1,607,115 in support to 113 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

White Plains, NY

PURPOSE: Non-Operating Grant

$305,096

BLACKFEET NATION BOXING CLUB

PURPOSE: Sports 4 Life Program

$90,000

YOUTH GOLF OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS INC

Org PageRecipient Profile

Lowell, AR

PURPOSE: Keep Her Playing Program

$30,000

THE SLOANE STEPHENS FOUNDATION INC

PURPOSE: Keep Her Playing Program

$30,000

BILTMORE PREPARATORY ACADEMY

PURPOSE: Keep Her Playing Program

$29,200

FIGURE SKATING IN DETROIT

Org PageRecipient Profile

New York, NY

PURPOSE: Sports 4 Life Program

$27,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Womens Sports Foundation has recieved totaling $5,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
James And Amy Bennett Foundation

Stamford, CT

PURPOSE: TO CARRY OUT CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION

$5,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$1,201,116
Earnings$105,988
Admin Expense$74,311
Grants$30,000
Ending Balance$1,202,793

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