Womens Foodservice Forum

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 12/2021, Womens Foodservice Forum employed 12 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 12/2020, Womens Foodservice Forum generated $5.0m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.1m during the year ending 12/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.5%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2020

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

ACCELERATE THE ADVANCEMENT OF WOMEN LEADERS IN THE FOOD INDUSTRY. WE BELIEVE IN LIMITLESS OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL WOMEN.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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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 5,000 PLUS MEMBERSHIP, WFF CONNECT HOSTS VIRTUAL CONTENT DELIVERING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, INSIGHTS FROM INDUSTRY EXECUTIVES, AND CONNECTION TO INDUSTRY PEERS. FOR OUR 66 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 2021 EVENT WAS PRIMARILY VIRTUAL WITH 1524 PARTICIPANTS IN ADDITION TO APPROXIMATELY 100 ON-SITE.


LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS WOMEN'S FOODSERVICE FORUM (WFF) 2021 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 FOUR MARKETS INCLUDING DALLAS, ATLANTA, ORLANDO, AND ORANGE COUNTY. THE LIVE RECORDINGS FOR VIRTUAL ATTENDEES WERE DONE IN ATLANTA 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 2021 WAS 634.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Therese Gearhart
President And CEO
$500,842
Krista Gibson
Chief Marketing Officer
$204,287
Dana Minton
Vp, Partner Engagements
$131,086
Tracy Skeans
Chair-Elect
$0
Anita Zielinski
Treasurer
$0
Kathleen Ciaramello
Chair
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Jean A Mcaulay
Writing, Copywriting
$101,420
Elizabeth Lombardo
Speaker
$123,000
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $390,500
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,243,831
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,634,331
Total Program Service Revenue$2,465,793
Investment income $136,723
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $777,876
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $5,015,732

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Womens Foodservice Forum has recieved totaling $45,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
National Restaurant Association

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: Sponsorship

$30,000
Osi Group Foundation

Aurora, IL

PURPOSE: PARTNERSHIP CONTRIBUTION ADVOCATE LEVEL

$10,000
$5,000
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