World Federation Of Direct Selling Associations is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1986. According to its NTEE Classification (Q99) the organization is classified as: International, Foreign Affairs & National Security N.E.C., under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 12/2023, World Federation Of Direct Selling Associations employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. World Federation Of Direct Selling Associations 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, World Federation Of Direct Selling Associations generated $923.7k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 9 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2023. 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
TO BUILD UNDERSTANDING AND SUPPORT FOR DIRECT SELLING WORLDWIDE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ADVOCACY: INDUSTRY SURVEYS AND STUDIES USED TO DEVELOP STRATEGIES TO SECURE POSITIVE IMAGE OF THE INDUSTRY.
- ETHICS- CEO COUNCIL- WORLD CONGRESS- GLOBAL REGULATORY AFFAIRS
ASSOCIATION SERVICES: ASSISTANCE TO DIRECT SELLING ASSOCIATIONS IN DEVELOPING ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES, MEMBER SERVICES, AND RELATIONS WITH OUTSIDE PARTIES, E.G. CONSUMER ADVOCATES AND ACADEMICIANS.
REGULATORY COMMITTEE; IDENTIFICATION OF LEGAL/REGULATORY ISSUES OF IMPORTANCE TO THE WORLDWIDE INDUSTRY.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Josephine Mills Assistant Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ryan Napierski Advocacy Chairman | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jaoa Paulo Ferreira Ethics Chairman | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Milind Pant Global Regulatory Affairs | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Garth Wyllie Association Services Chair | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Gonzalo Falcon Board Of Delegates | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $906,949 |
| Investment income | $16,747 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $923,696 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $319,044 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $110,150 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $7,537 |
| Other employee benefits | $13,374 |
| Payroll taxes | $23,621 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $48,120 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $11,168 |
| Fees for services: Other | $469,727 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $6,975 |
| Information technology | $27,396 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $27,945 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $48,967 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $82,000 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,196,024 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,960,498 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $1,413 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,318,713 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $3,280,624 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $129,624 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $129,624 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,151,000 |
| 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 | $3,280,624 |