Optical Womens Association Inc is located in Dallas, TX. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (S41) the organization is classified as: Chambers of Commerce & Business Leagues, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Optical Womens Association Inc 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, Optical Womens Association Inc generated $421.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $354.6k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 9.3% per year over the past 8 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE OPTICAL WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION (OWA) HAS THE PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE TO ENHANCE AND PROMOTE THE LEADERSHIP ROLE OF WOMEN IN THE OPTICAL INDUSTRY THROUGH NETWORKING, EDUCATION AND PEER SUPPORT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS FOR OPTICAL WOMEN PROVIDED UNIQUE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, BOTH REGIONALLY AND IN CONJUNCTION WITH MAJOR TRADE SHOWS, AND VIA ONLINE WEBINARS, FOR MEMBERS AND GUESTS TO EXPLORE TOPICS OF INTEREST TO WOMEN WORKING IN THE OPTICAL INDUSTRY, ENRICHING THEIR PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LIVES. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES PROVIDED FOR ALL MEMBERS IN 2023 INCLUDE VIRTUAL FIRESIDE CHATS ON PROFESSIONAL TOPICS, BUSINESS BOOK DISCUSSIONS, MONTHLY PODCASTS, AND BI-MONTHLY ONE-MINUTE INSPIRATION EBLASTS.
LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED EVERY YEAR TO EXCEPTIONAL WOMEN FOR THE PURPOSE OF FURTHER DEVELOPING AND ENHANCING THEIR LEADERSHIP SKILLS.
NETWORKING EVENTS PROVIDED A FORUM FOR THE EXCHANGE OF IDEAS AND INFORMATION AMONG WOMEN AND MEN, MEMBERS, AND NON-MEMBERS, REPRESENTING ALL LEVELS OF THE INDUSTRY. SEVERAL HUNDRED PEOPLE PARTICIPATED IN AND BENEFITTED FROM THE 2023 EVENTS HELD BOTH IN-PERSON AND VIRTUALLY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Beverly Bianes Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Trudi Charest Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Liz Friedfeld Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Lorie L Lippiatt President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Megan Molony Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Janna Neal Sec/treas | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $280,203 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $280,203 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $130,935 |
Investment income | $7,379 |
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 | -$186 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $421,106 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $19,172 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $57,570 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,318 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $479 |
Information technology | $31,809 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $300 |
Travel | $9,099 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,865 |
All other expenses | $25,770 |
Total functional expenses | $354,618 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $67,474 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $649,723 |
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 | $38,292 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $755,489 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $12 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $78,370 |
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 | $78,382 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $677,107 |
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 | $755,489 |