2024-11-15T13:53:36-05:00 2023-12-31 161692193 LINDA A HAMILTON CPA PLLC 1120 AVENUE OF AMERICAS FL 4TH NEW YORK NY 10036 990 2023-01-01 300124321 WOMEN PRESIDENTS' ORGANIZATION INC WOME 6466685460 2 PARK AVENUE 20TH FLOOR NEW YORK NY 10016 CAMILLE BURNS CEO & PRESIDENT 6466685460 2024-11-14 true false LINDA HAMILTON CPA P00294941 2128502521 2024-11-15 X 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z CAMILLE BURNS 2 PARK AVE 20TH FL NEW YORK NY 10016 6362209 false X WWW.WOMEN-PRESIDENTS.COM X 1997 NY TO IMPROVE BUSINESS CONDITIONS FOR WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS AND TO PROMOTE ADVANCEMENT OF SUCH IN ALL INDUSTRIES. 20 19 12 0 888917 999935 4311490 5204022 10687 40524 0 5211094 6244481 0 0 1505387 1639947 0 380392 4183789 4949874 5689176 6589821 -478082 -345340 3982676 4181092 4101479 4504658 -118803 -323566 X TO IMPROVE BUSINESS CONDITIONS FOR WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS AND TO PROMOTE ADVANCEMENT OF SUCH IN ALL INDUSTRIES. false false 3839807 4729705 MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM SERVICES: THROUGH MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS AROUND THE COUNTRY AND GLOBALLY, THE ORGANIZATION ("WPO") PROVIDED CONTINUING BUSINESS EDUCATION AND MENTORING IN BUSINESS AND LEADERSHIP TO WOMEN ENTREPRENUERS. THE EDUCATIONAL MEETINGS FOR CHAPTER MEMBERS SERVE AS A RESOURCE FOR DEVELOPING SOLUTIONS TO THE UNIQUE PROBLEMS AND CHALLENGES ENCOUNTERED BY WOMEN ENTREPRENUERS. AT THE END OF 2023, WPO HAD APPROX 140 ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP CHAPTERS. DURING 2023, WPO HAD APPROXIMATELY 2,000 MEMBERS IN 31 STATES + DC IN THE U.S., PLUS CANADA, THE UNITED KINGDOM, PERU, SOUTH AFRICA, TURKEY, PORTUGAL, SPAIN, AND MEXICO. INKIND DONATIONS RECEIVED FOR LOCAL HOST MEETING SERVICES TOTALED 80,311. 1708645 460802 THE ORGANIZATION HELD ITS ANNUAL CONFERENCE CONSISTING OF EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS AND KEYNOTE ADDRESSES ON CURRENT BUSINESS TOPICS. ATTENDEES LEARNED VALUABLE BUSINESS TIPS AND ADVICE FROM EXPERT SPEAKERS AND OTHER WOMEN-BUSINESS OWNERS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO HELD REGIONAL PROGRAMMING IN COORDINATION WITH WOMEN ELEVATING WOMEN. INKIND DONATIONS RECEIVED FOR THE CONFERENCE TOTALED 125,985. 181664 13515 THE ORGANIZATION (WPO) PRODUCES AND PRESENTS EDUCATIONAL WEBCASTS ON SELECTED BUSINESS TOPICS, MAINTAINED A BLOG, AND WPO ALSO CONDUCTED AN ECONOMIC IMPACT SURVEY AND DEVELOPED A LIST OF 50 FASTEST GROWING WOMEN LED BUSINESSES. ACCOMPLISHMENTS ALSO INCLUDE COMMUNICATION OUTREACH THROUGH NEWSLETTER AND OTHER ACTIVITIES AND MISCELLANEOUS REGIONAL PROGRAMS AND SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS. INKIND DONATIONS RECEIVED TOTAL 0 IN 2023. 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SCHEDULE F, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 3 NORTH AMERICA 337,418 0 SOUTH AFRICA 79,721 0 EUROPE 47,531 0 TURKEY 3,465 0 LATIN AMERICA 35,653 0 SCHEDULE F, PAGE 5, PART V WPO IS NOT A GRANTMAKING ORGANIZATION. NO ASSISTANCE OR GRANTS ARE PROVIDED TO FOREIGN INDIVIDUALS OR ORGANIZATIONS. WPO'S FOREIGN ACTIVITIES CONSIST OF CONDUCTING MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS AND DEVELOPMENT OF NEW MEMBERS. WPO HAD FOREIGN MEMBERSHIP CHAPTERS IN VARIOUS REGIONS. FOREIGN MEMBERS MUST BE QUALIFIED WOMEN BUSINESS-OWNERS, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OR PRESIDENT, OR HAVE SIGNIFICANT MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY. WPO DOES NOT HAVE OFFICES OR EMPLOYEES OUTSIDE OF ITS HOME OFFICE IN NEW YORK. MEMBERSHIP GROUPS IDENTIFIED AS "CHAPTERS" MEET MONTHLY TO DISCUSS BUSINESS ISSUES OF INTEREST TO WOMEN-LED COMPANIES. CHAPTERS HAVE NO FINANCIAL OR LEGAL AUTHORITY TO ACT FOR THE ORGANIZATION. FOREIGN DUES ARE THE SAME AS U.S. DUES. EXPENSES ARE LIMITED TO COST OF THE MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS HOSTED BY SPONSORS IN THE FOREIGN COUNTRY AND PAYMENT OF FEES TO INDEPENDENT PROFESSIONAL FACILITATOR CHAIRS. X X X X false false false CAMILLE BURNS CEO & PRESIDENT 288750 20000 778 50362 334709 KIRSTEN WYNN DIRECTOR OF GROWTH 177848 4000 181848 MEGAN MCDONOUGH DIR OF DEVELOPMENT 100449 77400 177849 SARA CHARBONNET COO 148210 3000 151210 FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D ALLOCATED SALARIES & BENEFITS ON PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 4 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT AMENDMENTS TO THE BYLAWS OF THE WOMEN PRESIDENTS ORGANIZATION. THE ORGANIZATION'S MEMBERS APPROVED AND ADOPTED COMPLETELY AMENDED AND RESTATED ITS BYLAWS, BEING THE THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS. THE REVISIONS MADE REFLECT A COMPREHENSIVE EFFORT TO ENHANCE, MODERNIZE AND STREAMLINE THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNANCE AND PRACTICES BASED ON RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BEFORE BEING SUBMITTED TO THE MEMBERS FOR APPROVAL AND ADOPTION. THE CHANGES ELIMINATED OUTDATED CATEGORIES OF DIRECTORS AND PROVIDED THAT, GOING FORWARD, ALL DIRECTORS WILL BE NOMINATED BY THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE AND ELECTED BY THE BOARD. THE FORMER RIGHT OF MEMBERS TO ELECT SOME MEMBERS TO THE BOARD AS "MEMBER REPRESENTATIVES" WAS ELIMINATED, BUT MEMBERS CONTINUE TO BE ELIGIBLE TO SERVE ON THE BOARD. THE MEMBERS RETAIN THEIR RIGHT TO AMEND OR REPEAL THE BYLAWS, SO THAT THE MEMBERS RETAIN ULTIMATE CONTROL OVER THE BYLAWS. DIRECTOR TERM LIMITS WERE REVISED TO IMPOSE A SIX-CONSECUTIVE YEAR LIMIT ON SERVICE AS A DIRECTOR, TO PROVIDE THE BOARD WITH THE RIGHT, IN ITS DISCRETION, TO EXTEND THAT LIMIT FOR ONE ADDITIONAL YEAR (AND TWO YEARS FOR THE CHAIR), AND TO PROVIDE THAT AFTER A TWO-YEAR HIATUS, THE PERSON BECOMES ELIGIBLE TO SERVE AGAIN. CHANGES WERE MADE TO SIMPLIFY THE BOARD ELECTION PROCESS AND TO PROVIDE FOR STAGGERED BOARD MEMBER TERMS, IN ORDER TO IMPROVE CONTINUITY OF MANAGEMENT. THE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICERS WERE UPDATED, AND THE PROCESS FOR ELECTING OFFICERS WAS SIMPLIFIED AND STREAMLINED. PROVISIONS INSTITUTING AND DESCRIBING THE ROLES OF COMMITTEES WERE ADDED AND/OR EXPANDED AND CLARIFIED TO BETTER REFLECT THE COMMITTEES' ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION AND INCLUDE THE INSTITUTION OF AN INDEPENDENT AUDIT COMMITTEE, WITH DETAILED PROVISIONS REGARDING ITS ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 6 THE ORGANIZATION IS ORGANIZED AS A NEW YORK NOT-FOR_PROFIT WITH MEMBERS. IT IS A 501(C)(6)BUSINESS LEAGUE. INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS ARE NOT ENTITLED TO RECEIVE A SHARE OF PROFITS, EXCESS DUES, OR NET ASSETS UPON THE ORGANIZATION'S DISSOLUTION. UPON THE DISSOLUTION OF THE CORPORATION OR THE WINDING UP OF ITS AFFAIRS, THE ASSETS OF THE CORPORATION SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE COMMON BUSINESS INTERESTS OF ITS MEMBERS OR TO ORGANIZATIONS WHICH ARE EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER SECTION 501(C)(6) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 9 PHYLLIS NEWHOUSE (TERM ENDS 2024) 1170 PEACHTREE STREET ATLANTA, GA 30309 MARIL MACDONALD (TERM ENDS 2024) GAGEN MACDONALD CHICAGO, IL 60601 CLAUDIA MIRZA (TERM ENDS 2024) AKORBI PLANO, TX 75093 MICHELE BAILEY (TERM ENDS 2024) BLAZING DESIGN INC OAKVILLE, CA ONL6J7W5 JANICE BRYANT HOWROYD (ENDS 2024) ACT 1 GROUP TORRANCE, CA 90504 KATHIE OKUN (TERM ENDS 2024) THE OKUN GROUP HUNT VALLEY, MD 21030 NICOLETTE ALGENE JACOBS CO PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS CENTURY CITY, MINERTON, SF 7441 KERRIE HESLIN CO NUKK-FREEMAN & CERRA CHATHAM, NJ 07928 BARBARA HUTCHINSON, MD CHESAPEAKER CARDIAC CARE PA ANNAPOLIS, MA 21404 SANDY MARSICO SANDSTORM CHICAGO, IL 60640 HETAL PARIKH RANGAM CONSULTANTS SOMERSET, NJ 08873 IDA ABKALKHANI 8447 CLARINGTON CT POWELL , OH 43065 ELAINE BUXTON 535 KESLER DRIVE CARY, NC 27518 FORTUNATE MDANDA (2024 TREASURER) PO BOX 31265 MIDRAND, SF CHRISTINA SEELYE 590 YGNACIO VALLEY ROAD WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596 MARGERY KRAUS (TERM 2024) C/O APCO WORLDWIDE 1299 PENNSYLVANIA WASHINGTON, DC 11138 FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B A COPY OF FORM 990 IS PROVIDED VIA EMAIL TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WITH A REVIEW CHECKLIST FROM ORGANIZATION'S TAX PREPARER PRIOR TO FILING WITH IRS. A COPY OF FROM 990, REVIEW CHECKLIST AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS IS ALSO PROVIDED TO THE VOTING BOARD. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C ALL OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT. IN ADDITION, BOARD MEMBERS WERE ASKED TO AFFIRMATIVELY CONFIRM THAT NO CONFLICTS EXISTED. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A THE COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR THE PRESIDENT/CEO IS AS FOLLOWS: THE ORGANIZATION ENGAGED A CONSULTING COMPANY SPECIALIZING IN EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION, TO PREPARE AN ANNUAL COMPENSATION REVIEW INCLUDING COMPARABLE DATA FOR EXECUTIVES IN COMPARABLE POSITIONS. THE PRESIDENT'S COMPENSATION WAS REVIEWED BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE BASED UPON THE COMPENSATION SURVEY AND A PROPOSED COMPENSATION PACKAGE WAS APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. THE FULL BOARD APPROVES THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S COMPENSATION. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT COMPENSATE ANY OF THE OFFICERS WHO SERVE IN A VOLUNTEER CAPACITY INCLUDING THE CHAIR,SECRETARY, OR TREASURER,) OTHER THAN THE PRESIDENT/CEO. IN 2023, THE PRESIDENT SETS THE COMPENSATION FOR ALL OTHER EMPLOYEES INCLUDING THE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER AND A CHIEF INNOVATION AND PROGRAMMING OFFICER. BOTH THE COO AND THE CIPO ARE LISTED AS "HIGHEST COMPENSATED" IN PART VII AND THEY REPORT DIRECTLY TO THE PRESIDENT/CEO. EACH HANDLES ROUTINE ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS AND ACTS MAINLY UPON INSTRUCTIONS FROM THE CEO. AS EMPLOYEES ACTING MAINLY UPON INSTRUCTIONS, THEY NO SUBSTANTIVE INDEPENDENT AUTHORITY. THE ORGANIZATION HAS NO KEY EMPLOYEES OTHER THAN OFFICERS WHO MEET THE REPORTABLE COMPENSATION AND RESPONSIBILITY TEST. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTERST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABE UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 CONSOLIDATED SUPPORTING ORG CONTRIBUTIONS 0 PREPAID PLATINUM EXP - TIMING DIFFERENCE 0 DEFERRED COMP ON PRIOR 990 0 THE FOUNDATION OF THE WPO 2 PARK AVE 20TH FL NEW YORK NY 10016 474461014 SUPPORTING NY 509A3 12B FILING ORG false false false false true false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false FOUNDATION OF THE WPO R 15519 LOAN, PAY BILLS UNREIMB FOUNDATION OF THE WPO O FILING ORG PAYS STAFF SCHEDULE R SCHEDULE R - SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION RELATED ORGANIZATIONS. THE RELATED ORGANIZATION, THE FOUNDATION OF THE WOMEN PRESIDENTS ORGANIZATION, INC. (FWPO OR THE FOUNDATION), IS A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION OF THE FILING ORGANIZATION, THE WOMENS PRESIDENTS ORGANIZATION INC (WPO). FWPO WAS INCORPORATED ON AUGUST 14, 2014. THE FOUNDATION IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE SPECIFIC CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF SERVING AS A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION AS DEFINED IN SECTIONS 509(A)(3) AND 509(A)(6) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE TO BE SUPERVISED OR CONTROLLED BY THE WPO, A 501(C)(6) ORGANIZATION. THE FOUNDATION'S APPLICATION FOR EXEMPTION WAS APPROVED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE IN OCTOBER 2015. MORE SPECIFICALLY THE FOUNDATION IS ORGANIZED AND SHALL BE OPERATED TO SUPPORT, BENEFIT AND ASSIST THE EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES OF THE WPO WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. IN FURTHERANCE OF SUCH PURPOSES, THE FOUNDATION SHALL: (I) SOLICIT CHARITABLE DONATIONS (II) MAKE RESTRICTED GRANTS TO THE WPO TO SUPPORT ITS EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES, AND (III) ENGAGE IN AND CONDUCT ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS CONSISTENT WITH THE EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE OR GOAL OF THE WPO TO PROVIDE CONTINUING EDUCATION AND MENTORING IN BUSINESS AND LEADERSHIP TO WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS. THE RELATED FOUNDATION OWES AN OUTSTANDING DEBIT TO THE FILING ORGANIZATION FOR FORMATION AND ORGANIZATION COSTS INCURRED IN 2014 AND 2015. TRANSACTIONS BETWEEN THE RELATED PARTY, FWPO - AND THE FILING ORGANIZATION, WPO DURING 2021 ARE AS FOLLOWS: THE RELATED PARTY USES THE RESOURCES OF THE FILING ORGANIZATION INCLUDING USE OF STAFF AS NEEDED. IT IS ESTIMATED THAT PRESIDENT AND VP/COO SPEND APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR PER WEEK ON AVERAGE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE WPO, THE SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION, DOES NOT CHARGE THE RELATED PARTY FOR USE OF STAFF AS STATED IN THE RELATED PARTIES APPLICATION FOR EXEMPTION. THE VALUE OF STAFF AND FACILITIES HAS NOT BEEN VALUED. THE WPO SPENT 15,519 ON LEGAL FEES, FILING FEES, AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE FOUNDATION INCREASING THE LOAN BALANCE DUE TO THE WPO FROM THE FOUNDATION.