Women's Sports Foundation
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Women's Sports Foundation meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to be an ally, advocate, and catalyst for tomorrow's leaders and enable girls and women to reach their potential in sport and life."
Year, State Incorporated:
1974, DE
Women's Sports Foundation (WSF) reports that it provides tools and technical assistance to coaches, parents, administrators, and community leaders to strengthen recruitment, engagement, quality of programming, and retention of girls in sports. The organization engages in research that educates the public on the long-standing positive impact of girl's and women’s sports participation for the greater society. WSF advocates for public policies around the protection of Title IX, equal pay, increased media coverage and investment in women sports, and the rights of underserved communities.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, Women's Sports Foundation's program expenses were:
Community impact: $2,690,407
Advocacy: $1,569,048
Research: $782,839
Total Program Expenses: $5,042,294
Chief Executive
Danette Leighton, Chief Executive Officer
Compensation*
$546,200
Chair of the Board
Robin Harris
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Executive Director, The Ivy League
Board Size
35
Paid Staff Size
23
*2023 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals, Radio
Fundraising costs were 14% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $7,740,843, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Women's Sports Foundation's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Contributions and grants | $5,552,054 |
| In-kind contributions | $407,755 |
| Investment income, net | $246,281 |
| Special events, net | $1,781,034 |
| Miscellaneous income | $3,422 |
| Total Income | $7,990,546 |
Programs: 75% Fundraising: 16% Administrative: 9%
| Total Income | $7,990,546 |
| Total expenses: | $6,711,899 |
| Program expenses | $5,042,294 |
| Fundraising expenses | $1,052,520 |
| Administrative expenses | $617,085 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $1,278,647 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $7,608,580 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $8,887,227 |
| Total Liabilities | $1,403,778 |
| Total Assets | $10,291,005 |
Note: According to WSF's 2023 audited financial statements, the organization received $407,755 in contributed goods and services including fitness and hydration products ($226,136), design services ($138,600), media services ($25,000), and other ($18,019).
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Report completed by:
BBB Wise Giving Alliance