Women Impacting Storebrand Excellence Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The mission of Women Impacting Storebrand Excellence (WISE) is to PROMOTE GROWTH IN THE STOREBRAND RETAIL INDUSTRY AS A CHAMPION FOR DIVERSITY IN LEADERSHIP.
- Income
- $190,174
- Spending
- $173,567
- Spent on programs
- 71%
- Reserves
- 39.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 99%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 52
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 82% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 39.5 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 29% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1571% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 83% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 2517 of 17 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (1)
- $123,763 spent. WISE 2024 ACCOMPLISHMENTS2024 marked another exceptional year for WISE! The DEI Learning Series garnered outstanding reception, with 15 sessions offered across 4 tracks (Human Resources, Leadership, Personal Growth, & CoHort) in partnership with ExecuInsight. With 125 participants from 27 companies, the series consistently delivers significant value to our members and will continue to be a cornerstone of WISE's program offerings, cherished as a valuable Partner benefit.Participants were surveyed and rated the program an average of 4.6/5.0! Topics covered included:DEI 101The Art of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. Attracting & Onboarding Diverse TalentThe Latest Business Case Info for DEI & the Consumer Demand for itSelf-Reflection, Understanding Your HistoryMicroaggressionsScorecarding & Institutionalizing a Sustainable DEI PlatformUnconscious Bias to Conscious Inclusion & LeadershipUnderstanding Your Workstyle and How That Impacts Emotional Intelligence5 Actions You Can Take Today to Lead More InclusivelyLaunching Successful Business Resource Groups & How to Have Inclusive InteractionsCultural Literacy & the Future of Advancing Inclusivity Handling Difficult Situations & People Compassion & Civility in the Workplace. AllyshipIn addition to flawlessly executing the 2024 program, there was a ton of work to set the stage for 2025 content including a program rebrand to WISE Inclusive Excellence Series. In 2024, Katie Blohowiak assumed the role of WISE Chair, bringing strong leadership and vision. We welcomed new board members Shayna Wagner and Theo Schweitz, and celebrated the return of former Board Chair Jen Linke. Luci Sheehan, Jac Ross, and Lisa Eatherton renewed their terms, while we thanked Judy Clark for her impactful service as her term concluded. The Junior Board, led by Emily Glass, continues to gain momentum and foster emerging talent across the industry.In Fall 2024, WISE hosted Night of Dynamic Networking Event in Chicago, bringing together over 50 members for an engaging evening. Jim Griffin, President of Daymon, shared valuable insights on the evolving Private Brands landscape, key industry drivers, and Daymons growing commitment to Belonging and Impact.In 2024, WISE made the strategic decision to maintain a virtual format for the Annual Meeting while reintroducing our in-person Networking Event to align with PLMA. Building on the momentum of 2023s record-breaking attendance, we elevated our planning efforts and introduced a more optimized event layout. The result was a resounding successour first-ever sold-out eventbringing together industry professionals for meaningful networking and collaboration.The Organization's 2024 Annual Meeting was energized by the presence of the incredibly dynamic and motivational speaker, Marie Quintana. Attendees were gifted her book, "Last Flight from Havana", adding depth to the event's message. The vibrant discussions that ensued during the in-person networking event brought the message to life, fostering connection and inspiration among participants.Below you can see the 2024 WISE Wins by the numbersConducted 4 webinars with nearly 400 attendeesPerformed 10 mentor circles with 70 participants from 16 companiesMonthly e-newsletters with original content & interviewsCompleted a second year of DEI Series with 125 registrants!
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 2015.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
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