FOUNDATION FOR WOMENS LEADERSHIP & EMPOWERMENT

Financials

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

3260 SAMMY DAVIS JR DR, LAS VEGAS, NV 89109-1181

Principal officer (990 for 2024)

PHYLLIS A JAMES, 3260 SAMMY DAVIS JR DRIVE C-1, BLDG C FIRST FLOOR / C-1, LAS VEGAS, NV 89109

Signed the 990

PHYLLIS A JAMES, PRESIDENT & CEO

Phone

(702) 405-9647

Website

WWW.FWLE.ORG

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HOULDSWORTH RUSSO & COMPANY PC

Mission

FWLE IS A NONPROFIT CORPORATION ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES, WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, FOR THE SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE OF ADVANCING THE PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH OF WOMEN OF ALL BACKGROUNDS, INCLUDING WOMEN OF COLOR, TO ACHIEVE THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL AS LEADERS OF OUR WORKPLACES, COMMUNITIES, AND SOCIETY IN EQUAL PARTNERSHIP WITH MEN. THE CORPORATION'S INITIATIVES, PROGRAMS AND EVENTS ARE PRIMARILY AIMED AT THE EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF WOMEN AND GIRLS, BUT ARE OPEN AND INCLUSIVE OF MEN AS WELL, AND STRIVE TO IMPART LEADERSHIP LESSONS TO PERSONS OF ALL WALKS OF LIFE. MORE SPECIFICALLY, AS WE NEAR COMPLETION OF THE FIRST QUARTER OF THE 21ST CENTURY, CONCERNS ARE MOUNTING THAT THE ELEVATION OF WOMEN TO LEADERSHIP POSITIONS IN AMERICA SEEMS TO HAVE PLATEAUED AT STILL UNEQUAL LEVELS, FWLE AIMS TO CONTINUE EXPANSION OF THE PIPELINE OF WOMEN LEADERS AND HELP ELIMINATE THE GENDER/RACIAL LEADERSHIP DISP

Program accomplishments

• THE WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE THE WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE ("WLC"). THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP & EMPOWERMENT'S ("FWLE") IS TO EMPOWER, EDUCATE, AND DEVELOP ALL LEADERS - OF ALL PROFILES AND ALL LEVELS - IN THE ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES OF LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE TO EXPAND THE RANKS OF LEADERSHIP TO REFLECT OUR SOCIETY, AND FOSTER INCLUSIVE, EQUITABLE, AND THRIVING WORKPLACES AND COMMUNITIES. OUR MISSION IS ROOTED IN OUR BELIEFS THAT 1) PARTICIPATION IN LEADERSHIP, POWER, AND INFLUENCE TO REFLECT OUR SOCIETY MUST INCLUDE WOMEN AND OTHER DIVERSE TALENT AS WELL AS MEN; 2) INCLUSIVENESS IS FUNDAMENTAL TO MAXIMIZING PERFORMANCE, RESILIENCE, AND VALUE CREATION IN ALL OF AMERICA'S WORKPLACES AND INSTITUTIONS - REGARDLESS OF THE NATURE OF THE ORGANIZATION; AND 3) STRONGER, SUSTAINABLE ORGANIZATIONS ARE INTEGRAL TO STRONGER, SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES FOR THE FUTURE OF AMERICA. TO PROMOTE GENUINE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL AMERICAN LEADERS REQUIRES EQUAL ACCESS BY ALL TO EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT. OUR EDUCATION VEHICLES ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE EMPOWERING PROFESSIONAL CONTENT GROUNDED IN THOUGHT LEADERSHIP, INNOVATIVE PROGRAMMING, AND COLLABORATIVE ENGAGEMENT TO ELEVATE LEADERSHIP EXPERTISE, BUSINESS ACUMEN AND EXCELLENCE AMONG EXISTING AND DEVELOPING LEADERS. THAT IS WHAT FWLE'S SIGNATURE PROGRAM - THE WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE (WLC) - AIMS TO ACCOMPLISH. FWLE ASSUMED THE ROLE OF OWNER AND PRODUCER OF THE PRE-EXISTING ANNUAL WLC PURSUANT TO A CHARITABLE DONATION FROM THE MGM RESORTS FOUNDATION EFFECTIVE AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2019. AT THE TIME OF THE TRANSFER WLC HAD ALREADY BEEN ESTABLISHED AS ONE OF THE PREMIER, IF NOT THE PREMIER, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCES IN THE WESTERN UNITED STATES FOR WOMEN. SINCE THEN, FWLE HAS SOLIDIFIED WLC'S REPUTATION AS THE 1 RANKED WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE IN LAS VEGAS NV. FWLE SEEKS TO EXPAND THE SOCIAL AND BUSINESS IMPACT OF WLC TO A BROADER PLATFORM OF DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAMMING, BEYOND WLC AND BEYOND NEVADA, FOR EDUCATION OF WOMEN LEADERS. SINCE 2019 - AGAINST THE HEADWINDS OF THE PANDEMIC, ITS TURBULENT AFTERMATH, AND GREATER ECONOMIC UNCERTAINTY - WLC HAS CONTINUED TO PROVIDE A DIVERSE COMMUNITY OF PROFESSIONALS WITH A SINGULAR COMBINATION OF ELEMENTS THAT INSPIRE THEM TO ASPIRATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND HIGHER DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATE THEM IN ESSENTIAL LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES, AND FACILITATE THE CRUCIAL ART OF RELATIONSHIP NETWORKING. FWLE HAS CONTINUED TO FORTIFY WLC'S EDUCATION OFFERINGS. OUR 2024 WLC - WHICH CONVENED 744 TOTAL REGISTRANTS - PRESENTED THE 17TH ANNUAL EDITION OF WLC - FEATURING THE BELOW ELEMENTS THAT HAVE BECOME EMBLEMATIC OF THE WLC EXPERIENCE: MAIN STAGE PRESENTATIONS BY KEYNOTE SPEAKERS/PANELS WHO ARE ACCLAIMED CROSS-INDUSTRY ROLE MODELS FROM ALL LEVELS OF LEADERSHIP. 2024 WLC'S MAIN STAGE SPEAKERS ADDRESSED THE TOPICS OF MASTERING CONFIDENCE FOR SUCCESS (SELENA REZVANI), SCIENCE-BASED METHODS TO MASTER CHANGE ANXIETY (DR. LUANA MARQUES), AND BUILDING TRUST AS THE FOUNDATION OF WORK CULTURE (JUSTIN PATTON). IN ADDITION TO ITS KEYNOTE SPEAKERS, 2024 WLC CONTINUED A NEW PROGRAM SEGMENT FEATURING A MODERATED ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION AMONG FOUR (4) WOMEN PRESIDENTS & CEOS FROM A CROSS-SECTION OF MAJOR AMERICAN CORPORATIONS. 2024 ALSO HELD 1) A SEPARATE PANEL DISCUSSION AMONG FOUR (4) WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS WHO OWN AND LEAD BUSINESS ENTERPRISES - SINCE WOMEN- OWNED BUSINESSES (WBES) ARE NOW RECOGNIZED AS DRIVERS OF U.S. ECONOMIC GROWTH; AND A WELL-KNOWN 2024 WELLS FARGO BANK ECONOMIC STUDY SHOWED THAT 39% OF ALL U.S. BUSINESSES WERE WBES EMPLOYING MORE THAN 12 MILLION WORKERS AND GENERATING 2 TRILLION IN REVENUE; AND 2) A FIRESIDE CHAT WITH A DYNAMIC WOMAN WHO IS AN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE COMPANY CEO, ENTREPRENEUR, INVESTOR, AND BOARD MEMBER. MULTI-FACETED EDUCATION SESSIONS/WORKSHOPS LED BY SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS. OUR EDUCATION SESSIONS, WHICH TEACH LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS AND EXPLORE REAL-LIFE LEADERSHIP CHALLENGES, WERE PRESENTED ACROSS THREE DIFFERENT CAREER TRACKS - EMERGING LEADERS (ENTRY-, FIRST-LINE AND SUPERVISORY LEVELS); EMERGING EXECUTIVES (MID-LEVEL LEADERS), AND EXECUTIVES (VICE PRESIDENTS AND ABOVE). 2024 WLC PRESENTED 26 BREAKOUT SESSIONS FROM WHICH ATTENDEES COULD CHOOSE FOUR (4) SESSIONS. OUR SESSIONS ARE CURATED TO THE LEADERSHIP LEVEL OF THE TRACK AND DRIVE LESSONS THAT ADDRESS VARIOUS DIMENSIONS OF THESE CORE LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES AS DEFINED BY FWLE: ADAPTS TO CHANGE & DRIVES INNOVATION O BUILDS RELATIONSHIPS & COALITIONS O BUSINESS ACUMEN & BUSINESS JUDGMENT O CONTINUOUS LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT O DEVELOPS OTHERS TO BUILD TALENT O EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION WITH ALL LEVELS O EXCELLENCE IN RESULTS THROUGH OTHERS O INTEGRITY O PROMOTES WELLNESS O SETS VISION & DIRECTION O SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. BUILDING RELATIONSHIP NETWORKS. WLC PARTICIPANTS ARE ALL HIGH-ACHIEVING COLLEAGUES FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS AND WORKPLACES WHO SHARE THE COMMON GOAL OF ADVANCING THEIR LEADERSHIP SKILLS, CAREERS, AND MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIPS. WLC OFFERS AMPLE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTICIPANTS TO MAKE NEW CONNECTIONS AND BUILD ON PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIPS. IN ADDITION TO CONFERENCE BREAKS, FWLE STRIVES TO FEATURE INTERACTIVE DISPLAYS THAT ENCOURAGE ATTENDEE PARTICIPATION AND MUTUAL INTERACTION; FOR EXAMPLE, A MECHANISM TO MATCH PARTICIPANTS SEEKING MENTORS WITH PARTICIPANTS WILLING TO MENTOR, AND AN ADVICE BOARD WHERE PARTICIPANTS PROVIDE REMOVABLE ADVICE CARDS RESPONDING TO SPECIFIC MODERN-DAY LEADERSHIP SITUATIONS AND CHALLENGES. WLC HAS BEEN SUCCESSFUL OVER THE YEARS BECAUSE IT OFFERS OUR PARTICIPANTS A LEADERSHIP LEARNING EXPERIENCE FOCUSED ON INSPIRATION, CONTENT, AND CONNECTIONS THEY FEEL THEY CANNOT REPLICATE ELSEWHERE - WHETHER IN THE WORKPLACE, CLASSROOMS, OR OTHERWISE. AS THREE (3) 2024 WLC SURVEY RESPONDENTS STATED: -"IF I WERE TO RECOMMEND THE WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE TO A FRIEND OR COLLEAGUE, I WOULD HIGHLIGHT THREE MAIN REASONS TO ATTEND. FIRST, THE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES ARE ENDLESS, THERE IS A CHANCE TO CONNECT WITH A DIVERSE GROUP OF PROFESSIONALS WHO ARE EAGER TO SHARE KNOWLEDGE AND SUPPORT ONE ANOTHER. SECOND, THE SESSIONS ARE INCREDIBLY INSIGHTFUL, OFFERING PRACTICAL ADVICE AND INSPIRING STORIES THAT CAN BE APPLIED TO BOTH PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. LASTLY, THE EMPOWERING ATMOSPHERE IS TRULY MOTIVATING, AS IT FOSTERS A SENSE OF COMMUNITY AND ENCOURAGES ATTENDEES TO STEP INTO THEIR LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL WITH CONFIDENCE. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND." -"IF YOU WANT TO BE A BETTER LEADER, ATTEND THIS CONFERENCE." -"TO ATTEND THIS CONFERENCE AND MEET LIKE-MINDED WOMEN. THE EXPERIENCE WAS PRICELESS."
  Expenses $1,385,765 · revenue $609,185
• ASPIRING WOMEN IV WEBINAR SERIES IN 2024 FWLE PRODUCED "ASPIRING WOMEN SERIES IV: PRESENTED BY FWLE", THE FOUNDATION'S VIRTUAL PROGRAM. THIS WEBINAR SERIES IS FOUNDED ON TWO BASIC PREMISES: THAT TODAY'S LEADERS HAVE A THIRST FOR CONTINUOUS LEARNING BEYOND OUR TWO-DAY WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE ("WLC") - AS EFFICACIOUS AS WLC MAY BE, AND A BROADER AUDIENCE CAN POTENTIALLY BE REACHED THROUGH A VIRTUAL PLATFORM. ASPIRING WOMEN IV ACHIEVED 1,169 TOTAL UNIQUE REGISTRANTS (I.E., REGISTERED FOR AT LEAST ONE SESSION) ACROSS SIX (6) ONE- HOUR SESSIONS, DEMONSTRATING THE DESIRE OF LEADERS FOR CONTINUOUS LEARNING. LIKE WLC, OUR ASPIRING WOMEN SERIES EXAMINES LEADERSHIP TOPICS THAT ARE DESIGNED TO BUILD SKILLS AND STRATEGIES TO MEET PRACTICAL CHALLENGES THAT 21ST CENTURY LEADERS CONFRONT - WOMEN, WOMEN OF COLOR, AND MEN ALIKE. OUR 2024 CURRICULUM INCLUDED: "IS THERE A HOLE IN YOUR BUCKET LIST? HOW TO OVERCOME OBSTACLES THAT KEEP YOU FROM ACHIEVING YOUR GOALS" SESSION 1 O "ELEVATE YOUR IMPACT: THE ART OF STRATEGIC DELEGATION: UNLOCKING PRODUCTIVITY, RELIEVING STRESS, AND FINDING FOCUS AT WORK AND IN LIFE" SESSION 2 O "EMPOWERING RESILIENCE: TRANSFORMING ANXIETY INTO LEADERSHIP STRENGTH FOR WOMEN" SESSION 3 O "GIVING & RECEIVING FEEDBACK" SESSION 4 O "POSITIVE COMMUNICATION FOR LEADERS: PART 1" SESSION 5 O "POSITIVE COMMUNICATION FOR LEADERS: PART 2" SESSION 6 THE FOLLOWING SURVEY RESPONSES ARE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE OVERWHELMINGLY POSITIVE COMMENTS OUR ASPIRING WOMEN IV SESSIONS RECEIVED: -"THANK YOU FOR PUTTING THESE PROGRAMS TOGETHER. PLEASE CONTINUE INSPIRING US ALL" REGARDING SESSION 1 -"I'VE ALREADY RECOMMENDED THE SESSIONS TO MY COLLEAGUES AND FRIENDS." REGARDING SESSION 2 -"THIS MESSAGE HIT SPOT ON FOR ME IN MY LIFE AT THE MOMENT. I FEEL SO MUCH MORE ENCOURAGED AFTER ATTENDING AND APPRECIATE THE HANDOUT THAT I CAN USE FOR FUTURE CHALLENGES THAT I FACE - IT GIVES ME TIME AND TOOLS TO HELP PROCESS THROUGH MY ANXIETY (WITH WORK AND HOME LIFE). THANK YOU" REGARDING SESSION 3 -"ONCE AGAIN, ANOTHER VERY RELEVANT TOPIC FOR NOT ONLY UPCOMING LEADERSHIP TALENT BUT EXISTING LEADERSHIP." REGARDING SESSION 4 -"THIS CONTENT WAS GREAT AS WERE THE PRESENTERS. THEY USED EXAMPLES AS DEMONSTRATION, THEY WERE INTERACTIVE, AND UPBEAT. IT WAS A PLEASURE TO ATTEND AND BENEFICIAL." REGARDING SESSION 5 -"IT FELT LIKE I WAS PARTICIPATING IN A PODCAST. VERY PROFESSIONAL AND GREAT IDEAS/TOOLS PROVIDED. GREAT JOB" REGARDING SESSION 6

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

IRS record

EIN

84-1868085

Tax-exempt status

501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization

Foundation status

Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))

Donations deductible (Pub 78)

Public charity, 50% deduction limit

Exempt since

2019

Accounting year ends

December

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

Civil rights, social action and advocacy (R99)

Assets (IRS master file)

$922,094

Income (IRS master file)

$1,325,561

Filing history

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 84-1868085).

Questions about FOUNDATION FOR WOMENS LEADERSHIP & EMPOWERMENT

What is the EIN of FOUNDATION FOR WOMENS LEADERSHIP & EMPOWERMENT?

The employer identification number (EIN) of FOUNDATION FOR WOMENS LEADERSHIP & EMPOWERMENT is 84-1868085.

Is FOUNDATION FOR WOMENS LEADERSHIP & EMPOWERMENT tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.

Are donations to FOUNDATION FOR WOMENS LEADERSHIP & EMPOWERMENT tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does FOUNDATION FOR WOMENS LEADERSHIP & EMPOWERMENT file?

Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.

When is the next return of FOUNDATION FOR WOMENS LEADERSHIP & EMPOWERMENT due?

The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.

When did FOUNDATION FOR WOMENS LEADERSHIP & EMPOWERMENT last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.

Who is the principal officer of FOUNDATION FOR WOMENS LEADERSHIP & EMPOWERMENT?

The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names PHYLLIS A JAMES.

Who are the officers and directors of FOUNDATION FOR WOMENS LEADERSHIP & EMPOWERMENT?

The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $150,000 (PHYLLIS A JAMES, PRESIDENT &).

How much revenue does FOUNDATION FOR WOMENS LEADERSHIP & EMPOWERMENT have?

On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,325,561, expenses of $1,535,214 and total assets of $922,094 at year end.

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