irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $31KSPLiCE Brand Oasis Licensors Summit is when Licensors and expert Service Providers have an educational forum that builds awareness of best practices in the licensing industry. The SPLiCE Licensors Summit affords opportunities for Licensors and Service Providers to understand business challenges and generate connections.
- #2 $33KThe SPLiCE International Conference is a two day event that serves the organization in a number of ways. The most important function of the meeting is to set clear goals and objectives for international markets with the membership and global affiliates, along with government regulators and international thought leaders.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Member of the Year Award
Annual recognition program honoring members who demonstrate leadership, innovation, and significant contributions to SPLiCE
SPLiCE International Conference
Two-day event focused on setting goals and objectives for international markets with membership, global affiliates, and government regulators
SPLiCE Licensors Summit
Educational forum for licensors and service providers to share best practices, understand industry challenges, and build professional connections
SPLiCE New Year Meeting
Two-day event to establish clear goals and objectives for the upcoming year
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Industry Research and Benchmarking 1 activity
- Conducting benchmark studies and research on licensing practicesCarries out comprehensive benchmarking research across domains such as anti-counterfeiting, licensing valuation, sustainability, royalty collections, regulatory compliance, and technology/IP licensing. Publishes findings to identify best-in-class industry practices and supports performance evaluation through tools like the Measuring Licensing Performance Playbook.
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Professional Association Capacity Building 1 activity
- Facilitating a membership community for sharing best practices in brand licensingMaintains a collaborative network of over 70 brand licensor companies across academic, business, nonprofit, military, and private sectors to promote knowledge exchange, process improvement, and peer learning through roundtables, expert presentations, and recognition programs such as the Member of the Year Awards.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Hosting educational and networking events for product licensorsOrganizes annual and recurring events including the SPLiCE Brand Oasis Licensors Summit, International Conference, and New Year Meeting as forums for member companies and service providers to share best practices, address business challenges, and network. Events include workshops, keynote presentations, and collaborative sessions held in locations such as Orlando, New York City, Amsterdam, and Chicago.
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Professional Job Board & Career Placement Services 1 activity
- Providing job opportunity access in brand licensingOffers members access to employment opportunities in the brand licensing field via listings from member companies.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$641K
Contributions & grants$353K55%
Program service revenue$280K44%
Investment income$8K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$627K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$339K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$627K
Cash$389K
Investments$0
Liabilities$493K
Net assets$134K
Liquid reserves7.5 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +29.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberly Kociencki | Chief Executive | 40 | $237K |
board members · 9
- Autumn Moore — Treasurer
- Cathy Choffin — Board Member
- Chylsea Alexander — Board Member
- Georgia Dobbins — Board Member
- Karen Dertinger — Board Member
- Lesley Godby — Secretary
- Linne Kimball — Chair
- Scott Goodfellow — Chair Elect
- Spencer Ramsey — Board Member
relationships · 53
Who they work with
- Amazon Partner — Featured as a DIAMOND SPONSOR and listed in multiple categories: RETAIL, SUPPLY CHAIN, and TECHNOLOGY
- Amsterdam Design Office Partner — Featured as an INTERNATIONAL SPONSOR
- Biltmore Company Partner — Member organization that has hosted and participated in SPLiCE Licensors Workshop events.
- Bureau of International Labor Affairs Government — Listed in the SOCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY & ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY category as part of the U.S. Department of Labor
- CAA BM Beanstalk Partner — Featured as an INTERNATIONAL SPONSOR
- CES Partner — Listed in the TECHNOLOGY category
- Caterpillar Inc. Partner — Program Manager Lesley Godby serves as Secretary; former Brand Advocacy and Licensing Manager Kenny Beaupre served as past SPLiCE Chairman (2015–2017)
- Connor Consulting Partner — Featured as a PLATINUM SPONSOR
- Consumer Technology Association Government — Allied Association partner; hosts SPLiCE Soiree at CES 2026.
- Crayola Partner — Member organization that has hosted and participated in SPLiCE Licensors Workshop events.
- Dependable Solutions Partner — Featured as a GOLD SPONSOR
- Electrolux Global Brand Licensing Partner — Director Paul Sammons served as past SPLiCE Chairman (2019–2021)
- FADEL Partner — Featured as a PLATINUM SPONSOR
- Fisher-Price, Inc. Partner — Vice President Ed Teter served as past SPLiCE Chairman (2005–2007)
- Grant Thornton Partner — Featured as a PLATINUM SPONSOR and listed in the SUPPLY CHAIN category
- Grant Thornton UK Partner — Listed in the SUPPLY CHAIN category
- HP Inc. Partner — Business Development Manager José Barrios served as past SPLiCE Chairman (2021–2023)
- ILAB Comply Chain Government — Listed in the SUPPLY CHAIN category
- ILAB Sweat & Toil Government — Listed in the SUPPLY CHAIN category
- International Housewares Association Partner — Collaborating to create the first-ever Licensing Hub at The Inspired Home Show in 2026.
- Invotex Partner — Featured as a GOLD SPONSOR
- LMCA Partner — Featured as a PLATINUM SPONSOR
- McDonald's Corporation Partner — Global Safety Governance and Compliance officer Cathy Choffin serves as a Board Member
- McDonald's Corporation Partner — Member organization that has hosted and participated in SPLiCE Licensors Workshop events.
- McGuireWoods Partner — Featured as a GOLD SPONSOR
- Monster Products, Inc. Partner — Vice President of Legal & Business Affairs Georgia Dobbins serves as a Board Member
- NBCUniversal Partner — Member host and collaborator for the 2026 SPLiCE Brand Oasis Licensors Summit in Orlando.
- NBCUniversal Partner — Member organization that has hosted and participated in SPLiCE Licensors Workshop events.
- NBCUniversal | Universal Products & Experiences Partner — Vice President Karen Tiongson served as past SPLiCE Chairman (2023–2025)
- National Retail Federation Partner — Listed in the RETAIL category as NRF - National Retail Federation
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strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Benchmarking as a Foundation for Excellencemethodology: benchmark-driven excellenceBy using benchmarking in legal, marketing, and quality functions across member organizations, we guide and improve licensing initiatives because standardized performance insights enable targeted improvements and industry-wide progress.
- Education-Facilitated Industry Standardsmethodology: education-driven-industry-standardsBy convening educational forums with solution providers and thought leaders, we advance industry-wide licensing standards because structured learning environments increase awareness, align practices, and drive improvements in process management.
- Networked Innovation Through Strategic Conveningmethodology: networked-innovationBy designing high-impact events that connect licensors with key stakeholders across the ecosystem, we foster innovation and brand protection because curated networking creates pathways for collaboration and systemic advancement.
- Peer-Driven Best Practice Adoptionmethodology: peer_knowledge_exchangeBy fostering peer-to-peer knowledge exchange and collaborative benchmarking across industries, we improve brand licensing practices and strengthen brand integrity because shared real-world experience increases adoption and relevance of best practices.