irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0BEAUTY AWARDS:THE CEW BEAUTY AWARDS PROMOTES PRODUCT INNOVATION IN THE BEAUTY INDUSTRY TO CONSUMERS BY RECOGNIZING THE BEST BEAUTY PRODUCTS OF THE YEAR. THE PRODUCTS ARE SELECTED BY THE REAL BEAUTY EXPERTS, PROFESSIONALS IN THE COSMETICS AND FRAGRANCE INDUSTRY. THE CEW BEAUTY AWARDS FINALISTS AND WINNERS ARE PROMOTED BY MASS AND PRESTIGE RETAILERS AND QVC. THE AWARDS GARNER AN AVERAGE OF 450 MILLION PRESS IMPRESSIONS. THE BEAUTY AWARDS PRODUCT DEMONSTRATION, A MEMBER-ONLY EVENT, SHOWCASES THE BEAUTY-AWARD PRODUCT ENTRIES. MEMBERS CAN VIEW AND TRY ALL ENTRIES PRIOR TO CASTING THEIR VOTES. THE WINNERS OF THE BEAUTY AWARDS ARE ANNOUNCED AT THE BEAUTY AWARDS LUNCHEON ATTENDED BY ALL FINALISTS, BEAUTY COMPANIES AND INDUSTRY LEADERS.
- #2 $0DIGITAL CONFERENCE:CEW RETAIL CONFERENCE FEATURES THE RETAIL AND BRAND TRENDS INFLUENCING TODAY'S BEAUTY CONSUMER. THE HALF-DAY INFORMATIONAL PROGRAM FOCUSES ON PROVIDING DATA AND INTELLIGENCE FROM MORE THAN 20 RETAIL, BRAND, AND DATA EXPERTS.
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
CEW + SCAD Executive Leadership Fellowship
Three-and-a-half-day leadership intensive program held at the Savannah College of Art and Design.
CEW Beauty Awards
Annual program recognizing the best beauty products of the year, selected by industry professionals, with finalists and winners promoted by retailers and QVC.
CEW Beauty Expo
Annual event in New York where members experience and sample hundreds of beauty products across 35 categories.
CEW Professional Development
Programs including mentorship, leadership training, and career advancement resources for members.
CEW x Sally Beauty Connections
Networking event connecting CEW members with Sally Beauty executives and professionals.
Women's Wellness Conference
Half-day conference exploring the intersection of beauty, health, and wellness with industry leaders and experts.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Industry and Community Recognition Awards 1 activity
- Administers CEW Beauty Awards and promotes award-winning productsRecognizes top beauty products annually through the CEW Beauty Awards, selected by industry professionals and promoted by retailers and QVC, generating an average of 450 million press impressions.
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Industry Research and Benchmarking 1 activity
- Conducts co-presented consumer research on beauty, health, and wellness trendsCo-presents original consumer research with AlixPartners on trends in beauty, health, and wellness to inform industry strategy and innovation.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Hosts industry events on beauty, wellness, and cultural trendsProduces year-round events including the CEW Retail Conference, Connections: CEW x Sally Beauty, and thematic discussions on K-Beauty and the women’s wellness economy, featuring expert insights and brand showcases.
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Women's Empowerment and Leadership Development 1 activity
- Leads M-POWER initiative to advance gender equalityLeads M-POWER, a social change initiative that educates, elevates, and empowers women and girls to advance gender equality in the beauty and broader industries.
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Professional Membership and Association Benefits 1 activity
- Provides onboarding and networking resources for new membersOffers a virtual New Member 101 event, guided website tours, and networking opportunities to help new members understand benefits and advance their careers.
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Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Runs executive leadership fellowship and professional development programsDelivers a three-and-a-half-day executive leadership fellowship in partnership with SCAD and offers ongoing professional development programs featuring mentorship, expert-led learning, and career advancement resources for members.
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Cancer Peer Support & Wellness Programs 1 activity
- Supports cancer patients in the workforce through Cancer and CareersFounded and operates Cancer and Careers, an independent initiative providing resources and support for individuals managing cancer while continuing to work.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Hosts annual Beauty Expo and related VIP eventsOrganizes an annual Beauty Expo featuring over 35 product categories and attracting more than 1,000 attendees, along with VIP events offering early entry, exclusive cocktails, and enhanced gift bags for members.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$8.05M
Contributions & grants$318K4%
Program service revenue$6.98M87%
Investment income$543K7%
Other revenue$209K
expenses
Total expenses$8.26M
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$3.95M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$15.66M
Cash$149K
Investments$11.79M
Liabilities$4.35M
Net assets$11.31M
Liquid reserves17.3 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +20.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 8
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| CARLOTTA JACOBSON | PRESIDENT | 40 | $943K |
| LISA KLEIN | SENIOR VP OF DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $365K |
| CLAUDIA FLOWERS | COO / CFO | 40 | $337K |
| CATHLEEN WILLIAMS | VP OF MEMBERSHIP SVC & COMMUNICATIONS | 40 | $266K |
| ANDREA NAGEL | VP OF CONTENT | 40 | $229K |
| LISA CAMPIONE | DIRECTOR OF EVENTS | 40 | $176K |
| CHRISTINA IWASKO | CHIEF OF STAFF | 40 | $160K |
| AMANDA MACKEY | MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR | 40 | $150K |
board members · 17
- ALICIA YOON — BOARD MEMBER
- ANDREA HARRISON — BOARD MEMBER
- ANITRA MARSH — BOARD MEMBER
- ANNA BAKER — BOARD MEMBER
- ARTEMIS PATRICK — BOARD MEMBER
- BARBARA KOTLIKOFF — VICE-CHAIRWOMAN
- BRIDGET LOVE — BOARD MEMBER
- CAROL HAMILTON — BOARD MEMBER
- CATHERINE WELLS — BOARD MEMBER
- CHARLOTTE HOLMAN ROS — BOARD MEMBER
- CHRISTINA TRAN — BOARD MEMBER
- DARA QUINLAN — BOARD MEMBER
- DEBBI HARTLEY-TRIESCH — BOARD MEMBER
- DIANE CRECCA — BOARD MEMBER
- DUDA KERTESZ — BOARD MEMBER
- ELANA DRELL-SZYFER — BOARD MEMBER
- ELIZABETH LUNNY — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- AlixPartners Partner — Collaborates with CEW to present consumer research on the beauty, health, and wellness market.
- Chief Executive Women Network — Jo Horgan is a member of Chief Executive Women, reflecting her engagement with a national network of senior women leaders.
- Cosmetic Executive Women Partner — Jenny B. Fine serves on the Board of Governors of Cosmetic Executive Women
- Front Row Group Partner — Collaborates with Front Row Group, as represented by Michelle Lee, on programming related to the global business of K-Beauty.
- Metropolitan Pavilion Partner — Venue partner for the CEW Beauty Expo.
- QVC Partner — Promotes CEW Beauty Awards finalists and winners alongside mass and prestige retailers.
- Sally Beauty Partner — Co-hosts the "Connections: CEW x Sally Beauty" event with CEW.
- Savannah College of Art and Design Partner — Collaborates on the CEW + SCAD Executive Leadership Fellowship program.
- Skeepers Partner — Co-hosts an event on turning user-generated content into a high-performing growth strategy.
- The Estée Lauder Companies Partner — Lisa Sequino from The Estée Lauder Companies participated in a closing keynote fireside chat at the event.
- Women In Need (WIN) Partner — Carlotta Jacobson served as chairwoman of WIN, a nonprofit providing housing and services to homeless women and their children in NYC.
strategies · 3
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.
- Beauty as a Tool for Empowermentmethodology: beauty-for-empowermentBy using beauty practices and products to enhance self-expression, we increase individual confidence and personal agency, because feeling seen and affirmed in one's identity drives psychological empowerment and social engagement.
- Mentorship-Driven Professional Developmentmethodology: mentorship-driven developmentBy pairing emerging professionals with industry experts through structured mentorship, we build capability and confidence in the beauty industry, because guided learning accelerates skill acquisition and career advancement more effectively than independent learning.
- Peer-Review Recognition to Drive Innovationmethodology: peer-review recognitionBy evaluating and recognizing beauty products through peer review by industry professionals, we stimulate higher-quality innovation, because expert validation creates competitive incentives and raises industry standards.