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WOMEN'S TRANSPORTATION SEMINAR OF

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 814765626 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE S40 · Community Improvement · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.wtsinternational.org
revenue
$135K
expenses
$102K
net assets
$160K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

PROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENT OF WOMEN IN TRANSPORTATION.

profile · synthesized from sources

WTS International advances women and underrepresented groups in the transportation industry through professional development, advocacy, and scholarships. The organization supports career growth via networking, leadership training, and workforce initiatives while promoting gender equity and inclusive policies. It operates through a network of chapters and awards over $800,000 annually in scholarships to students at various educational levels pursuing transportation-related fields.

named programs · 7 · from sources

what they call their work

Bridgette Beato Leadership Legacy Scholarship for Graduates
$5,000 graduate scholarship for women showing leadership and commitment to community service in transportation
Helene M. Overly Memorial Graduate Scholarship
$10,000 scholarship for women enrolled in graduate programs in transportation-related fields such as engineering, planning, finance, or logistics
Junior College/Trade School Scholarship
$2,500 scholarship for women pursuing Associate or technical degrees in transportation-related fields
Molitoris Leadership Scholarship for Undergraduates
$5,000 award for women demonstrating leadership in the transportation industry
Sharon D. Banks Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship
$5,000 scholarship awarded to women pursuing undergraduate studies in transportation or a related field
Strategic Partner Scholarships
Seven $5,000 scholarships funded by corporate partners including HNTB, AECOM, HDR, Jacobs, and WSP for students in transportation programs
WTS Transportation YOU High School Scholarship
$2,500 scholarship for high school girls studying STEM to encourage careers in transportation
activities · 5 clusters

what they do

  • Transportation Young Professional & Women’s Leadership Development 8 activities
    • Advocacy for Women in Transportation
      Promotes the advancement of women in the transportation industry and supports initiatives such as the US Department of Transportation's Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE) program.
    • Advocacy for Women in Transportation
      Promotes the advancement of women in the transportation industry and supports initiatives like the US Department of Transportation's Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE) program.
    • Leadership and Entrepreneurship Development
      Offers roundtable sessions specifically designed for executive and C-Suite management, small business owners, and entrepreneur development within the transportation industry.
    • Mentorship Programs
      Sponsors and provides peer and student mentoring programs, such as the WTS Metro Phoenix Jane Morris Mentorship Program, to advance women's careers in the transportation industry.
    • Professional Development and Networking Events
      Organizes monthly events and programs, including networking events, professional development sessions, and roundtable discussions for various management levels and small business owners, connecting over 9,000 transportation professionals.
    • Professional Development and Networking Events
      Organizes monthly events and programs, including networking opportunities, professional development sessions, and golf practice events, to connect transportation professionals and advance women's careers in the industry.
    • STEM Education and Mentorship Programs
      Sponsors and co-hosts programs like TransportationYou and the WTS Metro Phoenix Jane Morris Mentorship Program, including immersive STEM-focused tours at universities, to encourage young women to pursue careers in transportation and STEM.
    • Transportation Workforce Research
      Supports and inspires research focused on the state of the transportation workforce and the advancement of women within the industry.
  • Transportation-Focused Educational Scholarships 2 activities
    • Scholarship Programs
      Awards over $800,000 annually in various scholarships, including undergraduate, graduate, leadership, and trade school scholarships, to women pursuing careers in transportation and related STEM fields.
    • Scholarship Programs
      Awards over $800,000 annually in scholarships, including undergraduate, graduate, leadership, and trade school scholarships, to women pursuing careers in transportation and related STEM fields.
  • Transportation Professional Recognition Programs 1 activity
    • Industry Recognition and Support
      Supports and recognizes individuals in the transportation industry through annual awards and scholarship recognition, and maintains a Speakers Bureau of subject matter experts.
  • STEM Showcase & Expo Events 1 activity
    • STEM Education and Outreach
      Co-hosts immersive STEM-focused tours and programs, such as the STEM ‘Game Day’ at Northern Arizona University, to showcase engineering and STEM careers to students.
  • Uncategorized 5 activities
    • Professional Development and Networking Events
      Organizes monthly events, including networking gatherings like "Spring Sip & Swing" and roundtable sessions for various professional levels, to foster connections and professional growth within the transportation industry. These events provide opportunities for peer and student mentoring, technical education, and access to a Speakers Bureau of subject matter experts.
    • STEM Education and Mentorship Programs
      Sponsors and hosts programs like TransportationYou and the WTS Metro Phoenix Jane Morris Mentorship Program, including immersive STEM-focused tours at universities, to encourage and support students, particularly girls, in pursuing STEM and transportation careers.
    • Scholarship Programs
      Awards over $800,000 annually in scholarships through local chapters and WTS International to students pursuing careers in transportation. This includes specific scholarships such as the Sharon D. Banks Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship, Helene M. Overly Memorial Graduate Scholarship, Molitoris Leadership Scholarship, Bridgette Beato Leadership Legacy Scholarship, Junior College/Trade School Scholarship, and the Transportation YOU High School Scholarship.
    • Speakers Bureau
      Maintains a Speakers Bureau composed of subject matter experts available for presentations and engagements.
    • Speakers Bureau
      Maintains a Speakers Bureau composed of subject matter experts available for various engagements.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$135K
Contributions & grants$55K40%
Program service revenue$56K42%
Investment income——
Other revenue$566
expenses
Total expenses$102K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$8K
balance sheet
Total assets$160K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$160K
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +46.9%
relationships · 22

who they work with

  • AECOM Funder — Sponsored corporate Strategic Partner Scholarships.
  • AECOM Partner — Corporate partner of WTS International, as indicated by logo placement on the homepage.
  • AECOM Partner — Provider of strategic partner scholarships and employer of award recipients
  • American Council of Engineering Companies Partner — Co-hosts a STEM 'Game Day' event at Northern Arizona University.
  • Grass Clippings Rolling Hills Partner — Venue for the "Spring Sip & Swing" event.
  • HDR Funder — Sponsored corporate Strategic Partner Scholarships.
  • HDR Partner — Corporate partner of WTS International, as indicated by logo placement on the homepage.
  • HDR, Inc. Partner — Recipient of Employer of the Year award and provider of strategic partner scholarships
  • HNTB Funder — Sponsored corporate Strategic Partner Scholarships.
  • HNTB Partner — Corporate partner of WTS International, as indicated by logo placement and dedicated content on the homepage.
  • HNTB Partner — Provider of strategic partner scholarships and employer of award recipients
  • Jacobs Funder — Sponsored corporate Strategic Partner Scholarships.
  • Jacobs Partner — Corporate partner of WTS International, as indicated by logo placement on the homepage.
  • Jacobs Partner — Provider of strategic partner scholarships
  • Northern Arizona University Partner — Hosted a STEM 'Game Day' at NAU.
  • Northern Arizona University Partner — Hosts a joint STEM 'Game Day' event focused on engineering and STEM careers.
  • US Department of Transportation Government — Supports their Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE) program.
  • US Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization Partner — Collaborates with them to support the US Department of Transportation's DBE program.
  • WSP Funder — Sponsored corporate Strategic Partner Scholarships.
  • WSP Partner — Corporate partner of WTS International, as indicated by logo placement on the homepage.
  • WSP Partner — Provider of strategic partner scholarships and employer of award recipients
  • WTS International Network — The organization is a chapter of WTS International.