Wedding International Professionals Association
Our mission as the wedding industry professionals association (WIPA) is to foster excellence in the wedding industry through comprehensive education, dynamic networking opportunities, and
Wedding International Professionals Association at a glance
In short: Wedding International Professionals Association gave $13K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $12,500
- -79.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -75.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,250
- -18.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,250
- Total assets
- $1,202,001
- +17.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Wedding International Professionals Association
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Wedding International Professionals Association
Who Wedding International Professionals Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Wipa Houston ($7K). Together the top 2 received $13K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 18 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Wedding International Professionals Association gives
- Giving grew 97% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2021) to $61K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wipa Houston Marietta, GA | — | $7,000 |
| Wipa Cleveland Marietta, GA | New Chapter Startup | $5,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,202,001 | $942,975 | $830,981 | $12,500 | 2 | $63 |
| 2023 | $1,025,174 | $694,245 | $536,836 | $60,941 | 8 | $52 |
| 2022 | $635,089 | $426,539 | $373,382 | $46,053 | 7 | $185 |
| 2021 | $510,178 | $231,972 | $276,100 | $6,346 | 1 | $80 |
| 2020 | $388,829 | $161,434 | $214,119 | — | — | $124 |
About Wedding International Professionals Association
Based on IRS filings
Wedding International Professionals Association is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Marietta, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $13K. Net investment income was $63.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wedding International Professionals Association is led by Chris Lavoie, President since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 16 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Chris Lavoie
President
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
35 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Allan
Director Chapter
Secretary → Director of Spons, 2022
Director of Spons → Director Chapter, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Selden
Director of Spons
Director of Program → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → Director of Spons, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beth Bernstein
Director Chptr De
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Krieger
Director Chptr Fo
Director of Member → Director Chptr Fo, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Addington
Director of Educa
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cristy Fernandez
Director of Member
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deliece Knights-Barnett
Director of Dei
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Weeks
Director Committee Eng
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Holly Gray
Director Member R
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lydia Pierce
Director of Program
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mara Mazdzer
Imm Past President
Vice President → President, 2023
President → Imm Past President, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jacqueline Vizcaino
Vice President
Director Diversit → Director Chapter, 2023
Director Chapter → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2022
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Treadway
Executive Di
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kellie Jackstien
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Loni Peterson
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (18)
- Former: Jordan Kahn (2020–2023) — Director Chptr Fo
- Former: Meghan Ely (2020–2023) — Immediate Pa
- Former: Sarah Roshan (2020–2023) — Director of Communications
- Former: Claudia De Velasco (2022–2023) — Director of Program
- Former: Amelia Cooper (2023) — Secretary
- Former: Julie Roth Novack (2020–2022) — Director of Committee
- Former: Kevin Dennis (2020–2022) — Immediate Pa
- Former: Paul Rumohr (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Cindy Celis (2021–2022) — Director of Member
- Former: J. Wilbur Smith (2020–2021) — Director of Prof
- Former: Britt Dosdall (2021) — Director of Member
- Former: Brit Bertino (2020) — Director of Membership
- Former: Brynn Swanson (2020) — Chapter Liason Director
- Former: Corinne Dudine (2020) — Executive Director
- Former: David Kreiger (2020) — Director of Membership Retent
- Former: Diana Cardenas (2020) — Chapter Development Director
- Former: Rachel Sheerin (2020) — Director of Education
- Former: Vicki Carson (2020) — Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Wedding International Professionals Association
How much does Wedding International Professionals Association give each year?
Wedding International Professionals Association gave $13K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $61K across 8 grants.
How large is Wedding International Professionals Association?
Wedding International Professionals Association reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $943K.
What is Wedding International Professionals Association?
Wedding International Professionals Association is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Marietta, GA. It holds $1.2M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Wedding International Professionals Association operate?
Wedding International Professionals Association has awarded grants in Georgia.
What is Wedding International Professionals Association's EIN?
Wedding International Professionals Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3026750. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 23, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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