Dress For Success Indianapolis Inc

Organization Overview

Dress For Success Indianapolis Inc is located in Indianapolis, IN. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (J20) the organization is classified as: Employment Preparation & Procurement, under the broad grouping of Employment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Dress For Success Indianapolis Inc employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Dress For Success Indianapolis Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Dress For Success Indianapolis Inc generated $718.0k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $679.1k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.9%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO EMPOWER WOMEN TO ACHIEVE ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE BY PROVIDING A NETWORK OF SUPPORT, PROFESSIONAL ATTIRE AND THE DEVELOPMENT TOOLS TO HELP WOMEN THRIVE IN WORK AND LIFE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

SUITS FOR SUCCESS PROGRAM - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES A WOMAN WITH A COMPLETE SUIT ENSEMBLE INCLUDING ACCESSORIES SUCH AS SHOES, SCARVES, JEWELRY, OR OTHER INTERVIEW-APPROPRIATE ITEMS FOR HER INTERVIEW. EACH CLIENT WORKS ONE-ON-ONE WITH A HIGHLY-TRAINED VOLUNTEER PERSONAL SHOPPER, WHO HELPS HER SELECT PROFESSIONAL ATTIRE AND ALSO PROVIDES SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT AS THE WOMAN PREPARES FOR HER UPCOMING INTERVIEWS. AFTER A CLIENT FINDS WORK, SHE CAN RETURN TO DRESS FOR SUCCESS FOR HER EMPLOYMENT SUITING, DURING WHICH TIME WE PROVIDE HER WITH ADDITIONAL APPAREL SUITABLE FOR THE POSITION SHE HAS ACCEPTED. CLIENTS ARE REFERRED TO DRSI BY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES WHO HAVE ASSITED THEM IN BECOMING JOB-READY. IN 2021, DRESS FOR SUCCESS INDIANAPOLIS SUITED APPROXIMATELY 86 WOMEN FOR INTERVIEWS, AND PROVIDED AN ADDITIONAL 80 CLIENTS WITH WORK ATTIRE.


PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S GROUP - PWG PROMOTES EMPLOYMENT RETENTION AND CAREER ADVANCEMENT BY PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT. MEMBERS OF THIS GROUP, WHO HAVE SUCCESSFULLY RETAINED EMPLOYMENT WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE SUITS FOR SUCCESS PROGRAM, ATTEND MONTHLY MEETINGS FOR ONE FULL YEAR, AFTER WHICH THEY GRADUATE IN TO A LIFE-LONG MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM. EACH REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING CONSISTS OF TWO KEY ELEMENTS: AN EXPERT SPEAKER LEADING A DISCUSSION AND A NETWORKING PERIOD. MONTHLY MEETINGS COVER A VARIETY OF SUBJECTS AND ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. TOPICS INCLUDE COMMUNICATION SKILLS, THE "UNWRITTEN RULES" OF THE WORKPLACE, CHILDCARE ISSUES, FINANCIAL PLANNING, STRESS MANAGEMENT AND JUGGLING RESPONSIBILITIES, AMONG OTHERS. IN 2021, 72 WOMEN PARTICIPATED IN THE PWG PROGRAM ANND 49 WOMEN ARE CONSIDERED "ACTIVE".


CAREER DEVELOPMENT - THE CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER PROVIDES SERVICES PRE-DEVELOPMENT TRAINING, COMPUTER ACCESS, MOCK INTERVIEWS, RESUME DEVELOPMENT, CAREER COUNSELING AND ASSISTANCE WITH ON-LINE JOB APPLICATIONS. THE CENTER'S SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO ALL CLIENTS OF DRESS FOR SUCCESS INDIANAPOLIS. IN 2021, THE CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER PROVIDED CAREER DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE TO 182 DFSI CLIENTS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Julie Petr
Executive Director
$79,632
Ashley Christie
Treasurer
$0
Deborah Routt
Past President
$0
Cassi Vanderpool
President Elect
$0
Leslie Kidwell
President
$0
Lexi Fusion
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$106,563
Related organizations$0
Government grants $78,007
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$408,288
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $52,212
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$592,858
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $1,126
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $114,857
Net Income from Gaming Activities $3,096
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $717,999

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 19 grants that Dress For Success Indianapolis Inc has recieved totaling $167,865.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Transformation Trust Inc

Indianapolis, IN

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS

$30,000
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc

Charlotte, NC

PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT

$25,000
Opus Foundation

Minneapolis, MN

PURPOSE: TECHNOLOGY AND EMPLOYMENT INITIATIVE

$25,000
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$24,810
Dress For Success Worldwide

New York, NY

PURPOSE: SUPPORT OF MEMBER ORGANIZATION

$11,600
Charities Aid Foundation America

Alexandria, VA

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE DONATION

$9,750
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$105,161
Earnings$7,383
Ending Balance$112,544

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