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 12/2023, Dress For Success Indianapolis Inc employed 12 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 12/2023, Dress For Success Indianapolis Inc generated $989.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.5% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

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

STYLE 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 DFSI BY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES WHO HAVE ASSITED THEM IN BECOMING JOB-READY. IN 2023, DRESS FOR SUCCESS INDIANAPOLIS SUITED APPROXIMATELY 748 WOMEN RECEIVED INTERVIEW STYLING AND 748 WOMEN RECEIVED WORK/EMPLOYMENT STYLING


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 2023, 98 WOMEN PARTICIPATED IN THE PWG PROGRAM AND 98 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 2023, THE CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER PROVIDED CAREER DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE TO 352 DFSI CLIENTS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Cassi Vanderpool
President
$0
Leslie Kidwell
Past President
$0
Lexi Fuson
President Elect
$0
Ashley Christie
Treasurer
$0
Adrianne Slash
Secretary
$0
Faith Blackwell
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$523,056
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$584,033
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $256,928
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,107,089
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $12,726
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$146,416
Net Income from Gaming Activities $4,970
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $988,993

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