Dress For Success Houston is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (P80) the organization is classified as: Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Dress For Success Houston employed 22 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Dress For Success Houston 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 Houston generated $2.3m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of 0.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.2m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF DRESS FOR SUCCESS IS TO PROMOTE THE ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE OF DISADVANTAGED WOMEN BY PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL ATTIRE, A NETWORK OF SUPPORT AND THE CAREER DEVELOPMENT TOOLS TO HELP WOMEN THRIVE IN WORK AND IN LIFE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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DRESS FOR SUCCESS HOUSTON (DFSH) SERVES OVER 3,300 WOMEN ANNUALLY. ALL CLIENTS RECEIVE A SUIT AND PROFESSIONAL ACCESSORIES FOR THEIR INTERVIEW AND ADDITIONAL CAREER WARDROBE ITEMS WHEN THEY BECOME EMPLOYED. CLIENTS WHO GAIN EMPLOYEMENT ARE INVITED TO JOIN THE PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S GROUP (PWG) BECAUSE, "SIMPLY GETTING A JOB IS ONE THING. KEEPING A JOB IS ANOTHER." WOMEN MAKING THE MOVE TOWARD A CAREER FACE A MYRIAD OF CHALLENGES; FROM UNDERSTANDING CORPORATE CULTURE, TO HANDLING PERSONAL FINANCES, OFTEN WITHOUT SUPPORT. THE PWG ADDRESSES THESE ISSUES AT EACH STAGE OF DEVELOPMENT. THERE ARE CURRENTLY THREE GROUPS, NEW, CHARTER, AND ALUMNAE. THE PWG MEMBERS MEET AT DFSH AS MANY AS SIX TIMES A MONTH TO LEARN FROM EXPERT SPEAKERS AS THEY CONTINUE THEIR JOURNEY TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY. FOR WOMEN STRUGGLING TO LAND A JOB, DFSH OFFERS PRE-EMPLOYMENT SOFT-SKILLS TRAINING. DFSH ALSO OFFERS SPECIALIZED VETERAN SUITING, AND SERVICE DAYS FOR WOMEN TRANSITIONING INTO THE CIVILIAN WORKFORCE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Lauren Levicki Courville President | Officer | 40 | $157,260 |
Chris Bradshaw Chairman Of The Board, Finance & Audit Committee | Trustee | 20 | $0 |
Eric A Blumrosen Chair, Advancement Committee | Trustee | 12 | $0 |
Kristi W Chickering Vice Chairman Of The Board Chair, Bourd Developmen | Trustee | 8 | $0 |
Susie Cunningham Co-Founder, Board Development Committee | Trustee | 12 | $0 |
Kim Hartz Secretary, Advancement Committee | Trustee | 8 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $593,129 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,532,925 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $141,476 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,126,054 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $302,996 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$118,090 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,310,960 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $346,050 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $326,431 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $60,207 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $901,573 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $25,428 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $54,203 |
Information technology | $76,708 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $72,397 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $96,992 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $131,726 |
Insurance | $32,055 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $2,173,346 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $794,229 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $8,078 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $309,337 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,082,466 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $10,902,996 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $17,097,106 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $80,193 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $80,193 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $10,802,650 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $6,214,263 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $17,097,106 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 32 grants that Dress For Success Houston has recieved totaling $556,930.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Jerry C Dearing Family Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $175,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $52,701 |
Halliburton Charitable Foundation Houston, TX | | $50,700 |
Christian Brothers Automotive Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: LEGACY GIVING | $50,000 |
Dress For Success Worldwide New York, NY PURPOSE: SUPPORT OF MEMBER ORGANIZATION | $39,570 |
Cfp Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $30,000 |
Beg. Balance | $5,673,973 |
Earnings | $500,290 |
Ending Balance | $6,174,263 |
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