Decriminalize Sex Work Inc is located in Austin, TX. The organization was established in 2020. According to its NTEE Classification (R20) the organization is classified as: Civil Rights, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Decriminalize Sex Work Inc employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Decriminalize Sex Work 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, Decriminalize Sex Work Inc generated $1.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 28.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m 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:
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TO END THE PROHIBITION OF CONSENSUAL ADULT PROSTITUTION -- AND TO IMPROVE THE POLICIES RELATING TO OTHER FORMS OF SEX WORK -- IN THE UNITED STATES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PUBLIC EDUCATION: DSW ENGAGED IN A RANGE OF ACTIVITIES TO BUILD SUPPORT AMONG THE PUBLIC FOR DSW'S MISSION, THE MOST PREVALENT OF WHICH WAS DAY-TO-DAY INTERACTIONS WITH REPORTERS IN ORDER TO AMPLIFY DSW'S MESSAGE IN THE NEWS MEDIA. IN ADDITION, DSW STAFFERS: (1) GAVE SPEECHES AND PRESENTATIONS; (2) PRODUCED BROCHURES AND BRIEFING PAPERS; (3) RESPONDED TO INQUIRIES FROM THE PUBLIC; AND (4) EXPANDED DSW'S ALREADY-COMPREHENSIVE WEBSITE.
CONFERENCES AND COALITION BUILDING: DSW STAFFERS ATTENDED AND SPOKE AT CONFERENCES, AS WELL AS WORKING WITH POTENTIAL AND EXISTING ALLIES TO BUILD A STRONGER NATIONAL COALITION SUPPORTING THE DECRIMINALIZATION OF CONSENSUAL ADULT PROSTITUTION.
LOBBYING STATE LEGISLATURES: DSW LOBBIED CERTAIN STATE LEGISLATURES TO PASS A RANGE OF DIFFERENT BILLS IN DIFFERENT STATES. DSW FOCUSED ITS NATIONAL LOBBYING EFFORTS IN NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW YORK, RHODE ISLAND, AND VERMONT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Robert Kampia Political Director | OfficerTrustee | 35 | $159,000 |
Melissa Sontag Broudo Legal Director | 40 | $129,000 | |
Crystal Deboise Community Outreach Director | 40 | $129,000 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,434,151 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,434,151 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $17 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,434,168 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $174,250 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $37,000 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $170,371 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $36,154 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $689,428 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $12,065 |
Other employee benefits | $68,000 |
Payroll taxes | $64,088 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $4,000 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $107,800 |
Advertising and promotion | $16,003 |
Office expenses | $15,154 |
Information technology | $4,075 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $20,142 |
Travel | $40,134 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $11,687 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $5,292 |
All other expenses | $7,096 |
Total functional expenses | $1,533,654 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $32,241 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $5,006 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $9,191 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $46,438 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $9,051 |
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 | $250,000 |
Total liabilities | $259,051 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | -$212,613 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $46,438 |
Over the last fiscal year, Decriminalize Sex Work Inc has awarded $174,000 in support to 3 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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Austin, TX PURPOSE: To lobby state governments to pass legislation, with the ultimate goal of decriminalizing consensual adult prostitution. | $150,000 |
Ozone Park, NY PURPOSE: To engage in public education in New York City. | $12,000 |
Saint Petersburg, FL PURPOSE: Used PPF as the fiscal sponsor for The Ishtar Collective in Vermont. | $12,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Decriminalize Sex Work Inc has recieved totaling $1,371,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Donors Trust Inc Alexandria, VA PURPOSE: for general operations | $1,350,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $21,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Southern Center For Children And Families Inc Monroe, LA | $4,681,639 | $10,009,179 |
Dallas Casa Dallas, TX | $30,963,048 | $9,714,958 |
Alliance For Children Inc Fort Worth, TX | $17,892,106 | $11,677,200 |
E Pluribus Unum Institute New Orleans, LA | $442,730 | $3,118,549 |
Ft Bend County Child Advocates Inc Rosenberg, TX | $14,275,425 | $6,501,042 |
Yaqeen Research Institute Inc Irving, TX | $5,773,689 | $7,284,666 |
Aclu Foundation Of Texas Inc Houston, TX | $5,277,984 | $4,484,403 |
Child Advocates San Antonio San Antonio, TX | $9,203,968 | $7,851,792 |
Casa Of Tarrant County Inc Fort Worth, TX | $2,771,258 | $3,538,931 |
Muslim Legal Fund Of America Richardson, TX | $1,216,901 | $3,203,962 |
The Childrens Advocacy Center Of Greater West Texas Inc San Angelo, TX | $12,535,122 | $2,462,185 |
Child Advocacy Services Inc Hammond, LA | $1,390,720 | $2,461,715 |