Decriminalize Sex Work Inc
- Assets
- $39.3k
- Revenue
- $1.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 12
- Location
- Austin, TX
- Founding
- 02/2020
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 83-3561423
Organization Overview
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 12/2022, Decriminalize Sex Work Inc employed 12 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 12/2022, Decriminalize Sex Work Inc generated $1.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 12/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
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:
Part 3 - Line 4a
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 VARIOUS STATE GOVERNMENTS TO PASS A RANGE OF BILLS, WITH A PARTICULAR FOCUS ON THE LEGISLATURES IN MAINE, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW YORK, RHODE ISLAND, AND VERMONT. TWO HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2022: THE NEW HAMPSHIRE GOVERNMENT ENACTED A LAW TO EXPUNGE THE CRIMINAL RECORDS OF SEX-TRAFFICKING VICTIMS WHO HAD BEEN CONVICTED OF PROSTITUTION CRIMES. AND IN VERMONT, THE BURLINGTON AND MONTPELIER GOVERNMENTS REMOVED OFFENSIVE PROSTITUTION LANGUAGE FROM THEIR CITY ORDINANCES; THE STATE GOVERNMENT FOLLOWED UP BY ENACTING A LAW THAT AUTHORIZED THE TWO LOCAL MEASURES TO TAKE EFFECT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Robert Kampia Political Director | OfficerTrustee | 37 | $162,000 |
Crystal Deboise Community Outreach Director | Officer | 40 | $138,000 |
Melissa Sontag Broudo Legal Director | Officer | 40 | $138,000 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $1,291,608 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,291,608 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $1 |
| 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 | $1,294,068 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $234,500 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $33,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $178,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $71,200 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $679,873 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $9,856 |
| Other employee benefits | $95,320 |
| Payroll taxes | $62,336 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,114 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $108,300 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $75,845 |
| Advertising and promotion | $21,289 |
| Office expenses | $5,650 |
| Information technology | $7,200 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $21,253 |
| Travel | $66,631 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $31,416 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $7,405 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,653,778 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $26,930 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| 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 | $4,000 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $8,291 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $100 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $39,321 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $16,428 |
| 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 | $592,000 |
| Total liabilities | $608,428 |
| 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 | -$569,107 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $39,321 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Decriminalize Sex Work Inc has awarded $232,000 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
GLOBAL LAB FOR RESEARCH IN ACTION PURPOSE: To produce and/or interpret research on prostitution, as well as sex work generally. | $12,000 |
CAMPAIGN TO DECRIMINALIZE SEX WORK PURPOSE: To lobby state governments to pass legislation, with the ultimate goal of decriminalizing consensual adult prostitution. | $190,000 |
GAYS AND LESBIANS LIVING IN A TRANSGENDER SOCIETY(GLITS) PURPOSE: To engage in public education in New York City. | $11,000 |
MAINE WOMEN'S LOBBY EDUCATION FUND PURPOSE: To build and inform a larger coalition of individuals and organizations that support changing Maine's prostitution laws. | $10,000 |
THE ISHTAR COLLECTIVEC/O SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENTREPRENEURS PURPOSE: To continue building a statewide coalition to reform prostitution laws in Vermont, with the ultimate goal of decriminalizing consensual adult prostitution in Vermont. | $9,000 |