Dress For Success Houston

Organization Overview

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.

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:

Part 3 - Line 4a

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.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 32 grants that Dress For Success Houston has recieved totaling $556,930.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Jerry C Dearing Family Foundation

Houston, TX

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$175,000
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$52,701
$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
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$5,673,973
Earnings$500,290
Ending Balance$6,174,263

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