EIN 13-4040377

Dress for Success Worldwide

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
44
Year formed
2003
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
Dress for Success Worldwide aims to promote the economic independence of women by providing them with professional attire, support networks, and career development tools. The organization offers education and training programs such as job preparation, career development, employment retention, and financial literacy both online and in-person. Through its affiliate program, Dress for Success offers a variety of resources and supports to its global affiliates at all stages of their development.
Total revenues
$11,971,957
2022
Total expenses
$11,505,603
2022
Total assets
$8,932,446
2022
Num. employees
44
2022

Program areas at Dress for Success Worldwide

Affiliate program: the organization provides an array of support and resources to global affiliates at all phases of their development, from start-up to mature affiliates. Initiatives under the affiliate program include the development and implementation of conferences, meetings, campaigns, and programs to build affiliate capacity, operational strength, and financial sustainability; facilitating communication and best practice sharing across the global affiliate network; and disbursement of designated donations of cash and in-kind product from contributors. Additionally, dsw centrally manages the global brand and digital presence, and tracking and measurement of impact across affiliates.
Local workforce development program: through its locations in new york city, chicago, and los angeles, the organization provides direct services and supports to unemployed and underemployed women in each identified market. Services and supports include job preparation, professional attire for interviews and employment, career development, employment retention, and financial literacy programs designed to equip women to secure and retain employment, progress in their careers, and achieve financial independence. Programs are delivered in-person and online via individual and cohort-based delivery models within dsw service locations and are customized to meet the needs of the local populations served. All three markets were active in 2022, with the los angeles location closing permanently at the end of the year.
Global employment program: the organization supports affiliates in providing workforce development services to clients within the following areas of focus: career coaching and readiness, upskilling and reskilling, networks and community, and styling and professional attire. Activities under the global employment program include the centralized management of global, national, and multi-market engagement and program partnerships as well as development and management of the Dress for Success online community. The online community offers access to resources, workshops, and a network of support for client participants as well as a customizable forum for affiliates to engage digitally with the women they serve.

Grants made by Dress for Success Worldwide

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Dress for Success ColumbusSupport of Member Organization$81,390
Dress for Success San FranciscoSupport of Member Organization$67,315
Dress for Success Central New JerseySupport of Member Organization$53,214
...and 48 more grants made totalling $1,049,534

Who funds Dress for Success Worldwide

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Ulta Beauty Charitable FoundationChildren's Success$337,075
American Online Giving FoundationGeneral Support$276,878
The Coca-Cola FoundationClosing the Economic Recovery Gap for Women With Access, Accessibility and Cohort Learning$200,000
...and 43 more grants received totalling $1,537,975

Personnel at Dress for Success Worldwide

NameTitleCompensation
Michele C Meyer-ShippChief Executive Officer$350,148
Wendy LongwoodChief Operating Officer$261,616
Jeanette DuffyChief Program Officer$212,617
Elizabeth CareyChief Affiliate and Sustain Officer$205,101
Patricia SteeleVice President of Marketing and Comm$144,154
...and 21 more key personnel

Financials for Dress for Success Worldwide

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$12,033,352
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$98,293
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-159,688
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$11,971,957

Form 990s for Dress for Success Worldwide

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-08-23990View PDF
2021-122022-11-07990View PDF
2020-122021-09-22990View PDF
2019-122021-02-26990View PDF
2018-122019-10-18990View PDF
...and 12 more Form 990s

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Data update history
October 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $58,876 from The Blackbaud Giving Fund
September 26, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
September 26, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
July 29, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 22, 2023
Received grants
Identified 33 new grant, including a grant for $337,075 from Ulta Beauty Charitable Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Employment organizationsFamily service centersHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Human servicesForeign affairsInternational developmentJobs and employment
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsOperates internationallyNational levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
32 E 31st St
New York, NY 10016
Metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
County
New York County, NY
Website URL
dressforsuccess.org/ 
Phone
(212) 532-1922
Facebook page
DressForSuccess 
Twitter profile
@dressforsuccess 
IRS details
EIN
13-4040377
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2003
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
J20: Employment Procurement Assistance and Job Training
NAICS code, primary
624190: Individual and Family Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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