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Dress for Success Austin

To empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to thrive in work and in life.

Community Development Austin, TX EIN 134220559 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · methodology

About Dress for Success Austin

No organisational description on file yet. The metadata below comes directly from the official registry.

Founded
Headquarters
Austin, TX
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
S21
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2003

Mission

To empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to thrive in work and in life.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development · NTEE S21
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 86%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 9.31%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 76
Peer average: 90

Red flags

· 1 item
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 12.4% of total expenses ($90,000 of $728,654).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Dress for Success Austin is a registered community development nonprofit based in Austin, TX, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2003 and has been operating for 23 years. Its EIN is 134220559. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 90/100 for community development charities in United States. The organization reports $967K in annual revenue. 64 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Dress for Success Austin has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 90/100.

Dress for Success Austin is located in Austin, TX, United States. The organization was established in 2003 and has been active for 23 years.

Based on official tax filings, Dress for Success Austin has $967K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Dress for Success Austin is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). It has $967K in annual revenue. The organization has 64 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Dress for Success Austin. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

Dress for Success Austin has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency), which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

To empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to thrive in work and in life. Dress for Success Austin is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2003.

Among community development charities registered in United States: Dress for Success Austin's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 is below the peer average of 90/100. Its annual revenue of $967K is below the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Dress for Success Austin are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Dress for Success Austin is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 134220559, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

PA
Paula Harmon
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (20)

Source: Public filings

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Andrea N•••••••
VICE PRESIDENT
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Bethany A••••
SECRETARY
CA
Caren B••••••
MEMBER
DI
Diane R••••
MEMBER
DU
Dubravka R•••••
MEMBER
EL
Elizabeth H•••••
PRESIDENT
ER
Erin K•••••
PRESIDENT
LE
Leanne M•••••••
MEMBER
LI
Lisa L•••••
MEMBER
MI
Mia J••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
MI
Mimi B•••
MEMBER
PA
Paua H•••••
MEMBER
PA
Paula H•••••
TREASURER
RE
Rebecca D•••
SECRETARY
SA
Sarah W•••••
PRESIDENT
TE
Teri E••••
MEMBER
TO
Tom T•••••••
MEMBER
TR
Trena R•••••••
MEMBER
VA
Vandana S••••
MEMBER
VE
Velincia J••••
MEMBER
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$1.0M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other community development in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Dress for Success Austin This page 76 $966,831 -
Sj5k Foundation 90 $119,706 100%
Community Synergy Inc 90 $258,006 93%
Disability Pride Philadelphia Inc 90 $359,480 100%
Alianza Agricola Inc 90 $230,961 66%
American Production & Inventory Control Society Northern New … 90 $128,932 68%
Aspen Sister Cities Program Inc 90 $199,220 89%
West Bloomington Revitalization Project Corporation 90 $385,893 79%
Dad Guild Inc 90 $382,891 97%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 64 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
80%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Dress for Success Austin

What is Dress for Success Austin?
Dress for Success Austin is a community development supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Austin, United States. To empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to thrive in work and in life.
When was Dress for Success Austin founded?
Dress for Success Austin was founded in 2003.
Who leads Dress for Success Austin?
Paula Harmon serves as Treasurer.
Where is Dress for Success Austin located?
Headquartered in Austin, United States.
What is Dress for Success Austin's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Dress for Success Austin trustworthy?
Dress for Success Austin has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Dress for Success Austin's registration number?
IRS EIN: 134220559.
What is Dress for Success Austin's website?
https://austin.dressforsuccess.org