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Dress for Success Reno- Northern Nevada

Dress for success reno northern nevada (dfsrnn) is the local affiliate to dress for success worldwide, a global nonprofit organization that empowers women to achieve economic independence by …

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
67/100 · methodology

About Dress for Success Reno- Northern Nevada

Suiting Program - DFSRNN provides professional interview attire for women that have secured an interview with a local company. DFSRNN also provides up to a week's worth of professional attire if the woman sucessfully lands the job. Attire provided included suits, blouses, dresses, shoes, purses, overcoats and accessories. DFSRNN suited 20 women for interview purposes and 33 women for working attire in 2021. Included in the revenue and expense above are $25,279 of donated clothing from the community and national vendors. In 2021, DFSRNN had over 2,100 volunteer hours. COVID reduced the number of women we served in 2021. Services in future years are expected to increase substanially. Professional Women's Group - Along with the success of landing a new …

Founded
Headquarters
Reno, NV
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
J20
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2017

Mission

Dress for success reno northern nevada (dfsrnn) is the local affiliate to dress for success worldwide, a global nonprofit organization that empowers women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development otools to help women thrive in work and in life.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 96%
Peer average: 93%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 30.03%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 67
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 23.2% of total expenses ($59,333 of $255,984).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.96
Program$0.96
96% to programs beats the peer average (93%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Dress for Success Reno- Northern Nevada has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete contact information than 74% of comparable organizations, with a verified website, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar's profile for Dress for Success Reno- Northern Nevada draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical human services charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • third-party accreditation
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  • a contact email
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Dress for Success Reno- Northern Nevada is a registered human services nonprofit based in Reno, NV, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2016 and has been operating for 10 years. Its EIN is 814182459. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 67/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $198K in annual revenue. 46 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Dress for Success Reno- Northern Nevada's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 814182459. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Dress for Success Reno- Northern Nevada has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100. 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 67 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 96% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.

Dress for Success Reno- Northern Nevada is located in Reno, NV, United States. The organization was established in 2016 and has been active for 10 years.

Based on official tax filings, Dress for Success Reno- Northern Nevada has $198K in annual revenue. It allocates 96% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 93% for human services charities in United States. 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 Reno- Northern Nevada is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $198K in annual revenue. The organization has 46 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Dress for Success Reno- Northern Nevada. 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, Dress for Success Reno- Northern Nevada holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 96% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 93%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Suiting Program - DFSRNN provides professional interview attire for women that have secured an interview with a local company. DFSRNN also provides up to a week's worth of professional attire if the woman sucessfully lands the job. Attire provided included suits, blouses, dresses, shoes, purses, overcoats and accessories. DFSRNN suited 20 women for interview purposes and 33 women for working attire in 2021. Included in the revenue and expense above are $25,279 of donated clothing from the community and national vendors. In 2021, DFSRNN had over 2,100 volunteer hours. COVID reduced the number of women we served in 2021. Services in future years are expected to increase substanially. Professional Women's... Dress for Success Reno- Northern Nevada is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2016.

Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 96% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $198K is below the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Dress for Success Reno- Northern Nevada are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Dress for Success Reno- Northern Nevada is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 814182459, 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.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
96% 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

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
2

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

PA
Patti P•••••• W•••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (19)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services this charity 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

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 - 46 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 46 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2016
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Dress for Success Reno- Northern Nevada

What is Dress for Success Reno- Northern Nevada?
Dress for Success Reno- Northern Nevada is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Reno, United States. Suiting Program - DFSRNN provides professional interview attire for women that have secured an interview with a local company. DFSRNN also provides up to a week's worth of professional attire if the woman sucessfully lands the job. Attire provided included suits, blouses, dresses, shoes, purses, overcoats and accessories. DFSRNN suited 20 women for interview purposes and 33 women for working attire in 2021. Included in the revenue and expense above are $25,279 of donated clothing from the community and national vendors. In 2021, DFSRNN had over 2,100 volunteer hours. COVID reduced the number of women we served in 2021. Services in future years are expected to increase substanially. Professional Women's Group - Along with the success of landing a new job, newly employed women often encounter an unfamiliar set of employment obstacles. From understanding corporate culture to managing personal finances, career novices are often left to navigate the unwritten rules of the workplace with little or no support. The Professional Women's Group (PWG) bolsters the careers of successfully employed Dress for Success women by providing them with a network of support, practical information, and inspiration to remain employed so they can truly thrive. This program is administered through monthly dinner meetings in which a guest speaker presents a topic that will give these women tools to be successful both in their job and life. In 2021, 16 women attended these meetings. COVID reduced the number of women we served in 2021. Services in future years are expected to increase substanially. Career Center - Our Career Center provides women with services such as resume review, LinkedIn profiles and mock interviews. Volunteers that specialize in human resources and recruiting work with these women to provide tools that help with landing a job. The Career Center is also a self-serve area for our clients that need use of a computer and/or printer. In 2021, 3 women benefited from the Career
When was Dress for Success Reno- Northern Nevada founded?
Dress for Success Reno- Northern Nevada was founded in 2016.
Who leads Dress for Success Reno- Northern Nevada?
Patti Pietsch Weiske serves as Executive Director.
Where is Dress for Success Reno- Northern Nevada located?
Headquartered in Reno, NV, United States.
What is Dress for Success Reno- Northern Nevada's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 96% of expenses go to program services.
Is Dress for Success Reno- Northern Nevada trustworthy?
Dress for Success Reno- Northern Nevada has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67 out of 100 (Partial 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 Reno- Northern Nevada's registration number?
IRS EIN: 814182459.
What is Dress for Success Reno- Northern Nevada's website?
http://www.reno.dressforsuccess.org