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Form 990 for tax year 2024

Filed by DRESS FOR SUCCESS CINCINNATI.

Totals

Total revenue
$1,327,325
Total expenses
$1,556,226
Contributions and grants received
$934,192
Grants paid
$241,970
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$30,047
Other revenue
$363,086
Total assets, end of year
$2,014,385
Total liabilities, end of year
$742,598
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$1,271,787
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$1,277,357
Management and general expenses
$147,313
Fundraising expenses
$131,556
Program service expenses (Part III)
$1,277,357

Program services were 82.1% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1c · Fundraising events

    $56,045

  • 1d · Related organizations

    $70,000

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $93,181

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $714,966

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $281,000

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $30,047 · excluded $30,047

  • 4 · Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds

    total $0

  • 5 · Royalties

    total $0

  • 6d · Net rental income or loss

    total $0

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total $0

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $345,070

  • 8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

    $56,045

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $86,815

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total $258,255 · excluded $258,255

  • 9c · Net income from gaming

    total $0

  • 10c · Net income from sales of inventory

    total $0

  • 11a · Other revenue: Expense Sharing

    total $93,395 · related or exempt $93,395

  • 11b · Other revenue: Fee for Service

    total $11,400 · related or exempt $11,400

  • 11c · Other revenue: Other

    total $36 · excluded $36

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $104,831

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments

    total $0

  • 2 · Grants to domestic individuals

    total $241,970 · program services $241,970

  • 3 · Grants to foreign organizations and individuals

    total $0

  • 4 · Benefits paid to or for members

    total $0

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $91,877 · program services $71,664 · management and general $10,106 · fundraising $10,107

  • 6 · Compensation of disqualified persons

    total $0

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $636,370 · program services $496,368 · management and general $70,001 · fundraising $70,001

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $0

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $19,964 · program services $15,572 · management and general $2,196 · fundraising $2,196

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $57,015 · program services $44,471 · management and general $6,272 · fundraising $6,272

  • 11a · Fees: management

    total $21,860 · program services $13,553 · management and general $6,121 · fundraising $2,186

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $2,940 · program services $2,352 · management and general $294 · fundraising $294

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $17,681 · program services $14,145 · management and general $1,768 · fundraising $1,768

  • 11d · Fees: lobbying

    total $0

  • 11e · Fees: professional fundraising services

    total $0

  • 11f · Fees: investment management

    total $0

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $9,027 · program services $7,102 · management and general $962 · fundraising $963

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $4,892 · program services $4,158 · fundraising $734

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $21,110 · program services $18,999 · management and general $1,056 · fundraising $1,055

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $57,253 · program services $45,803 · management and general $5,725 · fundraising $5,725

  • 15 · Royalties

    total $0

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $147,042 · program services $132,338 · management and general $7,352 · fundraising $7,352

  • 17 · Travel

    total $6,522 · program services $5,870 · management and general $326 · fundraising $326

  • 18 · Travel or entertainment for public officials

    total $0

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $6,916 · program services $6,224 · management and general $346 · fundraising $346

  • 20 · Interest

    total $0

  • 21 · Payments to affiliates

    total $0

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $23,836 · program services $21,452 · management and general $1,192 · fundraising $1,192

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $11,969 · program services $11,969

  • 24a · Other expenses: Contractor for client svc

    total $109,915 · program services $68,148 · management and general $30,776 · fundraising $10,991

  • 24b · Other expenses: Repairs and Maintenance

    total $25,020 · program services $23,769 · management and general $626 · fundraising $625

  • 24c · Other expenses: Other Miscellaneous

    total $17,197 · program services $13,758 · management and general $1,719 · fundraising $1,720

  • 24d · Other expenses: Printing and Publications

    total $13,567 · program services $7,055 · management and general $271 · fundraising $6,241

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $12,283 · program services $10,617 · management and general $204 · fundraising $1,462

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $337,970 · end of year $211,280

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $820,894 · end of year $866,442

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $180,561 · end of year $21,723

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    end of year $79,417

  • 5 · Loans and receivables from officers and key people

    end of year $0

  • 6 · Loans and receivables from disqualified persons

    end of year $0

  • 7 · Other notes and loans receivable

    end of year $0

  • 8 · Inventories for sale or use

    beginning of year $81,082 · end of year $36,448

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $13,594 · end of year $18,335

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $293,022

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $152,323

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $146,325 · end of year $140,699

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    end of year $0

  • 12 · Investments: other securities

    end of year $0

  • 13 · Investments: program-related

    end of year $0

  • 14 · Intangible assets

    end of year $0

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $727,570 · end of year $640,041

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $24,973 · end of year $47,755

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $782,335 · end of year $694,843

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $545,857 · end of year $444,112

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $954,831 · end of year $827,675

Mission and programs · 2024

Mission

The Mission of Dress for Success Cincinnati is to help unemployed women with the resources they need in their journeys toward economic mobility.

  • Dress for Success Cincinnati (DFSC) offers a time-tested, successful program that can be adapted and adjusted as the job market evolves. Our ultimate goal is for women and those who identify as women to achieve levels of economic self-sufficiency regardless of race, upbringing or where they live. Clients are referred by a diverse group of non-profit organizations and government agencies, including homeless shelters, immigration services, job training programs, education institutions and domestic violence shelters; other women reach out to us directly to request services. In addition to our signature styling program, DFSC offers a full spectrum of workforce development and career support programs through its career center and thriving services programs.Through our Thriving Services, we walk alongside you as you continue to grow, achieve, and thrive. When a woman thrives, her family, workplace, and community thrive with her. Our programs are designed to provide ongoing support, tools, and community you need to turn opportunity into lasting success. We do this through1:1 Coaching where women receive personalized support from expert coaches who will help you set meaningful goals, stay focused, and build the future you envision.Womens Circles that allow women to connect with a powerful network in peer groups that foster community, support, and shared growthbecause no one succeeds alone.Career Services offers expert guidance and strategic resources to help women navigate every step of their professional journey through our Career Development Program. This program is designed to set career goals and build confidence in the job search. We also offer empowering events to help women inspired and connected through regular events that support both personal and professional goals to build a network, confidence, and future.

    Expenses $1,277,357 · Grants $70,000

As filed on the 2024 return.

Listed in Part VII

  • Lisa Nolan Exited 112024

    President & CEO

    Total calculated
    $105,815
    From this org
    $80,537
    From related orgs
    $9,954
    Other
    $15,324
    Hours/week
    36 + 4 related
  • Meggan Thompson joined 1124

    President & CEO

    Total calculated
    $12,742
    From this org
    $11,340
    From related orgs
    $1,402
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    36 + 4 related
  • Travina Adams

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Sowmya Aggarwal

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Garri Davis

    Chairperson

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Kathleen Armstrong

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Ronald Hitzler

    Director &Treas

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Tarah Cook Exited 72024

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Carly Kerlakian Exited 72024

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Jessica Bacher

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Lisa Lickert Exited 52024

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 1 related
  • Lisa Massa

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Marie Boyle

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Xaviera Edwards

    Vice Chair

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Kasha Wiley Exited 72024

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Karen McDaniel

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Jody Yetzer

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Lissa Bertke

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Israel Bonnell

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Emily Keller

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Barbara Wagner Exited 72024

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Carolyn Gorman

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Lali Minocha DDS

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Amanda van Rooyen

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Mary Maune Exited 72024

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Karen McDaniel

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Jaci Overmann

    Secretary

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Rene Robers

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Ginny Schumacher

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Tierra Strickland

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Related organizations on this return

Schedule R Part II: tax-exempt organizations related to the filer by control. It does not record shared board members or money.

  • 4th Street Basement Boutique

    501(c)(3) · sale of gently used clothing · OH · controlled entity

    Directly controlled by Dress For Success Cincinnati

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2024
Filed
8 November 2025
IRS schema version
2024v5.2
Source object
202523129349300507

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