Nonprofit · EIN 20-3905776
DRESS FOR SUCCESS SAN FRANCISCO
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94102
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 (amended) | $1,836,237 | $2,059,155 | -$222,918 | $469,925 | $376,314 | $93,611 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,029,718 | $1,992,714 | $37,004 | $329,050 | $12,521 | $316,529 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,660,698 | $1,607,454 | $53,244 | $287,809 | $8,284 | $279,525 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,688,707
- of which government grants
- $196,570
- Program service revenue
- $59,550
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- $67,653
- Other revenue
- $87,980
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $834,297
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $170,884
- Other salaries and wages
- $441,834
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $722,094
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $131,616
- Travel
- $4,549
- Program services (functional)
- $1,635,200
- Management and general (functional)
- $189,765
- Fundraising (functional)
- $234,190
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $329,050
- Total assets, end of year
- $469,925
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $376,314
- Net assets, end of year
- $93,611
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $83,611
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $10,000
- Gross receipts
- $2,257,806
- Employees
- 9
- Volunteers
- 465
- Year formed
- 2005
- State of legal domicile
- CA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erin Badillo | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $157,373 | $13,511 |
| Jill Unikel | President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Roxanne Joe | President-Elect Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kira Dales | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Dave Lacampagne | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Holly O'Meara | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Anita Battle | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Asha Chandra | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Darlene Fong | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DeLynn Senna | Director THRU APRIL Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Diana Wolff | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lisa Bugni | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nate Evans | Director THRU AUGUST Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Susannah Howard | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Traci Schmitz | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERIN BADILLO | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $152,046 |
| JILL UNIKEL | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 |
| BELINDA YAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NATE EVANS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| KRISTIN AHLQUIST | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANITA BATTLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LISA BUGNI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DARLENE FONG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SUSANNAH K HOWARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVE LACAMPAGNE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| TRACI SCHMITZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TARA SOLTOW | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| KIRA DALES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ASHA CHANDRA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROXANNE VARTERESSIAN JOE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DIANA WOLFF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERIN BADILLO | EXECUTIVE DI Highest-paid employee | 40 | $147,880 |
| JILL UNIKEL | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| BELINDA YAN | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| NATE EVANS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| KRISTIN AHLQUIST | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ANITA BATTLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LISA BUGNI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARC CRAYTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DARLENE FONG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SUSANNAH K HOWARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVE LACAMPAGNE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TRACI SCHMITZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DELYNN SENNA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TARA SOLTOW | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HEATHER VANCURA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHELLE WHITMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 500 SUTTER ST STE 218, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94102-1111
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Erin Badillo, 500 SUTTER STREET 218, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94102
- Signed the 990
- Erin Badillo, Executive Director
- Phone
- (415) 362-0034
- Website
- WWW.SFDRESS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Schafer Tschopp & Mitchell LLLP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 20-3905776 or by the name DRESS FOR SUCCESS SAN FRANCISCO.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
DRESS FOR SUCCESS SAN FRANCISCO/SAN JOSE EMPOWERS WOMEN TO ACHIEVE ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE BY PROVIDING A NETWORK OF SUPPORT, PROFESSIONAL ATTIRE, AND DEVELOPMENT TOOLS TO HELP THEM THRIVE IN WORK AND IN LIFE.
Program accomplishments
- In 2025, Dress for Success San Francisco/San Jose served 1,345 Bay Area women (growth of 8% over the past year) through no-cost, personalized career services -- a record year of reach and impact. Through our Career Wardrobe program, 923 women received professional attire and individualized styling support through a two-step model: the first includes complete interview outfit upon intake, and the second includes a full week of work clothing upon securing employment.This approach addresses both immediate and sustained workplace needs, ensuring women are equipped not just for the interview, but for the first weeks on the job. Among Career Wardrobe participants, 50% secured job interviews. See Schedule O for remaining response. Appointments were available in-person at our San Francisco and San Jose offices. All services we provided at no cost.Expenses $1,626,231 · grants $834,297
- Our Career Coaching program delivered 253 individualized coaching sessions in 2025, supporting women at every stage of their job search, from resume development and mock interviews to LinkedIn strategy and long-term career planning. Sessions were available in-person and virtually to remove barriers to access. Of clients who completed coaching, 72% secured interviews and 52% obtained employment within 45 days of program completion. Our Going Places Network (GPN) job readiness cohort, delivered in English and Spanish, provided structured six-week training to women navigating applicant tracking systems, networking, and professional communication skills. See Schedule O for remaining response. The Spanish-language cohort reflects our majority Hispanic/Latinx client base across both offices.Expenses $2,599
- In 2025, 510 women participated in virtual workshops and training sessions focused on financial literacy, digital skills, and professional development. Our Financial Education program produced measurable outcomes: 100% of participants opened and maintained savings accounts, 87% established emergency funds, 67% improved their credit scores, and 25% reduced their debt by more than $500. Our new AI Foundations course prepared clients for emerging workforce demands. Our Professional Women's Group engaged 134 employed clients in peer mentorship and leadership development focused on employment retention and advancement. See Schedule O for remaining response. Clients who completed cohort programs experienced an average income increase of 191% within one year. A total of 465 volunteers contributed 4,711 hours valued at $163,000 to enable our programming.Expenses $6,370
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-3905776
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Civil rights, social action and advocacy (R24)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $469,925
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,257,806
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2022
- Posted by the IRS
- August 8, 2022
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2022
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,836,237 | $2,059,155 | $469,925 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,029,718 | $1,992,714 | $329,050 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,660,698 | $1,607,454 | $287,809 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,200,114 | $1,444,889 | $235,762 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-3905776).
Questions about DRESS FOR SUCCESS SAN FRANCISCO
- What is the EIN of DRESS FOR SUCCESS SAN FRANCISCO?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DRESS FOR SUCCESS SAN FRANCISCO is 20-3905776.
- Is DRESS FOR SUCCESS SAN FRANCISCO tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2022 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2022.
- Are donations to DRESS FOR SUCCESS SAN FRANCISCO tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DRESS FOR SUCCESS SAN FRANCISCO file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of DRESS FOR SUCCESS SAN FRANCISCO due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did DRESS FOR SUCCESS SAN FRANCISCO last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of DRESS FOR SUCCESS SAN FRANCISCO?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Erin Badillo.
- Who are the officers and directors of DRESS FOR SUCCESS SAN FRANCISCO?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 15 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $157,373 (Erin Badillo, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does DRESS FOR SUCCESS SAN FRANCISCO have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,836,237, expenses of $2,059,155 and total assets of $469,925 at year end.
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