Nonprofit · EIN 56-2170625
DRESS FOR SUCCESS CHARLOTTE
Tax-exempt · CHARLOTTE, NC 28208
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,054,309 | $962,112 | $92,197 | $1,685,844 | $13,862 | $1,671,982 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $785,150 | $685,768 | $99,382 | $1,626,199 | $46,414 | $1,579,785 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $570,129
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $46,713
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $2,163
- Net income from fundraising events
- $437,467
- Other revenue
- $437,467
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $37,031
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $255,454
- Other salaries and wages
- $420,221
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $675,675
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $70,884
- Travel
- $6,225
- Program services (functional)
- $465,388
- Management and general (functional)
- $296,768
- Fundraising (functional)
- $199,956
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,626,199
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,685,844
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $13,862
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,671,982
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,516,431
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $155,551
- Gross receipts
- $1,103,702
- Employees
- 9
- Volunteers
- 612
- Year formed
- 2000
- State of legal domicile
- NC
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerry Barr O'Connor | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $127,500 | $1,900 |
| Emily Wheeler | Executive Dir. Officer | 50 | $123,817 | $2,237 |
| Wendi Boddy | Imm. Past Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Jessica Graham | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Sharai Lavoie | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Samantha Melting | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Andrew | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Tanita Alexander | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Brent Fatticci | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Stephanie Richard | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dena Diorio | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Clint Watson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jessica Banias | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Leah Maybry | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kerry Barr O'Connor | Executive Dir. Officer | 45 | $123,410 |
| Meg Inglefield | Imm. Past Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| Wendi Boddy | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| Sharai Lavoie | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| Leah Maybry | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jennifer Andrew | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tanita Alexander | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Brent Fatticci | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Doug Goldman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dena Diorio | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Reggie Willis | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jessica Banias | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jessica Graham | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2128 REMOUNT RD, CHARLOTTE, NC 28208-5051
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Emily Jensen Wheeler
- Signed the 990
- Sharai Lavoie, Treasurer
- Phone
- (704) 525-7706
- Return prepared by
- Foard and Company PA
Mission
A womens advancement center, the mission of Dress for Success is to empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and development tools to thrive in work and in life. Programs and services include job preparedness, including interview and workplace attire, job acquisition, employment retention and advancement, IT access, support and training, financial literacy, and mental and physical health and wellness.
Program accomplishments
- Professional Womens Group (PWG): A membership-based association that meets monthly to network, retain employment and advance careers, the PWG strives to teach members about workplace communication, corporate culture, financial literacy/wealth building, balancing family and work, and more. Membership grew by nearly 38% in 2024. Mental Health and Wellness programming continued to be offered in these meetings and to all members throughout the year. Going Places Network (GPN): A specially-designed program for chronically unemployed and underemployed, GPN provides a curriculum that blends a proven methodology to improve the career prospects of unemployed and underemployed women and helps these women gain professional skills, accelerate their job searches and build confidence through weekly training sessions, one-on-one career coaching and networking in a supportive environment. Virtual and in-person programming currently meets twice a week over a 4-week period. Once employment is secured, clients are invited to enroll in the Professional Womens Group program where clients report earning $20,000 -$50,000+ annually.Career Center: A fully equipped business office for clients to use on their own and/or to meet with HR and Recruiting professionals for job search support and instruction including: rsum and cover-letter writing; Internet, email, and social media as job search tools; job placement software; mock interviews; and professional workshops on a wide variety of leadership and development topics designed specifically for women entering the workforce and advancing their careers. 60 clients (unduplicated) utilized the Career Center in 2023. We continued our partnerships with Google and AARP to help clients increase their economic security by giving them the digital essentials they need to find and secure jobs, change careers, and explore entrepreneurship. 52 units of service were offered through these programs.Financial Education: A curriculum developed with banking partners across Charlotte, providing education on: Financial Wellness, Emotions and Spending, Basic banking and budgeting, Credit and Debt Management, Investments and Retirement Planning; Workplace Benefits; Taxes, among other topics, including managing during times of crisis. 93 units of service were provided to clients through this program in 2024.Entrepreneurship : In partnership with the National Association of Women Business Owners, Dress for Success Charlotte launched a 12-week, cohort-based entrepreneurship program in 2024. This program provided one-on-one mentorship from women business owners; curriculum on building business plans, marketing strategy, and financial investment; and resulted in $2000 of seed funding for one pitch competition winner. Community Outreach Events: Collaborating with other nonprofit organizations, Dress for Success Charlotte developed responsive programs and services to meet the needs of the community. These programs provided families, veterans and military spouses, high school students, and other clients access to services, resulting in 140 units of service.Expenses $428,357
- Interview and Employment Suiting: Overall, more than 677 women utilized workforce development programs and services in 2024. Of those, 581 women (unduplicated) participated in this program in 2024. Offered free of charge, this program provides two complete interview outfits, including shoes and accessories, and when she secures employment, she will receive up to five outfits for an instant working wardrobe. This service is often the first point of contact for those seeking job preparedness and job acquisitions services.Expenses $37,031 · grants $37,031
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 | Not 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
- 56-2170625
- 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
- 2002
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,685,844
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,103,702
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,054,309 | $962,112 | $1,685,844 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $785,150 | $685,768 | $1,626,199 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $847,501 | $542,191 | $1,556,610 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | $707,135 | $441,751 | $1,190,354 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | 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 56-2170625).
Questions about DRESS FOR SUCCESS CHARLOTTE
- What is the EIN of DRESS FOR SUCCESS CHARLOTTE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DRESS FOR SUCCESS CHARLOTTE is 56-2170625.
- Is DRESS FOR SUCCESS CHARLOTTE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
- Are donations to DRESS FOR SUCCESS CHARLOTTE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DRESS FOR SUCCESS CHARLOTTE 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 CHARLOTTE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did DRESS FOR SUCCESS CHARLOTTE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of DRESS FOR SUCCESS CHARLOTTE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Emily Jensen Wheeler.
- Who are the officers and directors of DRESS FOR SUCCESS CHARLOTTE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 14 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $127,500 (Kerry Barr O'Connor, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does DRESS FOR SUCCESS CHARLOTTE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,054,309, expenses of $962,112 and total assets of $1,685,844 at year end.
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