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DRESS FOR SUCCESS PHOENIX
PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 263610807 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE P58 · Human Services · Medium ($1M-$10M) · dfsphoenix.org
revenue
$2.3M
expenses
$1.7M
net assets
$1.6M
employees
18
volunteers
51
program ratio
84%
mission · from form 990

TO EMPOWER WOMEN TO ACHIEVE ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE BY PROVIDING A NETWORK OF SUPPORT, PROFESSIONAL ATTIRE AND THE DEVELOPMENT TOOLS TO HELP THEM THRIVE IN WORK AND IN LIFE.

profile · synthesized from sources

Dress for Success Arizona is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women to achieve economic mobility through professional attire, support networks, and development tools. They provide services such as career coaching, job readiness training, and educational programs to help women thrive in their careers and lives, primarily serving the Phoenix area.

named programs · 9 · from sources

what they call their work

Career Center
Offers resources and support for resume building, mock interviews, and professional skills training.
EducateHER
Helps women earn college certificates for livable wage careers through partnerships with local colleges.
Fast Track to Success
Assists unemployed and underemployed clients in gaining competitive professional skills.
HOPE for Success
Empowers women transitioning from incarceration to community reintegration with tailored support services.
Mobile Career Center
Brings career services directly to clients, addressing transportation barriers.
Professional Women's Group
A networking association for clients to share support and inspiration as they enter the workforce.
Styling
Provides personal styling services to boost confidence for job interviews.
Tailor Made for Success
Provides professional attire and resources for unemployed and underemployed men.
The Workforce Initiative
Supports young adults aged 16-24 in entering the workforce through education and job readiness classes.
activities · 8 groups

what they do

  • Job Readiness Training 5 activities
    • Career Center Operations
      Operates a Career Center where clients receive support for resume building, mock interviews, and access to professional skills training.
    • Career Development and Job Readiness Training
      Offers comprehensive job search support, including one-on-one coaching, group classes, multi-week programs, resume and cover letter creation, mock interviews, and professional skills training through a Career Center and the "Fast Track to Success" program. This includes specialized curriculum for high school students and recent graduates (ages 16-24) through The Workforce Initiative.
    • Career Development and Job Readiness Training
      Offers comprehensive job search support, including one-on-one coaching, group classes, multi-week programs, resume and cover letter creation, mock interviews, and professional skills training through its Career Center and "Fast Track to Success" program. This also includes public speaking engagements on career advancement and personal branding.
    • Career Development and Job Readiness Training
      Offers comprehensive job search support, including one-on-one coaching, group classes, multi-week programs, resume and cover letter creation, mock interviews, and professional skills training through a dedicated Career Center. Programs like "Fast Track to Success" provide intensive career coaching and networking for unemployed and underemployed clients.
    • Fast Track to Success Program
      Offers the "Fast Track to Success" program, providing one-on-one career coaching, mock interviewing, and networking to unemployed and underemployed clients.
  • Professional Attire for Employment 5 activities
    • Mobile Career Center
      Operates a Mobile Career Center to deliver professional attire and career coaching directly to clients facing transportation barriers.
    • Professional Attire and Styling Services
      Provides professional business attire and personal styling services to unemployed and underemployed women and men for job searches and interviews, including a week's worth of professional clothing upon job offer. This includes operating a boutique and a mobile career center to reach clients with transportation barriers.
    • Professional Attire and Styling Services
      Provides professional business attire and personal styling services to unemployed and underemployed women and men for job searches and interviews, including a week's worth of professional clothing upon job offer. This service is offered through a boutique, an upscale studio, and a Mobile Career Center.
    • Professional Attire and Styling Services
      Provides professional business attire and personal styling services to unemployed and underemployed women and men for job searches and interviews, including a week's worth of professional clothing upon job offer. This includes operating a boutique and a mobile career center to reach clients with transportation barriers.
    • Tailor Made for Success Program
      Offers the "Tailor Made for Success" program, providing professional attire and resources to unemployed and underemployed individuals by appointment.
  • Women's Reentry Job Training and Mentorship 4 activities
    • HOPE for Success Program
      Operates the HOPE for Success program, providing tailored support services and job readiness training for women transitioning from incarceration to community reintegration.
    • Support for Women Transitioning from Incarceration
      Operates the "HOPE for Success" program, offering tailored support services, no-cost job readiness training, workforce navigation, and personal development to women transitioning from incarceration to community reintegration.
    • Support for Women Transitioning from Incarceration
      Operates the "HOPE for Success" program, providing tailored support services, no-cost job readiness training, workforce navigation, and personal development to women transitioning from incarceration to community reintegration.
    • Support for Women Transitioning from Incarceration
      Operates the HOPE for Success program, offering tailored support services, no-cost job readiness training, workforce navigation, and personal development to women transitioning from incarceration to community reintegration.
  • Women's Education & Career Advancement Support 4 activities
    • Higher Education and Certificate Programs
      Offers a Career & Technical Education (CTE) certificate program for women, preparing them for careers in high-demand fields, and provides tuition, childcare, and living expense coverage for participants through the EducateHER program.
    • Higher Education and Certificate Programs
      Offers the EducateHER program, providing women with opportunities to earn college certificates for livable wage careers in high-demand fields, covering tuition, childcare expenses, and living stipends.
    • Higher Education and Certificate Programs
      Offers the "EducateHER" program, providing women with opportunities to earn college certificates for livable wage careers in high-demand fields, covering tuition, childcare expenses, and living stipends.
    • Professional Attire and Support Services
      Provides professional attire, job search support, financial literacy, and digital literacy training to women at no cost, empowering them to achieve economic independence.
  • General Volunteer Support Services 3 activities
    • Volunteer Management and Coordination
      Coordinates client scheduling and manages volunteer training and scheduling through the boutique program, and facilitates resource drives organized by workplaces, teams, or social groups.
    • Volunteer Management and Coordination
      Coordinates client scheduling and manages volunteer training and scheduling, particularly through the boutique program, and facilitates resource drives.
    • Volunteer Management and Training
      Coordinates client scheduling and manages volunteer training and scheduling, including opportunities for individuals to volunteer in the boutique.
  • Pre-Employment Transition Services for Youth with Disabilities 3 activities
    • Workforce Initiative
      Operates The Workforce Initiative, delivering job readiness classes and professional attire to high school students and recent graduates aged 16-24.
    • Workforce Initiative for Youth
      Delivers a specialized curriculum to high school students and recent graduates (ages 16-24) through "The Workforce Initiative," providing job readiness classes and professional attire to help them enter the workforce.
    • Workforce Initiative for Youth
      Delivers a specialized curriculum to high school students and recent graduates (ages 16-24) through "The Workforce Initiative," providing job readiness classes and professional attire to help them enter the workforce.
  • Youth Financial Literacy Education 1 activity
    • Financial and Digital Literacy Training
      Provides training in financial literacy and digital literacy to clients, and hosts Bank On Arizona to provide access to safe financial products and services for underserved communities.
  • Uncategorized 9 activities
    • Bank On Arizona Initiative
      Hosts Bank On Arizona, providing access to safe financial products and services for underserved communities across Arizona.
    • Financial and Digital Literacy Training
      Provides training in financial literacy and digital literacy to clients, and hosts Bank On Arizona to provide access to safe financial products and services for underserved communities.
    • Mentoring and Professional Networking
      Provides mentoring for women and manages the Professional Women's Group, a networking association for clients to share support, information, and inspiration for career advancement.
    • Professional Women's Group
      Manages the Professional Women's Group, a networking association for clients to share support, information, and inspiration.
    • Professional Women's Group
      Manages the Professional Women's Group, a networking association that provides a platform for clients to share support, information, and inspiration for career advancement and personal development.
    • Professional Women's Group and Mentoring
      Manages the Professional Women's Group, a networking association for clients to share support, information, and inspiration, and provides mentoring for women.
    • Public Speaking Engagements
      Provides public speaking engagements on topics such as women's empowerment, personal branding, and career advancement.
    • Public Speaking Engagements
      Provides public speaking engagements on topics such as women's empowerment, personal branding, career advancement, workplace diversity, and teen workforce development.
    • Public Speaking and Community Engagement
      Provides public speaking engagements on topics such as women's empowerment, personal branding, career advancement, workplace diversity, and teen workforce development.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$2.32M
Contributions & grants$2.33M100%
Program service revenue$1K0%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$-11K
expenses
Total expenses$1.72M
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising9%
Salaries & benefits$865K
Grants paid out$94K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.87M
Cash$257K
Investments$0
Liabilities$248K
Net assets$1.62M
Liquid reserves1.8 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +142.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
TAMALA MCBATH CEO 40 $150K
board members · 10
  • BRIDGET COONEY — Chair
  • BUCKY SWIFT — Director
  • CHISTINA BUNTING — Director
  • GINA GIBSON — Co-Vice Chair
  • LAURA LYNN SMITH — Director
  • MARK SRINGSTEEL — Treasurer
  • MARY BETH REISINGER — Director
  • PATRICIA BUCKLEY — Secretary
  • REBECCA RILEY ST THOMAS — Co-Vice Chair
  • SCOTT CUAL — Director
relationships · 25

who they work with

  • AAUW Partner — Corporate supporter empowering women on their journey towards economic independence.
  • ADP Partner — Sponsors Fast Track to Career Success events.
  • Accenture Foundation Partner — Corporate supporter empowering women on their journey towards economic independence.
  • Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry Partner — Collaborated to celebrate the grand opening of the HOPE for Success Center at Perryville Women’s Prison.
  • Arizona State University Partner — Partner in providing fast-track certificate programs for women.
  • Arizona State University Partner — Partnered to give women access to certificate and degree programs through EducateHER.
  • Arizona State University Partner — Partners to give women access to certificate and degree programs through the EducateHER program.
  • Bank On Arizona Partner — Dress for Success Arizona is the host organization for Bank On Arizona.
  • Bank of America Partner — Corporate supporter empowering women on their journey towards economic independence.
  • CANDY VALENTINO Partner — Corporate supporter empowering women on their journey towards economic independence.
  • Candid Network — Recognized as a Guidestar Platinum Participant through Candid, the world's largest source of nonprofit information.
  • Coconino Community College Partner — Partner in providing certificate programs for women in growing industries.
  • Dress for Success Arizona Network — Local affiliate operating under the Dress for Success Arizona network.
  • Dress for Success Worldwide Network — Affiliate of global nonprofit organization that began operations in 1997.
  • Dress for Success Worldwide Network — Dress for Success Arizona is an affiliate of Dress for Success Worldwide.
  • GreatNonprofits Network — Recognized with a Top-Rated Award by GreatNonprofits based on community reviews and stories.
  • Lane Bryant Partner — Corporate supporter empowering women on their journey towards economic independence.
  • Lisa Doromal Partner — Founder of Dress for Success Phoenix.
  • Maricopa Community Colleges Partner — Partner in offering certificate programs that prepare women for careers in high-demand fields.
  • Maricopa Community Colleges Partner — Partnered to give women access to certificate and degree programs through EducateHER.
  • Nextdoor Partner — Selected as a Neighborhood Faves award recipient by Nextdoor, based on votes from local neighbors.
  • Puma Empowerment Center Partner — Maintains a satellite location at the Puma Empowerment Center.
  • SRP Partner — Corporate supporter empowering women on their journey towards economic independence.
  • The Arizona Republic Partner — Corporate supporter empowering women on their journey towards economic independence.
  • Trulieve Partner — Corporate supporter empowering women on their journey towards economic independence.