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The Undie Chest
Fountain Hills, AZ · EIN 872168205 · Form 990EZ · FY2021 · NTEE P60 · Human Services · Micro (<$100K) · undiechest.org
revenue
$5K
expenses
$650
net assets
$5K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

Restore dignity to families in need

profile · synthesized from sources

The Undie Chest is an operational nonprofit that collects and distributes new underwear, bras, and t-shirts to individuals and families in need. They partner with various organizations to provide these essential items, aiming to restore dignity and promote hygiene for underserved populations. The organization focuses on supporting homeless individuals, foster care youth, domestic violence survivors, and breast cancer survivors.

named programs · 6 · from sources

what they call their work

Breast Cancer Survivor Support
Offers mastectomy bras, breast prostheses, and wireless bras to breast cancer survivors to aid in physical and emotional healing, in partnership with organizations like Impact One.
Domestic Violence Survivor Support
Supports survivors of domestic violence with new underwear and bras to restore dignity and comfort.
Human Trafficking Survivor Support
Provides underwear donations to aid in the recovery and empowerment of human trafficking survivors.
School District Partnerships
Provides essential undergarments to students in school districts, including Title 1 schools, to ensure students attend school with dignity and confidence.
Support for Foster Care Youth
Distributes new underwear, bras, and t-shirts to foster care youth, often in partnership with organizations like Magdalena's Daughters, to provide stability, comfort, and confidence.
Underwear Donations for Homeless Individuals
Provides new underwear, bras, and t-shirts to homeless shelters to support individuals and families experiencing homelessness, focusing on hygiene, comfort, and dignity.
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • Textile and Merchandise Redistribution 2 activities
    • Reduce textile waste through undergarment redistribution
      The Undie Chest contributes to environmental sustainability by redistributing new undergarments, diverting them from landfills and reducing textile waste. In 2025, the organization redistributed 9,414 pounds of undergarments.
    • Textile Waste Reduction through Undergarment Redistribution
      The organization contributes to reducing textile waste by collecting and redistributing new undergarments, diverting them from landfills. In 2025, 9,414 pounds of undergarments were redistributed, contributing to this effort.
  • Back-to-School Supplies Distribution 1 activity
    • Annual "Back to School Undie Drive"
      The organization hosts an annual "Back to School Undie Drive" to provide clean, comfortable underwear to students in Title 1 schools, with a goal to collect 5,000 pairs of underwear and raise $10,000 to support students in need.
  • Free Wigs and Prostheses Provision 1 activity
    • Support breast cancer survivors with recovery garments
      The Undie Chest provides new bras, mastectomy bras, compression garments, and prostheses to breast cancer survivors, having supported over 500 women in recovery through a partnership with Impact One Breast Cancer Foundation.
  • Uncategorized 5 activities
    • Disaster Relief Undergarment Provision
      The Undie Chest provides essential undergarments to communities affected by natural disasters, such as helping families in Jamaica rebuild and restore dignity after Hurricane Melissa.
    • Distribute new undergarments to individuals in need
      The Undie Chest collects and distributes new undergarments to individuals facing various challenges, including financial hardship, homelessness, domestic violence, and health issues. Since its inception, the organization has distributed over 4 million essential undergarments, with 9,414 pounds redistributed in 2025.
    • Distribution of New Undergarments to Individuals in Need
      The Undie Chest collects and distributes new undergarments to individuals facing various hardships, including financial hardship, homelessness, domestic violence, and health challenges. This includes providing underwear to foster care youth, students in Title 1 schools (such as the Tempe Elementary School District and Phoenix classrooms), domestic violence survivors, and breast cancer survivors (including bras, mastectomy bras, and recovery essentials). The organization has distributed over 4 million essential undergarments since its inception, and in 2025, distributed 9,414 pounds of undergarments across 6 states and 8 countries, serving over 75 schools and shelters.
    • Provide disaster relief in the form of undergarments
      The Undie Chest provides new undergarments to families affected by natural disasters, such as helping families in Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa.
    • Provide undergarments to students in Title 1 schools
      The Undie Chest partners with Title 1 schools to provide new underwear to students from low-income backgrounds, including an annual "Back to School Undie Drive." The organization delivered over 2000 pairs of underwear to the Tempe Elementary School District and aims to collect 5,000 pairs annually.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$5K
Contributions & grants$5K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$650
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$5K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$5K
1 years on record · 2021–2021
relationships · 9

who they work with

  • Arizona’s Family to the Homeless Partner — A partner organization that serves and empowers individuals and families with compassion, community connection, and practical support.
  • Homeless Alliance Partner — A low-barrier shelter that tries to provide basic needs to clients, including underwear.
  • Impact One Breast Cancer Foundation Partner — Collaborates with The Undie Chest to provide bras, compression garments, and prostheses to women nationwide through the Hope in A Box Program.
  • Magdalena’s Daughters Partner — Partners to support foster care youth with underwear, aligning with their vision of empowering survivors by providing essential undergarments.
  • Native American Connections Partner — Receives underwear donations from The Undie Chest to help people focus on healing and recovery.
  • Roosevelt School District Partner — Receives essential undergarment donations for students in Phoenix classrooms.
  • Roosevelt School District Partner — Receives essential undergarments from The Undie Chest to help students attend school with dignity and confidence.
  • Tempe Elementary School District Partner — Delivered over 2000 pairs of underwear to the district.
  • Tempe Elementary School District Partner — Partners to provide middle school students with brand-new undergarments, supported through the Health Office in each middle school.