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Dress For Success Sw Florida Inc

  • Fort Myers, FL
  • Tax-exempt since June 2010
  • EIN: 27-2177347

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Employment, Job-Related / Employment Procurement Assistance, Job Training (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$139k (2024)

Expenses
$212k (2024)

Total Assets
$42.5k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$11.9k (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$138,638
Expenses
$211,585
Net Income
-$72,947
Net Assets
$30,592
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $62,044
44.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $2,792
2.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $73,102
52.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $700
0.5%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $74,356
35.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $44,050
20.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $42,501
Total Liabilities $11,909
Net Assets $30,592
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jennifer Nelson Lastra (Executive Director) $71,471 $0 $0
Colleen Jorgensen (President) $0 $0 $0
Camilla Tulloch Schlager (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Robin Sheley (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Laura Aldana (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Christine Busch (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Edye Button (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jamie Dunn (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Suzanne Sullivan (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 17, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$290,787
Expenses
$275,725
Net Income
$15,062
Net Assets
$82,031
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $252,427
86.8%
Program Services $36,563
12.6%
Investment Income $1,797
0.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $75,510
27.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $44,253
16.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $379,167
Total Liabilities $297,136
Net Assets $82,031
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Nickole Hendra (Executive Director) $75,510 $0 $0
Terri Sobeck (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Chandra Spary Kontinos (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cheryl Reynolds (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Cathi Sampson (President) $0 $0 $0
Joanne Rovner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Diane Ivey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Beauparlant (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 27, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$335,117
Expenses
$409,790
Net Income
-$74,673
Net Assets
$66,969
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $330,094
98.5%
Program Services $11,916
3.6%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$12,137
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $5,244
1.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $67,000
16.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $24,047
5.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $101,053
Total Liabilities $34,084
Net Assets $66,969
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Nickole M Hendra (Executive Di) $67,000 $0 $0
Kevin Beauparlant (Director) $0 $0 $0
Diane Ivey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cheryl Reynolds (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Joanne Rovner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cathi Sampson (President) $0 $0 $0
Terri Sobeck (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Chandra Spary Kontinos (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 29, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$579,118
Expenses
$554,551
Net Income
$24,567
Net Assets
$154,142
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $514,126
88.8%
Program Services $34,678
6.0%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $30,314
5.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $75,719
13.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $162,725
Total Liabilities $8,583
Net Assets $154,142
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Nickole M Hendra (Executive Di) $70,000 $0 $0
Diane Ivey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cheryl Reynolds (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Joanne Rovner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cathi Sampson (President) $0 $0 $0
Terri Sobeck (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Chandra Spary Kontinos (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 23, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$530,018
Expenses
$502,222
Net Income
$27,796
Net Assets
$124,072
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $502,928
94.9%
Program Services $7,523
1.4%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $19,567
3.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $79,769
15.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $130,147
Total Liabilities $6,075
Net Assets $124,072
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Nickole M Hendra (Executive Di) $64,269 $0 $0
Diane Ivey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Novakovich (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cheryl Reynolds (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Angie Rogaliner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joanne Rovner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cathi Simpson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Terri Sobeck (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Chandra Spary Kontinos (Director) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Melvin (Interim Pres) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 20, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$224,892
Expenses
$207,695
Net Income
$17,197
Net Assets
$96,276
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $157,484
70.0%
Program Services $19,518
8.7%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $47,890
21.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $55,000
26.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $16,854
8.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $98,571
Total Liabilities $2,295
Net Assets $96,276
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Nickole M Hendra (Executive Di) $55,000 $0 $0
Karen Anderson (Past Preside) $0 $0 $0
Julio Barina (President) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Melvin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Novakovich (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cheryl Reynolds (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Angie Rogaliner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Terri Sobeck (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Chandra Spary Kontinos (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Sept. 16, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$797,384
Expenses
$730,549
Net Income
$66,835
Net Assets
$79,079
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $691,310
86.7%
Program Services $40,093
5.0%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $66,426
8.3%
Sales of Assets -$445
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $46,154
6.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $40,105
5.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $83,504
Total Liabilities $4,425
Net Assets $79,079
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Nickole M Hendra (Executive Di) $46,154 $0 $0
Barbara Melvin (Past Preside) $0 $0 $0
Karen Anderson (President) $0 $0 $0
Julio Barina (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Terri Sobeck (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Chandra Spary Kontinos (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Cheryl Reynolds (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Novakovich (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 23, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$490,225
Expenses
$515,641
Net Income
-$25,416
Net Assets
$12,244
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $384,540
78.4%
Program Services $28,367
5.8%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $77,318
15.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $65,000
12.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $65,285
12.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $16,922
Total Liabilities $4,678
Net Assets $12,244
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Barbara Dell (Executive Di) $65,000 $0 $0
Barbara Melvin (Past Preside) $0 $0 $0
Karen Anderson (President) $0 $0 $0
Julio Barina (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Noelle Casagrande (Director) $0 $0 $0
Terri Sobeck (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Chandra Spary Kontinos (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jennie Delima (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cheryl Reynolds (Director) $0 $0 $0
Donna Marks (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 18, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$333,401
Expenses
$367,186
Net Income
-$33,785
Net Assets
$37,660
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $216,004
64.8%
Program Services $14,529
4.4%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $102,868
30.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $71,250
19.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $29,266
8.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $44,123
Total Liabilities $6,463
Net Assets $37,660
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Barbara Dell (Executive Di) $71,250 $0 $0
Barbara Melvin (Past Preside) $0 $0 $0
Karen Anderson (President) $0 $0 $0
Julio Barina (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Shiree Woody (Director) $0 $0 $0
Noelle Casagrande (Director) $0 $0 $0
Terry Sobeck (Secretary Tr) $0 $0 $0
Chandra Spary (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jennie Delima (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 10, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$252,820
Expenses
$227,331
Net Income
$25,489
Net Assets
$71,445
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $123,046
48.7%
Program Services $28,316
11.2%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $101,458
40.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $67,400
29.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $68,909
30.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $76,655
Total Liabilities $5,210
Net Assets $71,445
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Barbara Dell (Executive Di) $67,400 $0 $0
Karen Anderson (President) $0 $0 $0
Julio Barina (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Shiree Woody (Director) $0 $0 $0
Noelle Casagrande (Director) $0 $0 $0
Terry Sobeck (Secretary Tr) $0 $0 $0
Chandra Spary (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 14, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$199,324
Expenses
$196,053
Net Income
$3,271
Net Assets
$45,956
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $103,253
51.8%
Program Services $18,307
9.2%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $77,764
39.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $41,600
21.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $77,982
39.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $48,573
Total Liabilities $2,617
Net Assets $45,956
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Barbara Dell (Executive Di) $41,600 $0 $0
Karen Anderson (President) $0 $0 $0
Julio Barina (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Shiree Woody (Director) $0 $0 $0
Noelle Casagrande (Director) $0 $0 $0
Connie Ramos Williams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Donna Noce (Founding Tru) $0 $0 $0
Terry Sobeck (Secretary Tr) $0 $0 $0
Chandra Spary (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 16, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$253,269
Expenses
$257,451
Net Income
-$4,182
Net Assets
$15,185
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $147,592
58.3%
Program Services $19,450
7.7%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $86,227
34.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $38,000
14.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $61,080
23.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $18,012
Total Liabilities $2,827
Net Assets $15,185
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Barbara Dell (Executive Di) $38,000 $0 $0
Barbara Melvin (President) $0 $0 $0
Karen Anderson (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Julio Barina (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Shiree Woody (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shelly Allman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joanne Show (Director) $0 $0 $0
Noelle Casagrande (Director) $0 $0 $0
Connie Ramos Williams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Donna Noce (Founding Tru) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 3, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$232,327
Expenses
$219,884
Net Income
$12,443
Net Assets
$19,367
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $118,025
50.8%
Program Services $30,200
13.0%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $83,852
36.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $250
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $36,400
16.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $49,015
22.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $19,367
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $19,367

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$185,419
Expenses
$182,865
Net Income
$2,554
Net Assets
$6,924
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $145,292
78.4%
Program Services $21,875
11.8%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $18,002
9.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $250
0.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $9,355
Total Liabilities $2,431
Net Assets $6,924

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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