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Dress for Success Oklahoma City Inc

EIN 46-5682492 · Oklahoma City, OK

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceGood84 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The mission of Dress for Success Oklahoma City is to empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help women thrive in work and life.

Income
$616,118
Spending
$494,796
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
24.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 95%
Employees
3
Volunteers
25

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 24.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 20% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $280,880 spent. DFS provides professional clothing, education, and training to disadvantaged women in the Oklahoma City area. General expenses incurred to provide these services include employee, occupancy, office and other general program costs. Over 2,500 women have been served since the doors were opened in 2015. During 2025, 550 women were served in the various programs. Of those served, 80% were single mothers. Approximately 30% of those served were previously incarcerated.
  2. $84,100 spent. Suiting Program ($82,521) and Career Center ($1,579). The Suiting program prepares clients for the interview process while the Career Center provides groups and individuals with tools to gain skills needed to enter the workforce and further their careers. Suiting costs include interview clothing and accessories, and resume assistance and mock interviews. Once employment is secured, additional apparel and accessories are provided. Suiting is also provided for internships and job training. There were 310 interview suitings and 180 employment suitings in 2025. The Career Center provides access to computers, printers, and Wi-Fi. Services include resume building and cover letter assistance, one-on-one mock interviews, job application and job search assistance, goal setting and career planning. The Career Center served approx. 250 women during 2025.
  3. $22,366 spent. Professional Womens Group (PWG) ($17,466) and Ride to Success ($4,900). The Professional Womens Group is an international networking association for employed Dress for Success women. Costs include monthly seminars designed for career advancement and personal growth. PWG also provides scholarships to deserving members and a program called SheWorks for women who have graduated through all offered programs, and are financially stable and ready to start their own business. The SheWorks program provides use of DFS office space and amenities, mentoring and start-up funding. The Womens Emergency Fund helps current clients pay essential bills during an unexpected temporary loss of revenue or occurrence of unexpected expenses. Ride to Success provides city bus passes and nominal gas cards to clients in need of transportation assistance for job interviews, attending Professional Womens Group activities and utilizing Career Center resources.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since November 2014.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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