EIN 83-3561423

Decriminalize Sex Work

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
10
City
State
Year formed
2019
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Decriminalize Sex Work advocates for the civil rights of individuals involved in sex work. It actively promotes and supports the decriminalization of sex work. It is based in Austin, TX and had a total revenue of $955,499 last year.
Total revenues
$1,138,426
2023
Total expenses
$1,480,236
2023
Total assets
$122,985
2023
Num. employees
10
2023

Program areas at Decriminalize Sex Work

PUBLIC EDUCATION: DSW engaged in a range of activities to build support among the public for DSW's mission, the most prevalent of which was day-to-day interactions with reporters in order to amplify DSW's message in the news media. In addition, DSW staffers: (1) gave speeches and presentations; (2) produced brochures and briefing papers; (3) responded to inquiries from the public; and (4) expanded DSW's already-comprehensive website.
LOBBYING STATE LEGISLATURES: DSW lobbied various state governments to pass a range of bills, with a particular focus on the legislatures in Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
CONFERENCES and COALITION BUILDING: DSW staffers attended and spoke at conferences, as well as worked with potential and existing allies to build a stronger national coalition supporting the decriminalization of consensual adult prostitution.
NEW YORK STATE: DSW worked in New York to change the state's prostitution laws, with an emphasis on passing "immunity" (also known as "Good Samaritan") legislation that would protect sex workers from arrest if they or third parties contact the police to report crimes involving violence and/or theft directed at the sex workers.
RHODE ISLAND: DSW worked in Rhode Island to change the state's prostitution and other sex laws. As a result, in June 2023, the Rhode Island government enacted a law that now prohibits medical offices and institutions from discriminating against people because of their professions, including sex work.
VERMONT: DSW worked in Vermont to change the state's prostitution and other sex laws. As a result, in May 2023, the Vermont government enacted a law that now prohibits police and government informants from having sexual contact with suspected prostitutes (or anyone else) as part of law enforcement's official duties.
NEW HAMPSHIRE: DSW worked in New Hampshire to change the state's prostitution laws, with an emphasis on passing legislation that would prohibit law enforcement from proactively disseminating the mug shots of people who have been arrested -- but not yet convicted -- of certain crimes, including prostitution and the solicitation of prostitution.
MAINE: In the aftermath of Gov. Janet Mills (D) vetoing the "entrapment" bill we opposed in 2021, DSW worked in Maine to build opposition to future "entrapment" deliberations. Unfortunately, DSW failed; as a result, people aren't arrested for prostitution, but people soliciting prostitution are still arrested. (This is the equivalent of allowing barber shops but arresting people for getting haircuts.) Also during the 2023 legislative session, the Maine government enacted a law that makes it easier for people convicted of prostitution to get their criminal records expunged if they were the victims of human trafficking.

Grants made by Decriminalize Sex Work

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Campaign to Decriminalize Sex WorkTo Lobby State Governments To Pass Legislation, With the Ultimate Goal of Decriminalizing Consensual Adult Prostitution.$155,000
Maine Women's Lobby Education FundTo Build and Inform A Larger Coalition To Oppose the "entrapment" Model, Which Is Also Known As the End-Demand Model, the Nordic Model, the Swedish Model, and the Orwellian-Named "equality" Model.$16,000
GlitsTo Engage in Public Education in New York City.$12,000
...and 1 more grant made

Who funds Decriminalize Sex Work

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Donors TrustFor General Operations$1,250,000
Epispace FoundationGeneral Support$15,000
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$117

Personnel at Decriminalize Sex Work

NameTitleCompensation
Robert KampiaPolitical Director$145,500
Crystal DeboiseCommunity Outreach Director$138,000
Ariela JoinsDirector of Community Relations
Melissa Sontag BroudoLegal Director$138,000

Financials for Decriminalize Sex Work

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,137,943
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$1
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$212
Miscellaneous revenues$270
Total revenues$1,138,426

Form 990s for Decriminalize Sex Work

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-05-06990View PDF
2022-122023-11-12990View PDF
2021-122022-08-14990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122022-01-03990View PDF
Data update history
August 20, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 23, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 27, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $1,250,000 from Donors Trust
August 10, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 26, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsHuman rights organizationsCivil rights and social justice organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Human rights
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingOperates internationallyNational levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
2407 S Congress Ave Suite E-111
Austin, TX 78704
Metro area
Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX
County
Travis County, TX
Website URL
decriminalizesex.work/ 
Phone
(512) 942-6078
IRS details
EIN
83-3561423
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2019
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
R20: Civil Rights, Advocacy for Specific Groups
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Central organization
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