Decriminalize Sex Work
To end the prohibition of consensual adult prostitution -- and to improve the policies relating to other forms of sex work -- in the United States.
Decriminalize Sex Work at a glance
In short: Decriminalize Sex Work gave $173K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $43K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $173,000
- -10.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $43,250
- -10.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $237,148
- +92.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (81% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Decriminalize Sex Work
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Decriminalize Sex Work
Who Decriminalize Sex Work funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Campaign to Decriminalize Sex Work ($140K). Together the top 4 received $173K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 18 (72%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Decriminalize Sex Work gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−1%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $129K (2020) to $232K (2022). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $173K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Campaign to Decriminalize Sex Work Austin, TX | To lobby state governments to pass legislation, with the ultimate goal of decriminalizing consensual adult prostitution. | $140,000 |
| Gays and Lesbians Living in a Transgender Society (GLITS) Ozone Park, NY | To engage in public education in New York City. | $12,000 |
| Haus of Codec Providence, RI | To broaden the coalition of support in Rhode Island. | $12,000 |
| SOAR Institute New York, NY | To support local organizers in New York City. | $9,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $237,148 | $1,334,373 | $1,619,959 | $173,000 | 4 | $11,764 |
| 2023 | $122,985 | $1,138,426 | $1,480,236 | $194,000 | 4 | $1 |
| 2022 | $39,321 | $1,294,068 | $1,653,778 | $232,000 | 5 | $1 |
| 2021 | $46,438 | $1,434,168 | $1,533,654 | $174,000 | 3 | $17 |
| 2020 | $187,107 | $955,499 | $1,306,713 | $129,000 | 2 | $1,404 |
About Decriminalize Sex Work
Based on IRS filings
Decriminalize Sex Work is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Austin, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $237K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $173K. Net investment income was $12K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Decriminalize Sex Work's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Crystal DeBoise
Director of Strategic Partnerships
Community Outreach Director → Director of Strategic Partnerships, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$129K (2020) → $150K (2024)
Melissa Sontag Broudo
Legal Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$129K (2020) → $150K (2024)
Robert Kampia
Political Director
On filings since 2020
39 hrs/week
$136K (2020) → $153K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $153K, to Robert Kampia (Political Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Decriminalize Sex Work
How much does Decriminalize Sex Work give each year?
Decriminalize Sex Work gave $173K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $194K across 4 grants.
What is Decriminalize Sex Work's typical grant size?
Decriminalize Sex Work's median grant in 2024 was $12,000, and its average grant was $43,250, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Decriminalize Sex Work give grants?
Decriminalize Sex Work gives mostly in Texas: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (12%) and Rhode Island (7%).
Does Decriminalize Sex Work give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Decriminalize Sex Work's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Decriminalize Sex Work?
Decriminalize Sex Work reported $237K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What is Decriminalize Sex Work?
Decriminalize Sex Work is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Austin, TX. It holds $237K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Decriminalize Sex Work's EIN?
Decriminalize Sex Work's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-3561423. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 29, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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