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.
Key facts about Decriminalize Sex Work
In short: Decriminalize Sex Work gave $173K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $43K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- EIN
- 83-3561423
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $173,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- Average grant
- $43,250
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $237,148
- Primary geography
- Texas (81% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990 · View filing
Total Assets
$237K
+92.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$173K
-10.8% YoY
Grant Count
4
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$43K
-10.8% YoY
How Decriminalize Sex Work gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−1%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
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
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
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.
Grant Insights
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%).
Giving History
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 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $237,148 | $122,985 | $39,321 |
| Revenue | $1,334,373 | $1,138,426 | $1,294,068 |
| Expenses | $1,619,959 | $1,480,236 | $1,653,778 |
| Net Investment Income | $11,764 | $1 | $1 |
Data update history
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
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.
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