To end the prohibition of consensual adult prostitution -- and to improve the policies relating to other forms of sex work -- in the United States.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · 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
About Decriminalize Sex Work
Based on IRS filings
Decriminalize Sex Work is a nonprofit organization 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
Cities
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 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $11,764 | $1 | $1 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Decriminalize Sex Work
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Campaign to Decriminalize Sex Work ($140,000), Gays and Lesbians Living in a Transgender Society (GLITS) ($12,000), Haus of Codec ($12,000).
| 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 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Kampia | Political Director | 39 | $153,350 |
| Crystal DeBoise | Director of Strategic Partnerships | 40 | $150,000 |
| Melissa Sontag Broudo | Legal Director | 40 | $150,000 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Decriminalize Sex Work?
Decriminalize Sex Work is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in AUSTIN, TX. It holds $237K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Decriminalize Sex Work?
As of 2024, Decriminalize Sex Work holds $237K in total assets with $1.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $173K in 2024.
Where does Decriminalize Sex Work operate?
Decriminalize Sex Work has awarded grants in California, Florida, Maine, New York, Rhode Island, Texas.
What size grants does Decriminalize Sex Work award?
In 2024, Decriminalize Sex Work awarded 4 grants totaling $173K — an average of about $43K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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