Dignity Grows is at the forefront of the response to the skyrocketing rate of Period Poverty through groundbreaking national research in partnership with top academic institutions, data-driven social policy change fostered by an extensive collaborative network, and national assemblies of powerhouse philanthropic, industry, and community change-makers. As the nonprofit leader in systemic change to end Period Poverty in the USA, the Dignity Grows model ensures direct hygiene support for tens of thousands of women and girls each year through the Hope in a Bag and Hope in a Backpack programs, powered by a collaborative, curated nexus of 60+ metro-area communities. Dignity Grows is the only national movement supplying menstrual hygiene necessities paired with comprehensive hygiene products for individuals and families to access in their own homes.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$531K
+125.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$44K
-29.6% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$44K
-29.6% YoY
About Dignity Grows Inc
Based on IRS filings
Dignity Grows Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in HARTFORD, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $531K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $44K.
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $531,273 | $235,712 | $122,331 |
| Revenue | $865,607 | $570,749 | $306,194 |
| Expenses | $703,178 | $447,134 | $284,715 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Jewish Federation of Greater Stamford ($43,650).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Greater Stamford Stamford, CT | Period products | $43,650 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Tolman | President & COO | 40 | $86,400 |
| Jessica Zachs | Board Chair/CEO | 40 | $1 |
| Paige Maehara | Board Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Michelle Strawder | Board Secretary eff 1/1/2024 | 1 | — |
| Stacie Brockman | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Maria Lino | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Daphne Bazile | Board Member Eff 1/2024 | 1 | — |
| Brenda Marie | Board Member Eff 1/2024 | 1 | — |
| Sofie Brandt | Board Secretary end 1/1/2024 | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dignity Grows Inc?
Dignity Grows Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in HARTFORD, CT. It holds $531K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Dignity Grows Inc?
As of 2024, Dignity Grows Inc holds $531K in total assets with $866K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $44K in 2024.
Where does Dignity Grows Inc operate?
Dignity Grows Inc has awarded grants in Connecticut.
What size grants does Dignity Grows Inc award?
In 2024, Dignity Grows Inc awarded 1 grants totaling $44K — an average of about $44K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Dignity Grows Inc's EIN?
Dignity Grows Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-2708901. 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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