THROUGH UPSCALE RESALE DBFL RAISES FUNDS FOR THE PIEDMONT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$504K
+18.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$85K
+27.1% YoY
Grant Count
4
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$21K
+27.1% YoY
About Dress Best for Less
Based on IRS filings
Dress Best for Less is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in OAKLAND, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $504K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $85K. Net investment income was $9K.
Focus Areas
Ready to take the next step with Dress Best for Less?
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $503,547 | $423,767 | $363,564 |
| Revenue | $371,544 | $328,517 | $326,989 |
| Expenses | $293,200 | $271,536 | $196,583 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $8,603 | $5,151 | $106 |
| 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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Piedmont Education Foundation ($70,000), Piedmont Athletic Boosters ($8,000), City of Piedmont ($5,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Education Foundation Piedmont, CA | School support | $70,000 |
| Piedmont Unified School District Piedmont, CA | School support | $1,622 |
| Piedmont Athletic Boosters Piedmont, CA | school support | $8,000 |
| City of Piedmont Piedmont, CA | support athletic programs | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Smith Munyan | President | 10 | — |
| Huldah Hodgkinson | Vice President | 2 | — |
| Christine Smith | Treasurer | 5 | — |
| Gayle Sells | Secretary | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dress Best for Less?
Dress Best for Less is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in OAKLAND, CA. It holds $504K in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Dress Best for Less?
As of 2025, Dress Best for Less holds $504K in total assets with $372K in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $85K in 2025.
Where does Dress Best for Less operate?
Dress Best for Less has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does Dress Best for Less award?
In 2025, Dress Best for Less awarded 4 grants totaling $85K — an average of about $21K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Dress Best for Less's EIN?
Dress Best for Less's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-2832143. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Dress Best for Less's focus areas in our free grants database
Related Funders
Similar funders by location and focus area
Gochnauer Family Foundation
CORONA DEL MAR, CA
Assets
$15.2M
Grants
39
Total Given
$313K
Cottage Health
SANTA BARBARA, CA
Assets
$172.1M
Grants
6
Total Given
$179K
International Right of Way Association
GARDENA, CA
Assets
$5.7M
Grants
1
Total Given
$9K
Quince Interfaith Housing Corporation
LEMON GROVE, CA
Assets
—
Grants
0
Total Given
—
William & Lillian Schwartz Charitable Foundation
LA JOLLA, CA
Assets
$325K
Grants
1
Total Given
$3K
Covia Foundation
GLENDALE, CA
Assets
$15.2M
Grants
1
Total Given
$4.8M
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
What could you do with Dress Best for Less on Grantable?
- Assess strategic fit with your organization
- Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
- Find open RFPs from this funder
- Monitor for new funding opportunities
Go from researching Dress Best for Less to a real strategy.