Dressember Foundation
Dressember Foundation is a public charity based in Chino, California. Its primary program is making grants to organizations working strategically to end human trafficking.
Dressember Foundation at a glance
In short: Dressember Foundation gave $1.2M across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $115K), mostly in District of Columbia. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,151,017
- -1.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -44.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $115,102
- +77.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,500
- Total assets
- $100,537
- -87.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Dressember Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 5375 Walnut Ave 1942, Chino, CA 91708
Phone: (213) 290-6177
Website: https://dressember.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dressember Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was International Justice Mission ($1.1M). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 61 grants of 76 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, DC (92%), California (5%), New York (1%), Connecticut (1%), and Wisconsin (1%). The listed grantees also included organizations in Colorado and Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Dressember Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. How we count
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.2M (2024) to $2.0M (2021). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Justice Mission Washington, DC | Oppose Human Trafficking | $1,059,517 |
| The A21 Campaign Inc Costa Mesa, CA | Oppose Human Trafficking | $35,000 |
| ECPAT-USA Inc Brooklyn, NY | Oppose Human Trafficking | $10,000 |
| Love146 New Haven, CT | Oppose Human Trafficking | $7,500 |
| Coalition to Abolish Slavery Los Angeles, CA | Oppose Human Trafficking | $6,500 |
| Everfree San Juan Capist, CA | Oppose Human Trafficking | $6,500 |
| Pathfinders Milwaukee Inc Milwaukee, WI | Oppose Human Trafficking | $6,500 |
| The Freedom Story Oakland, CA | Oppose Human Trafficking | $6,500 |
| Truckers Against Trafficking Englewood, CO | Oppose Human Trafficking | $6,500 |
| Youthspark Inc Atlanta, GA | Oppose Human Trafficking | $6,500 |
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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 | $100,537 | $1,274,518 | $1,860,732 | $1,151,017 | 10 | $3,423 |
| 2023 | $792,801 | $1,827,230 | $1,961,693 | $1,166,500 | 18 | $20,731 |
| 2022 | $938,469 | $2,275,402 | $2,124,649 | $1,359,888 | 19 | $3,057 |
| 2021 | $740,984 | $2,829,213 | $2,596,988 | $1,995,747 | 15 | $495 |
| 2020 | $489,985 | $2,544,715 | $2,530,540 | $1,890,637 | 14 | $9,207 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation states its mission is “to equip a community of people to advocate for the dignity of all people, leading to the protection and freedom of millions.” Its website describes work across intervention and advocacy, including supporting pathways out of trafficking, training frontline workers to identify trafficking, providing trauma-informed support, and mobilizing public education and action.
Grantees’ stated missions illustrate the kinds of organizations it supports. The A21 Campaign describes its work as abolishing human injustice, particularly human trafficking; ECPAT-USA says it works to protect children from sexual exploitation and trafficking; and Love146 says it supports children affected by trafficking and works to prevent child trafficking. Other 2024 grantees describe work in youth services, survivor empowerment, anti-slavery education and advocacy, and locally led prevention of trafficking and exploitation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the Foundation reported 10 grants totaling $1,151,017. Grants ranged from $6,500 to $1,059,517, with a median of $6,500. Its largest grant was $1,059,517 to International Justice Mission for “Oppose Human Trafficking.” Other notable grants included $35,000 to The A21 Campaign, $10,000 to ECPAT-USA, and $7,500 to Love146; each was also designated “Oppose Human Trafficking.”
The Foundation’s 2023 filing says grantees must submit quarterly project and financial reports during the grant period and final project and financial summaries at its end. Staff review the reports to monitor project work and progress toward grant goals. The Foundation may also use email, telephone calls, or visits to discuss and review grant projects and activities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Blythe Hill as CEO; Amanda Thyden as Chairman; Joy Collins-Brodt as CFO; Lisa La Mattina as Secretary; and Krista Acosta-Edzie, Taylor Abassi, Bronson Hill, and Dahn Dior Ballard as board members or directors.
Dressember Foundation is led by Blythe Hill, CEO on every filing since 2020; 1 of 8 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Blythe Hill
CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$76K (2020) → $120K (2024)
Amanda Thyden
Chairman
Director → Int Secretary, 2022
Int Secretary → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2021
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dahn Dior Ballard
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bronson Hill
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Taylor Abassi
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa La Mattina
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joy Collins-Brodt
CFO
Director → Int Treasurer, 2022
Int Treasurer → CFO, 2023
On filings since 2021
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Krista Acosta-Edzie
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Rachel Repko (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Talitha Baker (2020–2022) — Chairperson
- Former: Arianna Harrison (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Eric Lattin (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Johanna Tropiano (2020) — Director
- Former: Michelle Hart (2020) — Treasurer
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 $120K, to Blythe Hill (CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Dressember Foundation
How much does Dressember Foundation give each year?
Dressember Foundation gave $1.2M across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.2M across 18 grants.
What is Dressember Foundation's typical grant size?
Dressember Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $6,500, and its average grant was $115,102, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Dressember Foundation give grants?
Dressember Foundation gives mostly in District of Columbia: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Dressember Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Dressember Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Oppose Human Trafficking" (10 grants).
Who are Dressember Foundation's largest grantees?
Dressember Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include International Justice Mission ($1,059,517), The A21 Campaign Inc ($35,000) and ECPAT-USA Inc ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Dressember Foundation?
Dressember Foundation reported $101K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What does Dressember Foundation fund?
The Foundation states its mission is “to equip a community of people to advocate for the dignity of all people, leading to the protection and freedom of millions.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dressember Foundation?
Dressember Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check dressember.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Dressember Foundation's EIN?
Dressember Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4704743. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 July 1, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 17, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Dressember Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/dressember-foundation-morg_fc90536f89fd4085bc896f9fd96a2cf8
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