Fashion Trust US
Fashion Trust US is a nonprofit initiative that is dedicated to discovering, funding, and nurturing young design talent with the aim of helping them build their label into a thriving global brand.
Fashion Trust US at a glance
In short: Fashion Trust US gave $325K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $108K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $325,000
- -18.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $108,333
- +8.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $880,634
- +94.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (54% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who Fashion Trust US funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Diotima Inc ($150K). Together the top 3 received $325K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 5 grants of 7 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $325K (2025) to $400K (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $325K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Diotima Inc New York, NY | Ready to Wear Grant | $150,000 |
| Clyde LLC Los Angeles, CA | Accessories Grant | $100,000 |
| Kwame Adusei LLC Los Angeles, CA | Sustainability Grant | $75,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $880,634 | $1,857,241 | $1,428,561 | $325,000 | 3 | $23,882 |
| 2024 | $451,954 | $1,509,390 | $1,292,901 | $400,000 | 4 | — |
| 2023 | $235,465 | $235,500 | $35 | — | — | — |
About Fashion Trust US
Based on IRS filings
Fashion Trust US is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Beverly Hills, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $881K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $325K. Net investment income was $24K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Fashion Trust US is led by Tania Fares, President, Founder & Secretary on every filing since 2023; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Tania Fares
President, Founder & Secretary
On filings since 2023
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fares Fares
Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelli Mosby
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Fashion Trust US
How much does Fashion Trust US give each year?
Fashion Trust US gave $325K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $400K across 4 grants.
What is Fashion Trust US's typical grant size?
Fashion Trust US's median grant in 2025 was $100,000, and its average grant was $108,333, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Fashion Trust US give grants?
Fashion Trust US gives mostly in California: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (46%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does Fashion Trust US give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Fashion Trust US's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Fashion Trust US?
Fashion Trust US reported $881K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.9M.
What is Fashion Trust US?
Fashion Trust US is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Beverly Hills, CA. It holds $881K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Fashion Trust US's EIN?
Fashion Trust US's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-3328644. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 8, 2026)
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