Grantmaking public charityEIN 833561423
Decriminalize Sex Work
Austin, TX 78704
Total Assets
$237K
FY 2024
Annual Giving
$173K
FY 2024
Grants Made
4
FY 2024
Avg Grant
$43K
FY 2024
Grant Range
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Typical
Deadlines
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Applications
Programs & Activities
Program 1
$355KPUBLIC EDUCATION: DSW engaged in a range of activities to build support among the public for DSW's mission, the most prevalent of which was day-to-day interactions with reporters in order to amplify DSW's message in the news media. In addition, DSW staffers: (1) gave speeches and presentations; (2) produced brochures and briefing papers; (3) responded to inquiries from the public; and (4) expanded DSW's already-comprehensive website.
Program 2
$184KMISCELLANEOUS/ALL STATES (mostly lobbying): DSW lobbied state legislatures, built coalitions, and generated news coverage about miscellaneous prostitution-related legislation across the United States.
Program 3
$174KNEW YORK STATE: DSW worked in New York to change the state's prostitution laws, with an emphasis on passing "immunity" (also known as "Good Samaritan" as well as "safe reporting") legislation that would protect sex workers from arrest if they or third parties contact the police to report crimes involving violence and/or theft directed at the sex workers.
Program 4
$142KRHODE ISLAND: DSW worked in Rhode Island to change the state's prostitution and other sex laws.
Program 5
$61KVERMONT: DSW worked in Vermont to change the state's prostitution and other sex laws.
Program 6
$38KDISTRICT OF COLUMBIA: DSW engaged in exploratory outreach in the District of Columbia, for the purpose of building a citywide coalition supporting the decriminalization of consensual adult prostitution.
Program 7
$32KNEW HAMPSHIRE: DSW worked in New Hampshire to change the state's prostitution laws, with an emphasis on passing legislation that would prohibit law enforcement from proactively disseminating the mug shots of people who have been arrested -- but not yet convicted -- of certain crimes, including prostitution and the solicitation of prostitution.
Focus Areas
Financial Snapshot
2024 filing
Total Revenue
$1.3M
Total Expenses
$1.6M
Giving Over Time
5 years
Total dollars recorded per filing year. Scale adjusts to the foundation's range.
Top Recipients
18 grants
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants
Geographic Focus
6 states
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