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Nonprofit · EIN 83-3561423

DECRIMINALIZE SEX WORK INC

Tax-exempt · AUSTIN, TX 78704

Financials

$1.1M$1.5M2023$1.3M$1.6M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of DECRIMINALIZE SEX WORK INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$1,334,373$1,619,959-$285,586$237,148$1,427,876-$1,190,728
December 31, 2023990$1,138,426$1,480,236-$341,810$122,985$1,028,047-$905,062
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,322,353
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$11,764
Net income from sales of inventory
$256
Other revenue
$256

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$217,000
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$192,539
Other salaries and wages
$739,663
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,096,445
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$9,736
Travel
$68,161
Program services (functional)
$1,446,389
Management and general (functional)
$122,733
Fundraising (functional)
$50,837

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$122,985
Total assets, end of year
$237,148
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,427,876
Net assets, end of year
-$1,190,728
Land, buildings and equipment
$5,247
Gross receipts
$1,334,373
Employees
11
Volunteers
35
Year formed
2019
State of legal domicile
DE

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Robert KampiaPolitical Director
Trustee or director, Officer
39$153,350$39,189
Crystal DeBoiseDirector of Strategic Partnerships
Highest-paid employee
40$150,000$30,969
Melissa Sontag BroudoLegal Director
Key employee
40$150,000$12,410
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Robert KampiaPolitical Director
Trustee or director, Officer
38$145,500$38,079
Crystal DeBoiseDirector of Strategic Partnerships
Key employee
40$138,000$28,416
Melissa Sontag BroudoLegal Director
Highest-paid employee
40$138,000$10,597

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2407 SOUTH CONGRESS AVENUE, AUSTIN, TX 78704-5505
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Robert Kampia, 2407 South Congress Avenue, Suite E-111, Austin, TX 78704
Signed the 990
Robert Kampia, Political Director
Phone
(512) 942-6078

Mission

To end the prohibition of consensual adult prostitution -- and to improve the policies relating to other forms of sex work -- in the United States.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • CONFERENCES and COALITION BUILDING: DSW staffers attended and spoke at conferences, as well as worked with potential and existing allies to build a stronger national coalition supporting the decriminalization of consensual adult prostitution.
    Expenses $459,597 · grants $21,000
  • PUBLIC 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.
    Expenses $355,193
  • MISCELLANEOUS/ALL STATES (mostly lobbying): DSW lobbied state legislatures, built coalitions, and generated news coverage about miscellaneous prostitution-related legislation across the United States.
    Expenses $183,666 · grants $140,000
  • NEW 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.
    Expenses $174,007 · grants $12,000
  • RHODE ISLAND: DSW worked in Rhode Island to change the state's prostitution and other sex laws.
    Expenses $142,286 · grants $12,000
  • VERMONT: DSW worked in Vermont to change the state's prostitution and other sex laws.
    Expenses $61,148
  • DISTRICT 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.
    Expenses $38,000 · grants $26,000
  • NEW 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.
    Expenses $32,492 · grants $6,000

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
83-3561423
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2020
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$237,148
Income (IRS master file)
$1,334,373

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$1,334,373$1,619,959$237,148XML
990December 2023$1,138,426$1,480,236$122,985XML
990December 2022$1,294,068$1,653,778$39,321IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 83-3561423).

Questions about DECRIMINALIZE SEX WORK INC

What is the EIN of DECRIMINALIZE SEX WORK INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of DECRIMINALIZE SEX WORK INC is 83-3561423.
Is DECRIMINALIZE SEX WORK INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
Are donations to DECRIMINALIZE SEX WORK INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does DECRIMINALIZE SEX WORK INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of DECRIMINALIZE SEX WORK INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did DECRIMINALIZE SEX WORK INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of DECRIMINALIZE SEX WORK INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Robert Kampia.
Who are the officers and directors of DECRIMINALIZE SEX WORK INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 3 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $153,350 (Robert Kampia, Political Director).
How much revenue does DECRIMINALIZE SEX WORK INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,334,373, expenses of $1,619,959 and total assets of $237,148 at year end.

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