Dignity Grows Inc
Dignity Grows is at the forefront of the response to the skyrocketing rate of Period Poverty through groundbreaking national research in partnership with top academic institutions, data-driven social policy change fostered by an extensive collaborative network, and national assemblies of powerhouse philanthropic, industry, and community change-makers. As the nonprofit leader in systemic change to end Period Poverty in the USA, the Dignity Grows model ensures direct hygiene support for tens of thousands of women and girls each year through the Hope in a Bag and Hope in a Backpack programs, powered by a collaborative, curated nexus of 60+ metro-area communities. Dignity Grows is the only national movement supplying menstrual hygiene necessities paired with comprehensive hygiene products for individuals and families to access in their own homes.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF
Total Assets
$531K
+125.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$44K
-29.6% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$44K
-29.6% YoY
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $531,273 | $235,712 | $122,331 |
| Revenue | $865,607 | $570,749 | $306,194 |
| Expenses | $703,178 | $447,134 | $284,715 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
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Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Tolman | President & COO | 40 | $86,400 |
| Jessica Zachs | Board Chair/CEO | 40 | $1 |
| Paige Maehara | Board Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Michelle Strawder | Board Secretary eff 1/1/2024 | 1 | — |
| Stacie Brockman | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Maria Lino | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Daphne Bazile | Board Member Eff 1/2024 | 1 | — |
| Brenda Marie | Board Member Eff 1/2024 | 1 | — |
| Sofie Brandt | Board Secretary end 1/1/2024 | 1 | — |
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Data last updated March 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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