named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Femmy Awards
Annual gala event recognizing industry excellence and raising funds for the organization’s educational initiatives.
Industry Webinars
Hosts educational webinars on topics such as generational consumer behavior and workplace dynamics in the intimate apparel industry.
Scholarship, Awards, Internships, Grants (SAIG) Program
Provides financial support, real-world experience, and professional development opportunities to students and educators in the intimate apparel field.
Student Design Contest
Annual competition for Fashion Institute of Technology students to showcase lingerie design talent, with winners receiving scholarship prizes and industry exposure at the Femmy Awards.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Industry-Specific Student Scholarships and Competitions 2 activities
- Administers scholarship, internship, and awards programs for students and educators in intimate apparel designProvides financial support through scholarships, internships, and grants to students and educators in intimate apparel studies at institutions including FIT, Parsons, LIM College, and Jefferson University; since 2012, has awarded over $830,000 in scholarships, $170,000 in internships, and $150,000 in grants and awards.
- Hosts annual student design contest for emerging fashion talentOrganizes an annual design competition for Fashion Institute of Technology seniors, providing scholarship prizes and a platform to present work to industry professionals; has run for over 20 years and includes public showcasing of finalists' designs at the Femmy Awards.
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Professional Networking Events 2 activities
- Organizes professional development and networking events for the intimate apparel industryHosts events including webinars, panel discussions, trend presentations, and networking gatherings such as the Holiday Party and bourbon tasting to support adult education and intergenerational dialogue in the industry.
- Produces Intimate Apparel Market Week events to promote industry engagementOrganizes four annual Market Week events in February, May, August, and November to foster professional exchange and showcase trends in the intimate apparel sector.
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Flexible Grants to Grassroots Organizations 1 activity
- Funds and supports charitable organizations aligned with the intimate apparel industry missionDisburses grants to local charities and eligible nonprofit institutions that support the mission of advancing the intimate apparel field.
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Industry and Community Recognition Awards 1 activity
- Hosts the annual Femmy Awards gala to celebrate industry leadersPlans and hosts the Femmy Awards dinner, the organization's largest annual fundraiser, which recognizes leadership and achievement in the intimate apparel industry and includes showcasing student design finalists.
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Fashion and Creative Industries Education 1 activity
- Supports fashion education programs at secondary and post-secondary institutionsProvides direct support to educational initiatives such as the 11th Grade Fashion Class at the High School of Art and Design, including sponsoring and attending student fashion shows.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$73K
Contributions & grants$43K59%
Program service revenue$5601%
Investment income$29K41%
Other revenue$74
expenses
Total expenses$323K
Program expenses40%
Admin / overhead25%
Fundraising35%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$235K
Cash$107K
Investments$128K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$235K
Liquid reserves8.7 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -53.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 25
- AMY TOTH — DIRECTOR
- CAMILLE J BLOCK — SECY
- CLELIA PARISI — VP
- CONSUELO GARCIA ROBLES — VP
- DAVID KOMAR — DIRECTOR
- ELLEN LEWIS — DIRECTOR
- ERIN KRASNER — DIRECTOR
- HELEN TOZER — DIRECTOR
- ISABEL MICHEL — DIRECTOR
- JACQUELINE WANDER — DIRECTOR
- JANET SELTZER — DIRECTOR
- JEANNETTE VALENTIN — DIRECTOR
- JEZEBEL ORTIZ — DIRECTOR
- JOHN PAUL BROGAN — DIRECTOR
- JOSEPH SMITH — VICE PRESIDE
- KAITLIN WILBUR — DIRECTOR
- KAREN BROMLEY — DIRECTOR
- KENNETH C NATORI — DIRECTOR
- KENNETH SHELTON — DIRECTOR
- KIRSTEN GRIFFEN — DIRECTOR
- KRISTEN CLASSI ZUMMO — DIRECTOR
- LEE YARDEN GAGNON — DIRECTOR
- LES HALL — TREASURER
- LINDA ELTON — DIRECTOR
- LINDA KESTEL — DIRECTOR
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Charity Committee Partner — Administers the disbursement of Club funds to local charities and eligible non-profits.
- Fashion Institute of Technology Partner — Collaborates with FIT on the annual Student Design Contest for senior students.
- Fashion Institute of Technology Partner — Collaborates with FIT to host the annual Student Design Contest for seniors.
- Fashion Institute of Technology Partner — Ongoing partnership supporting a student design contest and scholarship program for aspiring intimate apparel designers.
- Fashion Institute of Technology Partner — Recipient institution for scholarship funding distributed by the S.A.I.G. Committee.
- Femmy Committee Partner — Manages the Femmy Awards and related fundraising activities on behalf of the Club.
- High School of Art and Design Partner — Partners with the school to support student fashion education and events, including the 11th Grade Fashion Class fashion show.
- Jefferson University Partner — Recipient institution for scholarship funding distributed by the S.A.I.G. Committee.
- LIM College Partner — Recipient institution for scholarship funding distributed by the S.A.I.G. Committee.
- Parsons School of Design Partner — Recipient institution for scholarship funding distributed by the S.A.I.G. Committee.
- Program Committee Partner — Plans and executes events for members and non-members focused on industry relevance and adult education.
- Scholarship, Awards, Internships, Grants Committee (S.A.I.G.) Partner — Implements the Club's educational support programs including scholarships, internships, and grants.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Education and Talent Development to Ensure Industry Sustainabilitymethodology: education-and-talent-developmentBy investing in education, scholarships, internships, and awards, the organization strengthens the future of the intimate apparel industry because developing skilled and innovative talent ensures long-term sector resilience and continuity.
- Industry Engagement Through Events and Strategic Foresightmethodology: industry_event_facilitationBy hosting seasonal market weeks and assessing industry trends, the organization fosters innovation and coordination within the intimate apparel sector because structured engagement and forward-looking strategy strengthen collective direction and responsiveness.
- Promoting Sustainable Design in Intimate Apparel Educationmethodology: sustainable-design-educationBy integrating sustainability challenges into student design programs, the organization advances eco-conscious practices in the industry because early exposure to upcycling and sustainable methods shapes future professional norms and innovation.