DECORATIVE FURNISHINGS ASSOCIATION

SMITHTOWN, NY · EIN 132857251 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · Micro (<$100K) · decorativefurnishingsassociation.com

revenue

$3K

expenses

$10K

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mission · from form 990

THIS ASSOCIATION IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE AN AGENCY TO PROMOTE THE GENERAL WELFARE OF THE WHOLESALE DECORATIVE FABRIC & FURNISHINGS INDUSTRY, TO IMPROVE IT'S SERVICE TO THE TRADE AND PUBLIC, TO COOPERATE WITH GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES IN FURTHERING THE NATIONAL WELFARE AND TO CARRY OUT ACTIVITIES RECOGNIZED AS LAWFUL FOR SUCH ORGANIZATIONS. ORGANIZATION CLOSED EFFECTIVE 12/31/2025 AS IT WAS UNABLE TO GET ENOUGH MEMBERS OR TO RAISE ENOUGH IN DUES TO CONTINUE OPERATIONS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Trade association serving the luxury interior design and decorative furnishings industry, founded in 1934. Focuses on business transformation through educational programming, networking, and advocacy. Serves manufacturers, showrooms, design centers, and trade professionals. The organization closed at the end of 2025 due to insufficient membership and revenue.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Consumer Education Initiative

Program to increase consumer awareness about the benefits of professional design services and improve access to them

Educational Programming

Monthly discussions and in-person events featuring industry leaders and futurists on topics including customer service, technology, sustainability, and social media

Networking Forums

Semi-annual membership meetings and regional forums for sharing best practices and industry growth strategies

activities · 5 groups

What they do

Professional Development & Advocacy for Designers 2 activities
- Provides business transformation resources for design industry leaders
  
  Offers strategic resources and insights to support business transformation and innovation among leaders in the luxury interior design industry.
- Supports emerging design professionals and industry collaboration
  
  Offers education and support to emerging designers on effective collaboration with trade partners and integration into the professional design network.
Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Hosts educational and networking events for interior design professionals
  
  Organizes monthly virtual and in-person events, seminars, and regional forums featuring industry leaders and experts to educate and inspire members on evolving business practices, technology, sustainability, and consumer trends. Events include opportunities for networking with top luxury design stakeholders.
Public Awareness and Educational Outreach 1 activity
- Increases consumer awareness and access to professional design services
  
  Conducts advocacy and outreach activities to educate consumers on the benefits of working with professional designers and to improve public access to qualified design professionals.
Professional Membership and Association Benefits 1 activity
- Offers tiered membership access to programming and events
  
  Provides individual and multi-person access to DFA programming and events based on corporate revenue tiers, with up to six representatives allowed for larger firms, and discounted access for design center members.
Professional Development and Standards in Marketing and Communications 1 activity
- Provides educational programming and resources on industry trends and best practices
  
  Delivers presentations, workshops, and updates from leading experts on topics including technology, data standardization, digital marketing, sustainability, transparency, diversity training, and next-generation designer education to support professional development and industry advancement.

financials · form 990EZ · fy2025

revenue

Total revenue$3K

Contributions & grants$3K100%

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expenses

Total expenses$10K

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6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -95.0%

relationships · 3

Who they work with

DCI Partner — Offers discounted Design Center Membership for members of DCI.
DFA partners Partner — Provides exclusive offers and preferred pricing to DFA members through partnerships.
The Ligné Group Partner — Founder of The Ligné Group is cited as a supporter of DFA's mission.

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.

Consumer Education to Expand Market Access

methodology: consumer_education_outreach
By educating the public on the value and accessibility of professional design services, the organization increases consumer engagement with designers because awareness and understanding drive demand and utilization.
Industry Dialogue and Collaboration Network

methodology: industry_collaboration_network
By convening industry leaders and facilitating timely conversations, the organization advances the evolution and long-term success of the luxury design trade because shared dialogue drives collective innovation and influence.
Knowledge Dissemination and Peer Learning

methodology: peer_learning_network
By leveraging partnerships with innovative industry players and facilitating seminars, workshops, and educational events, the organization strengthens professional practices and drives industry growth because peer-led knowledge exchange increases adoption of best practices.