irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2020
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0REGIONAL MEMBERSHIP SUPPORT SERVICES - INCLUDE MEETINGS AND BULLETINS THAT INFORM MEMBERS ON MANY IMPORTANT INDUSTRY TOPICS.
- #2 $0RESIDENT MEMBERSHIP SUPPORT SERVICES - INCLUDE MEETINGS AND BULLETINS THAT INFORM MEMBERS ON MANY IMPORTANT INDUSTRY TOPICS.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
FGI Communiqué
Exclusive fashion reports highlighting trends, style, color, and emerging talent from New York Fashion Week
Fashion Group Foundation
Provides scholarships, internship programs, career counseling, and educational seminars for fashion industry professionals
Night of Stars
Annual red carpet gala honoring leaders and luminaries in fashion, beauty, and related industries
Rising Star Awards
Program recognizing emerging entrepreneurs and innovators in the fashion industry
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Industry and Community Recognition Awards 1 activity
- Hosts annual awards and recognition events for fashion and beauty leadersOrganizes high-profile events including the Night of Stars Awards, Rising Star Awards, and Frontliner Series to honor innovation, emerging entrepreneurs, and leadership in fashion and beauty, including the 2025 FGI Rising Star Awards hosted with Tiffany Haddish.
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Benefit Events for Arts and Culture 1 activity
- Hosts signature fundraising and networking galasProduces an annual red carpet gala and other special events such as a 2025 camp event in the Hamptons to support its nonprofit mission and foster industry engagement.
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Archival Digitization and Preservation 1 activity
- Maintains Fashion History Slide Archives and related historical collectionsPreserves and provides access to the world’s largest and most comprehensive Fashion History Slide Archives, including a black-and-white photo collection of thousands of garments from the 1940s–1970s and fashion reports dating to 1931, with materials transferred to The New York Public Library's Special Collections.
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Professional Association Capacity Building 1 activity
- Operates global membership organization for fashion industry leadersProvides a professional network and community for leaders in fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and retail sectors through regional and resident membership support services, including meetings and informational bulletins.
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Volunteer Mobilization for Community Improvement 1 activity
- Organizes public service and industry engagement initiativesSponsors public service activities that mobilize the fashion industry to address community needs and promote social responsibility through organized events and outreach.
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Fashion and Creative Industries Education 1 activity
- Provides educational and career development programs in fashionOffers scholarships, internship programs, career counseling, and educational seminars to support professional development and education in fashion and fashion-related businesses.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Produces exclusive New York Fashion Week trend reportsCompiles and publishes an annual report on New York Fashion Week highlighting key influences, directional styles, color palettes, significant trends, and emerging talent in the fashion industry.
- Publishes seasonal designer highlights in FGI Communiqué CollectionsReleases curated publications highlighting designers making an impact in menswear and womenswear as part of the FGI Communiqué Collections, with multiple issues published in September 2025.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$810K
Contributions & grants$1K0%
Program service revenue$803K99%
Investment income$4620%
Other revenue$6K
expenses
Total expenses$937K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$373K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$96K
Cash$11K
Investments$231
Liabilities$279K
Net assets$-183K
Liquid reserves0.1 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue +38.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryanne Grisz | President | 40 | $163K |
board members · 17
- Alyce Panico — Director
- Angela Mariani — Director
- Behnaz Ghahramani — Director
- Caroline Fabrigas — Secretary
- Claudia Poccia — Director
- Edwina Kulego — Director
- Gary Wassner — Director
- Irene Fitzgerald — Director
- James D'Adamo — Chairman
- Johnathan Moss — Director
- Karen Bromley — Treasurer
- Kathryn Cordes — Director
- Kimberly Carney — Director
- Matthew Trent — Director
- Nicole Fischelis — Director
- Patrick Valeo — Director
- Ricardo Alvar — Director
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- Avantelogic Partner — Member organization linked through FGI's member database.
- Jonathan Adler Partner — Collaborated with Jonathan Adler on FGI's Camp O-Rama event in the Hamptons.
- Simon Doonan Partner — Collaborated with Simon Doonan on FGI's Camp O-Rama event in the Hamptons.
- The New York Public Library Partner — Acquired and catalogued most of FGI's archives, excluding slides, as part of its Special Collections.
- Tiffany Haddish Partner — Engaged Tiffany Haddish as host for the FGI Rising Star Awards in 2025.
- avantelogic Partner — Industry partner of Fashion Group International, listed in FGI's partner directory.
strategies · 5
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 Career Pathway Development 16 orgsmethodology: education-through-scholarships-internships-career-counselingBy integrating scholarships, internships, and career counseling, the organization cultivates emerging talent and strengthens the fashion industry’s workforce, because structured educational support produces more resilient and diverse professional pipelines.shared approach: Field Elevation Through Collective Advancement →
- Institutional Archival Partnerships for Sector Knowledge Preservation 16 orgsmethodology: institutional_archival_partnershipBy partnering with major institutions to preserve and provide access to fashion archives, the organization ensures long-term industry learning and innovation, because historical resources serve as foundational knowledge for future design and professional development.shared approach: Field Elevation Through Collective Advancement →
- Leadership Recognition as a Catalyst for Industry Engagement 16 orgsmethodology: leadership recognition and visibilityBy hosting high-profile galas and award events that recognize influential professionals, the organization advances its mission, because public celebration of leadership generates visibility, inspires participation, and reinforces aspirational standards in the fashion industry.shared approach: Field Elevation Through Collective Advancement →
- Network-Based Capacity Building 16 orgsmethodology: network-based capacity buildingBy uniting global leaders in fashion through a membership network, the organization amplifies industry influence and builds collective capacity, because shared connections and professional forums enable coordinated advancement of key industry issues.shared approach: Field Elevation Through Collective Advancement →
- Trend Analysis and Dissemination to Shape Industry Direction 16 orgsmethodology: fashion-trend-analysisBy curating and analyzing fashion trends—particularly from New York Fashion Week—the organization provides actionable insights to professionals, because identifying and elevating emerging talent and directional design informs innovation and investment across the industry.shared approach: Field Elevation Through Collective Advancement →