The Giving Gown Foundation is a Houston, Texas 501(c)(3) (EIN 26-3179512) that provides free formal gowns and accessories to high school girls who can't afford prom or homecoming attire. The 2025 Prom Boutique served nearly 1,000 students, and the 2026 event is scheduled for February 11-14 at the organization's headquarters at 2700 Cypress Creek Parkway in Houston. Donors can drop off new and like-new formal gowns and accessories year-round at the Cypress Creek office, contribute monetarily, or send items from the organization's Amazon Wishlist. Sponsors receive recognition on event signage, the website, and social media. The foundation operates on a mission of empowering girls one dress at a time, focusing on confidence and self-esteem for students attending formal school events. Contact contact@givinggown.org or check givinggown.org for current donation logistics and registration.
Feb-Apr is when The Giving Gown Foundation runs its giveaway, meaning the window when students shop for a dress, not necessarily a donation deadline. Formalwear programs commonly accept donations year round even though they distribute in a narrow spring window, and the most useful time to donate is right after prom, when dresses are current and in good condition. Confirm intake timing with the program before you drive over.
No. The Giving Gown Foundation collects drop-off or collection event and serves Houston Texas area. If you are outside that area, look for a program closer to you, or use one of the 7 programs in this directory that accept mail-in donations from anywhere.
The Giving Gown Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Donations to registered charities are generally tax deductible if you itemize, and the organization can issue a receipt. Ask them directly for their EIN and a written acknowledgement if you plan to claim the donation on your taxes.
This listing is marked Verified Org and was last reviewed on August 10, 2026. That means we confirmed the organization exists and operates, using public records and its own published material, but we have not re-confirmed this season with them directly. Programs change hours, addresses, and intake windows without notice, so check their own site before you travel or ship.