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Girls Actively Participating

EIN 20-0911020 · Jackson, WY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood84 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

GAP! PROMOTES THE SUCCESS OF GIRLS THROUGH EDUCATION, SELF DISCOVERY, COMMUNITY BUILDING AND BELONGING.

Income
$458,622
Spending
$396,285
Spent on programs
70%
Reserves
8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 76%
Employees
5
Volunteers
12
Highest pay
$97,650, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    70% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 16 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 72% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)
  1. $94,442 spent. GAP! PROGRAMMING PROVIDES AFTER SCHOOL PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMS FOR GIRLS GRADES 3RD-8TH (70% ANGLO/30% LATINA)IN JACKSON, WYOMING SCHOOLS DISTRICTS DURING THE ACADEMIC YEAR. OUR SEL THEMED CURRICULUM SUPPORTS THE SUCCESS OF GIRLS TO BECOME RESILIENT, CAPABLE, SELF ADVOCATING LEADERS. WE SERVE 300 GIRLS AND THEIR FAMILIES ANNUALLY.
  2. $44,904 spent. GAP! IDAHO PROGRAMMING PROVIDES AFTER SCHOOL PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT SESSIONS FOR 3RD-8TH GRADE GIRLS (70% ANGLO/30% LATINA) IN DRIGGS, IDAHO DURING THE ACACADEMIC YEAR. OUR SEL THEMED CURRICULUM SUPPORTS THE SUCCESS OF GIRLS THROUGH EDUCATION, SELF DISCOVERY AND COMMUNITY BUILDING AND GIVES GIRLS TANGIBLE SKILLS TO BECOME CONFIDENT, RESILIENT, CAPABLE, SELF ADVOCATING LEADERS. WE WORK WITH ABOUT 50 GIRS AND THEIR FAMILIES ANNUALLY.
  3. $85,364 spent. GAP! COMMUNITY EDUCATION EVENTS - SUMMER CAMPS & LEARNING WORKSHOPS CONTINUE THE SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING CURRICULUM CONDUCTED DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR & PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR GIRLS TO EXPLORE THE NATURAL RESOURCES OF THE GREATER YELLOWSTONE ECOSYSTEM. OUR SUMMER PROGRAMS INCLUDE KAYAKING, CAMPING, BACKPACKING, HIKING, FORAGING, EQUINE ASSISTED LEARNING AND RANCH CAMPS. THE PROGRAMS HELP GIRLS TRY NEW ACTIVITIES, BUILD VALUABLE PEER CONNECTIONS, ENGAGE IN TEAM BUILDING AND POSITIVE COMMUNICATION & LEARN TANGIBLE SKILLS.
  4. $52,072 spent. JH GENDER DIVERSITY PROJECT IS A FISCAL SPONSORSHIP WITH GAP! TO SUPPORT AND EXPAND ACCESS TO PROVIDERS OF GENDER AFFIRMING MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IN JACKSON HOLE. FISCAL SPONSORSHIP ENDED IN JANUARY 2025.
  5. JH GENDER DIVERSITY PROJECT IS A FISCAL SPONSORSHIP 52072. 0. 0.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 2004.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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