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Girls Incorporated of the Centralcoast

EIN 20-5040398 · Salinas, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong96 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To inspire all girls to be strong, smart, and bold and to respect themselves and the world around them.Girls Incorporated of the Central Coast offers a constellation of programs that deliver innovative, multi-faceted activities designed to address the strengths and needs of girls and young women, preparing them for economic independence and confident adulthood. We encourage them to make smart choices regarding their academic futures, promote post-secondary education, provide them accurate information on health and sexuality, and equip them with the tools to avoid risky situations. We focus on leadership and self-empowerment through informal educational workshops conducted after school at high schools, middle and elementary schools. Programs assist with developing skills in decision-making, goal setting, facilitation, public speaking, program planning and academic pursuits. Our mission is to inspire all girls to be strong, smart and bold, to respect themselves and the world around them.

Income
$1.4 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
69%
Reserves
22.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 77%
Employees
68
Volunteers
46
Highest pay
$124,635, executive dir.

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: 96 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 22.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 22% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 23% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    69% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 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

Strong: 94 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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

    7 of 7

    Has a 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

    9 of 15

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

  • 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 (6)
  1. $288,898 spent. ECHO Leadership Mentoring program: Works with young women in high school girls to pursue post-secondary education, and plan for future careers, develop leadership and public speaking skills, and learn how to write resumes and prepare for job interviews.Youth Leadership Program: Leadership is one of the key ingredients that make Girls Inc. successful. Our Youth Leaders are ECHO graduatespaid interns who are trained to plan and deliver our programs to younger girls. 100% of our Youth Leaders are off to College!
  2. $160,161 spent. Friendly Peersuasion: Girls learn to say no to drugs and other actions that may be harmful, manage stress, and combat bullying; they are also trained to facilitate the program for elementary school girls.
  3. $126,740 spent. Will Power/Won't Power: Girls in middle school learn to be assertive, take personal responsibility for healthy behaviors and health outcomes, resist pressure to engage in unhealthy behaviors and relationships, and gain information about womens health.
  4. $84,818 spent. Strong, Smart and Bold Summer Camp: Girls, ages 8-11, experience several Girls Inc. programs in a 1-week day camp, and develop skills in and knowledge of the medias impact, engage in non-traditional sports and adventure, and explore hands-on activities in science, math, engineering, and technology (STEM).
  5. $39,994 spent. LEAD-HER-SHIP: A four-day overnight program at UC Santa Cruz for girls entering high school where they learn the value of a college education, ways to cope with stress and anxiety, develop leadership skills, and discover how to be their own best advocate.
  6. $37,726 spent. Growing Together: A four-week program for young girls and their moms, dads or significant adult that encourages positive communication, bonding, and building trust, and helps parents answer questions about puberty and reproductive health.

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 October 2006.

    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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