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Girls Inc of Greater Philadelphia & Southern New Jersey

EIN 23-1607172 · Philadelphia, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO INSPIRE ALL GIRLS TO BE STRONG, SMART AND BOLD THROUGH DIRECT SERVICE AND ADVOCACY. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SCHOOLS AND AT OUR GIRLS INC. CENTER, WE FOCUS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE WHOLE GIRL. SHE LEARNS TO VALUE HERSELF, TAKE RISKS, AND DISCOVER AND DEVELOP HER INHERENT STRENGTHS. THE COMBINATION OF LONG-LASTING MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS, A PRO-GIRL ENVIRONMENT, AND RESEARCH-BASED PROGRAMMING EQUIPS GIRLS TO NAVIGATE GENDER, ECONOMIC, AND SOCIAL BARRIERS, AND GROW UP HEALTHY, EDUCATED, AND INDEPENDENT. GIRLS INC OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA AND SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY SERVES OVER 2,500 GIRLS AND YOUNG WOMEN ANNUALLY.

Income
$2.5 million
Spending
$2.3 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
11.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 51%
Employees
46
Volunteers
400
Highest pay
$134,500, ceo until 1/15/25

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.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 25% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 18 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 (3)
  1. $90,336 spent. STRONG PROGRAMS: GIRLS INC. FRIENDLY PEERSUASION BUILDS GIRLS' SKILLS FOR RESISTING PRESSURE TO USE HARMFUL SUBSTANCES SUCH AS ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, HOUSEHOLD CHEMICALS, AND OTHER DRUGS. GIRLS INC. HEALTHY SEXUALITY ASSISTS GIRLS IN UNDERSTANDING AND EMBRACING SEXUALITY WITH A POSITIVE, EMPOWERED APPROACH THAT IS BUILT ON A FOUNDATION OF ACCURATE INFORMATION, CULTURAL SENSITIVITY, AND VALUES OF INCLUSIVENESS AND RESPECT. GIRLS INC. SPORTING CHANCE BUILDS MOVEMENT AND ATHLETIC SKILLS, COOPERATIVE AND COMPETITIVE SPIRIT, HEALTH AWARENESS, AND INTEREST IN ALL SPORTS AS GIRLS EXPLORE THE BENEFITS OF AN ACTIVE LIFESTYLE. GIRLS INC. MEDIA LITERACY ENCOURAGES GIRLS TO THINK CRITICALLY ABOUT MEDIA MESSAGES AND FOSTERS THEIR AWARENESS OF THE POWER OF THE MEDIA AND ITS EFFECTS ON GIRLS.
  2. $988,166 spent. SMART PROGRAMS: GIRLS INC.'S EARLY LITERACY INITIATIVE IS DESIGNED TO HELP INCREASE LITERACY RATES, TESTING SCORES, AND FOSTER A LIFELONG LOVE OF READING FOR PARTICIPANTS IN GRADES K-3. GIRLS INC. ECONOMIC LITERACY INTRODUCES GIRLS TO BASIC ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL CONCEPTS, INCLUDING MONEY MANAGEMENT, INVESTMENTS AND GLOBAL ECONOMICS. GIRLS INC OPERATION SMART BUILDS GIRLS SKILL AND INTEREST IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS.
  3. $815,901 spent. BOLD PROGRAMS: GIRLS INC. PROJECT BOLD STRENGTHENS GIRLS ABILITIES TO LEAD SAFER LIVES BY DEVELOPING STRATEGIES FOR SELF-DEFENSE, SEEKING OUT CARING ADULTS TO HELP WITH PERSONAL VIOLENCE, AND ADVOCATING ON VIOLENCE ISSUES. GIRLS INC. LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY ACTION BUILDS LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND CREATES LASTING SOCIAL CHANGE BY PARTNERING GIRLS AND WOMEN IN COMMUNITY ACTION PROJECTS CHOSEN BY GIRLS. GIRLS INC. CAREER EXPLORATION INTRODUCES GIRLS TO A BROAD RANGE OF CAREER OPTIONS AND PROFESSIONALS IN THOSE CAREERS.

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 December 1962.

    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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