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Girls on the Run of St Louis

EIN 26-0059677 · Saint Louis, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

GIRLS ON THE RUN OF ST. LOUIS (GOTR-STL) INSPIRES GIRLS TO BE JOYFUL, HEALTHY AND CONFIDENT USING A FUN EXPERIENCED BASE CURRICULUM WHICH INTEGRATES RUNNING. GOTR-STL IS A HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAM FOR GIRLS IN GRADES 3-8.

Income
$1.3 million
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
16.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 55%
Employees
9
Volunteers
1,978
Highest pay
$101,235, 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 16.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 17 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. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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 (1)
  1. $890,848 spent. OUR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY-BASED POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT (PA-PYD) PROGRAM COMBINES TRAINING FOR A 5K RUN WITH LIFE SKILL LESSONS DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE HEALTHY HABITS AND ACTIVE LIFESTYLES. WE STRIVE TO INCREASE EACH GIRL'S FITNESS LEVEL AND SELF-ESTEEM AS WELL AS TEACH SKILLS THAT WILL HELP THEM NAVIGATE THE PRESSURES OF ADOLESCENCE AND REDUCE THE LIKELIHOOD OF ENGAGING IN RISKY BEHAVIORS. THE ONLY PROGRAM OF ITS KIND, WE FOCUS ON THE IMPORTANT CONNECTION BETWEEN MIND AND BODY. OUR COMBINATION OF TARGETED LESSONS AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY INSTILL CONFIDENCE AND NURTURE CARE AND COMPASSION IN EVERY GIRL. THE PROGRAM UTILIZES AN ACADEMICALLY EVALUATED CURRICULUM DELIVERED IN SMALL GROUPS BY 2 TRAINED VOLUNTEER COACHES PER TEAM RESULTING IN A COACH TO GIRL RATIO OF 1:8. SMALL GROUP DYNAMICS ARE CRITICAL TO THE SUCCESS OF THE PROGRAM. THE CURRICULUM CONTAINS 20 LESSONS FOCUSED ON SPECIFIC LIFE SKILLS INCLUDING HEALTHY DECISION MAKING, CONFLICT RESOLUTION, HEALTHY EATING, BODY IMAGE, LEADERSHIP, TEAMWORK, AND GOAL SETTING. THE PROGRAM IS NONCOMPETITIVE. EACH SEMESTER THE TEAMS MEET TWICE WEEKLY FOR A MINIMUM OF 1.25 HOURS PER SESSION. THE CURRICULUM IS DIVIDED INTO THREE SECTIONS. THE FIRST SECTION CENTERS ON THE GIRLS GETTING TO KNOW THEMSELVES. THE SECOND CONCENTRATES ON TEAM BUILDING, BEING SUPPORTIVE OF OTHERS, AND LEARNING TO LISTEN AND COOPERATE. THE THIRD SECTION RELATES TO THE GIRL'S INTERACTION WITH THE WORLD AT LARGE INCLUDING MAKING A CONTRIBUTION TO THE COMMUNITY. AT THE END OF THE PROGRAM THE GIRLS PARTICIPATE IN A 5K RUNNING EVENT AS THE CULMINATING ACHIEVEMENT OF THE PROGRAM. WE INVITE AND ENCOURAGE ALL GIRLS TO PARTICIPATE REGARDLESS OF ATHLETIC ABILITY. DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 GOTRSTL SERVED 249 LOCATIONS AND 4,797 GIRLS. THE PROGRAM WAS SUPPORTED BY 443 COACHES IN THE FALL AND 855 COACHES IN THE SPRING. GOTR-STL USES AN EVALUATION TO ASSESS THE PROGRAM AND HOW WELL IT MEETS STATED OBJECTIVES BY USING A PRE-TEST/POST-TEST THAT MEASURES ATTITUDES TOWARD PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, SELF-ESTEEM, BODY IMAGE, CONFLICT RESOLUTION, AND COMMUNICATION. THE BIANNUAL 5K EVENT IS OPEN TO THE ENTIRE ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY. OUR 5K IS UNLIKE ANY OTHER AS IT CENTERS AROUND THE GIRLS AND THEIR FAMILIES AND THE CELEBRATION OF HEALTHY LIVING AND THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF OUR PARTICIPANTS. 1,452 AND 3,052 RUNNERS REGISTERED FOR OUR FALL AND SPRING RUNS, RESPECTIVELY. THESE RUNS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND SERVE OUR GIRLS AND THE ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY. 243 AND 246 VOLUNTEERS SUPPORTED THE FALL AND SPRING RUNS, RESPECTIVELY.

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 November 6, 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 November 4, 2026.

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