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Fair Girls Inc

EIN 32-0041030 · Washington, DC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak41 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE INTERVENTION & HOLISTIC CARE TO SURVIVORS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING WHO IDENTIFY AS GIRLS OR YOUNG WOMEN. THROUGH PREVENTION EDUCATION & POLICY ADVOCACY, FAIR GIRLS ALSO WORKS TO ERADICATE HUMAN TRAFFICKING & CREATE BRIGHTER OUTCOMES FOR SURVIVORS IN THE DMV AREA.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
63%
Reserves
0.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 55%
Employees
17
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$130,236, executive director

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

Financial health

Weak: 41 out of 100. Higher than 8% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 77% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 45% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    63% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • 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

    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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 September 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 (2)
  1. $586,502 spent. VIDA HOME - THE FAIR GIRLS HOUSING PROGRAM PROVIDES A 180-DAY EMERGENCY AND TRANSITIONAL SAFE HOME FOR YOUNG WOMEN AND FEMALE-PRESENTING SURVIVORS OF SEX AND LABOR TRAFFICKING. SERVING SURVIVORS ACROSS THE WASHINGTON, DC METROPOLITAN AREA, THE PROGRAM OFFERS TWO DISTINCT HOUSING ENVIRONMENTS DESIGNED TO MEET EACH INDIVIDUAL'S NEEDS AND LEVEL OF STABILITY, THE ANDREA HOME AND VIDA HOME. ACROSS BOTH HOMES, MORE THAN 100 SURVIVORS ACCESS FAIR GIRLS' HOUSING AND RELATED SERVICES EACH YEAR. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES A SECURE, TRAUMA-INFORMED ENVIRONMENT THAT FOSTERS HEALING, EMPOWERMENT, AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF LIFE SKILLS ESSENTIAL FOR LONG-TERM INDEPENDENCE AND FREEDOM FROM EXPLOITATION. EACH RESIDENT IS PAIRED WITH A DEDICATED CASE MANAGER UPON ENTRY. CASE MANAGERS PROVIDE INDIVIDUALIZED, TRAUMA-INFORMED GUIDANCE THAT HONORS EACH SURVIVOR'S LIVED EXPERIENCE AND UNIQUE JOURNEY. THE GOAL IS TO EQUIP SURVIVORS WITH THE TOOLS, RESOURCES, AND CONFIDENCE TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY AND MAINTAIN LASTING SAFETY AND STABILITY.
  2. $130,584 spent. PREVENTION EDUCATION - THE PREVENTION EDUCATION & COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO REDUCE THE INCIDENCE OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING THROUGH EDUCATION, AWARENESS, AND COMMUNITY CAPACITY BUILDING. THE PROGRAM OPERATES TWO INTERCONNECTED COMPONENTS: YOUTH-FOCUSED PREVENTION EDUCATION AND ADULT COMMUNITY EDUCATION. FAIR GIRLS' PROPRIETARY CURRICULUM, TELL YOUR FRIENDS, IS A DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE, INTERACTIVE EDUCATIONAL SERIES FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. IT ADDRESSES HUMAN TRAFFICKING MYTHS AND FACTS, TECHNOLOGY-FACILITATED ABUSE, AND CYBER EXPLOITATION. THROUGH THIS CURRICULUM, YOUTH LEARN HOW TRAFFICKING OCCURS, HOW TO RECOGNIZE RED FLAGS AND UNSAFE SITUATIONS, AND HOW TO PROTECT THEMSELVES AND THEIR PEERS. THE PROGRAM ALSO EMPOWERS STUDENTS TO ACT AS PEER EDUCATORS, HELPING TO SPREAD ACCURATE INFORMATION AND REDUCE COMMUNITY-LEVEL VULNERABILITIES TO EXPLOITATION. THE HUMAN TRAFFICKING 101 SERIES PROVIDES EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR ADULTS-INCLUDING PARENTS, EDUCATORS, SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONALS, AND COMMUNITY LEADERS. SESSIONS ADDRESS THE REALITIES OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING, WARNING SIGNS AND RISK FACTORS (INCLUDING THOSE ASSOCIATED WITH ONLINE EXPLOITATION), AND APPROPRIATE WAYS TO IDENTIFY, RESPOND TO, AND REPORT SUSPECTED TRAFFICKING. PARTICIPANTS ALSO RECEIVE INFORMATION ON AVAILABLE COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SURVIVOR SUPPORT SYSTEMS. WHEN INDIVIDUALS AT RISK FOR TRAFFICKING OR EXPLOITATION ARE IDENTIFIED THROUGH OUTREACH, PRESENTATIONS, OR COMMUNITY REFERRALS, FAIR GIRLS' TRAINED STAFF PROVIDE AN IMMEDIATE, TRAUMA-INFORMED RESPONSE. ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS ARE CONNECTED WITH A CASE MANAGER FOR CRISIS ASSESSMENT, RESOURCE NAVIGATION, AND ONGOING SUPPORT. THROUGH THIS INTEGRATED APPROACH, FAIR GIRLS BRIDGES PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION-ENSURING THAT THOSE WHO NEED HELP RECEIVE TIMELY, COORDINATED, AND SURVIVOR-CENTERED SERVICES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

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

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

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since October 2003.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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