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Global Girls

EIN 36-4367027 · Chicago, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak29 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO USE THE PERFORMING ARTS TO EQUIP AFRICAN AMERICAN GIRLS WITH SKILLS THAT NURTURE THEIR INDIVIDUAL GROWTH AND INSPIRE THEM TO USE THEIR TALENTS FOR POSITIVE CHANGE IN THEIR FAMILIES, SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES.

Income
$211,497
Spending
$278,514
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
0.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 100%
Employees
5

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 29 out of 100. Higher than 8% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 33% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 32% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 28% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 92% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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. $12,070 spent. YOUNG WOMEN ON THE MOVE IS OUR AFTER-SCHOOL, SCHOOL BASED AND SUMMER PROGRAM FOR GIRLS AGES 6-18. WE HELD IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL SESSIONS FOR A TOTAL OF 625 YOUTHS. EVENTS WERE HELD OUTDOOR AND VIRTUAL PERFORMANCES AND WORKED IN FOUR SCHOOLS.
  2. $11,592 spent. STORIES ON STAGE IS OUR CO-ED PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS, OTHER PUBLIC-SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND OTHER COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS. WE WORKED WITH 72 TEENS AGES 14-19 TEACHING PERFORMING ARTS & SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL SKILLS. THOSE YOUTH STAGES ONLINE PERFORMANCES & CREATED ORIGINAL POETRY & SKITS.
  3. $215,353 spent. THE GLOBAL THEATRE COLLABORATIVE IS OUR COMMUNITY THEATRE YOUTH AND ADULT PERFORMANCE COMPANIES. YOUTH WHO EXCEL IN THE TWO OTHER PROGRAMS ARE INVITED TO JOIN THE YOUTH COMPANY AND BE THE PUBLIC FACE OF GLOBAL GIRLS. ADULTS ARE RESTRICTED FROM COMMUNITY, TRAINED AND SELECTED FOR OUR ADULT COMPANY. THEY PERFORM OUT THEATRE SERIES AND ARE BOOKED TO PERFORM FOR OTHER AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS. BOTH GROUPS CREATED VIRTUAL PRESENTATIONS WHICH CAN BE VIEWED ON OUR YOUTUBE PAGE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 2000.

    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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