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Girls Incorporated of Omaha

EIN 47-0562184 · Omaha, NE

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood80 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

GIRLS INCORPORATED OF OMAHA SERVES GIRLS OF AGES 5 THROUGH 18 WITH VARIOUS GENDER SPECIFIC PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE THE GIRLS WITH ACTIVITIES AND EXPERIENCES WHICH MEET THEIR NEEDS.

Income
$4.5 million
Spending
$5.5 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
24.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 97%
Employees
88
Volunteers
633
Highest pay
$177,132, ceo

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

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 24.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 22% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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 64% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    20 of 21 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 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 (4)
  1. $1.8 million spent. EDUCATION PROGRAMS - THE INTENT OF THESE PROGRAMS IS TO HELP GIRLS: A) ENJOY LEARNING; B) BECOME BETTER, MORE ENTHUSIASTIC STUDENTS; AND C) ULTIMATELY HELP THEM BE SUCCESSFUL IN SCHOOL. THESE PROGRAMS WILL SUPPORT AND ENHANCE SCHOOL DAY EDUCATIONAL EFFORTS IN SOCIAL STUDIES, SCIENCE, MATH, LITERACY, AND TECHNOLOGY. THIS PROGRAM AREA INCLUDES HOMEWORK HELP, TUTORING, ACCESS TO COMPUTER LABS, EDUCATIONAL FIELD TRIPS, GUEST SPEAKERS, AND MORE.
  2. $1.2 million spent. HEALTH & WELLNESS - THIS PROGRAM HELPS GIRLS BECOME HEALTHIER THROUGH INCREASED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE OF NUTRITIONAL FOODS AND COOKING, NUTRITIONAL MEALS AND SNACKS, DEVELOPING SKILLS FOR HEALTHY STRESS REDUCTION, INDENTIFYING AND AVOIDING UNHEALTHY CHOICES. GIRLS WILL HAVE INCREASED KNOWLEDGE OF THEIR BODIES AND MEDICALLY ACCURATE INFORMATION ABOUT REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH. GIRLS WILL HAVE ACCESS TO MEDICAL SCREENINGS AND TESTS.
  3. $1.1 million spent. LIFE SKILLS - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES JOB TRAINING IN THE AREAS OF HR, RESUME WRITING, INTERVIEWING, DRESSING FOR WORK, WORKPLACE EXPECTATIONS, RELATIONSHIPS WITH CO-WORKERS, AND WORK ETHIC. THIS PROGRAM PREPARES GIRLS TO MAKE LIFE CHOICES BY TEACHING THEM ABOUT CAREER OPTIONS, COMMUNITY RESOURCES, PERSONAL FINANCE MANAGEMENT, PERSONAL SAFETY, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, AND LEADERSHIP. IN ADDITION, SCHOLARSHIP PAYMENTS INCLUDE EDUCATIONAL AWARDS TO HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS AND COLLEGE STUDENTS THAT PARTICIPATED IN OUR PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES, AND WHOM ARE NOW PURSUING POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION.
  4. $337,441 spent. CENTER ACTIVITIES AND NATIONAL GIRLS INC. DUES COMPRISE "OTHER PROGRAMS." CENTER ACTIVITIES EXPENSES INCLUDE SUPERVISION OF PROGRAMS AND UNSTRUCTURED FREE-PLAY TIME; SUPPORT FOR DISCIPLINE AND STUDENT MANAGEMENT; DEVELOPING FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT; COACHING AND SUPPORT OF FRONTLINE STAFF; STUDENT SAFETY; HOLIDAY PARTIES AND OTHER RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND FIELD TRIPS. NATIONAL DUES EXPENSES SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT OF NATIONAL CURRICULUM, PROGRAM EVALUATION, AND PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES FOR GIRLS OUTSIDE THE SCOPE OF REGULAR, LOCAL PROGRAM OFFERINGS. IN 2019, GIRLS INC STARTED A TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM, THE PROTEGE HOUSE. THE PROTEGE HOUSE HELPS YOUNG WOMEN (19-24) WHO ARE READY TO HELP THEMSELVES BY PROVIDING SUPPORTS FOR BOTH SCHOOL AND WORKFORCE SUCCESS. THE MISSION OF PROTEGE HOUSE IS TO PUT YOUNG WOMEN SOLIDLY ON THE PATH TO INDEPENDENCE AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY.

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 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 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 March 1975.

    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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