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Girls Incorporated of Delaware

EIN 51-0073396 · Wilmington, DE

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood86 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

GIRLS INC. OF DELAWARE'S MISSION IS TO INSPIRE ALL GIRLS TO BE STRONG, SMART AND BOLD. WE ACHIEVE THIS MISSION BY ADDRESSING THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF GIRLS THROUGH OUTREACH PROGRAMS, ADVOCACY, AND EDUCATION, INCLUDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS. WE FOCUS ON LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY ACTION; PROMOTION AND INTRODUCTION OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND MATH;PROMOTING HEALTHY LIFESTYLE AND DECISION MAKING; AND MEDIA LITERACY.

Income
$569,008
Spending
$579,766
Spent on programs
51%
Reserves
22.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 57%
Employees
13
Volunteers
4

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: 86 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 22.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    51% 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: 97 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (5)
  1. $170,594 spent. CENTER AND COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMMING PROVIDES GIRLS AGES 6-18 ACCESS TO THE "GIRLS INC. EXPERIENCE". PROGRAMMING FOCUSES ON THEIR HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND SELF-CONFIDENCE.
  2. $73,371 spent. SCHOOL BASED PROGRAMS TAKE THE GIRLS INC PROGRAMMING TO AREA SCHOOLS IN ORDER TO REMOVE BARRIERS TO PARTICIPATION. PROGRAMS FOCUS ON SELF- CONFIDENCE AND SELF-WORTH, WHILE PROMOTING ACADEMIC SUCCESS.
  3. $30,543 spent. PROJECT ACCELERATE PROVIDES PROGRAMMING INCLUDING MENTORSHIP, INTERNSHIP PLACEMENTS, ACCESS TO EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES, AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG WOMEN. OUR COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAMS ADVANCE YOUNG WOMEN'S EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT, POSITIONING THEM FOR PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP ROLES IN AN EVOLVING WORK ENVIRONMENT.
  4. $20,109 spent. SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM - GIRLS INC. SCHOLARS ARE OUTSTANDING YOUNG WOMEN SELECTED FOR THEIR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE, AND FOR EXEMPLIFYING THE GIRLS INC. MISSION OF INSPIRING ALL GIRLS TO BE STRONG, SMART, AND BOLD. FOR OTHER GIRLS, THEY ARE POWERFUL MODELS. SUMMER CAMP - WE PROVIDE VARIOUS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES DURING A 5 WEEK CAMP DURING THE SUMMER. THE CAMP CREATES A SUPPORTIVE INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE GIRLS CAN EXPLORE THEIR INTERESTS, DEVELOP FRIENDSHIPS AND GROW PERSONALLY AND ACADEMICALLY.
  5. SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM - GIRLS INC. SCHOLARS ARE OUTSTANDING YOUNG WOMEN SELECTED FOR THEIR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE, AND FOR EXEMPLIFYING THE GIRLS INC. MISSION OF INSPIRING ALL GIRLS TO BE STRONG, SMART, AND BOLD. FOR OTHER GIRLS, THEY ARE POWERFUL MODELS. SUMMER CAMP - WE PROVIDE VARIOUS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES DURING A 5 WEEK CAMP DURING THE SUMMER. THE CAMP CREATES A SUPPORTIVE INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE GIRLS CAN EXPLORE THEIR INTERESTS, DEVELOP FRIENDSHIPS AND GROW PERSONALLY AND ACADEMICALLY.

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 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 December 2024.

    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 January 1955.

    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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