Girls on the Run International
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
TO INSPIRE GIRLS TO BE JOYFUL, HEALTHY AND CONFIDENT USING A FUN, EXPERIENCE-BASED CURRICULUM WHICH CREATIVELY INTEGRATES RUNNING.
- Income
- $7.0 million
- Spending
- $7.8 million
- Spent on programs
- 81%
- Reserves
- 11.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 42%
- Employees
- 56
- Volunteers
- 552
- Highest pay
- $293,721, chief executive officer
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
Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 32% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 11.4 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 15% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 13% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 28% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1581% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 27 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 49% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 259 of 9 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
0 of 10Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, 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 (3)
- $4.8 million spent. COUNCIL SERVICE DELIVERY: GIRLS ON THE RUN INTERNATIONAL PROVIDES SUPPORT AND RESOURCES TO APPROXIMATELY 170 COUNCILS IN NORTH AMERICA TO ENABLE THEM TO DELIVER A PHYSICAL ACTIVITY BASED POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM TO 3RD-8TH GRADE GIRLS THAT INSPIRES THEM TO BE JOYFUL, HEALTHY AND CONFIDENT. SERVICES INCLUDE CREATING AND EXECUTING MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS CAMPAIGNS, PROVIDING FACILITATED COUNCIL COLLABORATION OPPORTUNITIES, ASSISTING WITH FUNDRAISING AND PARTNERSHIP SOLICITATION AND STEWARDSHIP, AND COORDINATING SELECT MANAGED SERVICES SUCH AS WEB DEVELOPMENT, MERCHANDISE MANAGEMENT, AND CONSULTING ON ACCOUNTING AND HUMAN RESOURCES.
- $642,232 spent. PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING: GIRLS ON THE RUN INTERNATIONAL PROVIDES EXPERT RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND EVALUATION OF NEW AND EXISTING CURRICULA TO ITS COUNCILS INCLUDING MIXED-MEDIA COACH TRAINING TO ENSURE COACHES CONSISTENTLY DELIVER THE CURRICULA THAT HELP EACH GIRL LEARN TO CELEBRATE HERSELF, BUILD HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS AND REALIZE HER POWER TO IMPACT THE WORLD. GOTRI CONTINUALLY UPDATES ITS PROGRAMMING TO ENHANCE GIRLS' SOCIAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL AND PHYSICAL COMPETENCIES TO SUCCESSFULLY NAVIGATE LIFE EXPERIENCES. GOTRI CONDUCTS OBJECTIVE EVALUATIONS ON THE PROGRAM QUALITY AND IMPACT ON KEY OUTCOMES. GOTRI PROVIDES TRAINING AND CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR COUNCIL STAFF AND BOARD MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEERS IN A VARIETY OF MEDIUMS INCLUDING WEBINARS AND REGIONAL IN PERSON TRAININGS ON SPECIFIC TOPICS.
- $846,522 spent. GIRLS ON THE RUN INTERNATIONAL DIRECTLY SERVES THEIR COMMUNITY BY DELIVERING GOTR AND HEART & SOLE PROGRAMMING IN THE GREATER CHARLOTTE AREA.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 2000.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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