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Girls Incorporated of Central Alabama

EIN 63-0328643 · Birmingham, AL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO INSPIRE GIRLS TO BE STRONG, SMART, AND BOLD

Income
$2.5 million
Spending
$2.3 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
9.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 78%
Employees
46
Volunteers
23
Highest pay
$143,207, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 20% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, 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

    23 of 23 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 March 31, 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)
  1. $1.0 million spent. CENTER-BASED PROGRAMS:GIRLS INC. OFFERS AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMMING FOR GIRLS IN GRADES 1-8. PROVIDING TRANSPORTATION FROM NEARBY SCHOOLS, THE PROGRAM OFFERS GIRLS RESEARCH-BASED PROGRAMMING INCLUDING SMART (SCIENCE, MATH, AND OTHER RELEVANT TECHNOLOGY), READING, LIFE SKILLS, ECONOMIC LITERACY, AND SPORTS. EACH SUMMER, GIRLS INC. PROVIDES A FULL-DAY CAMP EXPERIENCE AT OUR CRESTWOOD AND WALKER COUNTY LOCATIONS. IN ADDITION TO ARTS, SPORTS, AND FIELD TRIPS, OUR SUMMER PROGRAM INCLUDES EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT IN READING AND MATH TO PREVENT SUMMER LEARNING LOSS.
  2. $547,106 spent. OUTREACH PROGRAM:OUTREACH PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH LOCAL SCHOOLS AND OTHER YOUTH-SERVING SITES. OUR TRAINED EDUCATORS PROVIDE AGE-APPROPRIATE CLASSES DESIGNED TO REDUCE RISKY BEHAVIORS, ENCOURAGE POSITIVE LIFE CHOICES, AND INCREASE YOUTH CHANCES FOR SUCCESS. WE UTILIZE RESEARCH-BASED CURRICULA, AND SOME PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE IN SPANISH. PROGRAM AREAS INCLUDE: HEALTH & WELLNESS, LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, JOB READINESS, ECONOMIC LITERACY, HISPANIC INITIATIVE, AND PREVENTING ADOLESCENT PREGNANCY.
  3. $387,028 spent. LEADERSHIP AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT:GIRLS INC. LEADERSHIP AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FOCUS ON COLLEGE PREPARATION AND CAREER PLANNING FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. THREE PROGRAMS MAKE UP THIS ELEMENT OF OUR WORK: EUREKA! TEEN ACHIEVEMENT, TEEN LEADERSHIP, AND PROJECT ACCELERATE. THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN THESE PROGRAMS, WE ENCOURAGE YOUNG WOMEN TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL, BY GRADUATING FROM HIGH SCHOOL PREPARED TO PURSUE ADDITIONAL TRAINING AND EDUCATION IN PREPARATION FOR THEIR CAREERS. THESE PROGRAMS EXPOSE MORE YOUNG WOMEN TO STEM CAREERS, HELP GIRLS IDENTIFY THE BEST CAREER TRAINING, COLLEGES, AND MAJORS FOR THEM, CONNECT YOUNG WOMEN WITH MENTORS FROM SIMILAR BACKGROUNDS, PROVIDE INTERNSHIPS IN THEIR FIELDS OF INTEREST, AND SUPPORT THEM THROUGH IMPORTANT LIFE TRANSITIONS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 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 March 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 July 1971.

    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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