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Girls Incorporated of Metro Denver

EIN 74-2277668 · Denver, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO INSPIRE ALL GIRLS TO BE STRONG, SMART, AND BOLD.

Income
$3.8 million
Spending
$3.1 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
16.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 61%
Employees
51
Volunteers
669
Highest pay
$154,495, president/ceo (non-voting)

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

Financial health

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 16.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 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

    24 of 24 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 August 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. $1.5 million spent. GENERAL, CENTER, AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS: GIRLS INC. OF METRO DENVER'S (GIMD) MISSION IS TO INSPIRE ALL GIRLS TO BE STRONG, SMART, AND BOLD. EACH YEAR GIMD IMPACTS OVER 2,500 GIRLS AND YOUTH, AGES 6-25. GIMD IS AN AFFILIATE OF THE NATIONAL GIRLS INCORPORATED ORGANIZATIONA RECOGNIZED AUTHORITY ON GIRLS' ISSUES WITH A HISTORY DATING BACK TO 1864. GIMD'S LONG-TERM GOALS ARE THAT GIRLS: 1) ENGAGE IN SCHOOL, GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL ON TIME, SUCCESSFULLY TRANSITION TO COLLEGE, AND EXPLORE A RANGE OF CAREERS; 2) MAKE DECISIONS THAT SUPPORT THEIR HEALTH AND WELL-BEING, MANAGE STRESSFUL SITUATIONS, AND AVOID HARMFUL BEHAVIOR; AND 3) BUILD AND MAINTAIN POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS, BECOME STRONG SELF-ADVOCATES, AND LEAD SELF-SUFFICIENT LIVES. GIMD'S PROGRAMS ARE DELIVERED YEAR-ROUND, ON-SITE AND OFF-SITE.
  2. $738,687 spent. CAREER SUCCESS: GIMD USES A COMPREHENSIVE, WHOLE GIRL, APPROACH THAT EQUIPS GIRLS TO NAVIGATE GENDER, ECONOMIC, AND SOCIAL BARRIERS TO GROW UP HEALTHY, EDUCATED, AND INDEPENDENT. ALL GIMD PROGRAM ACTIVITIES AND EXPERIENCES EXPAND ON AND SUPPORT GIRLS' SCHOOL-BASED LEARNING AND LEAD TO: 1) IMPROVED SCHOOL ENGAGEMENT; 2) IMPROVED SCHOOL PERFORMANCE; 3) SETTING PERSONAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND CAREER GOALS; AND 4) ESTABLISHING EDUCATIONAL ASPIRATIONS BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL. THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE EARLY AND VARIED CAREER EXPOSURE TO TEEN GIRLS THROUGH PROGRAM TRACKS INCLUDING STEM, CIVIC LEADERSHIP, AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP. PROGRAMS SUPPORT AND EMPOWER GIRLS AND FAMILIES TO PLAN AND PREPARE FOR, SUCCESSFULLY TRANSITION INTO, AND ACCESS RESOURCES NEEDED TO COMPLETE COLLEGE. CAREER PROGRAMS BEGIN IN MIDDLE SCHOOL.
  3. $656,233 spent. COLLEGE SUCCESS AND MENTAL HEALTH: GIMD PROVIDES PROGRAMS, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, AND WRAP-AROUND SUPPORT TO GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS, ENGAGING AND ASSISTING THEIR PURSUIT OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND THEIR PERSISTENCE THROUGH COLLEGE, PARTICULARLY THEIR FIRST TWO YEARS OF POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION. AS PART OF ITS COMPREHENSIVE WHOLE GIRL APPROACH GIMD OFFERS MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT AND TRAINING ON SITE AND VIA TELEHEALTH TO PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS AGES 6 TO 24.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 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 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 August 2025.

    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 October 1983.

    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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