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Youthvantage Alliance

EIN 75-1514683 · Fort Worth, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair51 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The YouthVantage Alliance empowers children and teens to discover their full potential. FOR 49 YEARS, GIRLS INCORPORATED OF TARRANT COUNTY HAS FULFILLED OUR MISSION THROUGH LIFE-CHANGING PROGRAMS AND EXPERIENCES THAT HELP GIRLS NAVIGATE GENDER, ECONOMIC, AND SOCIAL BARRIERS. GITC PROVIDES PROGRAMS SERVICES AT SCHOOL SITES AND COMMUNITY LOCATIONS IN THE CITIES OF FORT WORTH, ARLINGTON, CROWLEY, AND SURROUNDING TARRANT COUNTY CITIES. THROUGH THE TARRANT COUNTY KIDS PROGRAM, THE AGENCY PROVIDES SAFE, AFFORDABLE CHILDCARE IN ISD AND CHARTER SCHOOLS IN TARRANT COUNTY. GIRLS INC. OF TARRANT COUNTY PRIORITIZES REACHING THE MOST UNDERSERVED YOUTH AND THE MAJORITY OF OUR PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS LIVE IN HOUSEHOLDS EARNING LESS THAN $30,000 ANNUALLY. IN 2025, 6,519 TARRANT COUNTY GIRLS PARTICIPATED IN GITC'S COMPREHENSIVE IMPACT PROGRAMS AND SERVED 10,239 GIRLS PARTICIPATED IN GITC'S COMMUNITY OUTREACH. ADDITIONALLY, 1,213 GIRLS AND INDIVIDUAL FAMILY MEMBERS RECEIVED EMERGNECY SUPPORT INCLUDING FOOD

Income
$3.8 million
Spending
$4.6 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
3.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 40%
Employees
62
Volunteers
99
Highest pay
$207,757, ceo

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: 51 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 21% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 21% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 31% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 22 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: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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 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 (2)
  1. $2.1 million spent. Girls Inc. of Tarrant County was established in 1976 as the Arlington Girls Club. The Agency's research-based curricula are delivered by trained, mentoring professionals in a positive all-girl environment. GITC meets girls and families where they are through partnerships with local school districts, libraries, churches, and community centers using research-based programs in pro-girl, all-girl environments. In 2024, our STEM Lab and Makerspace opened in Near Southside Fort Worth, with opportunities for learning and collaboration. From July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, the agency delivered our mission primarily in-person with some virtual programs. 10,239 girls were served through outreach programs, and 6,519 girls participated in GITC's comprehensive impact programs. These numbers are not audited. Girls Programs - The Agency provides prevention education and leadership programs for girls' ages 6 to 18 years old. Programs inspire girls to be strong, smart and bold through life-changing programs and experiences that help girls navigate gender, economic, and social barriers. Programs equip girls to achieve academically; lead healthy and physically active lives; manage money; navigate media messages; and discover an interest in science, technology, engineering, and math.
  2. $1.9 million spent. Tarrant County Kids (TCK), a program service of GITC is a co-ed before- and after-school program with summer camp designed to meet the needs of working families who need access to quality, affordable childcare. TCK partners with school districts to meet working families' needs by providing on-site programs at elementary schools. From July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, TCK served 1,213 (unaudited) children in Arlington Independent School District, Lake Worth Independent School District, and Rocketship Charter Schools. School Age Child Care - The Agency provides safe and affordable childcare for children ages 5 to 12 years old before and after school during the school year at 31 Arlington ISD schools and all-day holiday and summer childcare in two Arlington locations. Fees for these programs are based upon each family's ability to pay with fees based upon a sliding fee scale.

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

  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 June 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 July 1981.

    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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