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Stellas Girls Inc

EIN 81-4402162 · Hughesville, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceWeak41 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To educate and empower youth and young women to become social change agents and leaders through STEAM education, mentorship, and leadership development across Africa and Maryland."

Income
$358,729
Spending
$321,614
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
0.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 97%
Employees
10
Volunteers
60
Highest pay
$80,695, ceo

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

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes -10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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

Weak: 41 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 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 (3)
  1. $99,589 spent. Maryland Corps Service Year program engaged 6 Corps members in direct service delivery across Charles County and St. Mary's County. Members provided mentoring services through evidence-based Botvin LifeSkills Training and Trauma-Informed Care approaches. Program impact measured through: 60 active mentors maintaining 1:1 mentor-to-mentee ratio Student grade improvements and increased school attendance Reduced discipline referrals Implementation of 'A Day of Healing' MLK Day service project focusing on veterans care packages Youth leadership development through Maryland Youth Council Advisory initiatives Corps members supported multiple program streams including Leaders Who Code (grades 6-12), Emerging Coders (grades 3-5), and community outreach initiatives. Program leveraged professional mentorship valued at $509,760 (11,328 volunteer hours) to maximize community impact."
  2. $100,000 spent. "The Sunflower Project delivered mental health support and leadership development through workshops, cultural exposure, and social-emotional learning (SEL). Program utilized evidence-based practices and 1:1 mentorship model. Impact measured through enhanced self-efficacy and program completion rates. Supported by professional mentors and 2,400 hours of general volunteer services ($76,320 value)."
  3. $47,145 spent. The Peers Against Tobacco ambassador program, funded through Charles County Health Department, focuses on youth substance use prevention and education. Program enhancement began in 2023, incorporating evidence-based practices and peer-to-peer education models. Program integrates with ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) awareness and social skills development. Impact measured through youth engagement, peer education sessions, and community outreach initiatives." The Red Flower Code initiative, funded through Charles County Health Department, addresses period poverty and provides comprehensive menstrual health education. The program focuses on: Providing menstrual health education and resources Reducing stigma through community education and awareness Ensuring access to menstrual products for underserved populations Integrating health education with social-emotional learning (SEL) Training peer educators and community advocates

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 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 December 2024.

    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 August 2017.

    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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