Girls Rugby Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The mission of Girls Rugby is to empower young girls to reach their potential through sport by combining flag rugby with a leadership and values-based curriculum.
- Income
- $367,419
- Spending
- $332,361
- Spent on programs
- 70%
- Reserves
- 2.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 59%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 150
- Highest pay
- $58,670, ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 43% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 2.1 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 1% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 71% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1570% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 76 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 2511 of 12 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no 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
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 (1)
- $233,058 spent. In 2025, Girls Rugby continued to expand its mission of empowering girls to reach their potential through sport by delivering youth flag rugby programs combined with a leadership and values-based curriculum for girls ages 614. During the year, Girls Rugby served 1,207 registered participants, including 818 players in seasonal programs and 389 participants in off-season clinics, across 7 states, 12 programs, and 35 locations. Participants engaged in more than 17,000 hours of physical activity through weekly practices and game days designed to promote teamwork, leadership, confidence, and enjoyment of sport. A significant portion of participants were introduced to rugby for the first time, with 41% reporting that 2025 was their first experience playing the sport, demonstrating the organizations continued success in expanding access to new athletes and communities. Girls Rugby's programming is delivered through a combination of dedicated staff and a strong volunteer network. In 2025, 20 program staff members and 172 volunteer coaches supported the organization's operations and on-field delivery. Program evaluation through end-of-season surveys demonstrated strong impact outcomes: 81% of participants reported increased confidence, 86% reported making new friends, and 90% reported becoming better teammates, while 84% of players reported loving the season and 90% loved their coaches. Girls Rugby also prioritizes a family-centered approach, creating inclusive environments where parents and caregivers feel connected to the program and community. These results demonstrate the organization's continued success in using sport as a platform to build leadership skills, foster belonging, and create positive youth development experiences for girls and their families.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since December 2018.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.
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