Positive Character Girls Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Positive Character Girls, Inc. is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes under Section 501(c)(3). Our primary exempt purpose is to provide mentoring, academic support, social-emotional learning, life skills development, literacy enrichment, and wellness programming for girls, teens, single parents, and underserved families in low-income communities. Through afterschool programs, summer camps, tutoring, leadership development, and family support services, we work to strengthen character, improve educational outcomes, promote healthy decision-making, and empower youth and families to become productive, confident, and successful members of the community.
- Income
- $124,263
- Spending
- $117,604
- Reserves
- 0.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Highest pay
- $18,000, executive director
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 56 out of 100. Higher than 20% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.7 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (3)
- $22,320 spent. The organization provided year-round mentoring and social-emotional learning programs for elementary and middle school males and females from underserved communities. Services included afterschool and weekend mentoring sessions, winter and summer enrichment camps, leadership development, journaling, conflict resolution, self-esteem building, life skills instruction, health and wellness education, literacy support, and exposure to positive role models. Approximately 125 youth participated throughout the year. The program helped improve emotional regulation, confidence, peer relationships, school engagement, and positive decision-making skills.
- $2,750 spent. The organization provided year-round mentoring and social-emotional learning programs for middle and high school males and females from underserved communities. Services included weekend mentoring sessions, leadership development, conflict resolution, self-esteem building, life skills instruction, health and wellness education, and exposure to positive role models. Approximately 25 youth participated throughout the year. The program helped improve emotional regulation, confidence, peer relationships, school engagement, and positive decision-making skills. These teens were trained to become Teen Camp Counselors during our Winter and Summer Camp programming.
- $11,000 spent. Program Title: Positive Character Impact Teen and Single Parent Support Program The organization provided mentoring, life skills coaching, parenting support, and resource connections for teens and single parents facing economic and social challenges. Services included workshops on parenting, healthy relationships, financial literacy, goal setting, self-sufficiency, and emotional wellness. Approximately 75 families were served through support sessions and referrals to community resources. The program strengthened family stability and encouraged long-term personal growth and independence.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since December 2022.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.
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