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Girls Incorporated of Greater Santa Barbara

EIN 95-6006417 · Santa Barbara, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION IS TO INSPIRE ALL GIRLS TO BE STRONG,SMART, AND BOLD, THROUGH RESEARCH-BASED, INNOVATIVE, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES.

Income
$2.6 million
Spending
$2.5 million
Spent on programs
66%
Reserves
24 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 47%
Employees
57
Volunteers
184
Highest pay
$176,102, executive director

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

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 24.0 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 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 24% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    66% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 32 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

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 18 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 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. $1.1 million spent. ELEMENTARY PROGRAMS: WE ENVISION A WORLD WHERE EVERY GIRL FEELS VALUED, SAFE, AND PREPARED TO THRIVE IN EVERY STAGE IN LIFE. WE FOCUS ON THE WHOLE GIRL FROM AGE 5-18: HER HEALTH, EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT AS A LEADER. OUR CONTINUUM OF ACADEMIC, SOCIAL, AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS IS OFFERED TO ALL GIRLS IN OUR COMMUNITY, REGARDLESS OF THEIR FAMILY'S ABILITY TO PAY. AT GIGSB, GIRLS DEVELOP CONFIDENCE AS LEARNERS, AND BUILD THE FOUNDATION FOR ACADEMIC AND SUCCESS AND HEALTHY LIVES. WE OFFER A SUBSIDIZED PROGRAM FEE FOR 100% OF OUR PARTICIPANTS AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID TO ENSURE THAT EVERY GIRL CAN PARTICIPATE AND THRIVE. OUR COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE.
  2. $432,040 spent. GYMNASTICS: AT GIRLS INC., OUR GYMNASTICS PROGRAM STANDS AS A BEACON OF EMPOWERMENT AND ATHLETICISM FOR YOUNG GIRLS AGED 5-18. GYMNASTICS OFFERS A UNIQUE AVENUE FOR GIRLS TO DISCOVER THEIR PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES, BUILD CONFIDENCE, AND FOSTER LEADERSHIP AND TEAMWORK. WE FOCUS ON ENHANCING MOTOR SKILLS, AGILITY, AND FLEXIBILITY WHILE INSTILLING VALUES OF DISCIPLINE AND PERSEVERANCE. GYMNASTICS TEACHES GIRLS TO PUSH PAST THEIR LIMITS, EMBRACE CHALLENGES, AND CELEBRATE THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS. BEYOND THE GYM MAT, THESE LESSONS RESONATE IN EVERY ASPECT OF THEIR LIVES, SHAPING THEM INTO STRONG, CAPABLE YOUNG WOMEN READY TO FACE THE WORLD WITH GRACE AND GRIT.
  3. $172,427 spent. TEEN PROGRAMS: AS TEENS, GIRLS LEARN TO ASSERT AND EXPRESS THEMSELVES, DEVELOP THEIR SELF-IMAGE, DEFINE THEIR MORALS AND VALUES, AND PLAN FOR THE FUTURE. THEY GAIN MORE INDEPENDENCE, NAVIGATE INCREASED SOCIAL PRESSURES, AND HONE THEIR SENSE OF WHO THEY WANT TO BE AS THEY MOVE INTO THEIR FUTURE. THE TEEN YEARS ARE A CHALLENGING TIME FOR MANY GIRLS, AS THEY ARE DEVELOPING THEIR IDENTITY WHILE FACING MANY NEGATIVE MESSAGES. GIRLS INC. SUPPORTS TEEN GIRLS' SUCCESS BY PROVIDING A WIDE RANGE OF PHYSICAL, INTELLECTUAL AND EMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES TO EXPLORE, PREPARING THEM TO THRIVE IN EVERY STAGE IN LIFE. MOST TEEN PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF SUMMER CAMPS, WHICH ARE HIGHLY SUBSIDIZED.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 1959.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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