Girls Inc. is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered at 120 Wall Street in New York, NY. Founded in 1864, the organization operates as a network of local affiliates across the United States and Canada, serving girls ages 5-21 through direct service and advocacy. The organization works in partnership with schools and community-based centers to deliver programming to girls, with particular focus on girls from low-income communities and girls of color.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$88.0M
+26.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$5.0M
-0.3% YoY
Grant Count
59
+3.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$85K
-3.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: Girls Inc. inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold through direct service and advocacy.
The organization's comprehensive approach to whole girl development equips girls to navigate gender, economic, and social barriers. Programming is delivered through three core elements:
- People: Professionally trained staff and volunteers who build lasting, mentoring relationships
- Environment: Girls-only, physically and emotionally safe spaces with sisterhood of support, high expectations, and mutual respect
- Programming: Research-based, hands-on and minds-on, age-appropriate programming meeting the needs of today's girls
Primary Program Areas:
- Affiliate Services and Growth: A national network of affiliates serving girls ages 5-18, with a comprehensive approach to whole girl development
- Program, Research and Training: Ensures affiliates can deliver the Girls Inc. Experience through trained staff, volunteers, and evidence-based programming
- Public Education and Advocacy: Advocates for legislation and policies that increase opportunities for all girls and address systemic barriers
Programming includes credit-bearing health and STEM courses, academic enrichment, college prep and retention, leadership development, financial literacy, media literacy, science, technology, engineering, math, pregnancy prevention, and substance abuse prevention.
Grantmaking
Girls Inc. is a grant recipient rather than a grantmaker. Recent foundation grants received include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Girls Inc. operates through a network of 75-81 affiliates across the United States and Canada. The national organization is based in New York, with a significant local presence through Girls Inc. of New York City, which serves girls ages 6-21+ across the five boroughs of New York City.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
National Organization (Girls Incorporated):
- Total Assets: $69.4M (2024)
- Total Revenue: $18.7M (2024)
- Total Expenses: $17.3M (2024)
- Total Liabilities: $5.3M (2024)
- Number of Employees: 64 (2024)
- Tax-Exempt Status: 501(c)(3), tax-exempt since July 1948
- EIN: 13-1915124
Girls Inc. of New York City (Affiliate):
- Total Assets: $1.7M (2024)
- Total Revenue: $5.7M (2024)
- Total Expenses: $6.0M (2024)
- Number of Employees: 92 (2024)
- EIN: 13-4028433
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $88,046,303 | $69,377,022 | $60,851,896 |
| Revenue | $35,805,037 | $18,748,695 | $19,133,054 |
| Expenses | $17,551,377 | $17,258,534 | $17,170,648 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,728,115 | $2,504,703 | $1,200,402 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Stephanie Hull is identified as a Principal Officer of the organization.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHANIE HULL | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $664,842 |
| STEPHANIE SAVAGE | BOARD CHAIR | 1 | — |
| STACEY WALKER KING | BOARD SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| CYNTHIA MEDINA CARSON | TREASURER & FISCAL OVERSIGHT COMM. CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ANTHONY BUCCI | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR | 1 | — |
| DEBORAH RUBIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KAREN BENNETT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TIFFANY COLLIE-BAILEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RENEE FLAGLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| YVETTE LEE BOWSER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KAY MATHERS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PAMELA STEWART | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MANDY ENGEL-CARTIE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HOPE GREAVES JOHNSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LAURA KAUFMAN BELKHAYAT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BETH MYERS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| COURTNEY NAUDO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KARINA ROSENTHAL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DOUG LANE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GAY LANE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DEBORAH MCWHINNEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANNEKE NIEMIERA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LILLIAN PEROS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER THEISS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LUANA LEWIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| WYNTER DEAGLE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STEPHANIE HSIEH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LEA HIGHET | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RASHIDA HODGE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| REBECCA CARROLL | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $196,476 |
| KATHERINE ASTRICH | DIR. OF PUBLIC POLICY | 40 | $157,035 |
| TIFFANY TROTTER | CHIEF PEOPLE & CULTURE OFF. | 40 | $173,533 |
| VERONICA VELA | VP OF MARKETING & COMM. | 40 | $192,905 |
| ROB REDDY | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER | 40 | $192,974 |
| LISA GHARTEY OGUNDIMU | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $255,171 |
| MELISSA KALT | DIR. OF MAJOR GIFTS | 40 | $129,411 |
| LAILA TAI | DIR. OF CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS | 40 | $129,459 |
| TRENNA VALADO | DIR. OF RESEARCH & EVALUATION | 40 | $123,142 |
| NIKI KELLY | VP OF AFFILIATE SERVICES | 40 | $142,785 |
| ELIZABETH VELEZ | DIR. OF MARKETING & COMM. | 40 | $146,155 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Girls Inc. was awarded a $15M grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. in support of character development. The organization was also awarded $10M as part of the Equality Can't Wait Challenge. Individual affiliates have received significant grants, including Girls Inc. of Jefferson County receiving $180K and Girls Inc. Northern San Valley receiving $600K in state funding.
Girls Inc. NSV awarded $600k state grant | News | actionnewsnow.comSubject Areas
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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