Girlsmart Literacy Program is a private foundation focused on Youth Development, based in ORINDA, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $170K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $622K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$170K
-37.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$622K
+7.4% YoY
Grant Count
4
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$155K
+7.4% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Girlsmart Literacy Program reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Girlsmart Literacy Program
Based on IRS filings
Girlsmart Literacy Program is a private foundation focused on Youth Development, based in ORINDA, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $170K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $622K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $169,672 | $270,367 | $165,129 |
| Revenue | $750,000 | $750,000 | $750,000 |
| Expenses | $767,099 | $728,360 | $741,478 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $767,099 | $728,360 | $741,478 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $7,501 | $8,135 | $8,596 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Bay Area Community Resources ($276,750), Girls Incorporated of Alameda County ($225,000), Girls Incorporated of Jacksonville ($80,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BAY AREA COMMUNITY RESOURCES SAN RAFAEL, CA | GRANT TO SUPPORT A LITERACY-BASED, AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR GIRLS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH THIRD GRADE IN ALAMEDA, CONTRA COSTA, MARIN AND SAN FRANCISCO COUNTIES. | $276,750 |
| GIRLS INCORPORATED OF ALAMEDA COUNTY OAKLAND, CA | GRANT TO SUPPORT A LITERACY-BASED, AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR GIRLS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH THIRD GRADE IN ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AND UNDER-RESOURCED NEIGHBORHOODS IN ALAMEDA COUNTY. | $225,000 |
| GIRLS INCORPORATED OF JACKSONVILLE JACKSONVILLE, FL | GRANT TO SUPPORT A LITERACY-BASED, AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR GIRLS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH THIRD GRADE IN SIX DUVAL COUNTY SCHOOLS. | $80,000 |
| KEY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL DUBLIN, CA | GRANT TO SUPPORT A LITERACY-BASED, AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR GIRLS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH THIRD GRADE AT KEY ACADEMY CAMPUSES IN HAYWARD AND SAN LEANDRO. KEY (KNOWLEDGE ENLIGHTENS YOU) ACADEMY IS THE FOUNDING SCHOOL IN THE KEY EDUCATIONAL GROUP, WHOSE MISSION IS TO EMPOWER, EDUCATE, INSPIRE, AND ENLIGHTEN TOMORROW'S GENERATION. | $40,200 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHARON SIMPSON | PRESIDENT | 3 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Girlsmart Literacy Program?
Girlsmart Literacy Program is a private foundation focused on Youth Development, based in ORINDA, CA. It holds $170K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Girlsmart Literacy Program?
As of 2024, Girlsmart Literacy Program holds $170K in total assets with $750K in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $622K in 2024.
Where does Girlsmart Literacy Program operate?
Girlsmart Literacy Program has awarded grants in California, Florida.
What size grants does Girlsmart Literacy Program award?
In 2024, Girlsmart Literacy Program awarded 4 grants totaling $622K — an average of about $155K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Girlsmart Literacy Program required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Girlsmart Literacy Program reported a distributable amount of $8K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Girlsmart Literacy Program's EIN?
Girlsmart Literacy Program's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3542627. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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