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GIRLS INCORPORATED OF NEW YORK CITY

NEW YORK, NY · EIN 134028433 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE R30 · Civil Rights & Advocacy · Medium ($1M-$10M) · girlsincnyc.org
revenue
$6.5M
expenses
$6.3M
net assets
$1.5M
employees
90
volunteers
100
program ratio
77%
mission · from form 990

THE MISSION OF GIRLS INC. OF NEW YORK CITY IS TO ADVOCATE FOR AND IMPROVE THE LIVES OF GIRLS AND YOUTH, AGES 6 TO 21+, IN THE FIVE BOROUGHS OF NYC. WE PURSUE THIS MISSION BY PROVIDING A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF RESEARCH-BASED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO HELP GIRLS BECOME INDEPENDENT, SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. OUR PROGRAMS INCLUDE FINANCIAL LITERACY, DATA ANALYTICS, MIND-BODY HEALTH, THE AREAS OF MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH; FINANCIAL AND MEDIA LITERACY, STEM; ARTS AND SPORTS, DANCE, YOGA AND SELFDEFENSE; COLLEGE PREP AND RETENTION AS WELL AS ACADEMIC SUPPORT. WE PROVIDE PROGRAMMING TO GIRLS AND YOUTH THROUGHOUT NEW YORK CITY WITH RESOURCES FOCUSED ON THE POOREST COMMUNITIES. AS AN INDEPENDENT AFFILIATE OF GIRLS INC. NATIONAL ORGANIZATION, OUR COMMITMENT AND MISSION IS TO INSPIRE ALL GIRLS TO BE STRONG, SMART AND BOLD.

profile · synthesized from sources

Girls Inc. of New York City provides research-based educational programs for girls and gender-expansive youth ages 6 to 21+ across the five boroughs. The organization focuses on helping young people become independent, successful adults through programming in STEM, financial literacy, mental and physical health, college preparation, and leadership. It operates as an independent affiliate of the national Girls Inc. network, emphasizing advocacy and equity for girls from low-income communities.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Generation Giga Girls (G3)
STEM-focused program that increases math confidence, data analytics skills, and interest in math-related careers among participants.
Her Future
Financial literacy program that improves skills in budgeting, savings, college financial planning, and business planning for girls.
Mind Body Matters
Program that builds self-confidence and teaches coping strategies for stress, conflict management, and healthy relationships among middle and high school girls.
Project REACH
College and career readiness program that improves motivation, confidence, use of support resources, and career planning; supports first-year college retention.
Teen Leadership Circles (TLCs)
Youth leadership program that develops advocacy, social justice, professional development, and community organizing skills in high school girls.
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • Deliver research-based educational programs to girls and young women in New York City
      Provides comprehensive educational programs for girls and gender-expansive youth ages 6 to 21+ across New York City, focusing on financial literacy, data analytics, mental and physical health, STEM, arts, sports, dance, yoga, self-defense, college preparation, and academic support. These programs are delivered through partnerships with over 250 schools and community-based organizations.
  • Community Event-Based Giving Programs 1 activity
    • Host annual College Shower event
      Organizes the annual College Shower event that presents scholarships and gifts to 25 college-bound high school seniors to support their transition to higher education.
  • College Access and Success Support 1 activity
    • Operate Project REACH college success initiative
      Runs Project REACH, a post-secondary support program that provides virtual and in-person professional development workshops, one-on-one academic and career advising, and regular check-ins to alumnae in college, with the goal of supporting them through college graduation and job placement. The program achieves a 92% first-year college retention rate.
  • Teacher Professional Development 1 activity
    • Train educators in Girls Inc. curricula
      Conducts professional development training for educators in the Girls Inc. of NYC curricula, equipping 190 educators to deliver program content in schools and community-based organizations.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Conduct research on program impact
      Participated in a quasi-experimental study conducted by the American Institutes for Research from 2017 to 2019 that demonstrated improved academic and behavioral outcomes for girls participating in Girls Inc. programs.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$6.47M
Contributions & grants$6.43M99%
Program service revenue$80K1%
Investment income$2K0%
Other revenue$-45K
expenses
Total expenses$6.30M
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising15%
Salaries & benefits$4.55M
Grants paid out$34K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.96M
Cash$127K
Investments$90K
Liabilities$479K
Net assets$1.48M
Liquid reserves0.4 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +14.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 6
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
PAMELA MARALDO CHIEF EXECUT 45 $257K
LILY CHANG CHIEF STRATE 40 $197K
APRIL CALDWELL CHIEF PROGRA 40 $183K
PATRICIA JACOVINA CHIEF OPERAT 40 $181K
JESSICA RIVERA VP PROGRAMS 40 $141K
MILLICEN PEREZ VP PARTNERSH 40 $133K
board members · 19
  • AMY FERRIS — DIRECTOR
  • CAMILLE MANTELIN — DIRECTOR
  • CAROLYN COLE — CHAIR EMERIT
  • CATE LUZIO — DIRECTOR
  • CHARMAINE SLACK — DIRECTOR
  • COURTNEY GEDULDIG — BOARD MEMBER
  • DENEEN DONNLEY — VICE CHAIR
  • EJI OKORAFOR — DIRECTOR
  • EMILY KULBACK — SECRETARY
  • JANICE ELLIG — DIRECTOR
  • JOYCE PHILLIPS — CHAIR
  • KIMBERLY SLATE — DIRECTOR
  • LEXIE BARTLETT — DIRECTOR
  • LISA ROBERTS — BOARD MEMBER
  • MARIA MULLER — BOARD MEMBER
  • MARIA S JELESCU — DIRECTOR
  • MEREDITH MEYER — DIRECTOR
  • OLIVIA CHITKARA — BOARD MEMBER
  • STACY GORDON — TREASURER
relationships · 16

Who they work with

  • American Institutes for Research Partner — Collaborated on a quasi-experimental research study from 2017 to 2019 to evaluate the impact of Girls Inc. programs.
  • Central Park East High School Partner — Partnered with Girls Inc. of New York City to launch the organization in 1998.
  • Equality Can’t Wait Partner — Transformative partnership focused on advancing workplace equality through Project Accelerate.
  • Girls Inc. Network — Aligns with Girls Inc.’s National Advocacy Platform and operates as part of the Girls Inc. network.
  • Girls Inc. Network — Member of the national Girls Inc. network, building on its legacy as the longest-running girls’ leadership program in the U.S.
  • Girls Inc. National Network — Hosts the Girls Inc. Alumnae Association, which includes members from Girls Inc. of NYC.
  • Girls Inc. National Organization Network — Independent affiliate of the Girls Inc. National Organization, aligning with its mission to inspire girls to be strong, smart, and bold.
  • Girls Inc. national office Network — Girls Inc. of NYC operates as an independent affiliate of the national Girls Inc. organization.
  • IBM Partner — CEO of Mastercard, who serves on the board of IBM, is honored at the gala, suggesting institutional connections between Girls Inc. of NYC and IBM.
  • Mastercard Partner — CEO of Mastercard is honored at the 2026 gala, indicating a partnership or engagement with the organization.
  • NYC Department of Education Government — Source of publicly available data used in program evaluation.
  • National Student Clearinghouse Government — Source of publicly available data used in program evaluation.
  • New York Road Runners Partner — Official Charity Partner for the 2026 United Airlines NYC Half Marathon.
  • Sally Partner — Featured in an impact story describing personal support received
  • The Entertainment Community Fund Partner — Bebe Neuwirth, Vice Chair of The Entertainment Community Fund and honoree at the gala, has founded a program under this organization, indicating a potential partnership link.
  • development@girlsincnyc.org Partner — Contact point for corporate volunteer opportunities and partnerships
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Exposure to Role Models and Professional Pathways
    methodology: exposure-to-role-models
    By connecting girls with successful professional women and enriching learning experiences through partnerships, the organization expands girls’ visions of what is possible and builds career readiness because visible, relatable role models disrupt limiting societal narratives.
  • Identity-Affirming Empowerment
    methodology: identity-affirming_education
    By centering programs on resisting stereotypes and affirming authentic self-identity, the organization empowers girls to lead with purpose because belief in one’s agency and worth is foundational to long-term success and leadership.
  • Longitudinal Support Model
    methodology: holistic-youth-development
    By supporting girls continuously from elementary school through college and into career placement, the organization ensures sustained development and long-term advancement because continuity of support mitigates disruptions caused by systemic inequities.
  • Pro-Girl Environment with Mentorship
    methodology: pro-girl_environment
    By creating gender-affirming spaces and fostering supportive relationships through mentorship, the organization enables girls to overcome systemic barriers and succeed in school, work, and life because relational safety and role modeling are foundational to identity development and resilience.
  • Research-Based Holistic Development
    methodology: research-based_youth_development
    By delivering research-based curricula in a positive environment, the organization supports the holistic development of girls—spanning academic, emotional, social, and career domains—because structured, evidence-informed programming produces measurable growth across multiple life outcomes.