irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $199KEUREKA - STARTING THE SUMMER BEFORE A GIRL'S 8TH GRADE YEAR. EACH YEAR, THE PROGRAM WILL LOOK TO RECRUIT 25-30 GIRLS IN EACH COHORT. FOR THE FIRST TWO SUMMERS, EUREKA PARTICIPANTS WILL EXPERIENCE A FOUR WEEK SUMMER CAMP ON THE CNSE CAMPUS, ENGAGING IN NANOSCALE SCIENCE, AND PERSONAL AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. THEY WILL ALSO PARTICIPATE IN REGULAR GROUP SPORTS, INDIVIDUAL SPORTS AND SWIMMING. GIRLS WHO DO NOT KNOW HOW TO SWIM WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN. EACH WEEK THERE WILL BE A FIELD TRIP FOCUSED ON STEM. FOR THE THIRD AND FOURTH SUMMERS, EUREKA PARTICIPANTS WILL TAKE PART IN THE EUREKA INTERNSHIP PROGRAM. THEY WILL CHOOSE FROM A NUMBER OF EXCITING PLACEMENTS IN LOCAL BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS. THE EUREKA INTERNSHIP PROGRAM IS TAILORED TO SUIT THE INDIVIDUAL NEEDS AND STRENGTHS OF EACH STUDENT. IN THE FIFTH SUMMER, THE EUREKA PARTICIPANTS WILL MEET WITH THE EUREKA COORDINATOR TO HELP GUIDE THEM IN SECURING AN INTERNSHIP, JOB OR SUMMER PROGRAM ON THEIR OWN. IT IS EXPECTED THAT PARTICIPANTS WILL COMMIT TO EUREKA DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR. DURING THE FIRST FOUR SCHOOL YEARS, PARTICIPANTS MUST EARN A MINIMUM OF 14 CREDITS TO REMAIN IN THE PROGRAM. A VARIETY OF OPPORTUNITIES WILL BE OFFERED TO FULFILL THIS COMMITMENT AND MIGHT INCLUDE: AN HOUR LONG GROUP ACTIVITY AT THEIR SCHOOL; A ONE-ON-ONE MEETING WITH THE EUREKA COORDINATOR; A TAKE HOME ASSIGNMENT; OR PARTICIPATING IN AN ORGANIZED COMMUNITY ACTIVITY WITH THE GROUP.
- #2 $141KSUMMER FUN - GIRLS INCORPORATED PROVIDES GIRLS WITH A POSITIVE ALTERNATIVE DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS, KEEPING GIRLS ACTIVE IN A SAFE, STRUCTURED AND FUN ENVIRONMENT. THE SUMMER PROGRAMS SERVED AN AVERAGE OF 55 GIRLS. THE SUMMER FUN PROGRAM OFFERS GIRLS AN EXCITING ARRAY OF ACTIVITIES AT BOTH OUR ALBANY AND SCHENECTADY CENTERS. THE PROGRAM OFFERS GIRLS ACTIVITIES WITH DIFFERENT THEMES EACH WEEK SUCH AS: BAKING WITH CHEMISTRY, BODY IN MOTION, AND CSI. GIRLS ARE ALSO INTRODUCED TO A WIDE VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES INCLUDING SWIMMING, POTTERY MAKING AND ROCKET BUILDING.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Albany After School Program
Free after-school program for girls in grades K-12 offering leadership, career planning, sports, self-reliance, culture, and health education; serves girls from high-need neighborhoods in Albany.
Council of Women for Girls
Network of professional women providing mentorship, career insights, and role modeling to girls in grades 8-12 through speaker series and monthly sessions.
Eureka!
Multi-year program for girls starting the summer before 8th grade, featuring STEM-focused summer camps, internships, and personal development; requires school-year commitment and academic credit accumulation.
Ignite!
New STEM summer camp for 6th and 7th grade girls focused on hands-on science and technology experiences.
Summer Fun
Summer program offering structured, engaging activities at Albany and Schenectady centers, including swimming, pottery, rocket building, and themed weeks like Baking with Chemistry and CSI.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Hands-On STEM Education Programs 2 activities
- Free summer camp and summer programs for girlsOperates a free 4-week summer camp and other summer programming for girls in grades 4–8, featuring weekly field trips, STEM-focused activities (e.g., baking with chemistry, CSI, rocket building), swimming, pottery, and special events. One program is hosted at the CNSE campus and focuses on nanoscale science, personal development, and workforce skills for girls entering 8th grade, serving an average of 55 girls annually.
- Ignite! hands-on STEM program for middle school girlsOffers Ignite!, a hands-on STEM program for girls entering grades 6–8, sponsored by the Carl E. Touhey Foundation. The program is part of broader STEM initiatives in the Greater Capital Region aimed at increasing girls' engagement in science, technology, engineering, and math.
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Alumni Leadership and Career Support Programs 1 activity
- Alumnae engagement and professional network for former participantsProvides free access to a professional and leadership network for Girls Inc. alumnae and high school seniors aged 18 and over, including career advice, job opportunities, panel discussions, job fairs, and Fireside Chats with inspiring leaders. Launched in 2022, the Girls Inc. Alumnae Association serves former participants across the U.S. and Canada.
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Program Evaluation and Impact Research 1 activity
- Annual administration of outcomes survey to assess program impactConducts annual administration of the Strong, Smart, and Bold Outcomes Survey (SSBOS) for girls ages 9–18 to assess over 30 indicators of positive development, including academic performance, leadership, and physical activity, and uses results to inform program improvements.
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Women's Educational Advancement 1 activity
- Awarding annual college scholarshipsAwards approximately $10,000 in college scholarships annually to support girls in pursuing higher education.
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Girls' Mentorship and Leadership Development 1 activity
- Eureka! speaker series and career guidance for high school girlsProvides guidance and career insights to girls in grades 8–12 through the Eureka! speaker series and monthly sessions featuring accomplished women, helping participants build skills and confidence for a self-reliant future.
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Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 1 activity
- Five-year college readiness program including STEM, mentorship, and career explorationRuns a free five-year college readiness program for girls that includes STEM education, personal development, sports, mentorship, and career exploration. The program includes internship placements in local businesses during summers three and four, and support in the fifth summer for participants to independently secure internships, jobs, or summer programs.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Free after-school programming for girls in grades K–12Provides free after-school programming at multiple centers in the Greater Capital Region (Albany, Schenectady, and Troy) for girls in grades K–12, operating Monday through Friday (or Thursday in Troy) from 2:30–5:30 PM, September through June with breaks in December and January. Programming includes leadership, career planning, sports, life skills, culture, and health, serving an average of 150 girls annually in Albany alone.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Participation in external research study on program impactParticipated in a quasi-experimental research study from 2017 to 2019 with the American Institutes for Research to evaluate the impact of Girls Inc. programs on academic and behavioral outcomes, contributing data and program insights to support evidence-based assessment.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.52M
Contributions & grants$1.44M95%
Program service revenue$140%
Investment income$11K1%
Other revenue$64K
expenses
Total expenses$1.46M
Program expenses55%
Admin / overhead33%
Fundraising12%
Salaries & benefits$748K
Grants paid out$4K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.41M
Cash$38K
Investments$547K
Liabilities$181K
Net assets$3.23M
Liquid reserves4.8 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +22.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| ASHLI FRAGOMENI | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $119K |
board members · 16
- ANZALA ALOZIE — DIRECTOR
- ASHLEY BENNET — DIRECTOR
- BRAD HOPPER — DIRECTOR
- BRIA BARNES-COLEMAN — CHAIR
- CAITLIN MONTALVO — DIRECTOR
- DEB PRIVOTT — DIRECTOR
- JENNIFER MACPHEE — DIRECTOR
- JOHN RESCHOVSKY — DIRECTOR
- KATE PURNOMO — DIRECTOR
- KELLY OSTERLITZ — DIRECTOR
- KRISTA MCCOY — DIRECTOR
- MARISSA MARTINI — DIRECTOR
- MEKKAH BERGERON — SECRETARY
- NICKI MESSINA — TREASURER
- TERESA CASEY — DIRECTOR
- THALIA MELENDEZ — DIRECTOR
relationships · 37
Who they work with
- Albany Medical College Partner — Medical students from Albany Medical College lead and mentor in Girls Inc. programs such as the Paging Dr. Liz afterschool program.
- American Institutes for Research Partner — Collaborated on a quasi-experimental research study from 2017 to 2019 to evaluate the impact of Girls Inc. programs.
- American Institutes for Research Partner — Conducted a rigorous comparison study on the impact of the Girls Inc. Experience.
- Ballston Spa National Bank Partner — Board member Nicole Frank represents Ballston Spa National Bank, indicating a corporate partnership.
- Bender Family Foundation Partner — Foundation partner providing support to Girls Inc. of the Greater Capital Region.
- CNSE Partner — Hosts the Eureka summer camp on its campus for nanoscale science and workforce development programming.
- Carl E. Touhey Foundation Funder — Sponsor of the Ignite! STEM program for girls entering grades 6–8.
- Charles R. Wood Foundation Partner — Foundation partner providing support to Girls Inc. of the Greater Capital Region.
- Communities Partner — Works in partnership with communities to support girls and adapt programming to local challenges.
- Elizabeth & James Gribbon Partner — Donors contributing $25,000 or more to Girls Inc. of the Greater Capital Region.
- Foroulis Private Foundation Partner — Foundation partner providing support to Girls Inc. of the Greater Capital Region.
- Frederick McDonald Trust Partner — Foundation partner providing support to Girls Inc. of the Greater Capital Region.
- Girls Inc. National Network — Affiliate member of the national Girls Inc. network, aligning with its mission and program model.
- Girls Inc. National Network — Member of the national Girls Inc. network delivering the Girls Inc. Experience.
- Girls Inc. of the United States and Canada Network — Member of a national network supporting girls in over 350 cities across the United States and Canada.
- Hershey Family Foundation Partner — Foundation partner providing support to Girls Inc. of the Greater Capital Region.
- Mackin & Casey LLC. Partner — Board member and Chair Teresa Casey represents Mackin & Casey LLC., indicating a corporate partnership.
- Marisa Churchill Funder — Contact person for partnership opportunities supporting the Alumnae Association.
- Massary Charitable Foundation Partner — Foundation partner providing support to Girls Inc. of the Greater Capital Region.
- Merrill Lynch Partner — Board member Barbara Chizniack represents Merrill Lynch, indicating a corporate partnership.
- New York State Senate Government — Board member and Secretary & Treasurer Nicholle Gotham represents the New York State Senate, indicating a government affiliation.
- Paylocity Partner — Board Chair Marissa Martini Sohl represents Paylocity, indicating a corporate partnership.
- Petra Funds Group Partner — Board member Krista McCoy represents Petra Funds Group, indicating a corporate or financial services partnership.
- RBC Capital Markets Partner — Board member Brad Hopper represents RBC Capital Markets, indicating a corporate partnership.
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Partner — Board member Chrissie Binney represents Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, indicating an institutional connection.
- Russell Sage Gymnasium Partner — Hosts the Troy After School program for girls in grades 4–7.
- Sandra & John Reschovsky Partner — Donors contributing $25,000 or more to Girls Inc. of the Greater Capital Region and members of the Margaret Noble Society.
- Schools Partner — Collaborates with schools to deliver programs and meet the needs of girls.
- Teri Bordenave Government — Honored through a scholarship established by the Board of Directors in recognition of her leadership as long-time President and CEO.
- The Carl E. Touhey Foundation Partner — Foundation partner providing support to Girls Inc. of the Greater Capital Region.
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strategies · 4
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.
- Experiential Learning for STEM Engagement and Skill Buildingmethodology: experiential-mentorshipBy using hands-on, experiential learning—particularly in STEM and leadership contexts—the organization increases girls’ interest and confidence in fields where they are underrepresented, because active participation fosters competence, belonging, and long-term aspiration more effectively than passive instruction.
- Girls Inc. Experience – Holistic, Sustained Development Modelmethodology: holistic youth developmentBy delivering a comprehensive, long-term program model centered on sustained engagement, Girls Inc. changes girls' life trajectories through integrated skill-building in confidence, education, and independence, because consistent exposure to supportive environments and structured growth opportunities produces deeper, lasting developmental impact.
- Individualized Support Pathways with Continuity Beyond Program Participationmethodology: individualized_internship_placementBy customizing internships, using credit-based engagement systems, and maintaining alumni connections, the organization supports long-term success, because individualized pathways and continued access to networks and development opportunities sustain momentum toward college completion and career advancement.
- Pro-Girl Environment with Strength-Based Mentoringmethodology: pro-girl_environmentBy fostering pro-girl environments where girls are mentored by strong female role models and encouraged to be their authentic selves, the organization builds self-confidence and boldness, because such environments reduce social barriers, increase risk-taking in learning, and reinforce positive identity formation.