named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Dream It, Be It
Career support program for high school girls that includes goal-setting workshops, career roundtables, and personal development activities to build confidence and leadership skills
Live Your Dream Award
Annual cash award of up to $5,000 for women who are primary financial supporters of their families and are pursuing education or vocational training
Project Hope and Power
Eight-week educational and mentoring program in partnership with Wellspring, offering financial literacy, personal safety planning, and career advancement skills to women overcoming domestic violence or adversity
Secret Gardens Tour
Annual fundraising event featuring private gardens in Saratoga Springs, supporting all club programs through ticket sales and sponsorships
Young Women Making a Difference Award
Annual award recognizing volunteer achievements by girls aged 14–18, including a $500 prize for the recipient and $500 for their chosen organization
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Girls' Mentorship and Leadership Development 2 activities
- Operation of Dream It-Be It program for high school girlsHosts the Dream It-Be It program, a career support initiative for local high school girls, including multi-day events with workshops on goal setting, personal values, and personal branding, and roundtable discussions with career experts. Hosted a two-day program in 2026 for nearly 40 girls from multiple school districts.
- Provision of volunteer and mentoring services for women and girlsProvides mentoring, training, and public speaking services through member volunteers to support programs benefiting women and girls in Saratoga County, including hands-on assistance for community projects and events annually.
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Women's Educational Advancement 1 activity
- Administration of Live Your Dream AwardsAwards grants to women overcoming adversity to support their education and career advancement, including recent funding for two local women. The program has supported thousands of women and their families over 50 years, enabling achievements such as graduation from nursing programs and entry into professional employment.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Administration of Young Women Making a Difference AwardPresents an annual award to young women aged 14 to 18 in Saratoga County who have made a difference through volunteer action. Awards $500 to each recipient and an additional $500 to the nonprofit organization where they volunteer.
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Women's Empowerment and Leadership Development 1 activity
- Co-delivery of Project Hope and Power programCo-delivers Project Hope and Power, an eight-class education and mentoring program offered three times per year to support women's personal and financial empowerment in Saratoga County, in partnership with Wellspring of Saratoga County. Provides childcare and dinner during sessions to support participation.
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Regular Membership Meetings 1 activity
- Hosting of regular member meetingsHolds monthly dinner meetings from September through June, typically on the second Tuesday of each month, to engage members and support organizational operations.
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Public Garden Tours and Events 1 activity
- Organization and execution of Secret Gardens Tour and related fundraisingOrganizes and staffs the annual Secret Gardens Tour, including a kick-off garden party and raffle baskets, selling tickets at $30 in advance and $35 on the day of the event. The 30th and 31st annual events drew over 700 tickets and raised approximately $40,000 to support educational, scholarship, and empowerment programs for women and girls in Saratoga County.
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Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Education 1 activity
- Partnership in community efforts to end relationship and sexual abuseRecognized by Wellspring as a partner organization in efforts to end relationship and sexual abuse in the community, contributing to advocacy and awareness initiatives.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$70K
Contributions & grants$27K39%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$7161%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$45K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$20K
balance sheet
Total assets$102K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$102K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +14.3%
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- Saratoga Living Partner — Featured the Secret Gardens Tour in an article on its website.
- Soroptimist International Network — Local chapter of the international Soroptimist organization administering the Live Your Dream Award program.
- Soroptimist International Network — Member of the international Soroptimist network
- Soroptimist International Network — Member of the international Soroptimist network with shared mission and values.
- Stories for Success Partner — Organization supported through the Young Women Making a Difference Award, as the volunteer site of 2023 awardee Anabelle Brueggemann.
- Sunnyside Gardens Partner — Collaborates with Soroptimist International of Saratoga County by hosting the Secret Gardens Kick-Off Garden Party and donating a portion of event-day sales.
- Sunnyside Gardens Partner — Hosted the Gardens Tour Kick-off Party in partnership with Soroptimist International of Saratoga County.
- This Old House Partner — Featured the Secret Gardens Tour in a segment on its program.
- Wellspring Partner — Collaborates with Soroptimist International of Saratoga County to deliver Project Hope and Power.
- Wellspring Partner — Collaborates with Wellspring to facilitate Hope and Power classes for women and girls.
- Wellspring Partner — Partner organization collaborating with SISC to end relationship and sexual abuse in the community.
- Wellspring Partner — Sponsored and moderated the “In Their Shoes” roleplay activity in the 2026 Dream It, Be It program.
- Wellspring of Saratoga County Partner — Co-hosts an eight-week financial literacy course for women recovering from domestic violence and other life challenges.
strategies · 3
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.
- Education as a Pathway to Economic Empowermentmethodology: education-for-empowermentBy providing access to education, training, and financial awards, women—particularly primary earners—can achieve economic self-sufficiency and expanded life choices, because education directly enables financial independence and personal agency.
- Experiential Learning for Personal Developmentmethodology: experiential_learning_modelBy using roleplay and dialogue-based formats like World Café, girls develop courage, decision-making skills, and emotional resilience, because experiential and peer-facilitated learning creates safe spaces for transformative personal growth.
- Volunteer-Driven Empowerment Modelmethodology: volunteer-driven community engagementBy mobilizing a volunteer-based membership structure, the organization amplifies its impact through local engagement, fundraising, and program delivery, because collective action by committed women fosters sustainable community change and role modeling.