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G O O D FOR GIRLS
Valhalla, NY · EIN 270921553 · Form 990 · FY2025 · NTEE O50 · Youth Development · Small ($100K-$1M) · goodforgirlsinc.org
revenue
$218K
expenses
$202K
net assets
$58K
employees
4
volunteers
20
program ratio
27%
mission · from form 990

Asset development, leadership development, and mentoring program for girls ages 9-18.

profile · synthesized from sources

G O O D for Girls is a youth development nonprofit based in Valhalla, NY, serving girls ages 9–18 in Westchester County and surrounding areas. The organization focuses on asset and leadership development, mentoring, and skill-building through structured workshops, career exploration, and confidence-building programs. Its mission is to mentor girls into confident young women by fostering self-worth, decision-making, and advocacy skills grounded in positive values and community support.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $0
    Career Expo for Girls and Leadership Conference for Girls served over 250 young girls from underserved communities.
  2. #2 $0
    Lead with STEAAM Summer Experience serviced 40 BIPOC girls from underserved communities.
named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Born to Lead, Born to Succeed! Leadership Conference for Girls
Annual leadership conference providing skill-building, mentorship, and peer connection for girls ages 9–18.
Career Expo for Girls / Visionary Women: Learning, Leading and Lifting
Annual career expo connecting girls with professional role models and leadership development opportunities.
EMAS (Embracing my Authentic Self)
Weeklong summer program in partnership with Tarrytown Schools focused on identity, self-awareness, and personal growth for middle school girls.
Lead with STEAAM (LWS) Summer Experience
Weeklong summer program serving BIPOC girls from underserved communities, focusing on STEAM career exploration and leadership development.
MAPP (My Achievable Post Secondary Plan)
5-year readiness pipeline with bi-monthly sessions focusing on identity development, career exposure, financial literacy, and personal branding through hands-on workshops and real-world applications.
My Voice Personified (MVP)
Collaborative summer program with Greenburgh Central School District for girls in grades 6–8, emphasizing self-expression, advocacy, and confidence-building.
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Girls' Mentorship and Leadership Development 3 activities
    • Host annual Career Expo and Leadership Conference for Girls
      Organizes annual events including the Career Expo – Visionary Women: Learning, Leading and Lifting, and the Born to Lead, Born to Succeed! Leadership Conference for Girls, serving over 250 girls from underserved communities with opportunities for skill-building and networking.
    • Offer bi-monthly G-DEP program for youth development
      Provides the bi-monthly G-DEP (Girls Developing Empowered Purpose) program featuring interactive learning activities designed to mentor young girls into confident young women.
    • Run mentoring program for girls aged 9–17
      Operates a structured mentoring program requiring a one-year commitment, parental permission, and participation in scheduled activities, aimed at supporting personal development and reducing risk of substance use among girls.
  • Financial Literacy Education Programs 1 activity
    • Deliver 10-week Saturday program for confidence and life skills development
      Offers a 10-week Saturday program focused on building confidence, critical thinking, personal branding, and financial literacy, culminating in tools such as an introduction pitch and starter spending plan.
  • Summer Academic Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • Deliver summer programming through Lead with STEAAM and school partnerships
      Runs weeklong summer programs including the Lead with STEAAM Summer Experience and school-partnered programs like MVP (My Voice Personified) and EMAS (Embracing my Authentic Self), serving 40 BIPOC girls annually through interactive learning experiences.
  • Student Milestone Ceremonies & Events 1 activity
    • Host capstone showcase for program participants
      Organizes a capstone event where participants present their personal brand and future pathway plans to families, mentors, and community partners.
  • College Access and Success Support 1 activity
    • Operate MAPP (My Achievable Post Secondary Plan) readiness pipeline
      Runs a 5-year readiness pipeline program that supports girls in identity development, career exposure, and skill-building to prepare for post-secondary success.
  • Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
    • Provide scholarships and awards to mentees
      Offers scholarships and recognition awards to participants in GfG programs as part of its youth development support.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$218K
Contributions & grants$218K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$202K
Program expenses27%
Admin / overhead54%
Fundraising19%
Salaries & benefits$50K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$74K
Cash$74K
Investments$0
Liabilities$16K
Net assets$58K
Liquid reserves4.4 mo
5 years on record · 2021–2025 · YoY revenue +19.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

paid leadership · 4
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Lori Stephens Executive Director 40 $23K
Dr Stephanie Quarles Director of Admin and Outreach 7 $8K
Jackquelyn Young Program Director 5 $7K
Chavonne Miller Collins Asst Program Director 4 $3K
relationships · 9

Who they work with

  • Greenburgh Central School District Partner — Collaborates to deliver programming to girls in grades 6–8 at R.J. Bailey and Woodlands Middle School.
  • Greenburgh Central School District Partner — Partner in delivering the MVP (My Voice Personified) weeklong summer program.
  • National Mentoring Partnership Network — Referenced as a supporting organization in the mentoring field.
  • Public/Private Ventures Partner — Cited research partner whose study on Big Brothers Big Sisters informs program outcomes.
  • Tarrytown Schools Partner — Partner in delivering the EMAS (Embracing my Authentic Self) weeklong summer program.
  • The College of Westchester Partner — Provides donated space for monthly workshops and activity sessions and offers career exposure to program participants.
  • Union Baptist Church Partner — Hosted and supported the founding of GfG in 2009.
  • Union Baptist Church Partner — Offers support through donations, resource sharing, and prayer for GfG programs.
  • Westchester Community Foundation Funder — Provides grant funding that supports GfG activities and events.
strategies · 2

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.

  • Long-Term Developmental Pipeline
    methodology: long-term_youth_development_pipeline
    By engaging girls in a sustained, age-appropriate sequence over five years, we build their confidence, skills, and real-world readiness because long-term, sequential programming produces deeper skill acquisition and identity development than isolated interventions.
  • Strength-Based Mentoring for Self-Advocacy
    methodology: strength_based_mentoring
    By focusing on individual strengths and cultivating positive relationships, we help girls recognize their self-worth and become self-advocates because affirming internal assets fosters resilience and agency more effectively than deficit-based models.