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GIRLS EDUCATION COLLABORATIVE INC
EAST AURORA, NY · EIN 611578303 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE Q33 · International Affairs · Small ($100K-$1M)
revenue
$777K
expenses
$763K
net assets
$367K
employees
3
volunteers
5
program ratio
68%
mission · from form 990

Girls Education Collaborative (GEC) partners with local change-makers to catalyze and support holistic, community-led solutions that expand access to quality education for girls in under-resourced areas of the global south.

profile · synthesized from sources

Girls Education Collaborative (GEC) partners with local change-makers to support community-led solutions that expand access to quality education for girls in under-resourced areas of the global south. The organization focuses on holistic initiatives, including co-designing campus infrastructure and funding scholarships to reduce financial barriers to education. GEC primarily operates in Tanzania through partnerships with local institutions like Kitenya Girls Secondary School.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $157K
    Dining Hall & Campus Infrastructure ProjectsGEC co-designed, funded, and provided project management support for the construction of a multi-purpose dining and community space, incorporating solar water heating and renewable energy systems. This initiative enhances student well-being and supports long-term campus sustainability in alignment with the schools growth.
  2. #2 $81K
    Scholarship Program and Girls Rise FundTo ensure marginalized girls can access and remain in school, GEC underwrote partial and full scholarships for over 30% of students enrolled at KGSS. These funds helped cover tuition, uniforms, food, and other essential needs, prioritizing students at greatest risk of dropping out due to financial barriers.
named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Dining Hall & Campus Infrastructure Projects
Co-designed, funded, and project-managed construction of a multi-purpose dining and community space with solar water heating and renewable energy systems at Kitenya Girls Secondary School in Tanzania
Scholarship Program and Girls Rise Fund
Provided partial and full scholarships covering tuition, uniforms, food, and essential needs for over 30% of students at Kitenya Girls Secondary School, prioritizing those at risk of dropping out due to financial barriers
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • School Infrastructure Development 1 activity
    • Co-designing and project-managing construction of multi-purpose school facilities in Tanzania
      Co-designed, funded, and provided project management support for the construction of a multi-purpose facility at Kitenja Girls Secondary School in Tanzania, including dining, food preparation, performing arts, and community gathering spaces, with solar water heating and renewable energy systems. Groundbreaking occurred in September 2023.
  • Girls' Education Access Initiatives 1 activity
    • Funding scholarships and educational support for students at Kitenja Girls Secondary School
      Underwrote partial and full scholarships covering tuition, uniforms, food, and essential needs for approximately 30% of students at Kitenja Girls Secondary School, with a focus on those at highest risk of dropping out. Also supported remediation programs for at-risk girls and contributed to school operational and capital maintenance costs.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$777K
Contributions & grants$773K99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$5K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$763K
Program expenses68%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising14%
Salaries & benefits$194K
Grants paid out$361K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$379K
Cash$255K
Investments$0
Liabilities$13K
Net assets$367K
Liquid reserves4.0 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +31.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ANNE ROBINSON WADSWORTH EXECUTIVE DIR. 40 $105K
board members · 9
  • BRIANNA CORNELIUS — DIRECTOR
  • BRIANNE SZOPINSKI — VICE CHAIR
  • CHRISTINE BROWN — SECRETARY
  • GEORGIA DACHILLE — CHAIR
  • KARI BONARO — DIRECTOR
  • ROBERT BERGER — DIRECTOR
  • ROBYNN RICH — DIRECTOR
  • RYAN KNOWLES — TREASURER
  • TONI VAZQUEZ — DIRECTOR
relationships · 1

Who they work with

  • Immaculate Heart Sisters of Africa Partner — Co-designed, funded, and project-managed a multi-purpose facility at Kitenja Girls Secondary School in Tanzania.
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.

  • Community-Led Development
    methodology: community-led development
    By partnering with local change-makers, the organization supports holistic, community-led solutions because locally driven initiatives are more effective at expanding access to quality education in under-resourced areas of the global south.
  • Sustainable Infrastructure Integration
    methodology: sustainable infrastructure integration
    By integrating sustainable infrastructure such as solar water heating and renewable energy into campus development projects, the organization enhances student well-being and educational outcomes because reliable access to basic services improves learning environments and long-term sustainability.