named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Alumnae Association
Network for former participants to stay connected, access leadership and college success support, and engage with current programming
Project Accelerate
Transformative partnership with Equality Can’t Wait to advance workplace equality and leadership opportunities for girls
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Girls' Mentorship and Leadership Development 3 activities
- Capacity building for affiliate networkProvides training, curriculum, and programming resources to a network of affiliates to support the implementation of girls' development programs.
- Career mentorship and empowerment eventsConducts career mentorship sessions for girls at schools and conferences and hosts an annual Girls’ Empowerment Conference at Nassau Community College to promote leadership and professional development.
- School- and community-based programming for girlsProvides school- and community-based programs for girls aged 5–18 in Nassau and Suffolk Counties, focusing on leadership development, academic support, and personal growth through structured activities and mentorship.
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Human Rights Advocacy & Accountability 1 activity
- Advocacy for girls' issues and democratic participationEngages in advocacy efforts to promote inclusive democratic participation and encourages public action by urging supporters to contact elected officials on issues affecting girls.
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Women's Leadership & Career Advancement Networks 1 activity
- Alumnae engagement and career mentorshipSupports alumnae of Girls Inc. of Long Island and Girls Clubs of America through career advice, inspirational conversations with women leaders, and exclusive virtual and in-person events launched in 2022.
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Program Evaluation and Impact Research 1 activity
- Outcomes research and evaluationConducts annual assessments using the Strong, Smart, and Bold Outcomes Survey to measure over 30 indicators of positive development in girls ages 9–18 and participated in a 2017–2019 quasi-experimental study with the American Institutes for Research across multiple affiliates and school districts.
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Child & Youth Meal Programs 1 activity
- Snack and nutrition support programDistributes approximately 500 snacks per week to girls through weekly Snack & Impact Volunteer Days and organizes supply and snack drives to support ongoing nutrition needs.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$952K
Contributions & grants$634K67%
Program service revenue$305K32%
Investment income$12K1%
Other revenue$742
expenses
Total expenses$1.00M
Program expenses67%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising23%
Salaries & benefits$589K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$776K
Cash$566K
Investments$113K
Liabilities$125K
Net assets$652K
Liquid reserves8.1 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +12.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| RENEE FLAGLER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (THROUGH MAY 2025) | 40 | $138K |
board members · 24
- ALEXANDRA PAOLI — BOARD MEMBER
- AMANDA LAMOTHE-CADET — BOARD MEMBER
- CHRISTINE KETCHAM — BOARD MEMBER
- CRISHANA RUNGE — VICE CHAIR
- DAN BARDEN — BOARD MEMBER
- DESIREE CORBETT — BOARD MEMBER
- DONNA GAYDEN — TREASURER/CHAIR OF FINANCE
- GREG VLAHAKIS — BOARD MEMBER
- HALEY GUANAY — BOARD MEMBER/CHAIR OF NOMINATING
- KRISTINA PIEPER TRAUTMANN — BOARD MEMBER/CO-CHAIR OF FUND DEVELOP. COMMITTEE
- MICHELLE D'AGOSTINO — BOARD MEMBER
- MICHELLE DARBY — BOARD MEMBER
- MICHELLE FERNANDEZ — SECRETARY
- NANCY RICHNER — BOARD MEMBER/CHAIR OF PROGRAMMING
- NICOLE OSBORNE — BOARD MEMBER
- PATRICIA HOFFMAN — BOARD MEMBER/CHAIR OF FUND
- SAMANTHA GUIDO — BOARD MEMBER/SECRETARY
- SAMANTHA PERSAUD — CHAIR
- SARAH WHITE — BOARD MEMBER
- SHAREN COX PHILLIPS — BOARD MEMBER
- SUSAN MCKEON — BOARD MEMBER
- TAMARA MORRISON — BOARD MEMBER
- TRANCEA ROBERTS — BOARD MEMBER
- VERONICA ISAAC — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 22
Who they work with
- American Institutes for Research Partner — Collaborated on a quasi-experimental research study from 2017 to 2019 to evaluate academic and behavioral outcomes.
- Apple Partner — Platform for distributing the Alumnae Association mobile app
- Bank of America Partner — Corporate partner supporting girl and youth empowerment initiatives on Long Island.
- Dime Bank Partner — Corporate partner supporting girl and youth empowerment initiatives on Long Island.
- Equality Can’t Wait Partner — Collaborates on Project Accelerate to advance workplace equality.
- Girls Inc. National Network — Member of the national Girls Inc. network, using its framework and reporting outcomes at the network level.
- Girls Inc. of Long Island Network — Member of the national Girls Inc. network advancing girls' leadership and development.
- Girls Inc. of Long Island of Central Alabama Network — Part of the Girls Inc. national network, as indicated by shared branding and reference to a regional chapter.
- Girls Inc. of the United States Network — Member of the national Girls Inc. network, aligning with its policy and advocacy platform.
- Girls Incorporated® Network — Girls Inc. of Long Island is an affiliate of the national Girls Incorporated® organization.
- Google Play Partner — Platform for distributing the Alumnae Association mobile app
- JD Funder — Provides financial support in the $100,000–$249,999 range annually to Girls Inc. of Long Island.
- Lilly Endowment Funder — Provides financial support in the $500,000–$999,999 range annually to Girls Inc. of Long Island.
- Lockheed Martin Funder — Provides financial support in the $500,000–$999,999 range annually to Girls Inc. of Long Island.
- Mizuho Funder — Provides financial support in the $250,000–$499,999 range annually to Girls Inc. of Long Island.
- National Grid Partner — Corporate partner supporting girl and youth empowerment initiatives on Long Island.
- Operation SMART Partner — National sponsorship opportunity for a program area under Girls Inc. of Long Island.
- PSEG-LI Partner — Corporate partner supporting girl and youth empowerment initiatives on Long Island.
- Powerade Funder — Supports Girls Inc. of Long Island through financial or in-kind contributions.
- Schools and communities Partner — Works in partnership with schools and communities to support girls.
- Seattle Chocolate Funder — Supports Girls Inc. of Long Island through financial or in-kind contributions.
- Thred Up Funder — Supports Girls Inc. of Long Island through financial or in-kind contributions.
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.
- Evidence-Based Programming with Data-Driven Continuous Improvementmethodology: evidence-based continuous improvementBy implementing research-based, hands-on programs and using annual outcomes data from a network-wide survey system, Girls Inc. improves program quality and impact over time because structured feedback loops allow for adaptive learning and accountability to results.
- Girl-Centered Advocacy and Inherent Potential Modelmethodology: girl-centered advocacyBy centering girls in programming and advocacy—guided by the belief that every girl has inherent potential and rights—the organization drives empowerment because affirming agency and identity from the outset increases ownership, voice, and long-term civic engagement.
- Girls-Only Safe Space with Sisterhood Modelmethodology: girls-only safe space modelBy creating physically and emotionally safe, girls-only environments, the organization fosters sisterhood, mutual respect, and risk-taking, because such spaces reduce social pressures and enable authentic growth, peer support, and leadership development.
- Mentorship-Centered Youth Developmentmethodology: mentorship-based youth developmentBy building sustained mentoring relationships through trained staff and volunteers, the organization supports girls’ academic, personal, and professional growth because consistent, positive adult role models increase engagement, aspiration, and resilience.
- Strong, Smart, and Bold Holistic Development Frameworkmethodology: strong-smart-bold frameworkBy using a holistic framework that develops girls to be strong (healthy), smart (educated), and bold (independent), Girls Inc. of Long Island empowers girls to succeed in life because this integrated approach addresses the full spectrum of developmental needs and builds self-efficacy across multiple domains.