What Girls Inc does

Girls Inc. is a U.S.-based nonprofit organization founded in 1864, headquartered at 120 Wall Street, New York, and operating as the longest-running girls' leadership program in the United States. The national organization (11–50 employees at HQ) sets program standards, develops curricula, and stewards research, while a federation of 75 independent local Affiliates across the United States and Canada delivers direct programming at over 1,690 sites serving more than 138,000 girls aged roughly 6–18 annually. Programming is organized around three pillars — Strong (health and wellness), Smart (education and STEM), and Bold (leadership and advocacy) — and includes named programs such as Eureka! (immersive STEM), SPARK, IGNITE, Generation Giga Girls, Project Accelerate (college/career readiness), Women in Law, Dream Harbor (civic education), the Teen Advocacy Council, and the Coca-Cola Future Careers Academy.

Girls Inc. operates a community-led, federation-style go-to-market model: the national organization supplies brand standards, curricula, advocacy, and research, while Affiliates handle local fundraising, site delivery, and community engagement through schools, community centers, and dedicated facilities. Its revenue is entirely donation- and grant-driven, drawing from individual donors (Champions, Legacy Society), corporate partners (Mizuho Americas, The Coca-Cola Company, Sephora, Macy's, FP Movement, Cox), and foundations (notably a $15M award from Lilly Endowment Inc. in 2024 for character development programming). A multi-year FutureReady Education Grant from the Mizuho USA Foundation (announced 2026) supports STEM expansion.

The organization holds no patents or proprietary technology assets of note; its competitive differentiation rests on 160+ years of brand equity, a research-based curriculum library, an entrenched 75-Affiliate distribution network, and an active alumnae pipeline that feeds back into mentoring, advocacy, and donor development. Programs are delivered free or at low cost to participants, with no disclosed pricing. The entity is governed by a Board of Directors, maintains COPPA and GDPR compliance for its digital properties, and reports no parent company, subsidiaries, or external equity ownership.

Name

Girls Inc

Legal name

Girls Inc.

Website

https://girlsinc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1864

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Girls Inc., founded in 1864, is a U.S. nonprofit operating a federation of 75 local Affiliates that deliver leadership, STEM, and advocacy programming to more than 138,000 girls across the United States and Canada, funded through individual donations, corporate partnerships, and foundation grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Youth Development Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

After-School, Tutoring & Academic Enrichment Nonprofits (BPAGADAC), Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK), Youth & Young Adult Workforce Programs (Out-of-School Youth) (EDAAAOAD)

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• Girls leadership programs
• STEM education programs
• After-school programming
• Nonprofit youth services

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Individual donors contribute to support Girls Inc. programming through one-time and recurring donations, with options to become Champions (philanthropic society members) or make planned gifts through the Legacy Society.
2. Corporate and Foundation Grants: Girls Inc. receives significant grants from corporations and foundations including Lilly Endowment ($15M for character development), Mizuho Americas (FutureReady Education Grant for STEM programming), and The Coca-Cola Company (Coca-Cola Future Careers Academy).
3. Corporate Partnerships: Strategic partnerships with corporations like Mizuho, Coca-Cola, Sephora, Macy's, FP Movement, and Cox provide funding, in-kind support, and program co-development opportunities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Girls Inc. operates a national nonprofit network of 75 local Affiliates delivering youth development programs to more than 138,000 girls aged 6-18 at over 1,690 sites across the United States and Canada. Programs are organized around three pillars — Strong (health and wellness), Smart (education and STEM), and Bold (leadership and advocacy) — including the Eureka! STEM immersion program, Project Accelerate for college and career readiness, the Teen Advocacy Council, and the Coca-Cola Future Careers Academy. Programming is offered free or at low cost to participants and is funded through individual donations, corporate partnerships, and foundation grants.

Product overview

Girls Inc. is a nonprofit organization operating as a network of 75 Affiliates across the United States and Canada, providing direct service and advocacy programs for girls. The organization offers a portfolio of programs organized around three pillars: Strong (health and wellness), Smart (education and STEM), and Bold (leadership and advocacy). Key programs include Eureka! for immersive STEM education, Project Accelerate for college and career readiness, the Brand Ambassador Council for alumnae leadership, the Teen Advocacy Council for civic engagement, and specialized career exploration programs like Women in Law and the Coca-Cola Future Careers Academy. The organization also hosts the annual Girls Leading Change Summit and operates through school-based, site-based, and overnight camp program delivery models.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 92% of girls report being physically active 1+ days per week
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mizuho AmericascoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 May 2026Mizuho Americas has awarded an inaugural three-year FutureReady Education Grant to Girls Inc. through the Mizuho USA Foundation to provide high-impact STEM and technology educational programming to middle and high school students. The grant builds on an existing partnership that includes the annual DrivHER Summit at the Mizuho Americas Open and a scholarship program with two recipients—Karen Don and Menorah Hawkins—each receiving $5,000 toward college tuition. The funding supports expansion of Girls Inc. STEM curriculum programs including SPARK, IGNITE, and Generation Giga Girls.
• The Coca-Cola CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 April 2026Girls Inc. announced collaboration with The Coca-Cola Company to launch the Coca-Cola Future Careers Academy, a career development program for youth inspired by the FIFA World Cup 26. The initiative engages participants from 12 Girls Inc. Affiliates across the United States, offering soccer referee certification, mentorship from industry leaders, and opportunities to participate in international soccer games as match flag bearers. The program continues through 2026 as part of Coca-Cola's broader commitment to youth empowerment and community investment.
• SephoraminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner supporting Girls Inc. mission and programming.
• Macy'sminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner supporting Girls Inc. mission and programming.
• FP MovementminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner supporting Girls Inc. mission and programming.
• CoxminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner supporting Girls Inc. mission and programming.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Girl Scouts of the USA: Girl Scouts is the most direct peer: a national girls-only youth development organization with an affiliated local-council structure, leadership and STEM programming, and a comparable fundraising and partnership model. Competes with Girls Inc. for the same girls, donors, and corporate partners.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: Boys & Girls Clubs operates a national federated network of youth development sites — a near-identical affiliate model to Girls Inc. — but serves co-ed youth. Directly comparable on distribution architecture, scale (1,400+ clubs), and corporate-partnership fundraising.
• YWCA USA: YWCA USA is a national network focused on women and girls' empowerment, safety, and economic advancement. Comparable on mission (girls/women focus), advocacy programming, and affiliate-driven delivery, though it spans a broader age range than Girls Inc.
• 4-H: 4-H is a national youth development organization delivered through cooperative extension and local clubs, with comparable scale, STEM and leadership programming, and university/government partnership infrastructure. Overlaps heavily with Girls Inc.'s after-school and STEM offerings.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of America: BBBS is a national youth mentoring nonprofit with an affiliate network model. Directly comparable on mentoring-as-core-delivery, donor-supported revenue model, and local-affiliate quality control dynamics.
• National Girls Collaborative Project: NGCP is a national network specifically focused on encouraging girls in STEM — the most direct programmatic overlap with Girls Inc.'s Eureka!, SPARK, IGNITE, and Generation Giga Girls portfolio. Comparable funder base and outcomes-reporting approach.
• Junior Achievement USA: Junior Achievement is a national youth organization focused on work-readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy, with comparable corporate-partnership funding (Coca-Cola, major banks) and school-based delivery that overlaps with Project Accelerate.
• Black Girls Code: Black Girls Code is a growing national nonprofit focused on girls of color in technology, with a direct programmatic overlap with Girls Inc.'s STEM and college-readiness offerings and a similar corporate-tech funding base.
• Girls Who Code: Girls Who Code is a national nonprofit focused on closing the gender gap in technology, with a direct programmatic overlap with Girls Inc.'s SPARK, IGNITE, and Generation Giga Girls offerings and a similar corporate-tech funder base.

Broad incumbents

• National Urban League: The National Urban League is a larger, broader civil-rights and social-services organization that includes youth education, workforce, and advocacy programming. Competes with Girls Inc. for similar corporate, foundation, and government funding pools, though it serves a wider demographic and policy scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/GirlsIncorporated
• Facebookfacebook.com/GirlsInc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/girls-incorporated
• Instagraminstagram.com/girlsinc
• Xx.com/girls_inc

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds6 records

Investors6 records

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M&A

Investments

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