Girls Inc. Of Washington County (MD)

What Girls Inc. Of Washington County (MD) does

Girls Inc. of Washington County (MD) is a Hagerstown, Maryland-based 501(c)-equivalent nonprofit and local affiliate of the national Girls Inc. network (founded nationally 1864; founded locally 1948). The organization delivers direct-service youth development programming to approximately 100 girls daily and 2,000+ girls annually ages 6-18 in Washington County, through After School programs (Monday-Friday afternoons), a seven-week Summer Camp, a Teen Program, and a Youth Advisory Board partnership with the Washington County Health Department. Girls are transported to the 626 Washington Avenue facility from 12 local elementary and middle schools, and programming is delivered by trained facilitators in dedicated spaces including the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation STEM Center.

The organization's core "product" is the proprietary Girls Inc. Experience, an evidence-based curriculum combining mentorship, pro-girl environments, and structured programming across STEM, leadership, financial literacy, health and wellness, media literacy, and life skills. Program efficacy is measured via the proprietary Strong, Smart, and Bold Outcomes Survey (SSBOS) instrument — administered annually to girls ages 9-18 and covering 30+ developmental indicators — with aggregated outcomes validated externally by the American Institutes for Research. Operating systems are conventional: a participant management database, Google Forms for volunteer intake, Canva for parent materials, and Qgiv/Stripe/Zelle donation infrastructure.

Revenue is a hybrid of program fees, donations, and grants. After School Program participation carries a $70/month membership with member/non-member Summer Camp rates of $75/$125 weekly. Fundraising is event-driven via three signature annual events (Muddy Mamas Mud Run since 2013, Bonanza since 1999, and the Grapes for Girls wine tasting) and supported by a tiered Champions for Girls giving society ($1,000-$50,000+). Corporate and foundation partners span Vanguard-tier funders (County Commissioners of Washington County, Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation), Luminary-tier corporate and foundation supporters (Conagra Brands, Fletcher Foundation), and multiple mid-tier corporate and community foundation partners (Rite Aid Foundation, OshKosh Corporation Foundation, Rotary Club of Hagerstown, Community Foundation of Washington County). The organization reports an annual operating budget of approximately $1.27 million with 86 cents of every dollar directed to programming.

Name

Girls Inc. Of Washington County (MD)

Legal name

Girls Inc. of Washington County

Website

https://girlsinc-md.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Girls Inc. of Washington County (MD) is a Hagerstown-based nonprofit that delivers after-school, summer camp, and teen leadership programs to approximately 2,000 girls ages 6-18 annually in Washington County, Maryland, funded through program fees, events, and grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit youth development services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (624110), Child Care Services (6244)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Community & Nonprofit Before/After Care Programs (Early Years) (EDACAHAD)

Keywords

• Youth development services
• After-school programs
• Girls leadership
• Summer camp programs
• STEM education

Headquarters

HQ city

Hagerstown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Program Membership Fees: Monthly membership dues of $70 for After School Program, with member/non-member Summer Camp rates ($75/week and $125/week respectively. Field trip fees vary.
2. Individual Donations: Online donations via secure portal, mail donations, phone donations via Zelle ([email protected]), stock gifts via stock gift form. Champions for Girls giving society at $1,000+ entry level.
3. Annual Events & Fundraisers: Revenue from ticket sales and sponsorships for events including Muddy Mamas Mud Run, Bonanza, and Grapes for Girls. Event tickets range from $125 individual to $1,250 table of 10 at Grapes for Girls.
4. Corporate & Foundation Grants: Funding from corporate partners, foundations, and government sources at various sponsorship levels (Vanguard $50,000+, Luminary $25,000-$49,999, Advocate $10,000-$24,999, Ally $5,000-$9,999, Champion $1,000-$4,999).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Girls Inc. of Washington County is a nonprofit youth development organization that delivers direct-service programs to girls ages 6–18 in Washington County, Maryland, including an After School Program (Monday–Friday afternoons with transportation from 12 local schools), a seven-week Summer Camp, a Teen Program, and a Youth Advisory Board partnership. Programming is delivered in pro-girl environments at the 626 Washington Avenue facility using the research-based Girls Inc. Experience curriculum covering STEM, leadership, financial literacy, health, and media literacy, with hands-on learning in the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation STEM Center.

Product overview

Girls Inc. of Washington County is a non-profit organization offering the Girls Inc. Experience—a comprehensive girls' leadership program combining After School Program, Summer Camp, Teen Program, and Youth Advisory Board services. The organization operates from its facility at 626 Washington Avenue, Hagerstown, MD 21740, serving around 100 girls daily and over 2,000 different girls annually. Programs focus on STEM education (in the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation STEM Center), leadership development, health and wellness, financial literacy, and media literacy. The organization also hosts signature fundraising events including Muddy Mamas Mud Run, Bonanza, and Grapes for Girls, and maintains a Champions for Girls philanthropic giving society. An Alumnae Association launched in 2022 provides continued engagement for program graduates ages 18+.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• After School Program A structured after-school program serving girls ages 6-18 in Washington County, Maryland that provides transportation from 12 local schools, homework help, tutoring, STEM activities, and enrichment programming Monday through Friday afternoons.
• Summer Camp A seven-week day camp for girls ages 6-18 running June through August, offering arts and crafts, sports, swimming, STEM activities, and field trips at the Hagerstown facility; member rate $75/week, non-member rate $125/week.
• Teen Program A free teen program for high-school-age girls that provides leadership development opportunities and community-engagement activities in Washington County, Maryland.
• Youth Advisory Board A youth advisory program for high schoolers in partnership with the Washington County Health Department where participants engage in youth advisory activities, leadership training, and community health initiatives.
• Girls Inc. Alumnae Association A free alumnae association for former Girls Inc. participants ages 18+ offering career advice, leadership connections, and continued engagement through a web platform and mobile app hosted on Mighty Networks.

Quantifiable outcome

• 70% of girls have been physically active in the past week
• +11 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Washington County Health DepartmentmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth Advisory Board partnership engaging high school girls in health-related leadership activities, community engagement, and advocacy training. Partnership provides pathway for teen program participants to develop leadership skills through real-world health department collaboration.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Boys & Girls Club of Washington County: Direct local competitor offering after-school and youth development programming in the same Washington County geography, targeting a similar low-to-middle income family demographic and competing for the same corporate and foundation sponsorships.
• YWCA Hagerstown: Direct local peer delivering youth, family, and empowerment programming in Washington County, competing for the same local donor dollars, corporate sponsorships, and program participants.
• YMCA of Hagerstown: Direct local competitor offering after-school care, summer camp, and youth programming in Washington County, often at a larger facility scale, and competing for the same families and corporate funders.

Broad incumbents

• Girls Inc. (National Organization): National parent/umbrella network of which the subject company is a local affiliate. Operates the shared curriculum, brand, and SSBOS outcomes measurement that the Washington County affiliate delivers locally.
• Girl Scouts of the USA: National girls-focused youth development organization with similar STEM, leadership, and life-skills curriculum and a comparable donation and volunteer-driven model. Competes for the same cohort of parents seeking enrichment activities for girls.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: Largest national youth development nonprofit network offering after-school programming, STEM, and leadership development; competes for the same school-age demographic and shares the local-club affiliation model.
• 4-H (National 4-H Council): National youth development organization offering STEM, leadership, and life-skills programming, often delivered through school and extension partnerships that overlap with Girls Inc.'s school-based recruitment channels.

Regional players

• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Washington County: Local chapter of national youth mentoring nonprofit serving the same Washington County geography, competing for corporate sponsorships, volunteer mentors, and the same donor base.
• Washington County Public Schools (After-School Programs): Public school system offering free or low-cost after-school programming to the same 6–18 demographic in Washington County, representing both a referral source (12-school transportation partnership) and a free substitute competitor for the membership program.

Others

• National Girls Collaborative Project: National network connecting and strengthening girl-serving STEM and STEM-related organizations; thematically aligned with Girls Inc.'s mission and a potential funder/partner channel for collaborative programming.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/girlsincwashco
• Instagraminstagram.com/girlsincwashco
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/girls-inc-of-washington-county

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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