Girls Inc. of the Pacific Northwest

What Girls Inc. of the Pacific Northwest does

Girls Inc. of the Pacific Northwest (Girls Inc. PNW) is a regional 501(c)(3) nonprofit affiliate of the national Girls Inc. organization, operating since 1998 in Portland with subsequent expansion to SW Washington (2017) and Seattle (2018). The organization delivers a portfolio of research-based youth development programs for girls ages 6-18, including Girls Groups (after-school program delivered through school district partnerships), Eureka! (a 5-year STEM magnet program at Portland State University and Mount Hood Community College), Leadership Council (civic engagement and advocacy for 8th-12th graders), Produced by HER (documentary filmmaking partnership with NW Documentary for ages 12-17), and GIRLS thINC Outside the Box (seasonal home delivery program for ages 6-10 in English and Spanish). Most programs are free to participants; the home delivery program operates on a sliding scale with a $35 suggested fee. The organization is governed by a board chaired by Sarah Ross (The Standard), with Nadja Sailesman currently serving as a Fractional CEO during an active national CEO search.

Girls Inc. PNW is funded through diversified revenue streams including individual donations (processed via Bloomerang), corporate partnerships (Nike, PWC, Kaiser Permanente, Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, Siemens, Lam Research, T-Mobile, Alaska Airlines, Daimler Trucks, and others), foundation grants (Gates Foundation, Meyer Memorial Trust, M.J. Murdock, Clark Foundation, Collins Foundation, Women's Foundation of Oregon, Oregon Community Foundation), and government/city funding (Multnomah County, King County, Portland Children's Levy). A $10M capital award from the Equality Can't Wait Challenge (Pivotal Ventures/MacKenzie Scott/Schusterman) in 2021 funded Project Accelerate, a career readiness program scaling across 26 affiliates. The technology stack is minimal — Bloomerang for donations, Mighty Networks for the alumnae community, and basic mobile apps — with no proprietary platform or AI capabilities. The organization reports that 86 cents of every dollar goes directly to programming and is part of the broader 75+ affiliate Girls Inc. network serving 100,000+ participants annually.

Name

Girls Inc. of the Pacific Northwest

Legal name

Girls Inc. of the Pacific Northwest

Website

https://girlsincpnw.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Girls Inc. of the Pacific Northwest is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers research-based youth development programming — including after-school, STEM, leadership, and filmmaking tracks — to girls ages 6-18 across Portland, Seattle, and SW Washington, funded by donations, corporate partners, and foundation grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Child and Youth Services (62411), Child and Youth Services (624110)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

STEM, Digital Literacy & Maker Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAG), Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAJ), Gender Equality & Women’s Empowerment (BPAGABAF), Youth-to-Adult Transition & Life Skills (Independent Living, Soft Skills) (EDAAAFAN)

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• Girls leadership education
• After-school programming
• STEM education youth
• Career readiness mentoring

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

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, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Individual donors contribute through online donations, mail, phone, and special events. The organization reports that 86 cents of every dollar goes directly to programming.
2. Corporate Partnerships: Corporations provide funding, volunteer support, field trips, and internships. Partners include major companies like Alaska Airlines, T-Mobile, Nike, Bank of America, and many others.
3. Foundation Grants: Foundations including Clark Foundation, Collins Foundation, Meyer Memorial Trust, and others provide grant funding for programming.
4. Government Grants: Government and community partners including city governments, public schools, and community foundations provide programmatic funding.
5. Program Fees (Sliding Scale): The GIRLS thINC Outside the Box program is offered on a sliding scale with $35 being the full price. Families can choose what they pay or pay nothing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Girls Inc. of the Pacific Northwest delivers research-based youth development programs for girls and gender-diverse youth ages 6-18 across Portland, Seattle, and SW Washington. Core offerings include after-school Girls Groups, the Leadership Council for civic engagement, the 5-year Eureka! STEM magnet program, the Produced by HER documentary filmmaking program, the GIRLS thINC Outside the Box home-delivery program, Project Accelerate career readiness, and the Girls Inc. Alumnae Association. Programs are funded through donations, grants, corporate partnerships, and a sliding-scale program fee.

Product overview

Girls Inc. of the Pacific Northwest operates as a youth development organization offering a portfolio of research-based programs through the Girls Inc. Experience framework. The core offerings include Girls Groups (after-school program for ages 6-13), Leadership Council (youth leadership for 8th-12th grade), Eureka! (5-year STEM program for 8th-12th grade), Produced by HER (documentary filmmaking for ages 12-17), and GIRLS thINC Outside the Box (home delivery program for ages 6-10). Additional programs include Project Accelerate (career readiness for young women through early adulthood) and the Girls Inc. Alumnae Association (free membership community for alums 18+). The organization also provides advocacy resources and trauma-informed support materials.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Girls Groups After-school program delivered in partnership with school districts and community partners throughout the Pacific Northwest, serving youth ages 6-13. Groups meet weekly for 90 minutes over three eight-week terms with age-specific curricula including Allies in Action, Operation SMART, Economic Literacy, Media Literacy, Mind + Body, Healthy Sexuality, Project BOLD, Go Girl Go!, Sporting Chance, Leadership and Community Action, and She Votes. Free to participants.
• Leadership Council Youth leadership opportunity for 8th-12th grade participants from across the Pacific Northwest to explore passions, engage in civic dialogue, meet local leaders, and develop advocacy skills including public speaking, research, and individual/small group advocacy projects. Free to participants.
• Eureka! 5-year STEM magnet program for 8th-12th grade youth that empowers them to see themselves as part of the future workforce. Includes three summers of four-week summer camp at local college/university, two summers of internships, monthly learning sessions throughout the school year, and a Fifth-Year Leadership Project. Free to participants.
• Produced by HER Youth documentary filmmaking program for ages 12-17 that inspires youth to share the stories of women through documentary filmmaking. Youth work in teams to develop, produce, shoot, and edit original women-focused documentaries. Creative direction by Kerri Lynne Thorp in partnership with NW Documentary. Prioritizes stories of BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ youth. Free to participants.
• GIRLS thINC Outside the Box Home delivery program providing five or more hours of immersive, hands-on activities to girls who do not have access to in-person programs. Designed for girls ages 6-10, delivered seasonally to Oregon or Washington addresses. Contains books, activity magazines, STEM/Movement/Art/Self-discovery activities, role model/SHEro introductions, materials, and virtual group celebrations. Available in English and Spanish. Operates on a sliding scale with $35 suggested full price; families can pay what they can or pay nothing.
• Project Accelerate Career readiness program extending the Girls Inc. Experience through early adulthood, providing holistic programming including mentorship, internship placements, access to educational resources, and learning opportunities for young women, primarily women of color from low-income families. Features the Project Accelerate Leadership Council with corporate partners including American Red Cross, Bank of America, Capital One, Cox Enterprises, Cummins, Deloitte, and JPMorgan Chase. Being implemented at 26 Girls Inc. affiliates, scaling to 30 by 2025.
• Girls Inc. Alumnae Association Free membership community launched in 2022 for Girls Inc. and Girls Club alums and high school seniors ages 18+. Provides career advice, inspirational conversations with women leaders, and access to live, virtual, and in-person events. Available via web platform (girls-inc-alumnae.mn.co) and mobile app (Google Play and Apple App Store).

Quantifiable outcome

• 89% of girls report being physically active in the past week
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

58 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• AcuityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting Girls Inc. PNW through funding and community investment.
• Alaska AirlinesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting girls' programming in the Pacific Northwest.
• Applied Materials Generation GirlcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner focused on Generation Girl STEM initiatives supporting girls in technology and engineering careers.
• A说是minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting Girls Inc. PNW.
• Best BuyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner providing technology support and funding for girls' programming.
• BAASminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting Girls Inc. PNW programming.
• Cambia Health SolutionscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor healthcare corporate partner with representation on the board of directors (Jennifer Muhm serves as Marketing & Advocacy Chair).
• ComcastminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting girls' programming and connectivity initiatives.
• First Tech Federal Credit UnionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner with representation on board of directors (Edward Powers).
• HAPO Community Credit UnionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCredit union partner supporting girls in the Pacific Northwest.
• IQorminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting Girls Inc. PNW.
• Kaiser PermanentecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHealthcare partner with representation on board (Jocelynne McAdory, Rachael Gingrich). Supports health-related programming and workforce development.
• Lam ResearchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology company partner with representation on board (Aaron Fellis). Supports STEM programming and workforce initiatives.
• Legacy HealthminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHealthcare partner with representation on board (Anita Iyenger).
• Lithia MotorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting girls' programming through Lithia4Kids initiative.
• Moda HealthminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHealthcare partner supporting Girls Inc. PNW.
• Moss AdamsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAccounting and consulting firm partner.
• NordstromminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRetail partner supporting girls in the Pacific Northwest.
• NW NaturalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUtility company partner supporting Girls Inc. PNW.
• OnPoint Community Credit UnionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCredit union partner with representation on board (Alexa Miles).
• ON SemiconductorminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSemiconductor company partner supporting STEM programming.
• Pacific PowerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUtility company partner.
• Paris Group RealtyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRealty partner with representation on board (Claire Paris).
• Portland General ElectricminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUtility company partner with representation on board (Derily Bechthold).
• PwCcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional services firm with representation on board (Angie Payne). Major funder and supporter of girls' programming.
• QorvocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSemiconductor company partner with representation on board (Brandi Frye). Supports STEM and workforce development initiatives.
• SiemenscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology company partner supporting STEM programming and career pathways.
• Sokol BlosserminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWine industry partner supporting Girls Inc. PNW.
• Standard, ThecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerInsurance company with representation on board (Sarah Ross serves as President & Board Chair).
• TektronixcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology company partner with representation on board (Matt Ochs). Supports STEM programming.
• Tillamook County Creamery AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDairy company partner with representation on board (Sheila Murty). Connected alumna Amaya Gustave to internship at Tillamook.
• T-MobileminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTelecommunications partner supporting girls' programming.
• Tonkon Torp LLPminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLaw firm partner with representation on board (Kristin Bremer Moore).
• WeyerhaeuserminorGTM or Marketing PartnerForest products company partner supporting girls' programming.
• Woodruff SawyerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInsurance brokerage partner.
• Daimler TrucksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommercial vehicle company partner with representation on board (Angela Timmen).
• F5 Inc.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerTechnology company partner with representation on board (Angelique Okeke).
• Rubrik Inc.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerTechnology company partner with representation on board (Alexis Armijo).
• NikecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAthletic apparel company partner with representation on board (Shana Moore). Supports girls' athletic and leadership programming.
• Moonwater Consulting LLCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConsulting partner with representation on board (Liz Martin).
• Altus AllianceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness consulting partner with representation on board.
• City of BurienminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGovernment partner supporting community programming.
• Children's Home SocietyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner supporting youth and family services.
• Comprehensive Children's ServicesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner for youth services.
• Highline Public SchoolsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSchool district partner in SW Washington.
• Human Services CouncilminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner for human services coordination.
• King CountyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal government partner in Washington.
• Multnomah CountyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal government partner in Oregon.
• NW DocumentarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with NW Documentary for the Produced by HER documentary filmmaking program. NW Documentary provides creative direction and youth program expertise.
• American Red CrossminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner represented in Project Accelerate Leadership Council working to remove barriers to women's advancement.
• Bank of AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner represented in Project Accelerate Leadership Council with representation on board (Elisa Landers). Supports career readiness and workplace equality initiatives.
• Capital OneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner in Project Accelerate Leadership Council working on workplace equality.
• Cox EnterprisesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner in Project Accelerate Leadership Council.
• CumminsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner in Project Accelerate Leadership Council.
• DeloittecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional services partner in Project Accelerate Leadership Council. Supports workplace equality initiatives and professional development.
• JPMorgan ChasecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinancial services partner in Project Accelerate Leadership Council. Supports career pathways and workplace equality.
• Seattle ChocolateminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWoman-owned chocolate company that supports Girls Inc. with 10% of net profits from their Seattle Chocolate collection. Their mission is to empower girls and women.
• Empower Mint Tea (Smith)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCreated by three women, $1 from every Empower Mint purchase goes directly to Girls Inc. of the Pacific Northwest.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• YWCA USA: National nonprofit focused on eliminating racism and empowering women, with local associations delivering youth programming, leadership development, and advocacy for girls and women. Highly comparable mission, governance, and funding model.
• Girl Scouts of the USA: The most direct comparable: a national, girl-focused leadership and youth-development organization with local councils, STEM programs (STEM badges, robotics), outdoor leadership, and a similar age 5–18 participant range. Competes for the same girl participants, parent mindshare, and corporate/foundation donors.
• After-School All-Stars: National nonprofit providing free after-school programs to youth in Title I schools, with academic, health, STEM, and leadership programming delivered via school-district partnerships — directly comparable delivery mechanism and beneficiary population.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: The largest youth-development organization in the U.S., providing after-school programming, STEM (e.g., My.Future), leadership, and college/career readiness across 1,100+ local clubs. Directly comparable programmatic portfolio and school-partnership distribution model.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of America: National youth-mentoring nonprofit pairing youth with adult mentors, operating through local agencies in the same geographies as Girls Inc. PNW. Comparable on mentoring-led youth development outcomes and donor-driven revenue model.

Regional players

• Dress for Success: Global nonprofit empowering women to achieve economic independence through career advancement programming, with affiliates across multiple cities. Comparable in serving women and girls and in the corporate-partnership funding model, though focused on adult workforce reentry rather than youth.

Broad incumbents

• Girls Inc. (National Organization): The national umbrella organization founded in 1864 that provides curricula, research, and affiliate coordination to 75+ regional affiliates including Girls Inc. PNW. It is the same brand and programmatic system, but at a national scale rather than a single regional affiliate.

Emerging players

• Step Up: Nonprofit mentoring and leadership-development organization for girls and young women, with a strong STEM and college-readiness focus and corporate mentorship programs — directly comparable on programmatic focus and donor base.
• Techbridge Girls: Smaller national nonprofit focused specifically on engaging girls of color and girls from low-income communities in STEM, with after-school programs, summer camps, and teacher training. Overlaps directly with Girls Inc. PNW's Eureka! and Operation SMART programming.
• National Girls Collaborative Project: Network-focused organization connecting girl-serving STEM programs to share resources and best practices. Comparable mission (girls in STEM) but operates as a coordinating network rather than a direct-service provider.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/girlsincpnw
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCJ9sdYRi30TC4qS9LjdpCVQ/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/girlsincpnw
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/girlsincpnw
• Instagraminstagram.com/girlsincpnw

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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