International Order of the Rainbow for Girls

What International Order of the Rainbow for Girls does

The International Order of the Rainbow for Girls (IORG) is a private nonprofit youth service organization founded in 1922 by Reverend W. Mark Sexson and headquartered at the Supreme Temple in McAlester, Oklahoma. IORG operates a hierarchical governance and delivery model: a Supreme Assembly serves as the international governing body, with Supreme Deputies overseeing regional jurisdictions such as the Ohio Grand Assembly, and local Assemblies and Pledge Groups forming the on-the-ground delivery layer. The organization serves girls ages 11-20 (Rainbow membership) and girls ages 6-10 (Pledge pre-membership), with no discrimination on race, ethnicity, orientation, disability, or religion. Programming is delivered through in-person meetings, ritual ceremonies, leadership offices, service projects, and biennial statewide (Grand Assembly) and biennial international (Supreme Assembly) conventions.

Core products are programmatic rather than technological: local Assemblies (18+ in Ohio), Pledge Groups (16+ in Ohio), the annual Grand Assembly, the biennial Supreme Assembly, scholarship programs, the 'Girls to Grand' attendance-subsidy sponsorship initiative, and a branded merchandise e-commerce shop. No proprietary technology platforms were identified in the supplied material; the organization runs on traditional volunteer-led youth development programming with a Squarespace-hosted website as the primary digital surface. Member engagement is generated through Masonic family referral networks, social media (Facebook, Instagram), newsletters, printed promotional materials, and the bicameral assembly event structure.

The business model is donation- and merchandise-supported rather than revenue-generating for shareholders. Income streams consist of voluntary donations at tiered levels ($10-$100+), unit-priced merchandise sales (stickers from $3, phone cases $20-$25, laptop sleeves from $22, AirPods cases $20), event registration, and supply distribution through the Supreme Temple. As a nonprofit operating 100+ years, IORG has no equity ownership, no funding rounds, and no M&A activity. The organization relies on adult volunteers (Mother Advisors, Advisory Boards, Grand Deputies) and elected teen officers (Supreme Worthy Advisor Carolyn York for 2024-2026) to sustain operations across at least five countries including the U.S., Australia, Canada, Brazil, and the Philippines.

Name

International Order of the Rainbow for Girls

Legal name

International Order of the Rainbow for Girls

Website

https://ohiorainbow.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1922

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

The International Order of the Rainbow for Girls is a nonprofit service organization founded in 1922 that delivers leadership, character development, and civic engagement programming to girls ages 6-20 through local Assemblies, Pledge Groups, and biennial conventions across multiple countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGABAF

Gender Equality & Women’s Empowerment

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/International Development & Poverty Alleviation

SECONDARYEDALAHAF

Cultural, Identity & Inclusion Programs

Education/Student Services & Campus Operations/Student Activities, Clubs & Campus Life

Keywords

• Youth leadership development
• Girls service organization
• Character education programs
• Masonic youth organization
• Philanthropic youth programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Merchandise Sales: Sale of branded merchandise including stickers, phone cases, laptop sleeves, AirPods cases, and alumni pins through the Ohio Rainbow online shop.
2. Donations and Sponsorships: Charitable donations accepted at various levels ($10-$100+) for Ohio Grand Assembly support. The Girls to Grand sponsorship program helps fund girls' attendance at Grand Assembly.
3. Event Registration: Registration fees for Grand Assembly events and sessions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The International Order of the Rainbow for Girls is a nonprofit youth service organization offering character-building, leadership development, and civic engagement programming for girls ages 11-20, structured through local Assemblies and a parallel Pledge Program for girls ages 6-10. Membership is non-discriminatory and based on belief in a Supreme Being, with programming centered on lessons in morality, service projects, scholarships, and fraternal traditions inherited from its Masonic family heritage.

Product overview

The International Order of the Rainbow for Girls (IORG) is a nonprofit youth organization for girls ages 11-20, with a junior Pledge program for girls ages 6-10. The Ohio Grand Assembly website serves as the primary digital platform, offering membership information, event calendars, scholarship resources, and an online merchandise shop. The organization's core offerings include local Assemblies conducting regular meetings, annual Grand Assembly conventions, and biennial Supreme Assembly gatherings at the Supreme Temple in McAlester, Oklahoma. Additional services include a scholarship program, the Girls to Grand sponsorship program to support attendance at Grand Assembly, and various adult advisory resources including dress code guidelines and ritual competition materials.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rainbow Membership (Local Assemblies) Core membership offering for girls ages 11-20 who believe in a Supreme Being; members join local Assemblies, participate in lessons and rituals, complete service projects, and progress through officer roles.
• Rainbow Pledge Program Pre-membership program for girls ages 6-10 who are too young for Assembly membership; Pledge Groups meet monthly to introduce future Rainbow members to lessons and traditions. No initiation fees or dues are required.
• Grand Assembly (Annual State Convention) Annual jurisdictional convention where members gather for officer installations, leadership training, and fraternal ceremonies; held at the state/jurisdictional level.
• Supreme Assembly (Biennial International Convention) Biennial international convention of the Order, gathering delegates from Assemblies for governance, officer installations, and ceremonial activity at the Supreme Temple in McLoud, Oklahoma.
• Rainbow Scholarship Program Scholarship program offering financial awards to qualifying Rainbow members pursuing post-secondary education; awards are funded through donations and endowment proceeds.
• Girls to Grand Sponsorship Program Sponsorship initiative that matches Rainbow members with adult mentors from the Masonic family, supporting their journey through the program and into Grand Assembly leadership roles.
• Rainbow Merchandise (Ohio Rainbow Shop) Online store selling branded Rainbow merchandise such as stickers, pop sockets, and phone cases to members and supporters.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Children's Dyslexia CentersminorOthersDesignated as the 2026-2027 Statewide Service Project for Ohio Rainbow, supporting the Children's Dyslexia Centers through volunteer service and awareness.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Order of the Eastern Star: Parent Masonic-adjacent organization for adult women and men, explicitly cited by IORG as a primary recruitment channel. Comparable in fraternal tradition, ritual ceremony, and Masonic-family integration, and serves as the feeder pipeline for IORG membership.
• Job's Daughters International: Direct Masonic-family peer organization providing leadership and character development for girls ages 10-20. Mirrors IORG's fraternal lineage, Assembly-based structure, ritual ceremony model, and youth-officer pipeline, making it the closest comparable in target demographic, governance, and program design.
• Camp Fire: Youth-development nonprofit (originally for girls, now co-ed) operating through local councils with leadership, service, and outdoor programming. Comparable in youth-leadership outcomes, local-chapter delivery, and mission-driven nonprofit model.
• DeMolay International: Sister Masonic-youth organization serving young men ages 12-21 with parallel chapter ('Priory') structure, leadership officers, and fraternal ritual ceremonies. Directly comparable governance and delivery model, differing only in gender-specific audience.

Broad incumbents

• Girl Scouts of the USA: The dominant U.S. girls' youth-development nonprofit serving ages 5-18 with leadership programming, badges/service projects, and a national chapter structure. Comparable in target audience, leadership-development mission, and service-learning outcomes, though operates at vastly larger scale and broader secular scope than IORG.
• Girls Inc. National nonprofit operating as an affiliate network serving girls ages 6-18 with research-based programming in leadership, STEM, and life skills. Highly comparable in empowering-girls mission and outcomes delivered, though structured as professionally-staffed centers rather than volunteer-led fraternal chapters.
• 4-H (National 4-H Council): USDA-affiliated youth development organization serving ages 5-18 with leadership, civic engagement, and service-learning programming delivered through local clubs. Overlaps with IORG on youth-leadership outcomes and project-based service, though more tied to Extension services than fraternal tradition.

Emerging players

• Hugh O'Brian Youth (HOBY) Leadership: National leadership-development nonprofit for high-school students operating leadership seminars and ambassador programs. Compares on the leadership-development mission for adolescents, though operates seminar-based rather than chapter-based delivery.
• Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA): Career-oriented student leadership organization for middle and high school students with local chapters, officer roles, and competitive events. Comparable in youth-leadership programming, chapter governance structure, and officer-based member development.
• National Honor Society (NHS): School-based leadership and service recognition organization for high-school students. Compares on character/leadership focus and youth-adult mentorship model, though delivered through schools rather than as a standalone youth organization.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/playlist?list=PLKMM3OQsbk2wJr3umDQnuJEbPSLmPrdOc
• Facebookfacebook.com/groups/OHIOIORGMAJORITYALUMNI
• Instagraminstagram.com/ohioiorgalumni

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

Investments

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