Girls Inc. of Columbus&Phenix-Russell

What Girls Inc. of Columbus&Phenix-Russell does

Girls Inc. of Columbus and Phenix-Russell is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth development organization (EIN 58-6011441) founded in 1952 as the 'Girls Club' and operating as an official Girls Inc. affiliate since 1992. The organization serves girls ages 5-18 in Columbus, Georgia and the Phenix-Russell region through two physical program centers — the Baker Center (3535 Levy Road, South Columbus) under Center Director Tanjania Minor, and the Dorothy Hyatt Center (4637 Kolb Avenue, North Columbus) under Center Director Marion Hemingway — and through school partnerships. Its service model is organized around three curriculum pillars: STRONG (healthy living, including nutrition, sports, and a Mind+Body Toolkit), SMART (academic enrichment, including STREAM, Operation SMART, literacy, and the arts), and BOLD (independent life skills, including Friendly PEERsuasion, Media Literacy, and Economic Literacy), all delivered by trained staff and volunteer mentors in a girls-only environment.

The organization reports an annual reach of more than 300 girls, tracks outcomes through the national Girls Inc. Strong, Smart, and Bold Outcomes Survey covering 30+ indicators, and claims a program-spending ratio of 86 cents of every dollar. Governance is led by CEO Danita Gibson Lloyd, COO Montavias Harris, and Chief Program Officer Tanjania Minor, with a board anchored by institutional partners including Truist, TSYS/Global Payments, Aflac, Visa, WC Bradley Co., Columbus State University, and the City of Columbus. The organization holds a Charity Navigator four-star rating and a Candid/GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency.

Revenue is sourced from individual donations, corporate partnerships (Synovus, TSYS, Liberty, Truist, West Fraser, Aflac, WC Bradley Co.), foundation grants (AMOS Foundation, Donna DeVoe Baker & Associates), and fundraising campaigns such as the $5 for 5,000 initiative and Annual Appeal; corporate sponsorship tiers are structured at $50,000 to $250,000+. The organization does not operate a proprietary technology platform; its digital footprint consists of a website (girlsinc-columbus.org), social media channels, and a 2022-launched Alumnae Association mobile app (iOS and Android) extending engagement to the 18+ demographic.

Name

Girls Inc. of Columbus&Phenix-Russell

Legal name

Girls Incorporated of Columbus and Phenix-Russell

Website

https://girlsinc-columbus.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Girls Inc. of Columbus and Phenix-Russell is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth development organization serving girls ages 5-18 in Columbus, Georgia, through two program centers delivering STRONG, SMART, and BOLD curricula.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

After-School Academic Support Programs (Centers & Clubs) (EDAJALAM), Youth-to-Adult Transition & Life Skills (Independent Living, Soft Skills) (EDAAAFAN), Student Government & Leadership Programs (EDAJAJAH)

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• Girls leadership training
• After-school enrichment
• Academic mentoring services
• Nonprofit youth services

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The primary revenue stream comes from individual donations, corporate partnerships, and foundation grants. The organization runs annual appeals and specific campaigns like the $5 for 5,000 initiative to raise funds for programming.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Girls Inc. of Columbus and Phenix-Russell delivers after-school and summer youth development programming for girls ages 5-18 through two physical centers in Columbus, GA. The organization offers research-based curriculum organized into three pillars: STRONG (healthy living), SMART (academic enrichment), and BOLD (independent life skills), including mentorship, leadership training, sports, and STREAM education delivered by trained staff and volunteers.

Product overview

Girls Inc. of Columbus and Phenix-Russell operates as a youth development organization offering a unified three-pillar program model—STRONG Healthy Living Programming, SMART Academic Enrichment, and BOLD Independent Life Skills—designed for girls ages 5-18. The organization runs two physical centers (Baker Center serving South Columbus and Dorothy Hyatt Center serving North Columbus), reaching over 300 girls annually. Programs are research-based, delivered through trained staff and volunteers in a pro-girl environment, and emphasize mentorship, leadership development, and academic support. The organization also extends engagement through the Girls Inc. Alumnae Association launched in 2022.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• STRONG: Healthy Living Programming - research-based curriculums focusing on the whole girl through nutrition, mental health, and physical activity
• SMART
• BOLD

Products and services

• BOLD Independent Life Skills Research-based curriculum providing independent life skills through leadership training, advocacy, and self-efficacy, including sub-programs Friendly PEERsuasion (substance abuse resistance), Media Literacy, and Economic Literacy for girls ages 5-18.
• SMART Academic Enrichment Research-based curriculum providing academic support and enrichment through homework help, literacy, and STREAM education, including Operation SMART for STEM enthusiasm and The Arts program for theatre, music, dance, and art, for girls ages 5-18.
• STRONG Healthy Living Programming Research-based curriculum focusing on the whole girl by enriching mind, body, and soul through nutrition education, mental health support, and physical activity, including Nutrition programs, Sports activities, and Mind + Body Toolkit, for girls ages 5-18.
• Girls Inc. Alumnae Association Free association launched in 2022 for alumnae and high school seniors ages 18+, providing career advice, inspirational conversations with women leaders, and opportunities for continued development, accessible via web platform and mobile apps.

Quantifiable outcome

• 89% of girls say they've been physically active in the past week
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and minor.

• Prestige Family MedicinesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner supporting girls' health and wellness programming, contributing to the STRONG Healthy Living initiatives.
• HughstonsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare organization supporting girls' health and wellness programming initiatives.
• Dr. Kia ChamberssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlumna and community partner who has become a successful entrepreneur mentoring young girls in the community.
• Urban League of the River ValleysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization partner expanding access to programs and resources for girls in the region.
• The Eastern DistrictsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity/organizational partner supporting program delivery.
• Georgia Department of Public HealthsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner; Lakeicia Vanerson serves as board member representing public health interests.
• US Department of Veteran AffairssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal partner; Dr. Lakeita Judkins serves as board member.
• Columbus HospiceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization; Shameika Averett serves as board member.
• Peaceful River Residential Services, Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity services organization; Tameca Williams serves as board member.
• Columbus State UniversitysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner; Dr. Tiffany McBride serves as board member representing academic interests.
• City of ColumbussupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partner; Pursia Baker serves as board member representing city interests.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Girls Inc. National Organization: National umbrella organization and parent affiliate of Girls Inc. of Columbus. Comparable as the brand and curriculum owner for all 75 Girls Inc. affiliates, setting programming standards, advocacy positions, and the Strong, Smart, and Bold outcomes framework used by the Columbus affiliate.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National umbrella for the Boys & Girls Clubs network, including the local Chattahoochee Valley affiliate. Comparable as a larger, broader incumbent in youth development that shares the same community-center, after-school, mentorship, and donation-funded model.
• National Girls Collaborative Project: National nonprofit network supporting girl-serving STEM and STEM-related programs. Comparable as a broader-incumbent ecosystem player in girl-focused youth development, sharing the donor-base and policy-advocacy space with Girls Inc.

Regional players

• 4-H (Georgia 4-H): Cooperative Extension youth development program with strong Georgia presence through school and community clubs. Comparable as a youth leadership and life-skills program for school-age children, although co-ed and delivered through school-based channels rather than dedicated girls-only centers.
• YWCA of Columbus: Regional peer in the Columbus, GA market focused on women's and girls' empowerment, including youth programming. Comparable as a community-based nonprofit pursuing overlapping donor and participant families in the same geography.

Direct peers

• YMCA of Metropolitan Columbus: Direct local peer operating youth development, after-school, summer camp, and sports programming in Columbus, GA. Comparable as a community nonprofit competing for the same families, volunteers, and corporate donors in the same regional market.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of the Chattahoochee Valley: Direct local peer providing youth development and after-school programming in the Columbus, GA region. Comparable as a community-based nonprofit serving school-age children through physical centers with a mix of academic, athletic, and life-skills programming funded by donations and corporate partners.
• Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia: Direct peer delivering girl-focused youth development programming across Georgia. Comparable as a sister-girls organization providing leadership, life-skills, and after-school enrichment through troops, camps, and community partnerships funded by donations and corporate sponsorships.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Chattahoochee Valley: Direct peer providing mentorship-based youth development in the Columbus, GA region. Comparable as a youth-mentoring nonprofit serving school-age children through volunteer-driven programs and corporate partnerships in the same geographic market.

Others

• Step Up For Students (Georgia): Florida-based scholarship organization that, while operating in a different state, is a comparable funder/administrator in the youth education and enrichment ecosystem. Listed as an adjacent, ecosystem-level nonprofit rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/girlsinccolumbus
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCK8ykqWny5jXmZzwZV-ZpnQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/girlsinccolumbus
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/girls-inc-columbus-georgia
• Instagraminstagram.com/girlsincolumbus

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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