Girls Inc. of Metro Denver

What Girls Inc. of Metro Denver does

Girls Inc. of Metro Denver is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded as an affiliate of the national Girls Inc. organization in 1983 and headquartered at 1499 Julian Street in Denver's West Colfax neighborhood. The organization delivers a research-based portfolio of programs organized by age cohort: elementary and middle school services (After School, Summer Camp, Girls thINC, Outside the Box, Clayton Campus), teen services (Eureka! STEM, Leadership Out Loud, Bold Business, Internships, The Movement Conference, Teens at Clayton), and collegiate services (College Prep, Scholarships, Alumnae). All programs are delivered free of charge to participants. Direct service is supplemented by school partnerships across the Denver metro area, a full-time mental health counseling capability delivered in person and via telehealth, and a social enterprise (Bold Beans Coffee Shop) that functions as a vocational training ground.

The underlying methodology rests on the proprietary Girls Inc. Experience™ framework and a Girls' Bill of Rights codified across six dimensions of girlhood. Outcomes measurement is the accountability layer: self-reported metrics show 100% of participants identify self-care strategies, 98% believe they have a great future ahead, and 95% see themselves as leaders. A dedicated staff of 11-50 includes licensed clinical social workers, a PhD-level Director of Youth Programs, bilingual personnel (30% of program staff speak Spanish, matching 25% of families served), and former participants promoted into staff roles.

Revenue mechanics are entirely philanthropic: individual donations (Champions for Girls at $1,000/year minimum), corporate partnerships (Leprino Foods, United Airlines, UC Health, IECRM, Colorado Parks and Wildlife), foundation grants (Colorado Trust, Colorado Health Foundation, Caring for Denver Foundation, Caring for Colorado), and government grants (Denver Department of Public Health and Environment). In 2024 the organization received Charity Navigator's Four Star Rating and GuideStar's Platinum Seal of Transparency. Governance is provided by a local Board of Directors currently chaired by Jackie Devine, with Kayla Garcia serving as President & CEO.

Name

Girls Inc. of Metro Denver

Legal name

Girls Inc. of Metro Denver

Website

https://girlsincdenver.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Girls Inc. of Metro Denver is a 501(c)(3) youth development nonprofit serving girls in grades 1-12 and their families across the Denver metro area through free, research-based programming in STEM, leadership, mental health, and college preparation, funded by individual donations, corporate partnerships, and foundation grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

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

Student Mentoring & Peer Support Programs (EDAJALAL), Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAJ)

Keywords

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

Headquarters

HQ city

Denver, Colorado

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Charitable contributions from individual donors through the Champions for Girls donor community (minimum $1,000/year) and general donations.
2. Corporate Partnerships: Corporate sponsorships and partnerships from businesses that create pathways for girls' success, including employer-sponsored programs and workplace giving.
3. Foundation Grants: Grant funding from foundations including Colorado Trust, The Colorado Health Foundation, Caring for Denver Foundation, and Caring for Colorado to support specific programming including mental health services.
4. Government Grants: Funding from government sources including Denver Department of Public Health and Environment (DDPHE) for public health and wellness programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Girls Inc. of Metro Denver delivers free, research-based youth development programming for girls ages 6 through college, organized across elementary/middle school programs (after-school, summer camp, Girls thINC, Outside the Box, Clayton Campus), teen programs (Eureka! STEM, Leadership Out Loud, Bold Business, Internships, The Movement Conference, Teens at Clayton), collegiate programs (College Prep, Scholarships, Alumnae), plus school partnerships, mental health counseling, and a social-enterprise coffee shop (Bold Beans). The combination of long-lasting mentoring relationships, a pro-girl environment, and outcomes-based curriculum equips girls to grow up healthy, educated, and independent.

Product overview

Girls Inc. of Metro Denver is a nonprofit youth development organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of programs organized across age groups: Elementary & Middle Programs (After School, Summer Camp, Girls thINC, Outside the Box, Clayton Campus), Teen Programs (Eureka! STEM program, Leadership Out Loud, Bold Business, Internships, The Movement Conference, Teens at Clayton), Collegiate Programs (College Prep, Scholarships, Alumnae), plus School Partnerships, Mental Health Counseling, Mentoring Program, and Bold Beans social enterprise coffee shop. The organization applies a research-based approach with long-lasting mentoring relationships in a pro-girl environment to inspire girls to be strong, smart, and bold.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• After School Programs After-school programming providing research-based curricula, mentoring relationships, and a pro-girl environment for elementary and middle school girls in Denver.
• Summer Camp Year-round programming spanning healthy living, academics, leadership, athletics, STEM, and self-empowerment for girls in Grades 1-8.
• Girls thINC Year-round learning program offering ongoing development opportunities for girls outside of traditional school settings.
• Outside the Box Year-round programming initiative providing continued learning and skill development for girls throughout the school year.
• Clayton Campus Programs Programs and services delivered at the Girls Inc. of Metro Denver center located in West Colfax, serving both elementary/middle and teen participants.
• Eureka! Program Intensive STEM-focused program for teen girls providing career exploration, internship opportunities, and hands-on science and engineering experiences including visits to companies like United Airlines and Leprino Foods.
• Leadership Out Loud (LOL) Teen leadership and advocacy program where participants learn about the legal system, civic engagement, and how to advocate for themselves and others, including trips to Washington D.C.
• Bold Business Entrepreneurship and business skills program teaching girls about financial independence, creating business plans, and gaining LLC status for ventures.
• Internship Program Career exploration internships connecting girls with local businesses and organizations for real-world work experience, including opportunities with UC Health, IECRM, and Bold Beans coffee shop.
• The Movement Conference Teen conference experience bringing together young women for networking, skill-building, and leadership development activities.
• Teens at Clayton Teen-focused programming at the Clayton Campus providing specialized activities and development opportunities for adolescent girls.
• College Prep Collegiate preparation program helping girls navigate the college application process, including SAT/ACT support, application assistance, and campus visits.
• Scholarships Financial assistance program providing scholarship opportunities to help girls pursue higher education.
• Alumnae Program Ongoing engagement and support for Girls Inc. graduates, connecting alumnae with resources, networking opportunities, and continued mentorship.
• School Partnerships Collaborative programs delivered in partnership with schools throughout the Denver metro area, bringing Girls Inc. programming directly to school communities.
• Mental Health Counseling Full-time mental health counselor providing one-on-one therapy, in-person and telehealth sessions, and trauma-informed, culturally responsive support. 30% of program staff speak Spanish to serve diverse families.
• Bold Beans Coffee Shop Social enterprise coffee shop operated at the Girls Inc. center, providing job training and employment opportunities for program participants.
• Mentoring Program Staff and intern mentoring initiative supporting girls through goal-oriented and relationship-based mentoring relationships, including small group mentoring options.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of girls can identify self-care strategies that work for them to manage stress and emotions
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered key and supporting.

• Leprino FoodskeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner providing Eureka! STEM internship experience for girls, offering hands-on workplace exposure including activities like measuring cheese density, giving teens their first taste of professional STEM work environments.
• UC HealthkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner providing internship and career exploration opportunities including hands-on experiences with human lungs and VR technology for teen program participants.
• United AirlineskeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerAviation partner providing Eureka! program field trips where girls explore planes, meet flight attendants and pilots, and learn about aviation careers and scholarships, supporting STEM exposure in male-dominated fields.
• IECRM (Independent Electrical Contractors Rocky Mountain)keyStrategic or Co-development PartnerElectrical trade association partner providing internship opportunities where girls learn switchboard wiring, electrical work, and event setup skills through hands-on experience.
• Colorado Parks and WildlifesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partner providing educator externship experiences in environmental learning and aquatics, offering hands-on STEM activities including fish sampling and disease testing that can be incorporated into girls' programming.
• Colorado Young LeaderssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth leadership organization co-hosting the Think Like a Genius Challenge where teens collaborate on policy changes and community issue solving.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National youth development umbrella organization comparable in scale, after-school/summer programming, and outcomes measurement approach; broader in scope and gender-inclusive relative to Girls Inc.

Emerging players

• Mi Casa Resource Center: Denver-based youth and family nonprofit focused on education, career pathways, and economic self-sufficiency for Latino families; comparable on Denver footprint, bilingual capacity, and workforce-development programming.

Direct peers

• YWCA Denver: Denver-based nonprofit advancing equity for women and girls with youth leadership, advocacy, and empowerment programming; directly comparable on mission focus and Denver-metro service area.
• Junior Achievement Rocky Mountain: Colorado-based youth education nonprofit focused on work-readiness, entrepreneurship (parallel to Girls Inc.'s Bold Business), and career exploration through school partnerships.
• Girls Inc. (national): The national umbrella organization of which Girls Inc. of Metro Denver is an affiliate; directly comparable on mission, programming framework (Girls Inc. Experience™), and youth development model for girls.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado: Mentoring-focused youth nonprofit operating across Colorado with similar long-term mentoring framework, school-based partnerships, and donor-supported model; comparable in mentoring-heavy program design.
• Boys & Girls Club of Metro Denver: Denver-metro youth development nonprofit operating after-school, summer, and teen programming; comparable geographic footprint, school-partnership model, and donor base, though gender-inclusive rather than girls-only.
• Girl Scouts of Colorado: Colorado affiliate of a national girls-serving youth development organization with overlapping programming (STEM, leadership, life skills, outdoor/camping experiences) and similar donor and volunteer model.

Regional players

• Denver Public Schools Foundation: Denver-metro education-focused nonprofit partnering with schools on enrichment programming; comparable on school partnership distribution channel and Denver service geography.

Others

• Colorado Women's Foundation: Statewide foundation funding gender equity and economic self-sufficiency programs; operates as a complementary funder/peer in the same Colorado gender-equity ecosystem rather than a direct programming competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/girlsincdenver
• Instagraminstagram.com/girlsincdenver

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

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