Girls Inc. of Los Angeles

What Girls Inc. of Los Angeles does

Girls Inc. of Los Angeles is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2016 as a local affiliate of the national Girls Inc. network, which has operated for nearly 160 years. The organization delivers research-based, pro-girl programming for girls ages 6-18 living in under-resourced Los Angeles neighborhoods, specifically in Watts, South Los Angeles, and Venice, where 100% of participants are girls of color attending schools classified as High or Highest needs on the Student Equity Needs Index. Programming is built around three proprietary pillars, Strong (physical and social-emotional wellness), Smart (academic enrichment and STEM), and Bold (leadership, confidence, and self-expression), delivered via on-campus full-time staff at 12 LAUSD partner elementary and middle schools, with a high school pilot launching at Venice High in Fall 2025. As of the latest disclosed period the organization serves more than 2,600 girls annually.

The core programmatic product is the Girls Inc. Experience, a curriculum set designed by the national organization and field-tested through a 2017-2019 American Institutes for Research study. Programs run during school hours, lunch, recess, and after-school, with summer programming extending reach. Supporting products include a volunteer and internship pipeline, a Social Media Ambassador program, peer-to-peer fundraising tools, and the 2022-launched Alumnae Association that maintains lifetime engagement with former participants. The organization maintains a Research & Data program that administers surveys to participants, families, and school partners at three points each year to track social-emotional and academic outcomes.

Girls Inc. LA operates a donation-driven revenue model; all participant programming is free. Funding flows from four streams: individual donations organized through the five-tier Bold Champions Circle ($1,000 to $50,000+); corporate partnerships ranging from $10,000 to $100,000+; signature events, principally the LA Girls Rise annual gala (which has cumulatively raised over $2.5M since 2023) and the Women's Leadership Breakfast; and annual campaigns such as Giving Tuesday with corporate matching gifts. Distribution is exclusively through LAUSD school partnerships and direct community programs, with no consumer-facing channels or fee-for-service offerings.

Name

Girls Inc. of Los Angeles

Legal name

Girls Inc. of Los Angeles

Website

https://girlsincla.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Girls Inc. of Los Angeles is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit providing research-based after-school programming for girls ages 6-18 across 12 LAUSD partner schools in Watts, South LA, and Venice. The organization is funded through individual donations, corporate partnerships, and fundraising events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Child Care Services (62441), Educational Services (611), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

After-School Enrichment & Activities Facilitation (Arts/STEM/Clubs) (HSAAAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

After-School & Extended-Day Programs (School-Run) (EDAJAJAK), Enrichment-Focused Before/After Care (Arts, STEM, Language) (EDACAHAI), Youth & Young Adult Workforce Programs (Out-of-School Youth) (EDAAAOAD)

Keywords

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

Headquarters

HQ city

North Hollywood

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, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Individual philanthropists contribute through the Bold Champions Circle giving society with tiered levels from $1,000 to $50,000+, with corresponding benefits including event tickets, volunteer opportunities, and school engagement.
2. Corporate Partnerships: Corporate partners invest at various levels: Program Supporter ($25,000), Program Sponsor ($50,000), and Lead Program Sponsor ($100,000), receiving recognition, volunteer engagement, and logo placement.
3. Annual Events: LA Girls Rise annual gala and Women's Leadership Breakfast generate significant fundraising through ticket sales, silent auctions, and corporate sponsorships.
4. Giving Tuesday: Annual giving campaign with matching gift opportunities from corporate partners, typically seeking to raise $25,000+.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Girls Inc. of Los Angeles delivers free, research-based after-school and summer programming to girls ages 6-18 through partnerships with 12 LAUSD schools in Watts, South Los Angeles, and Venice. Programs operate under three pillars (STRONG, SMART, BOLD) covering health/wellness, academic enrichment/STEM, and leadership development, and are facilitated by professionally trained staff and volunteers during school hours, lunch, recess, and after-school.

Product overview

Girls Inc. of Los Angeles is a non-profit girls' leadership organization offering a comprehensive after-school programming portfolio for girls ages 6-18. The organization operates three interconnected program pillars—STRONG (mind/body wellness), SMART (academic enrichment and STEM), and BOLD (leadership and self-expression)—across elementary, middle, and high school levels. Programs are delivered through partnerships with LAUSD schools in West, South LA, Watts, and Venice. Supporting services include volunteer mentoring, internship opportunities, an alumnae association, and annual events (LA Girls Rise and Women's Leadership Breakfast). Fundraising mechanisms include corporate partnerships, individual giving through the Bold Champions Circle, peer-to-peer fundraising, and Giving Tuesday campaigns. The organization also produces research and outcome data to measure program effectiveness.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Elementary School Program After-school programming for elementary school girls that helps participants master foundational academic skills, practice healthy behaviors, and build positive relationships with peers and adults. Delivered free of charge through LAUSD partner elementary schools in Watts, South LA, and Venice.
• Middle School Program After-school programming for middle school girls offering STEAM activities (robotics, chemistry, architecture, climate change), healthy living (nutrition, cooking, body image, mindfulness, yoga, reproductive health), and leadership development (entrepreneurship, critical thinking, voice development, problem solving). Delivered through LAUSD partner middle schools.
• High School Program (Pilot) High school programming pilot launched in Fall 2025 at Venice High School, expanding career exploration opportunities and preparing high school girls (ages 14-18) for future success as part of the Strategic Plan to serve additional high schools.
• Summer Programs Summer programming offered to maintain engagement with participants during school breaks, providing continued access to enrichment activities, mentorship, and Strong/Smart/Bold programming.
• Volunteer Program Classroom volunteering program providing structured opportunities to support program instructors with weekly activities at partner LAUSD locations in West and South Los Angeles. Volunteers engage with elementary, middle, and high school students in lessons aligned with the Strong, Smart, and Bold pillars.
• Internship Program Educational internship program for students enrolled in Associate, Bachelor's, or Master's programs. Interns assist in after-school programming and learn about program facilitation, classroom management, and engagement in STEM and arts subjects.
• Girls Inc. Alumnae Association Network launched in 2022 for individuals across the US and Canada who participated in Girls Inc. programming. Provides access to career opportunities, fireside chats with inspiring leaders, video interviews with female leaders, and a supportive community of alumnae.
• LA Girls Rise Annual fundraising gala held each May to celebrate, empower, and support girls in the community. Features an evening of inspiration with food and drinks under the stars, a program featuring Girls Inc. girls, a silent auction, and entertainment. Has raised more than $2.5M since inception.
• Women's Leadership Breakfast Annual networking and fundraising breakfast held each October in celebration of International Day of the Girl, bringing together 150+ women leaders across sectors to network and commit to supporting girls as leaders of today and tomorrow. Features panels of female leaders and changemakers.
• Corporate Partnership Program Corporate partnership program at multiple tiers: Program Supporter ($25,000), Program Sponsor ($50,000), and Lead Program Sponsor ($100,000). Includes employee volunteer opportunities, logo recognition on materials and the website, and customized engagement activities.
• Bold Champions Circle Exclusive philanthropic society for individual donors contributing $1,000+ annually. Tiers include BOLD Champion ($1,000+), BOLD Leader ($5,000+), SMART Partner ($10,000+), STRONG Trailblazer ($25,000+), and STRONG, SMART AND BOLD Leader ($50,000+). Benefits include school engagement, volunteer opportunities, newsletter inclusion, and complimentary event tickets.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% of participants feel proud to be a Girls Inc. girl
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCore school partnership delivering Girls Inc. programming at 12 LAUSD schools in Watts, South LA, and Venice. Programs run during school hours, lunch, recess, and after-school. Partner schools include: 74th Street Elementary, 75th Elementary, 93rd Street STEAM Academy, 95th Street Elementary, 99th Street Elementary, Charles W. Barrett STEAM Academy, Stoner Ave. Elementary, West Athens Elementary, Bret Harte Preparatory Middle School, Marina Del Rey Middle School, Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School, and Venice High School (pilot).
• MattelmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosted youth clinic with LA Sparks and Chargers on Mattel campus. Mattel Children's Foundation provides toys, brand activations, and event sponsorships. Executive Director Nancy Molenda emphasizes representation in connecting girls with female role models.
• Alliance for GirlscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGirls Inc. LA is part of the founding advisory group for Alliance for Girls' expansion to Los Angeles. The organization has been operating in the Bay Area for over a decade to facilitate development and collective action across the girl-serving sector.
• FP MovementmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner$25,000-$49,000 annual partner. FP Movement hosted career workshop with professional snowboarder Bea Kim and supports Fun Friday events.
• Sincerely YoursmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner$50,000+ annual supporter. Co-Founder Jordan Matter led student pitch competition in March 2026.
• Los Angeles SparksminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional basketball team that partnered with Mattel to host youth clinic for Girls Inc. girls, providing basketball drills and positive role models.
• Los Angeles ChargersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNFL team that partnered with Mattel to host youth clinic, teaching flag football skills and exposing girls to sports opportunities.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Step Up Women's Network: LA-based nonprofit mentoring girls and young women from under-resourced communities. Operates similar school-based programming targeting confidence, college access, and career pathways for LA girls.
• Girls Inc. (National Organization): The national parent organization that develops the Strong/Smart/Bold curricula used by the LA affiliate. Operates the same model through independent local affiliates across the U.S., making it the most direct functional peer.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles: Operates youth mentoring programs across LA focused on resilience and academic outcomes for at-risk youth. Competes for the same mentoring-and-enrichment philanthropic dollars.
• After-School All-Stars Los Angeles: Provides comprehensive after-school programming on LAUSD campuses to under-resourced youth. Direct channel competitor for school-based delivery and shared LAUSD partnership inventory.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Los Angeles: Operates youth development programs on or near LAUSD campuses and competes for the same philanthropic and corporate CSR dollars serving under-resourced LA youth, though co-ed rather than girls-only.
• YWCA Greater Los Angeles: Provides empowerment-focused programming for women and girls in LA, including after-school and enrichment offerings. Competes directly for girls-empowerment philanthropic funding in the same LA geography.

Emerging players

• Black Girls CODE: Provides STEM and tech education for girls of color, overlapping directly with Girls Inc. LA's mission to serve 100% girls of color. Adjacent in mission and demographic, partially overlapping in funder pool.
• Girls Who Code: National nonprofit offering STEM programming for girls. Adjacent rather than directly competitive, but overlaps on the STEM/empowerment narrative and competes for some of the same corporate CSR funding.
• Girls on the Run Los Angeles: Delivers after-school programs to LA-area elementary and middle school girls focused on confidence and life skills through athletics. Competes for similar school-based program slots and youth-development funding.
• Alliance for Girls: Bay Area-rooted coalition of girl-serving organizations that Girls Inc. LA helped expand into LA. Functions as a peer network and ecosystem convener rather than direct service provider.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/girlsincla
• Facebookfacebook.com/girlsincla
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/girls-inc-of-greater-los-angeles
• Instagraminstagram.com/girlsincla

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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