Girls Inc. Of Delaware

What Girls Inc. Of Delaware does

Girls Inc. of Delaware is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity and an independently operated affiliate of the national Girls Inc. network. Headquartered at 1201 N. Orange St., Suite 100, Wilmington, Delaware, the organization delivers research-based programming to girls from kindergarten through college age across the state of Delaware. Programming is organized around three branded strands — SMART (Academic Enrichment), STRONG (Healthy Living), and BOLD (Life Skills) — and includes six core programs (Bold Beginnings K-3, Bright Futures 4-5, She Leads 6-8, Project Dream Bold 9-10, Project Accelerate 11-college, and the Smart Start Academy summer camp) plus ten Identity Programs such as Operation SMART (STEM), Literacy, Friendly PEERsuasion, Healthy Living, Mind+Body, Sporting Chance, Economic Literacy, Leadership and Community Action, Media Literacy, and Project BOLD. Several Identity Programs are registered trademarks.

The organization delivers programs through three channels: (1) Out-of-School Time programs at Girls Inc. centers on Saturdays during the school year, (2) Outreach partnerships with schools and community organizations statewide (Johnson Elementary, Kirk Middle School, Bayard School, Glasgow High School, among others) offering workshops, semester tracks, and full-year tracks, and (3) Extended Learning opportunities during spring and summer, including the Smart Start Academy summer camp serving 40 students. Documented outcomes include 92% of girls reporting physical activity in the past week, 91% believing they will graduate from college, and 84% reporting they can apply what they know to community problems (2023 SSB Outcomes Survey).

Girls Inc. of Delaware's revenue model is a diversified nonprofit mix: individual donations (including the tiered Champions for Girls Giving Society from $1,000 to $100,000+ annually), corporate partnerships (tiered $50,000 to $250,000+), foundation grants (Wolf Foundation, Sephora US Impact Fund), program fees (summer camp $100-$200), event revenue (annual Strong Smart & Bold Awards Luncheon), and planned giving. The organization is led by Executive Director Wenona Sutton (appointed March 2025) and Director of Programming and Operations Emily Navarrete (appointed August 2025), with 1-10 total employees. The Delaware affiliate operates autonomously while benefiting from the national network's 75 affiliates, 100,000+ participants, and shared curriculum IP.

Name

Girls Inc. Of Delaware

Legal name

Girls Inc. of Delaware

Website

https://girlsincde.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1864

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Girls Inc. of Delaware is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit affiliate of the national Girls Inc. network delivering research-based SMART, STRONG, and BOLD programs to girls from kindergarten through college age across Delaware through center-based, school-outreach, and summer-camp channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Youth development services
• Academic enrichment programs
• STEM education programs
• Leadership development programs
• Workforce readiness programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Wilmington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals supporting the Girls Inc. mission, including Champions for Girls Giving Society members at various giving levels ($1,000 to $100,000+).
2. Corporate Partnerships: Corporate funding at multiple tiers ($50,000+ for logo use, $100,000+ for employee mentorship activities, $250,000+ for national program sponsorship).
3. Foundation Grants: Funding from foundations including Wolf Foundation and Sephora US Impact Fund to support programming.
4. Program Fees: Fees for summer camp programs (Smart Start Academy): $100 for two-week sessions, $200 for four-week session, plus optional before-care.
5. Event Revenue: Ticket sales and table sponsorships for the annual Strong Smart & Bold Awards Luncheon (2026: Early Bird $85, Regular $100, Table of 10: $1,000).
6. Planned Giving: Legacy giving opportunities through estate planning.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Girls Inc. of Delaware provides direct youth development services for girls from kindergarten through college age. Its programs combine academic enrichment, STEM and AI literacy, healthy living, self-defense, leadership, advocacy, college preparation, and workforce readiness, delivered through center-based out-of-school time, school and community outreach partnerships, and summer enrichment.

Product overview

Girls Inc. of Delaware offers a comprehensive suite of youth development programs organized around three core strands: SMART (Academic Enrichment), STRONG (Healthy Living), and BOLD (Life Skills). The organization delivers age-appropriate programs including Bold Beginnings (K-3rd), Bright Futures (4th-5th), She Leads (6th-8th), Project Dream Bold (9th-10th), Project Accelerate (11th-College), and Smart Start Academy summer camp. Additionally, the organization offers 10 Identity Programs including Operation SMART (STEM), Literacy, Friendly PEERsuasion, Healthy Living, Mind+Body, Sporting Chance, Economic Literacy, Leadership and Community Action, Media Literacy, and Project BOLD (Self Defense). Programs are delivered through Out-of-School Time (OST) centers, Outreach partnerships with schools and community organizations, and Extended Learning opportunities during spring and summer.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bold Beginnings (K – 3rd Grades) Introduces girls in kindergarten through 3rd grade to reading, problem-solving, and healthy living through storytelling, creative writing, active play, and wellness activities. It builds early literacy and numeracy while fostering confidence, emotional intelligence, and respect.
• Bright Futures (4th – 5th Grades) Provides 4th and 5th grade girls with critical thinking, problem-solving, and financial literacy experiences through hands-on STEM projects, creative budgeting, and collaborative group challenges.
• She Leads (6th – 8th Grades) Empowers middle school girls to become confident leaders and advocates through media analysis, healthy decision-making, self-defense training, and peer mentoring.
• Project Dream Bold (9th – 10th Grades) Introduces 9th and 10th grade girls to early career exploration, leadership and character development, STEM, AI literacy, and advocacy projects.
• Project Accelerate (11th – College, Ages 16 – 24) Prepares older teens and young women ages 16-24 for college and workforce success through advanced workforce development, networking, interviewing practice, mentorship, guest speakers, and experiential trips, while addressing workplace inequality and the absence of women of color in leadership.
• Smart Start Academy (Summer Camp) A four-week, full-day educational and enrichment program serving 40 students from rising 2nd grade through rising 8th grade, with structured academic enrichment, social-emotional learning, and hands-on science, math, art, and technology activities.
• Girls Inc. Operation SMART® (STEM) A STEM-focused Identity Program delivered statewide at partnering schools, after-school programs, and youth organizations as part of the Girls Inc. Experience curriculum.
• Girls Inc. Literacy (Reading Readiness) A reading-readiness Identity Program in the SMART academic-enrichment strand of the Girls Inc. Identity Programs curriculum.
• Girls Inc. Friendly PEERsuasion® (Substance Abuse & Smart Decision Making) A substance-abuse prevention and smart decision-making Identity Program in the Girls Inc. Identity Programs curriculum.
• Girls Inc. Healthy Living (Healthy Sexuality) A healthy-sexuality education Identity Program in the STRONG healthy-living strand of the Girls Inc. Identity Programs curriculum.
• Girls Inc. Mind+Body (Mental and Physical Health) A mental and physical health Identity Program in the Girls Inc. Identity Programs curriculum.
• Girls Inc. Sporting Chance (Athletic Skills, Cooperative & Competitive Spirit) An athletic-skills and sportsmanship Identity Program in the Girls Inc. Identity Programs curriculum.
• Girls Inc. Economic Literacy A financial and economic literacy Identity Program delivered as semester-long or year-long tracks in the Girls Inc. Identity Programs curriculum.
• Girls Inc. Leadership and Community Action (Leadership & Advocacy) A leadership and community advocacy Identity Program in the BOLD life-skills strand of the Girls Inc. Identity Programs curriculum.
• Girls Inc. Media Literacy A media-literacy Identity Program that teaches girls to analyze media messages within the Girls Inc. Identity Programs curriculum.
• Girls Inc. Project BOLD (Self Defense & Self Confidence) A self-defense and self-confidence Identity Program in the Girls Inc. Identity Programs curriculum.
• Girls Inc. Alumnae Association A network for former Girls Inc. participants across the United States and Canada, launched in 2022, providing career advice, conversations with trailblazing women leaders, and networking opportunities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 92% of girls say they've been physically active 1+ days in the past week
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles8 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• The Coca-Cola CompanymajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 December 2025Partnership to expand career pathways for youth through Future Careers Academy. Coca-Cola Company support enables Girls Inc. of Delaware to provide workforce readiness programming.
• Glasgow High SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 October 2025New outreach partnership providing 9th through 12th grade girls with yearlong leadership and workforce readiness programming. Girls Inc. delivers Identity Programs at the school site.
• Project Accelerate Leadership Council (American Red Cross, Bank of America, Capital One, Cox Enterprises, Cummins, Deloitte, JPMorgan Chase)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate and social impact leaders collaborating to remove barriers to women's advancement and create welcoming professional environments for women of color to assume leadership roles. Led by President and CEO Stephanie Hull.
• United Way of DelawarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner committed to increasing access and opportunities for all girls. Visible in partners section of website.
• Goldey Beacom CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner committed to supporting girls' education and career pathways. Visible in partners section of website.
• Johnson Elementary SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term partner in after-school program, serving in their Wildcat Program for several school years. Dr. Woods, who ran the afterschool program, praised the partnership for embracing students and helping them become Girls Inc. girls.
• Kirk Middle SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost site for Friendly PEERsuasion sessions where girls engage in self-confidence and peer influence activities including Confidence Cards and role-play scenarios.
• Bayard SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner school for Social and Emotional and Mind+Body programs, where facilitators have worked with over 20 girls across multiple programs.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• National 4-H Council: Nationwide youth development organization delivering STEM, leadership, and healthy-living curriculum through schools and Extension network. Comparable K-12 audience and curriculum-based program structure, with deeper agricultural roots.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of America: National youth mentoring nonprofit with comparable school- and community-based delivery model. Relevant peer for outcomes measurement and donor-funded youth development, though its focus is mentoring rather than full curriculum delivery.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: Large established youth development nonprofit with national footprint, after-school programming, and workforce pathways. Comparable Out-of-School Time delivery model and school partnerships, though co-ed rather than girls-only.

Direct peers

• Girl Scouts of the USA: Largest U.S. girls' leadership organization delivering K-12 programming focused on courage, confidence, and character. Comparable audience (girls) and life-skills/STEM program design, with national council + local council affiliate structure.
• After-School All-Stars: National nonprofit providing comprehensive after-school programming to K-12 youth, including STEM, leadership, and life skills. Comparable delivery model (school-based partnerships) and focus on underserved populations.
• Girls Inc. (National): National parent network of which Girls Inc. of Delaware is an affiliate. Operates the same research-based curriculum, branding, and Identity Programs; directly comparable in mission, program design, and target audience (girls K-college).
• YWCA USA: National nonprofit network providing youth development, leadership, and empowerment programming for girls and women. Comparable in mission, advocacy focus, and locally-affiliated service delivery model.
• Step Up (Step Up Women's Network): Nonprofit dedicated to empowering girls from under-resourced communities through mentorship, leadership development, and college/career preparation. Directly comparable in workforce readiness, mentor-driven programming, and target audience.

Emerging players

• Dress for Success: Global nonprofit supporting women's economic empowerment and workforce readiness. Comparable in workforce development and corporate-partner-driven funding model, though adult-focused rather than K-12.
• GEMS (Girls Educational and Mentoring Services): Specialized nonprofit serving girls and young women exposed to trafficking and exploitation. Comparable mission focus on girls' empowerment and youth development, though narrower beneficiary population.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Girlsincofde
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/girls-inc-of-delaware
• Instagraminstagram.com/girlsincofde

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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