Girls Inc. Of Greater Philadelphia & Southern New Jersey

What Girls Inc. Of Greater Philadelphia & Southern New Jersey does

Girls Inc. of Greater Philadelphia & Southern New Jersey is a nonprofit youth development organization serving girls ages 5-18 across Philadelphia, Montgomery, Chester, Delaware, and Camden counties. Founded in 1961 as Teen Aid and rebranded as an independent affiliate of the national Girls Inc. organization in 2002, the affiliate operates a portfolio of research-based programs organized around a Strong, Smart, and Bold framework. Core delivery channels include Out-of-School Time (OST) programs at schools and community sites, Summer Camps (including Design & Build Camp and Eureka! STEM), and School & Community Based Programs. Curriculum programs span health and wellness (Friendly PEERsuasion, Healthy Sexuality, Sporting Chance, Media Literacy), academic enrichment (Early Literacy, Economic Literacy, Operation SMART), and life skills (Project BOLD, Leadership and Community Action, Career Exploration). Project Accelerate provides career readiness, paid internships, and leadership development for older participants, while the Alumnae Association supports post-program engagement.

The organization's technology infrastructure consists of the Compass-360 participant management database and the TraxSolutions8 program evaluation tracking system, used to administer the annual Strong, Smart, and Bold Outcomes Survey (SSBOS) covering 30+ indicators of positive youth development. An external validation study by the American Institutes for Research supports program efficacy claims.

Revenue is generated entirely through philanthropic sources, with all programs delivered free of charge to participants. The five primary revenue streams are individual donations (including a tiered monthly Her Bold Future Champion program from $25-$250), corporate partnerships (Chubb, Free People, JPMorgan Chase, Deloitte, Microsoft, Boeing, Merck, and others), foundation grants (National Philanthropic Trust, Steinman Foundation, Tides Foundation), the Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program, and government contracts (Philadelphia Office of Children & Families, PA Commission on Crime & Delinquency, NJ Office of the Attorney General). Reported financial efficiency stands at 82-86 cents of every dollar spent going directly to programming. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors and led by CEO Natasha Johnson (appointed 2025), and serves over 3,300 girls annually. <parameter name="company_description">Girls Inc. of Greater Philadelphia & Southern New Jersey is a nonprofit youth development organization serving girls ages 5-18 across Philadelphia, Montgomery, Chester, Delaware, and Camden counties. Founded in 1961 as Teen Aid and rebranded as an independent affiliate of the national Girls Inc. organization in 2002, the affiliate operates a portfolio of research-based programs organized around a Strong, Smart, and Bold framework. Core delivery channels include Out-of-School Time (OST) programs at schools and community sites, Summer Camps (including Design & Build Camp and Eureka! STEM), and School & Community Based Programs. Curriculum programs span health and wellness (Friendly PEERsuasion, Healthy Sexuality, Sporting Chance, Media Literacy), academic enrichment (Early Literacy, Economic Literacy, Operation SMART), and life skills (Project BOLD, Leadership and Community Action, Career Exploration). Project Accelerate provides career readiness, paid internships, and leadership development for older participants, while the Alumnae Association supports post-program engagement.

The organization's technology infrastructure consists of the Compass-360 participant management database and the TraxSolutions8 program evaluation tracking system, used to administer the annual Strong, Smart, and Bold Outcomes Survey (SSBOS) covering 30+ indicators of positive youth development. An external validation study by the American Institutes for Research supports program efficacy claims.

Revenue is generated entirely through philanthropic sources, with all programs delivered free of charge to participants. The five primary revenue streams are individual donations (including a tiered monthly Her Bold Future Champion program from $25-$250), corporate partnerships (Chubb, Free People, JPMorgan Chase, Deloitte, Microsoft, Boeing, Merck, and others), foundation grants (National Philanthropic Trust, Steinman Foundation, Tides Foundation), the Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program, and government contracts (Philadelphia Office of Children & Families, PA Commission on Crime & Delinquency, NJ Office of the Attorney General). Reported financial efficiency stands at 82-86 cents of every dollar spent going directly to programming. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors and led by CEO Natasha Johnson (appointed 2025), and serves over 3,300 girls annually. <parameter name="company_description_short">Girls Inc. of Greater Philadelphia & Southern New Jersey is a nonprofit that delivers free research-based youth development, STEM, and leadership programs to over 3,300 girls ages 5-18 annually across Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey, funded through individual donations, corporate partnerships, EITC tax credits, foundation grants, and government contracts.

Name

Girls Inc. Of Greater Philadelphia & Southern New Jersey

Legal name

Girls Inc. of Greater Philadelphia & Southern New Jersey

Website

https://girlsincpa-nj.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

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 industry

Community & Nonprofit Before/After Care Programs (Early Years) (EDACAHAD)

Keywords

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

Headquarters

HQ city

Philadelphia

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, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Direct donations from individuals supporting girls' development programs. Includes monthly giving program called Her Bold Future Champion with tiered giving levels ($25-$250/month).
2. Corporate Partnerships: Support from corporations including Chick-fil-A Foundation, Toyota, T-Mobile, and others for programs, events, and career exploration activities.
3. Pennsylvania EITC Program: Educational Improvement Tax Credit program allowing Pennsylvania businesses to redirect state tax liability to qualified educational organizations. Tax credits equal 75% of contribution up to $750,000 maximum, or 90% if committed for two consecutive years.
4. Foundation Grants: Funding from foundations including National Philanthropic Trust and others for program support.
5. Government Contracts: Support from government entities including Philadelphia Office of Children & Families, Pennsylvania Commission on Crime & Delinquency, New Jersey Office of the Attorney General, and others for specific programming.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Girls Inc. of Greater Philadelphia & Southern New Jersey provides free, research-based youth development programs for girls ages 5-18 across the Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey region. Programs are delivered through out-of-school time, summer camps, in-school partnerships, career exploration, and specialized curricula in STEM, leadership, health, literacy, and economic empowerment, reaching over 3,000 girls annually.

Product overview

Girls Inc. of Greater Philadelphia & Southern New Jersey operates as a unified program portfolio organized around its 'Strong, Smart, and Bold' framework. The core delivery channels include Out of School Time Programs, Summer Camps, and School & Community Based Programs. Within this structure, specific curriculum programs address different development areas: Strong programs (Healthy Sexuality, Sporting Chance, Media Literacy, Friendly PEERsuasion) focus on health and wellness; Smart programs (Early Literacy, Economic Literacy, Operation SMART) focus on academic enrichment; and Bold programs (Project BOLD, Leadership and Community Action, Career Exploration) focus on life skills. Additionally, Project Accelerate provides career readiness and internship opportunities for older participants, and the Alumnae Association supports graduates through ongoing engagement. The organization serves over 3,000 girls annually ages 5-18.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Out of School Time Programs After-school programming providing girls ages 5-18 with mentorship, educational activities, and enrichment opportunities outside of regular school hours, delivered by trained staff and volunteers at schools and community sites.
• Summer Camps Summer camp programs offering girls structured learning experiences, outdoor activities, leadership development, and specialized tracks such as the Eureka! STEM program and Design & Build Camp during school breaks.
• School & Community Based Programs In-school and community programming delivered in partnership with local schools and community organizations to reach girls in their everyday environments, including the School District of Philadelphia and charter school partners.
• Project Accelerate Career readiness initiative that accelerates the entry of young women, especially women of color, into positions of influence and leadership. Provides leadership development, SEL skills, DEI skills, paid internships, mentorship, and post-secondary planning support through corporate partners like CHOP, Einstein Healthcare, Jefferson Abington, Penn Medicine, Penn Engineering, World Wide Technology, and XponentL.
• Girls Inc. Alumnae Association A dynamic network for individuals across the US and Canada who participated in Girls Inc. programming, providing career advice, inspirational conversations with women leaders, and continued development opportunities. Supported by a dedicated mobile app.
• Eureka! Program STEM-focused program that provides girls with enthusiasm and skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through hands-on activities, summer camp components, and interactions with STEM professionals.
• Design & Build Camp Construction-industry summer program launched in 2025 in partnership with DPR Construction, providing hands-on exposure to construction careers with curriculum guidance, safety equipment, and two immersive days on construction sites.
• Free to Be Me Wellness Center Dedicated physical space opened in November 2025 in partnership with Free People (URBN, Inc.) where girls can prioritize their mental, emotional, and physical well-being through structured programming.

Quantifiable outcome

• 89% of girls say they've been physically active in the past week
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature13 records

Partnerships

30 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Mark Cuban FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 October 2025Partnership to bring free AI Bootcamp to Philadelphia teens, supporting tech education and career pathways.
• Philadelphia Office of Children & FamiliescoreOthersGovernment partner providing funding and support for programs serving children and families in Philadelphia.
• Pennsylvania Commission on Crime & DelinquencycoreOthersState government agency providing funding for crime prevention and youth development programs.
• The School District of PhiladelphiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary educational partner for in-school programming and collaborative delivery of research-based curricula.
• Free People (URBN, Inc.)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPresented the Free to Be Me Wellness Center opened November 2025, creating a dedicated space for girls' mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• New Jersey Office of the Attorney GeneralcoreOthersNew Jersey state government partner for programs serving girls in Southern New Jersey.
• New Jersey Office of Children and Families, Division on WomencoreOthersState government partner providing funding for programs supporting women and girls in New Jersey.
• The Philadelphia Juvenile Justice Services CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing programming for girls involved with the juvenile justice system.
• SubarucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner supporting career exploration and programming for girls. Hosted career exploration days.
• MaST Community Charter School IIIcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharter school partner for educational programming and collaboration.
• Philadelphia Youth NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork partner for youth employment and workforce development programs.
• Cigna HealthcarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare company supporting health and wellness programming, career exploration, and internship hosting.
• DPR ConstructionflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction company recognized as 2026 Champion for Girls. Provides paid internships, Design & Build Camp, career exploration, and donated labor for office renovation.
• Jacobs EngineeringcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering firm supporting STEM career exploration and programming.
• Girls Inc. National OrganizationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational parent organization providing network support, research, curricula, and standards for the 75-affiliate network serving over 100,000 participants.
• Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner hosting summer internships through Project Accelerate.
• Einstein Healthcare NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare network hosting internships through Project Accelerate.
• Jefferson Abington HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHospital hosting internships through Project Accelerate.
• Penn Medicine ASPIRE ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical education partnership supporting internship opportunities.
• University of Pennsylvania – Engineering DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner hosting internships and providing engineering career exposure.
• World Wide Technology, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology company hosting summer internships through Project Accelerate.
• XponentLminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternship host partner for Project Accelerate.
• ADPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareer Exploration partner hosting career exploration days for middle and high school girls.
• BoeingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAerospace company hosting career exploration days and supporting STEM programming.
• Lockheed Martin Cherry HillcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDefense contractor hosting career exploration days for girls in STEM fields.
• MerckcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPharmaceutical company hosting career exploration and supporting STEM education.
• Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical school partner for healthcare career exploration programs.
• The Franklin InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerScience museum partner supporting STEM education and career exploration.
• Longwood GardensminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for career exploration and horticultural education programs.
• Philadelphia EaglescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNFL team partner supporting sports programming and career exploration.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Girls Inc. (National Organization): The national parent organization and network of 75 affiliates serving 100K+ girls with the same research-based Strong, Smart, and Bold curricula. Closely comparable on mission, programming model, and brand, but operates at federation scale rather than as a single local affiliate.
• National Girls Collaborative Project: National network that connects and strengthens girl-serving STEM programs across the U.S. Comparable on the girls-in-STEM programming niche and network-of-affiliates operating model.

Regional players

• Steppingstone Scholars: Philadelphia nonprofit supporting scholars from under-resourced communities through college access, career exposure, and leadership programming. Comparable in serving Philadelphia youth from similar demographics with college-readiness and career pipelines.

Emerging players

• DREAM (formerly Harlem RBI): Nonprofit providing year-round youth development, including STEM and college-access programming for youth in under-resourced communities. Comparable research-informed, outcomes-measured youth-development model.

Direct peers

• YWCA of Greater Philadelphia: Philadelphia-based nonprofit focused on women's empowerment, racial justice, and youth programming. Comparable on mission (girls/women), regional footprint, and dependence on donations and government contracts.
• Philadelphia Youth Network: Philadelphia-based intermediary connecting youth to work-based learning, career exposure, and summer jobs. Already a listed partner of Girls Inc.; comparable focus on workforce-development pipelines for Philadelphia youth.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Philadelphia: Regional affiliate of Big Brothers Big Sisters operating mentoring programs for youth in the Philadelphia area. Closely comparable mentoring-driven model and youth-development mission.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia: Local affiliate of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America serving youth in Philadelphia through after-school, summer, and career exploration programs. Closely comparable on delivery channel (OST/summer/school-based) and corporate-funder model, though co-ed rather than girls-only.
• Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania: Regional Girl Scouts council serving girls across the same Greater Philadelphia footprint with troop-based leadership, STEM, and life-skills programming. Highly comparable target population (girls) and programming model, though delivered through a different (troop) channel.
• After School All-Stars: National nonprofit providing comprehensive after-school programming for youth, including in Philadelphia-area schools. Comparable OST delivery model, school partnerships, and corporate-funder ecosystem; one Girls Inc. staff member is a former After School All-Stars employee.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/girlsinc_panj
• Facebookfacebook.com/girlsincphl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/girls-inc-of-greater-philadelphia-southern-new-jersey
• Instagraminstagram.com/girlsincphilly

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

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