Girls Incorporated of Memphis

What Girls Incorporated of Memphis does

Girls Inc. of Memphis is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1946 that delivers research-based, girl-centered youth development programs to girls ages 5-18 across Memphis and Shelby County, Tennessee. Programming is delivered through six physical centers (LDT Center, South Park, Frayser/Patricia C. Howard, South City, the 9.5-acre Youth Farm, and Eureka outreach) plus in-school partnerships with Memphis-Shelby County Schools, providing more than 500 hours of intentional outcome-based programming annually to over 1,500 girls. Core offerings include After-School Programming, Summer Camps, Spring Camps, EmpowHER Saturdays, and the Youth Farm's agricultural and leadership curriculum, all built on the proprietary "Girls Inc. Experience" framework of mentoring, pro-girl environment, and evidence-based programming.

The organization's underlying operating system is the national Girls Inc. curriculum and the Strong, Smart, and Bold Outcome Survey (SSBOS), an annual outcomes instrument tracking 30+ indicators across girls ages 9-18 that feeds into program planning and funder reporting. Girls Inc. of Memphis operates as an independent affiliate of the national Girls Inc. network (75+ affiliates across 350+ cities), maintaining its own board, executive leadership (President and CEO Sylvia Martinez), and local strategic priorities while leveraging shared curriculum, training, and benchmarking. There is no proprietary technology product; the platform is the physical center network, the SSBOS outcome measurement, and the alumnae network launched in 2022.

Revenue is generated through a diversified nonprofit funding mix: individual donations (including the Champions for Girls giving society with tiers from $1,000 to $100,000+), corporate partnerships (FedEx, International Paper, Nike, St. Jude, Stryker, West Fraser), foundation grants (Hyde Foundation, Crawford Howard, Papa John's Foundation, among others), peer-to-peer fundraising, pop-up shop merchandise, and ancillary facility rental revenue (event space $1,500-$2,500, classrooms $250-$350, vans $500/day). 86 cents of every dollar spent goes to programming for girls, and Slingshot Memphis (2024) estimated the organization generates more than $3.00 in poverty-fighting benefits for every dollar spent. The organization holds Charity Navigator's four-star rating and GuideStar's Platinum Seal of Transparency.

Name

Girls Incorporated of Memphis

Legal name

Girls Inc. of Memphis

Website

https://girlsincmemphis.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Girls Inc. of Memphis is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1946 that delivers evidence-based youth development programming to over 1,500 girls ages 5-18 across six Memphis and Shelby County centers, funded by corporate partners, foundations, and individual donors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Child Care Services (6244)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO), Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• Girls leadership mentoring
• After-school programming
• Summer camp education
• Nonprofit youth services

Headquarters

HQ city

Memphis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Direct donations from individuals through online giving platform, mail donations, phone donations, and stock gifts. Supported by Champions for Girls giving society with tiers from $1,000 to $100,000+.
2. Corporate Partnerships: Corporate partners provide financial support through programming sponsorships, event sponsorships, and youth farm sponsorships. Includes naming rights opportunities and marketing recognition.
3. Foundation Grants: Funding from foundations including Hyde Foundation, Crawford Howard, Papa John's Foundation, Payback Foundation, Whole Foods Foundation, Parker Foundation, and others for specific programs and operations.
4. Space Rentals: Facility rental revenue from event space (Non-Profit $1,500, Corporate $2,500), classroom rentals, and van rentals. Contact: [email protected], 901-633-9588.
5. Pop-Up Shop Sales: Pop-up shop merchandise sales where proceeds benefit Girls Inc. of Memphis programming.
6. Peer Fundraising: Individual and corporate fundraising campaigns including birthday fundraisers, athletic events, and custom campaigns through Network for Good platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Girls Incorporated of Memphis is a nonprofit youth development organization that delivers research-informed programs, mentoring, and advocacy for girls ages 5–18 in Memphis and Shelby County. Its core offerings include after-school programming, summer and spring camps, EmpowHER Saturdays, and a Youth Farm, all centered on supporting healthy lives, academic achievement, and life skills. Programming is delivered through center-based, school-based, and community-based sites under the national Girls Inc. affiliate network.

Product overview

Girls Inc. of Memphis operates as a unified program portfolio offering youth development services through center-based, community-based, and in-school programming. The core offerings include After-School Programming, Summer Camps, Spring Camps, and EmpowHER Saturdays, all delivering over 500 hours annually of evidence-based programming focused on healthy lives, academic success, and life skills. Specialized programming includes the Girls Inc. Youth Farm, an urban agricultural and leadership development hub. The organization supplements direct programming with fundraising events (Celebration Luncheon), space rentals, and the Champions for Girls philanthropy program to support operational sustainability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• After-School Programming
• Summer Camps
• Spring Camps
• EmpowHER Saturdays
• Girls Inc. Youth Farm
• School-Based and Community-Based Programs
• Champions for Girls Giving Society
• Celebration Luncheon (Corporate Sponsorship)
• Girls Inc. Pop-Up Shop
• Facility / Space Rental

Quantifiable outcome

• 89% of girls have been physically active in the past week (Strong & Healthy outcome)
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

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

• Kennesaw State UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 April 2025Students from Kennesaw State University to support Girls Inc. of Memphis during Alternative Spring Break 2025.
• Methodist Le Bonheur HealthcarecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 June 2024Healthcare partner in swim lesson initiative to reduce childhood drownings and improve water safety access in communities of color.
• Splash Mid-SouthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 June 2024Water safety organization partnering with Girls Inc. for swim lesson programming and drowning prevention.
• FedExflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor corporate partner and supporter of Girls Inc. of Memphis. Logo displayed on partners page. FedEx has been a longstanding partner with the organization.
• International PaperflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate Partner of the Year award recipient in 2024. Major supporter of Girls Inc. of Memphis programming and operations.
• NikecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNational partner supporting Girls Inc. operations. Logo displayed on partners page alongside other corporate supporters.
• West FrasercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner that donated lumber for construction of the Patricia C. Howard Campus, helping the $8 million expansion project.
• I-BankcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional financial institution partner supporting Girls Inc. of Memphis programs and operations.
• Women's Foundation for a Greater MemphiscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFoundation partner dedicated to increasing access and opportunities for all girls in Memphis.
• YMCA of Memphis and the Mid-SouthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for World's Largest Swim Lesson initiative. 150 Mid-South girls learn life-saving swim skills annually through this collaboration with Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, Splash Mid-South, and University of Memphis.
• University of MemphiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution partner supporting Girls Inc. programs and hosting Teach For America training sessions.
• Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary school district partner for in-school program delivery across Memphis and Shelby County.
• Communities in Schools MemphiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit partner providing integrated student support services and dropout prevention.
• Girls Inc. NationalflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization providing training, curriculum, programming resources, and network-wide strategic priorities. Girls Inc. of Memphis is one of 75+ affiliates.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Boys & Girls Clubs of America (National): National incumbent in the youth-development space with thousands of clubs. Comparable mission, model, and outcome measurement; serves co-ed youth versus Girls Inc.'s girls-only niche, but competes for national donor mindshare.
• Girls Inc. National Organization: National umbrella and parent organization of the Memphis affiliate. Sets curriculum, branding, and outcome measurement (SSBOS) across 75+ affiliates; Girls Inc. of Memphis is one of its local operating units.

Direct peers

• Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mid-South: Direct local peer providing mentoring-based youth development programming in Memphis/Shelby County. Competes for the same mentor pool, donor dollars, and at-risk youth participants.
• Communities in Schools Memphis: Documented strategic partner that also operates as a peer delivering in-school integrated student support services, dropout prevention, and wraparound services through Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis: Direct local peer providing center-based after-school and summer programming for youth in Memphis. Operates similar youth-development mission with comparable age range, though co-ed versus Girls Inc.'s girls-only model.
• YWCA Memphis: Direct peer in Memphis focused on women and girls' empowerment, social services, and advocacy. Operates comparable wraparound community programming for girls and women in the same metro.
• Girl Scouts Heart of the South: Direct peer providing girls-only youth programming, leadership development, and STEM/outdoor education across the Memphis region. Competes for similar girl-participant demographics and parent/donor mindshare.

Regional players

• Memphis Rox Climbing Center: Local Memphis youth development nonprofit using climbing to deliver confidence, leadership, and mentorship. Overlaps in youth development mission and Memphis footprint; complements rather than directly competes with Girls Inc.'s curriculum.

Emerging players

• Girls on the Run Memphis: Direct local peer delivering girls-only physical-activity-based youth development programming across Memphis. Operates with a narrower athletic/leadership focus than Girls Inc.'s broader wraparound programming.
• KIPP Memphis Collegiate Schools: Local charter school network targeting similar Memphis students with college-prep education. Overlaps with Girls Inc.'s education and college-readiness mission and competes for parent engagement and school partnerships.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/girls_memphis
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@girlsinc.ofmemphis2314
• Facebookfacebook.com/GirlsIncofMemphis
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/636633
• Instagraminstagram.com/girlsincmemphis

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