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Girls for A Change

Girls for A Change

N Chesterfld, VA
Tax ID26-0035835

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About this organization

Revenue

$272,406

Expenses

$237,377

Website

girlsforachange.org

Mission

GIRLS FOR A CHANGE IS A NATIONAL ORGANIZATION THAT EMPOWERS GIRLS TO CREATE SOCIAL CHANGE. WE INVITE YOUNG WOMEN TO DESIGN, LEAD, FUND AND IMPLEMENT SOCIAL CHANGE PROJECTS THAT TACKLE ISSUES GIRLS FACE IN THEIR OWN NEIGHBORHOODS.

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GFC PROVIDES THE TOOLS, RESOURCES, PARTNERSHIPS AND SUPPORT GIRLS NEED TO GAIN THE VOICE, ABILITY, AND PROBLEM-SOLVING CAPACITY TO REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. WE WELCOME AND SERVE ALL GIRLS AND FOCUS OUR EFFORST ON GIRLS WHO LIVE IN LOW INCOME COMMUNITES.OUR PROGRAMS:GIRL ACTION TEAMS: THOUSANDS OF GIRLS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY TEAMS. THE GIRLS IDENTIFY CHALLENGES IN THEIR COMMUNITIES AND DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT CREATIVE SOLUTIONS TO ADDRESS THEM AS A TEAM. EACH TEAM HAS TWO WOMEN COASHES TO GUIDE AND SUPPORT THE GIRLS THOUGH THE PROJECT. THIS IS A FREE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM.CHANGE YOUR WORLD TRAININGS: STARTING IN 2008, GFC TOOK ITS ANNUAL GIRL SUMMIT, A DAY LONG CONFERENCE ON THE ROAD. EACH YEAR 2,500+ GIRLS AND 400 WOMEN ARE GIVEN THE TOOLS TO CREATE CHANGE IN THEIR COMMUNITY THROUGH OUR CHANGE YOUR WORLD TRAININGS. THE TRAININGS ALSO INCLUDE TEACHING GIRLS WHAT SOCIAL CHANGE IS AND SHOWING GIRLS EXAMPLES OF SOCIAL CHANGE MAKERS HOW GFC BENEFITS GIRLS:IN COMPLETING THE GFC PROGRAM, GIRLS WILL GAIN AN INCREASE IN FOUR AREAS:SELF-EFFICACY (BELIEF IN ONES PERSONLA POWER TO PRODUCE AND EFFECT)AUTHENTIC RELATIONSHIPS WITH WOMEN VOLUNTEERS, CALLED COACHESSOCIAL CHANGE SKILLS (CRITICAL THINKING, PROBLEM SOLVING, RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT, AND NETWORKING)THE ABILITY AND CONFIDENCE TO EXPRESS AND IMPLEMENT THEIR IDEAS

Interesting data from their 2017 990 filing

The mission of the non-profit, as stated in the filing, is “Girls for a change is a national organization that empowers girls to create social change. we invite young women to design, lead, fund and implement social change projects that tackle issues girls face in their own neighborhoods.”.

When referring to its tasks, they were described as: “Girls for a change is a national organization that empowers girls to create social change. we invite young women to design, lead, fund and implement social change projects that tackle issues girls face in their own neighborhoods.”.

  • The non-profit is operating legally in the state of CA.
  • The form submitted by the non-profit organization for 2017 reports 2 employees.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
  • Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is -$19,604.
  • The CEO compensation package within the organization is established through a review and approval process by an independent body.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 5 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 2000.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $119,998 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $11,998 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.

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