Girlstart is located in Austin, TX. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (N50) the organization is classified as: Recreational Clubs, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Girlstart employed 175 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Girlstart is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Girlstart generated $2.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.5m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.2% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO INCREASE GIRLS' INTEREST AND ENGAGEMENT IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATH (STEM) THROUGH INNOVATIVE, NATIONALLY-RECOGNIZED INFORMAL STEM EDUCATION
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
GIRLSTART AFTER SCHOOL: GIRLSTART RUNS FREE, WEEKLY STEM AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS AT 93 HIGH-NEED ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS ACROSS 27 DISTRICTS. IN 2021, GIRLSTART AFTER SCHOOL REACHED OVER 3,700 GIRLS IN CENTRAL TEXAS, HOUSTON, NORTH TEXAS, THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY, BOSTON, MA AND THE BAY AREA, CA (OWING TO THE PANDEMIC, GIRLSTART ALSO REACHED GIRLS IN AZ, IL, AND WA WITH ITS VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING).
GIRLSTART SUMMER CAMP: THROUGH THE SUMMER MONTHS, GIRLSTART PROVIDES WEEK-LONG STEM SUMMER CAMPS FOR GIRLS IN THE 4TH-8TH GRADES. AT OUR BUILDING IN AUSTIN, WE PROVIDE 14 FEE-BASED SUMMER CAMPS, WITH NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE. WE ALSO OFFER 19+ FREE SUMMER CAMPS FOR GIRLS IN HIGH-NEED COMMUNITIES OUTSIDE OF AUSTIN. IN 2021, GIRLSTART REACHED 1,029 GIRLS WITH SUMMER CAMP. OWING TO THE PANDEMIC, GIRLSTART REACHED GIRLS IN COMMUNITIES IT HAS SERVED IN PRIOR YEARS--CA, IL, MA, MO, WA--BUT ALSO REACHED GIRLS IN 10 ADDITIONAL STATES AND TWO COUNTRIES OUTSIDE THE US.
COMMUNITY STEM EDUCATION: EVERY YEAR GIRLSTART PROVIDES FREE, FAMILY-FRIENDLY HANDS-ON STEM PROGRAMMING TO THOUSANDS OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS. GIRLSTART'S COMMUNITY STEM PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE GIRLS IN STEM CONFERENCE, STARRY NIGHTS AT OUR MINI-PLANETARIUM, COMMUNITY SCIENCE EXTRAVAGANZAS, BOOTHS AT COMMUNITY EVENTS, AND PROGRAMS WITH OUR TRAVELING STARLAB PLANETARIUM. THESE PROGRAMS ALSO INCLUDE VIRTUAL 'STEM AT HOME' PROGRAMMING DURING THE PANDEMIC. GIRLSTART REACHED 57,298+ GIRLS AND FAMILY MEMBERS THROUGH OUR IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL COMMUNITY STEM PROGRAMS IN 2021.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Tamara Hudgins PHD Former Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $106,079 |
Beverly Hamilton Interim Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $31,222 |
Shelley Gretlein Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jonanna Mikulenka Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jennifer Pratt PHD Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Christina Self Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $454,552 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,874,720 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $34,263 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,329,272 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $119,532 |
Investment income | $423 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $146,237 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,595,464 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $142,301 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,115 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,228,033 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $13,917 |
Other employee benefits | $136,985 |
Payroll taxes | $94,553 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $9,460 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $248,680 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,106 |
Office expenses | $56,749 |
Information technology | $75,565 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $76,033 |
Travel | $72,416 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $221,002 |
Interest | $6,091 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $52,920 |
Insurance | $20,664 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $2,457,475 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $303,351 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,147,596 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $966,470 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $158,069 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,575,486 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $45,684 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $45,684 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,371,733 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $158,069 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,575,486 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Girlstart has recieved totaling $10,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
High-Tech High Heels Dallas, TX PURPOSE: STEM AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS | $10,000 |
Beg. Balance | $134,526 |
Earnings | $23,543 |
Ending Balance | $158,069 |
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