Girlstart
- Assets
- $3.1m
- Revenue
- $2.8m
- Investments
- $356.2k
- Employees
- 164
- Location
- Austin, TX
- Founding
- 05/1998
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 31-1595414
Organization Overview
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 12/2023, Girlstart employed 164 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 12/2023, Girlstart generated $2.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.9m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.1% per year over the past 8 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
2023
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 PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
GIRLSTART AFTER SCHOOL: GIRLSTART AFTER SCHOOL IS A WEEKLY, TWO-SEMESTER PROGRAM ENCOURAGING YOUNG WOMEN TO BELIEVE IN THEMSELVES AND TO PURSUE PATHS TO HIGHER EDUCATION AND GREATER CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN STEM. AT NO COST TO THE PARTICIPANTS, GIRLSTART SERVED 82 SCHOOLS, ACROSS 22 DISTRICTS, SERVING 1631 GIRLS IN CENTRAL TEXAS, HOUSTON, NORTH TEXAS, RIO GRANDE VALLEY, SAN ANTONIO, WACO, BOSTON, MA AND THE SOUTH BAY AREA, CA.
GIRLSTART SUMMER CAMP: THROUGH THE SUMMER MONTHS, GIRLSTART PROVIDES WEEK-LONG STEM CAMPS FOR GIRLS ENTERING THE 4TH-8TH GRADES. AT OUR AUSIN HEADQUARTERS, WE PROVIDE 14 FEE-BASED SUMMER CAMPS, WITH NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE. WE ALSO OFFER 20+ FREE SUMMER CAMPS FOR GIRLS IN HIGH-NEED COMMUNITIES OUTSIDE OF AUSTIN. IN 2022, GIRLSTART REACHED 744 GIRLS AT 36 CAMPS ACROSS 22 LOCATIONS IN 6 STATES, INCLUDING TEXAS, CALIFORNIA, ILLINOIS, MASSACHUSETTS, MISSOURI, AND WASHINGTON.
COMMUNITY STEM EDUCATION: GIRLSTART PROVIDES FREE (OR REDUCED-COST), FAMILY FRIENDLY COMMUNITY STEM PROGRAMMING THAT INVOLVES HANDS-ON STEM LEARNING ACTIVITES FOR THOUSANDS OF GIRLS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS EACH YEAR. GIRLSTART'S COMMUNITY STEM PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE GIRLS IN STEM CONFERENCE, STARRY NIGHTS UTILIZING OUR MINI-PLANETARIUM AT OUR AUSTIN HEADQUARTERS, COMMUNITY SCIENCE EXTRAVAGANZAS, BOOTHS AT COMMUNITY EVENTS, ADN OUR ONLINE DSTEMBER.ORG CALENDAR. GIRLSTART REACHED 16,019 GIRLS AND FAMILY MEMBERS THROUGH OUR IN-PERSON AND ONLINE COMMUNITY STEM PROGRAMS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Shane Woods Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $153,750 |
Katelyn Wamstead Chief Program Offi | 40 | $100,600 | |
Jennifer Pratt PHD Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Christina Self Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Joanna Mikulenka Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Denise Raper Vice Chair | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $67,715 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $21,200 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,485,672 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $74,431 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,574,587 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $224,901 |
| Investment income | $13,131 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $742 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$6,596 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,824,394 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $165,420 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $21,130 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,521,917 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $17,060 |
| Other employee benefits | $180,400 |
| Payroll taxes | $136,519 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $91,137 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $20,285 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $4,550 |
| Fees for services: Other | $214,466 |
| Advertising and promotion | $7,726 |
| Office expenses | $45,572 |
| Information technology | $26,710 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $94,529 |
| Travel | $85,329 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $7,660 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $42,808 |
| Insurance | $37,267 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,852,045 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $658,455 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $288,678 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $515,213 |
| 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 | $943,183 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $356,205 |
| Investments—program-related | $152,752 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $166,903 |
| Total assets | $3,081,389 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $40,715 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $25,000 |
| 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 | $141,501 |
| Total liabilities | $207,216 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,248,208 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $625,965 |
| 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 | $3,081,389 |