Girls Inc. of Western Connecticut
Girls Inc. of Western Connecticut
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About this organization
Mission
To inspire all girls to be strong, smart and bold. Our all girl, hands on approach to learning provides a safe and nurturing environment for girls where they thrive and find their inner voice. We offer extensive programs to provide for new experiences, afford experimental and varied learning components all grounded in positive peer and adult relationships. Our curricula covers STEM/STEAM (science, math, engineering, arts and math), media literacy, financial literacy, leadership & advocacy, prevention programs (including anti-bullying), and health, wellness, sports and safety programs (Project Bold & Sporting Chance).
About
To provide nationally researched and locally developed programs, including out of school, summer and vacation day camps, dance, gymnastics, karate, sewing/fashion design, cooking, robotics and more. Programs are for all girls ages 5-18. Approximately 1,200 girls participated in the organization's programs during the year.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The non-profit's aim, as stated in the filing, is “To inspire all girls to be strong, smart and bold.”.
When referring to its actions, they were outlined as: “To inspire all girls to be strong, smart and bold. our all girl, hands on approach to learning provides a safe and nuturing environment for girls wehere they thrive and find their inner voice. we offer extensive programs to provide for new experiences, afford experimental and varied learning components all grounded in positive peer and adult relationships. our curricula covers stem/steam (science, math, engineering, arts and math), media literacy, financial literacy, leadership & advocacy, prevention programs (including anti-bullying), and health, wellness, sports and safety programs(project bold & sporting chance).”.
- The non-profit's address in 2019 is noted in the filing as 35 PARK PLACE, WATERBURY, CT, 06702.
- The non-profit's form for 2019 reports a total of 33 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 $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$146,213.
- The salary policy for the CEO of the organization is established through a review and approval by an impartial party.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 8 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1864.
- 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 $329,130 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $33,016 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.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.
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