Girls Incorporated of Tarrant County
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Girls Incorporated of Tarrant County meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to inspire all girls to be strong, smart, and bold."
Year, State Incorporated:
1977, TX
Girls Inc. of Tarrant County (GITC) reports to provide comprehensive, research-based youth development programs designed to help girls develop the skills, confidence, and resilience needed to succeed in school and life. Programs serve girls from elementary through high school through school-based, community-based, and out-of-school-time settings across Tarrant County. The organization states that programming is delivered through age-appropriate curricula that build skills progressively as participants grow. Health and wellness programming focuses on nutrition, positive body image, physical activity, and stress management, supporting lifelong healthy habits. Leadership development opportunities, including the Teen Action Council, allow participants to practice leadership, teamwork, and civic engagement through girl-led activities and community projects. Programs are facilitated by trained staff and mentors and emphasize protective factors such as positive peer relationships, adult role models, and skill-building experiences. GITC reports that it prioritizes measurable outcomes related to academic engagement, confidence, leadership skills, and future readiness.
For the year ended June 29, 2024, Girls Incorporated of Tarrant County's program expenses were:
| Girls programs | $2,718,022 |
| School age child care | $2,407,233 |
| Total Program Expenses | $5,125,255 |
Chief Executive
Jennifer Limas, President and Chief Executive Officer
Compensation*
$216,024
Chair of the Board
Dawn Davidson
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
President, Alpha Business Images
Board Size
15
Paid Staff Size
68
*2023 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Telephone appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Membership appeals
Fundraising costs were 9% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $5,307,674, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Girls Incorporated of Tarrant County's audited financial statements for the year ended June 29, 2024.
Source of Funds
| Grants | $4,336,679 |
| Program service revenue | $710,385 |
| In-kind contributions | $475,463 |
| Contributions | $314,223 |
| Special events | $126,312 |
| Investment income, net | $63,457 |
| Allocations from United Way | $54,997 |
| Total Income | $6,081,516 |
Programs: 86% Fundraising: 8% Administrative: 7%
| Total Income | $6,081,516 |
| Total expenses: | $5,971,768 |
| Program expenses | $5,125,255 |
| Fundraising expenses | $455,162 |
| Administrative expenses | $391,351 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $109,748 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $2,502,376 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $2,612,124 |
| Total Liabilities | $734,439 |
| Total Assets | $3,346,563 |
Note: According to GITC's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2024, the organization received in-kind contributions totaling $475,463 in the form of occupancy ($301,279), supplies ($121,455), and professional services ($52,729).
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