Girls Inc. is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. Founded in 1864, the organization provides mentorship, educational programming, and advocacy to support girls’ development, leadership, and overall well-being, with a focus on empowering girls to overcome social and economic barriers.
Girls Inc. typically advocates for policies related to gender equity, youth development, education access, STEM opportunities for girls, reproductive health education, prevention of violence against women and girls, and protections that promote the safety and economic security of girls and young women.
Girls Inc. is primarily funded through private donations, foundation grants, corporate partnerships, and government grants.
Girls Inc. operates through a national network of local Girls Inc. affiliates across the United States and Canada and partners with corporate sponsors and philanthropic foundations to support its programming.
Non-profit organization
