Girls In The Game Nfp

Organization Overview

Girls In The Game Nfp is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (Z99) the organization is classified as: Unknown, under the broad grouping of Unknown and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Girls In The Game Nfp employed 38 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Girls In The Game Nfp 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 06/2022, Girls In The Game Nfp generated $1.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 2.2% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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AT GIRLS IN THE GAME NFP, EVERY GIRL FINDS HER VOICE, DISCOVERS HER STRENGTH AND LEADS WITH CONFIDENCE THROUGH FUND AND ACTIVE SPORTS, HEALTH AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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AT GIRLS IN THE GAME EVERY GIRL FINDS HER VOICE, DISCOVERS HER STRENGTH AND LEADS WITH CONFIDENCE THROUGH FUN AND ACTIVE SPORTS, HEALTH, AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS. OUR PROGRAMS SERVE OVER 3,600 GIRLS, AGES 7-18, EACH YEAR, REACHING OVER 15 CHICAGO NEIGHBORHOODS. WE PRIORITIZE GIRLS OF COLOR FROM LOW-INCOME BACKGROUNDS WHO LIVE IN UNDER-RESOURCED NEIGHBORHOODS. AT OUR LARGEST PROGRAM, AFTER SCHOOL, PARTICIPANTS PLAY SPORTS, LEARN ABOUT HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CHOICES, AND IMPROVE THEIR LEADERSHIP SKILLS IN AN ALL-GIRL SETTING. NINETY-MINUTE SESSIONS TAKE PLACE WEEKLY FOR THREE 10-WEEK SEASONS OVER THE COURSE OF THE SCHOOL YEAR. DURING THE PROGRAM YEAR, PARTICIPANTS ARE ENGAGED IN A VARIETY OF FITNESS, HEALTH AND LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES. THE CURRICULUM ALSO ADDRESSES TOPICS RELATED TO BULLYING, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS AND PERSONAL SAFETY. AFTER SCHOOL PROVIDES A SAFE, NON-COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR GIRLS TO LEARN AND BE PHYSICALLY ACTIVE. THROUGH FAMILY NIGHTS AND FIELD TRIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY, GIRLS IN THE GAME STRIVES TO INVOLVE PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS IN OUR HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CURRICULUM, HELPING TO INCREASE THE LIKELIHOOD THAT THE LESSONS LEARNED DURING PROGRAMMING WILL CONTINUE AT HOME.


GIRLS IN THE GAMES TEEN PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO OFFER TEEN GIRLS FURTHER OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT.TEEN SQUAD: TEEN SQUAD PROVIDES UP TO 40 TEEN LEADERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO EARN SCHOLARSHIPS FOR COLLEGE WHILE IMPROVING THEIR SELF-ESTEEM AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS. MEMBERS OF TEEN SQUAD LEAD HEALTH AND LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS FOR YOUNGER GIRLS IN THE COMMUNITY AND PARTICIPATE IN FITNESS ACTIVITIES ALONG WITH YOUNGER PARTICIPANTS TO SET A POSITIVE EXAMPLE OF HEALTHY LIVING. IN EXCHANGE, MEMBERS EARN SCHOLARSHIPS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION AND OTHER INCENTIVES THROUGH A TIERED REWARDS SYSTEM. IN ADDITION TO LEADING WORKSHOPS FOR YOUNGER GIRLS, TEEN SQUAD MEMBERS PARTICIPATE IN LEADER TO LEADER INTERVIEWS WHERE THEY MEET WITH PANELS OF PROFESSIONALS IN A VARIETY OF DIFFERENT ROLES AND INDUSTRIES AND INTERVIEW THEM ABOUT THEIR BACKGROUNDS AND CAREERS. TEENS PREPARE AND LEAD THE INTERVIEW AND USE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EDUCATE THE PANELISTS ABOUT THE NEEDS AND ISSUES FACING TEEN GIRLS TODAY.SUMMER SQUAD: SUMMER SQUAD PROVIDES LEADERSHIP TRAINING FOR GIRLS AGES 14 TO 18. PARTICIPANTS LEARN COACHING SKILLS, WHILE INCREASING THEIR LEADERSHIP ABILITY, PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY, TIME MANAGEMENT, AND KNOWLEDGE OF HEALTHY LIFESTYLE BEHAVIORS.TEEN CLUB: THE SITE-BASED TEEN CLUB ADAPTS OUR TRADITIONAL PROGRAMMING TO DIVE DEEPER INTO NEEDED TOPICS. IT IS USED TO ENGAGE GIRLS AGES 14 TO 18 WHO WE ARENT CURRENTLY REACHING THROUGH TEEN SQUAD DUE TO FAMILY OBLIGATIONS, PART-TIME JOBS, OR LACK OF TRANSPORTATION. TEEN CLUB MEETS GIRLS WHERE THEY ARE BY ENTERING SCHOOL SPACES TO WORK WITH TEENS. WE UTILIZE SMALL GROUPS AND LUNCH PERIODS DURING SCHOOL TIME ONCE A WEEK FOR TWELVE-WEEK SEASONS.TEEN RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMMING: WE OFFER TEEN PROGRAMMING AT COOK COUNTY JUVENILE TEMPORARY DETENTION CENTER (JTDC) AND MERCY HOME FOR BOYS AND GIRLS. THIS PROGRAMMING ADAPTS OUR SPORTS, HEALTH, AND LEADERSHIP CURRICULUM TO ALLOW PARTICIPANTS MORE CHOICE OVER TOPICS AND INCORPORATE TRAUMA-INFORMED APPROACHES SUCH AS OPENING AND CLOSING CHECK-IN CIRCLES. PROGRAMMING AT JTDC IS OFFERED YEAR-ROUND AND PROGRAMMING AT MERCY HOME OCCURS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR.


GIRLS IN THE GAME OFFERS ONE-TIME AND SCHOOL-BREAK PROGRAMS TO ENGAGE MORE GIRLS AND OFFER FUN, ACTIVE AND HEALTHY OPPORTUNITIES FOR GIRLS WHEN THEY ARE OUT OF SCHOOL.DAYS OF PLAY: DAYS OF PLAY ARE HEALTHY-LIFESTYLE WORKSHOPS OPEN TO ALL GIRLS WHO PARTICIPATE IN GIRLS IN THE GAME PROGRAMS. COACHES (INCLUDING TEEN COACHES) LEAD GIRLS THROUGH ROTATIONS OF OUR SPORTS, HEALTH, AND LEADERSHIP LESSONS FOR A FUN DAY WHERE GIRLS FROM ALL OVER CHICAGO COME TOGETHER TO PLAY AND LEARN. WE HOLD DAYS OF PLAY IN THE WINTER AND SPRING ON NON-SCHOOL ATTENDANCE DAYS. GAME DAYS: GAME DAYS ARE ONE-DAY EVENTS HELD IN A VARIETY OF CHICAGO NEIGHBORHOODS. OVER THE COURSE OF THE YEAR, UP TO 1,500 GIRLS AT 40 DIFFERENT CHICAGO SITES WILL PARTICIPATE IN THREE HOURS OF TRADITIONAL AND NONTRADITIONAL SPORTS AS WELL AS WORKSHOPS ON HEALTH AND LEADERSHIP. GAME DAYS ARE OFTEN HOSTED AT POTENTIAL AFTER SCHOOL SITES AND SERVE AS THE FIRST IMPRESSION OF OUR PROGRAMS FOR MANY PARTICIPANTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. WE ALSO HOLD GAME DAYS AT SITES WHERE WE RUN ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAMMING IN ORDER TO RECRUIT NEW GIRLS. SPORTS AND LEADERSHIP SUMMER CAMP: SUMMER CAMP BRINGS UP TO 130 GIRLS FROM ACROSS CHICAGO TOGETHER TO EXPERIENCE NEW SPORTS AND LEARN ABOUT HEALTHY LIFESTYLES AND LEADERSHIP TOPICS. GIRLS PARTICIPATE IN FOUR WEEKS OF FULL-DAY, DAY CAMP, ONE WEEK OF OVERNIGHT CAMP, AND ATTEND FIELD TRIPS. GIRLS IN THE GAME PROVIDES DAILY COMPLIMENTARY BUS SERVICE TO ENSURE THAT GIRLS HAVE SAFE TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM CAMP.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Meghan Morgan
Executive Dir.
$111,930
Amie Klujian
Director
$0
Janette Outlaw
Director
$0
Melissa Robbins
Board Chair
$0
Michelle Salomon
Treasurer
$0
Shannon Coomes
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$123,879
Related organizations$0
Government grants $227,344
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$885,150
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $57,970
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,236,373
Total Program Service Revenue$52,525
Investment income $62
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $246,176
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,535,136

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Girls In The Game Nfp has recieved totaling $35,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
100 Thousand Foundation

Deerfield, IL

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE DONATION

$35,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$125,000
Ending Balance$125,000

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