Girl Rising

Organization Overview

Girl Rising is located in Spencertown, NY. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (Q70) the organization is classified as: International Human Rights, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Girl Rising employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Girl Rising 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 12/2021, Girl Rising generated $3.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 43.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.5m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO USE THE POWER OF STORYTELLING TO CHANGE THE WAY THE WORLD VALUES GIRLS AND THEIR EDUCATION

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

EXPLORE MORE: THIS PROJECT OPENS UP POSSIBILITIES FOR GIRLS IN 7 COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD AND HELPS THEM EXPLORE A WIDE RANGE OF ISSUES RELATED TO SELF-EMPOWERMENT AND SELF CONFIDENCE. THIS IS DONE BY UTILIZING A SERIES OF FILMS AND TOOLKITS WHICH AIM TO INSPIRE GIRLS TO EXPAND THEIR HORIZONS. THE PROGRAM HAS REACHED 27,529 ADOLESCENTS DIRECTLY.


GLOBAL EDUCATION FUND: GEF FUND SEEKS OUT AND INVESTS IN LEADERS WHO ARE PROMOTING GENDER EQUALITY AND IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION FOR GIRLS AND BOYS LIVING IN POVERTY IN KENYA AND INDIA. WITH GEF FUNDING AND RESOURCES, ORGANIZATIONS LED BY STRONG SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS HAVE NEW OPPORTUNITIES TO GROW AND CREATE POSITIVE CHANGE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES REACHING TO MORE THAN 4,800 ADOLESCENTS DIRECTLY.


IN INDIA, WE DESIGN AND LEAD INTERVENTIONS THAT BUILD ADOLESCENTS' AGENCY, VOICE AND GENDER EQUITABLE ATTITUDE THROUGH MODELS THAT ARE COMMUNITY BASED; DIGITAL; AND REMOTE. IN 2021 WE DIDN'T HELD IN PERSON PROGRAMS BECAUSE OF COVID BUT WE REACHED 10,000,000 ADOLESCENTS VIA MULTIMEDIA MESSAGES ON SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING. THE MULTIMEDIA WAS DISTRIBUTED THRU MOBILES COMPANIES. THE PROGRAM HAS REACHED 163 EDUCATORS DIRECTLY.


ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE US EDUCATOR PROGRAM (REACH OF ESTIMATED 16,000 ADOLESCENTS/YEAR), GUATEMALA PROGRAM REACHING 779 ADOLESCENTS/YEAR, FUTURE RISING WHICH IS OUR NEW CAMPAIGN TO DRIVE INVESTMENT AND SUPPORT FOR GIRLS' EDUCATION AND TO HARNESS THE POWER OF EDUCATED GIRLS TO TACKLE CLIMATE CHANGE, AND THE ONGOING EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PROGRAM, PROVIDING FINANCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT FOR THE YOUNG WOMEN FEATURED IN THE GIRL RISING FILM AND THEIR SIBLINGS. OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH 1 MILLION TEACHERS HAS LET US TRAIN OUR CURRICULM TO 691 EDUCATORS AND REACH 35,000 ADOLESCENTS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Christina Lowery
Chief Executive Officer
$187,362
Judithe Registre
VP Of Programs
$135,346
Holly Gordon
Chair Of Board
$0
Ann Ruble
Secretary
$0
Meg Porfido
Treasurer
$0
Jesus Chavez
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $276,800
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,342,067
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,618,867
Total Program Service Revenue$402,621
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $20,820
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $3,044,163

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Girl Rising has awarded $100,951 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

GLOBAL HEALTH STRATEGIES

PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES RELATED TO EDUCATION

$73,359

GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY

Org PageRecipient Profile

Ashburn, VA

PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES RELATED TO EDUCATION

$27,592
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 14 grants that Girl Rising has recieved totaling $829,129.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: INTERNATIONAL, FOREIGN AFFAIRS

$528,600
Imago Dei Fund

Boston, MA

PURPOSE: GENERAL USE

$75,000
Paypal Charitable Giving Fund

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: General Support

$72,751
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc

Indianapolis, IN

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT

$50,000
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$28,112
The Community Foundation

Boulder, CO

PURPOSE: General operating support and Afghanistan Emergency Relief Fund

$18,000
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