Girlstart
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Girlstart is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Austin, Texas, registered in 1998, with $1,839,266 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
1400 W Anderson Ln, Austin, TX, 78757 EIN 31-1595414 Since 1998
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.8M
▼ 34.9% vs prior year
Recreation median: $129K
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.7M
Net assets
$2.0M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
D
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Girlstart— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating9 mo reserves · -47% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Girlstart: 9 mo reserves · -47% margin earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Girlstart— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Girlstart: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1400 W Anderson Ln, Austin, TX, 78757
- City
- Austin
- State
- Texas
- Category
- Recreation & Sports
- Subcategory
- Community Recreation Centers
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.1M (FY2013) to $1.8M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $260KNet assets $2.0M
Operating margin
-47.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.3M
Total liabilities
$260K
Net assets
$2.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,839,266▼34.9% | $2,712,875▼4.9% | $2,031,063▼29.3% | $2,290,990▼25.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $2,824,394▼1.1% | $2,852,045▲13.6% | $2,874,173▲0.8% | $3,081,389▲5.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,854,566▲10.0% | $2,510,753▲2.2% | $2,850,599▲12.7% | $2,922,327▲13.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,595,464▲8.3% | $2,457,475▲8.7% | $2,529,802▲6.8% | $2,575,486▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,396,530▲22.8% | $2,261,223▼3.5% | $2,368,270▲6.7% | $2,539,066▲13.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,952,096▲12.7% | $2,343,349▼4.8% | $2,219,690▼14.4% | $2,245,448▼14.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,732,573▼5.0% | $2,461,603▲26.9% | $2,592,049▼22.1% | $2,616,190▼22.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,824,519▼32.8% | $1,940,187▲17.7% | $3,329,342▼3.0% | $3,366,088▼3.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $2,714,775▲87.9% | $1,648,238▲9.3% | $3,431,882▲45.5% | $3,473,278▲45.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,444,889▲16.6% | $1,508,052▲11.0% | $2,358,783▼2.9% | $2,390,039▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,238,676▲13.7% | $1,359,102▲11.9% | $2,429,757▼4.7% | $2,453,743▼4.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,089,786 | $1,214,648▲11.5% | $2,550,183▼4.7% | $2,557,812▼5.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,089,761▲29.3% | $2,675,045▲28.1% | $2,710,732▲29.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $842,742 | $2,087,695 | $2,096,881 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $3.4M total
69 grants to Girlstart totaling $3.4M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $216,208 |
| Austin Community Foundation | General support | 2024 | $130,500 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Education | 2024 | $120,000 |
| United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Inc | Program ops cost | 2024 | $37,500 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $21,695 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $20,331 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2024 | $11,250 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $280,478 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Education | 2023 | $120,000 |
| Austin Community Foundation | Year-round stem education for girls in austin, the bay area and greater boston | 2023 | $102,750 |
| Bny Mellon Charitable Gift Fund | To further the organization's exempt purpose | 2023 | $50,000 |
| Texas Mutual Insurance Company | Workforce development & safety training | 2023 | $45,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $27,042 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $25,050 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $18,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Girlstart a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Girlstart is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 31-1595414, based in Austin, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Girlstart's EIN?
- Girlstart's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 31-1595414.
- How much revenue does Girlstart report?
- Girlstart reported $1,839,266 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Girlstart have?
- CharityIndex grades Girlstart D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Girlstart (EIN 31-1595414) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.