Girls Incorporated of Bay County

What it reported doing in 2024

In 2024, **girls inc. Of bay county** continued its mission to inspire all girls to be **strong, smart, and bold** through a combination of academic enrichment, health and wellness initiatives, and life-skills programming. Our organization served as a vital resource for girls across bay county, empowering them to reach their full potential in school, at home, and in the community.**program reach and participation*** **total clients served:** approximately **425 girls** ages 618 participated in our core programs throughout the year.* **after-school and summer programs:** we provided **year-round programming** at our main center and in partner school sites, offering daily academic support, mentoring, and enrichment activities to more than**300 girls** during the school year and an additional **125 participants** in our summer sessions.* **community outreach:** through special events, family engagement nights, and collaborative community programs, we reached an estimated **1,200 individuals**, including parents, caregivers, and community partners.educational and developmental impact**academic enrichment: over 85% of participating girls demonstrated improvement in reading or math performance, as reported by school partners and pre/post assessments.**stem initiatives: girls participated in over 50 hours of stem programming, fostering curiosity and confidence in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.**college and career readiness:** middle and high school participants engaged in leadership and career development workshops, job shadowing, and mentoring sessions designed to prepare them for post-secondary success.health, wellness, and safety** our "strong" programs promoted physical activity, nutrition education, and mental health awareness. More than 200 girls participated in fitness and wellness challenges, while workshops on self-esteem, stress management, and healthy relationships supported emotional resilience.** we collaborated with local healthcare and wellness organizations to provide access to resources and family wellness information.community and leadership development**leadership & advocacy: girls engaged in service-learning projects addressing issues such as bullying prevention, environmental awareness, and community beautification.**mentorship: staff and volunteers provided individualized support to help participants build confidence, set goals, and overcome barriers to success.**non-quantitative/specifically measurable achievements: many participants reported stronger self-esteem, improved social skills, and an increased sense of belonging--qualities that extend beyond statistics but reflect the transformative impact of our mission.publications, events, and outreach* we issued monthly newsletters and ongoing social media updates highlighting program achievements and community impact.* hosted three major awareness events, including the: princess ball, boots n bling and breakfast of champions, along with a 50th year strong, smart & bold alumni luncheon, celebrating girls' achievements and raising awareness of our mission.* partnered with schools, businesses, and local agencies to expand access and visibility of our services.girls inc. Of bay county continues to be a trusted advocate for girls' empowerment and equitable opportunity. The success of our participants--reflected in their academic progress, leadership in schools, and volunteerism-- demonstrates our growing influence in shaping a healthier, more confident generation of young women. Through education, mentoring, and community engagement, we are building pathways for girls to become leaders and changemakers in bay county and beyond.

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 61.3%; rating input score 61
• Program expense ratio: 58.9%; rating input score 59
• Fundraising efficiency: $141.61 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 90; 90th percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 93.8%; rating input score 94; 24th percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: Limited
• Foreign activity oversight: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: Limited
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 7 of 8 controls in place; rating input score 88
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Pass
  • CEO compensation review process: Fail
  • Other executive compensation review process: NotApplicable
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Pass
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Pass

Sustainability

• Operating margin: -3.5%; rating input score 27; 27th percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 0.6; rating input score 28; 28th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.31; rating input score 24; 24th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 8.6%; rating input score 41; 41st percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 7% per year; rating input score 100; 51st percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 8.2% per year; rating input score 100; 60th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 10.4% per year; rating input score 100; 60th percentile among comparable filings