# Girlstart

Recreational clubs nonprofit in Austin, Texas 78757. EIN 31-1595414. Data as of November 8, 2026.

Page: https://backpr.com/find/nonprofit/311595414-girlstart

## Mission (the organization's own words)

> To increase girls' interest and engagement in science, technology, engineering, and math (stem) through innovative, nationally-recognized informal stem education programs.

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/311595414/202601899349300825/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Recreational clubs (IRS activity code N50)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 1998
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | $2,500,517 | $2,374,122 | $2,394,303 | $2,191,000 | 140 | 793 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/311595414/202601899349300825/full) |
| Dec 2021 | $2,595,464 | $2,457,475 | $2,575,486 | $2,529,802 | 175 | 400 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/311595414/202231599349300333/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2025: programs $1,761,708 (74%), management $377,167 (16%), fundraising $235,247 (10%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2025: gifts and grants $2,166,061, program fees $310,823, investment income $23,513.

Growth label: **Steady** (about -1% a year, Dec 2021 to Dec 2025). Growth label: we compare total revenue on the oldest and the newest return shown above. Growing means revenue rose by more than 10% a year on average, Shrinking means it fell by more than 10% a year, and Steady means a change between -10% and +10% a year. The rate is the compounded yearly average between the two returns, so it hides ups and downs in between (see the table). We only label groups with returns at least a year apart and at least $5,000 of revenue on the oldest one. This is our own calculation, not an IRS rating or a judgment of quality.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 1 of 21 recreation and club nonprofits in Austin.
- Revenue $2,500,517 is in the top 10% of 100 recreation and club nonprofits in Texas; median $169,147.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Travis County, Texas: about 267,621 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 672 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.5 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Austin: 347 licensed child care centers, 110 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/texas/austin
- Texas rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/texas

## Questions

**What is Girlstart's EIN?**

Girlstart's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1595414. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Girlstart a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Girlstart in Austin, Texas as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 1998. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Girlstart tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Girlstart as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Girlstart do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2025: "To increase girls' interest and engagement in science, technology, engineering, and math (stem) through innovative, nationally-recognized informal stem education programs." The IRS classifies it as: Recreational clubs.

**How much money does Girlstart take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2025, Girlstart reported total revenue of $2,500,517 and total expenses of $2,374,122 on its Form 990 (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

---
Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.