# Girls Like Me Project Inc

Youth development nonprofit in Chicago, Illinois 60621. EIN 45-5141076. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> To help african American girls critically examine social, cultural, and political ideologies in media, so they will overcome stigmas and negative stereotypes.

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2022: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/455141076/202312369349301751/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development (IRS activity code O01)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2021
- 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 2022 | $514,057 | $496,892 | $33,546 | $30,778 | 0 | - | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/455141076/202312369349301751/full) |
| Dec 2021 | $231,800 | $229,035 | $198,822 | $13,615 | 0 | - | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/455141076/202232779349300548/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2022: programs $358,057 (72%), management $138,768 (28%), fundraising $67 (0%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2022: gifts and grants $512,547, program fees $0, investment income $0.

Growth label: **Growing** (about +122% a year, Dec 2021 to Dec 2022). 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: 74 of 543 youth development nonprofits in Chicago.
- Revenue $307,079 is higher than roughly 60 to 70% of 505 youth development nonprofits in Illinois; median $157,728.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Cook County, Illinois: about 1,053,196 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
- 2,288 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.2 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Chicago: 780 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/illinois/chicago
- Illinois rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/illinois

## Questions

**What is Girls Like Me Project Inc's EIN?**

Girls Like Me Project Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-5141076. 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 Girls Like Me Project Inc a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Girls Like Me Project Inc in Chicago, Illinois as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2021. 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 Girls Like Me Project Inc tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Girls Like Me Project Inc 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 Girls Like Me Project Inc do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2022: "To help african American girls critically examine social, cultural, and political ideologies in media, so they will overcome stigmas and negative stereotypes." The IRS classifies it as: Youth development.

**How much money does Girls Like Me Project Inc take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2022, Girls Like Me Project Inc reported total revenue of $514,057 and total expenses of $496,892 on its Form 990 (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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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.