GIRLS INCORPORATED OF JACKSONVILLE
Girls Inc. of Jacksonville inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold by providing mentoring, research-based programming, and pro‑girl environments that help girls grow healthy, educated, and independent.
About GIRLS INCORPORATED OF JACKSONVILLE
Girls Incorporated of Jacksonville is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and local affiliate of the national Girls Inc. network that delivers mentorship, proven curricula, and supportive spaces for girls from low‑income families in Jacksonville, Florida. The organization focuses on whole‑girl development—health, education, leadership and civic engagement—using evidence‑based programming and long‑term mentoring relationships.
The organization reports network‑level outcomes from the 2023 Girls Inc. Strong, Smart, and Bold Outcomes Survey showing high measures of healthy behaviors, school engagement, and leadership readiness (for example, high percentages of girls reporting recent physical activity and confidence in finishing college). Girls Inc. of Jacksonville publishes audited annual reports and Form 990s and reports that a large share of funds support direct programming.
Recent organizational activity includes a $250,000 grant award from the Delores Barr Weaver Legacy Fund (February 2024) and the appointment of Deidra Simon as CEO (announced August 27, 2024). Girls Inc. of Jacksonville continues program delivery, advocacy, and community partnerships with state and local funders and publishes audited financials (including a 2023–2024 audited report).
Notable achievements
Delores Barr Weaver Legacy Fund Grant
Awarded a $250,000 grant in February 2024 to expand and sustain local programming for Jacksonville girls.
Executive Leadership Appointment
Announced Deidra Simon as Chief Executive Officer in August 2024 following a formal selection process to lead the affiliate's next phase of growth.
Program Efficiency & Financial Transparency
Reports that approximately 84 cents of every dollar raised is directed to programming and publishes audited annual reports and Form 990 filings (including a 2023–2024 audited report).
At a glance
- Total assets
- $174K
- Annual revenue
- $578K
- Tax status
- 501(c)(3)Public charity
- EIN
- 59-1317196
- Location
- Jacksonville, FL
- Website
- www.girlsincjax.org
- On Mahalo since
- May 2026
Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.
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