Girlstart

“Part iii - organization's mission - girlstart's mission is to increase girls' interest and engagement in science, technology, engineering, and math (stem) through innovative, nationally-recognized informal stem education programs. By empowering more girls to continue stem studies, we can help address our nation's stem workforce inequities and impact innovation and economic development in america and across the globe. To accomplish its mission, girlstart develops and implements a range of innovative, research- and standards-based education and mentorship programs designed to promote girls' early engagement and academic success in stem, encourage girls aspirations and persistence in stem education and careers, and incubate a talented and diverse stem workforce. Founded in austin, texas, girlstart is the largest and longest-running community-based informal stem education nonprofit in the nation specifically dedicated to empowering and equipping girls in stem through year-round stem educational programming. Since 1997, girlstart has served over 70,000 girls and 10,000 teachers and families with school-based programs, professional development for teachers, summer camps, stem career conferences and expos, large-scale science events for families, and community stem education outreach programs. Girlstart programs are open to girls k-12. We are focused on serving girls of diverse ethnicities, girls who live in low-income or non-urban environments, and/or are considered at-risk. In 2016, we served more than 16,000 girls, educators and family members, 97% of whom participated at no cost. Our goals are to: 1) increase girls' competency in conducting scientific investigations and critical thinking/reasoning; 2) increase girls' facility and mastery in stem skills; 3) increase girls' confidence and interest in conducting stem activities; and 4) increase girls' awareness of stem careers and interest in pursuing stem electives, subjects, majors, and careers. Girlstart programs build the fundamental skills and knowledge in stem - as well as the confidence and interest in stem - that girls will need to pursue stem courses, activities, majors and careers. By helping girls to build strong foundations in stem, girlstart makes girls more successful, and inspires them to take on the world's greatest challenges.”

“Board members are provided a copy of the form 990 prior to its filing.”

“Board members sign an annual conflict of interest form as well as sign a compliance/adherence to the organization's policies and procedures.”

“The board of directors reviewed surveys of nonprofit sector data and local salary benchmarks prior to hiring the executive director. Compensation for the executive”

“Director and the staff are reviewed annually as part of the budget process.”

“Girlstart makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”