Girlventures

“The tax return is prepared by an outside accounting firm. After completion of said returns, the organization is sent a draft of the tax returns to be reviewed and examined. The organization makes copies of the returns and distributes to those individuals charged with governance. Those individuals at that time can review and if applicable discuss any line items in the return with the accountant who has prepared the return. If all items are found to be acceptable, an authorization is signed and provided to authorize the outside accounting firm to process, sign and provide copies of the returns to be filed (paper or electronically) with the designated governmental agencies. The tax returns are then signed by the organization, stamped and mailed with certified return receipt or the signed form 8879 is provided to the outside accounting firm allowing electronic filing.”

“This is enforced through our contracting process and we have a written policy on fil and is currently being updated by the Governance Committee, including implementing processes to monitor and enforce compliance.”

“Board of Directors decides on salary and timing of pay raise for Executive Director.”

“Compensation is determined based on market analysis, consultation with similar organizations, and history of compensation for a particular role.”

“Federal Tax Returns are available at guidestar.org. and charitynavigator.org.”

“Governing documents are available for public inspection at the principal place of business.The conflict of interest policy and the organization's financial statements are available upon request.”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: On The RiseThis is another 14 day course for students entering 10-12th grade. This is a leadership course where students backpack and climb in the Sierra National Forest and John Muir Wilderness. Throughout the course students focus on building community via exploring social justice, identity and leadership building. Students from this course are encouraged to become assistant instructors or join the Youth Advisory Board. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Fierce and FabulousThis course is open to all students that identify as LBGBT+ and are in 9th-12th grade. This is one of the newest courses offered that grows every year, unfortunately we were not able to run this course due to Covid. We were able to offer spots in other courses for the students that they happily joined. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: Rising TogetherThis is another affinity course that centers itself around the empowerment of BIPOC identified youth in 9th-12th grade. This four day kayaking course is led by instructors that reflect the identities of the students. Students explored Tomales Bay and reflected on being in the outdoors as a young person and how to feel confident and strong in that space. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 7: Explore OutsideThis is our school year program that occurs over 8 weeks in the Fall and Spring. Participants meet at the GirlVentures office and head to the Point Reyes Wilderness area. While there, they explore and learn with an expert on the area. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 8: Girls Climb OnOur popular climbing program returned in 2022 and we were able to begin a course at Pacific Pipe Gym in Oakland, as well as continuing at M0vement Gym in San Francisco. In this course students are paired with adult mentors with sessions that are after school or on weekends. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 9: Youth Advisory BoardYAB returned in with the school year and was a group of returning students and some new adult mentors. The year began with a day retreat at Samuel P. Taylor Park in Marin County, a place many had never visited before. The year was spent focusing on social emotional learning, self care, and environmental advocacy. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 10: Assistant InstructorsThe AI program is one that GV is very excited to build upon every year. The pipeline of participants moving to being an instructor is fundamental to our programs and equity and inclusion in the outdoor industry. The AIs embody our Leadership Progression model and this year we were happy to have them join us on two courses as well as fulfilling roles in Logistics and planning the courses.”