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Black Girls Smile

We are dedicated to encouraging positive mental health education, resources, and support geared toward young black women and girls.

Black Girls Smile Inc

Health Atlanta, GA EIN: 455352968 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
74/100 · methodology

About Black Girls Smile

Charlyne McFarland Therapy Scholarship Program piloted starting in September 2020 to provide financial assistance to low income black women and girls to work with culturally component and gender responsive licensed mental health providers. Initial pilot with 50 women and girls ranging from ages 11 thru 33 SHEs Mentally Prepared Program Offered virtually on demand and live to 257 high and middle school black girls. Participants report increased mental health literacy including understanding basis mental health terminology recognizing general warning signs and symptoms of mental health difficulties and how and when to access crisis and non crisis mental health resources. Intersectionality Workshops offered live virtually to approximately 1456 black women and girls ranging in age from 1135 focusing on important topics …

Founded
Headquarters
Atlanta, GA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
F01
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2016

Mission

We are dedicated to encouraging positive mental health education, resources, and support geared toward young black women and girls.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health · NTEE F01
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United States
Program spending This charity: 43%
Peer average: 81%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 6.51%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 74
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 11.6% of total expenses ($98,167 of $848,011).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.43
Program$0.43

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Black Girls Smile has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • Its integrity score of 74 places it in the top 25% of the 98,862 health charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Black Girls Smile is a registered health nonprofit based in Atlanta, GA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2012 and has been operating for 14 years. Its EIN is 455352968. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 47 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Black Girls Smile's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 455352968. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Black Girls Smile has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.

Black Girls Smile is located in Atlanta, GA, United States. The organization was established in 2012 and has been active for 14 years.

Based on official tax filings, Black Girls Smile has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 43% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 81% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $41M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Black Girls Smile is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 47 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Black Girls Smile. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Black Girls Smile holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 43% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 81%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Charlyne McFarland Therapy Scholarship Program piloted starting in September 2020 to provide financial assistance to low income black women and girls to work with culturally component and gender responsive licensed mental health providers. Initial pilot with 50 women and girls ranging from ages 11 thru 33 SHEs Mentally Prepared Program Offered virtually on demand and live to 257 high and middle school black girls. Participants report increased mental health literacy including understanding basis mental health terminology recognizing general warning signs and symptoms of mental health difficulties and how and when to access crisis and non crisis mental health resources. Intersectionality Workshops offered live virtually to approximately 1456 black women and... Black Girls Smile is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2012.

Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 43% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $2M is below the peer average of $41M.

Yes, donations to Black Girls Smile are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Black Girls Smile is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 455352968, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
43% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
6

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

LA
Lauren C•••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (14)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$1.5M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.4M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.9M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health this charity 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 47 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 47 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2012
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Black Girls Smile

What is Black Girls Smile?
Black Girls Smile is a health supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Atlanta, United States. Charlyne McFarland Therapy Scholarship Program piloted starting in September 2020 to provide financial assistance to low income black women and girls to work with culturally component and gender responsive licensed mental health providers. Initial pilot with 50 women and girls ranging from ages 11 thru 33 SHEs Mentally Prepared Program Offered virtually on demand and live to 257 high and middle school black girls. Participants report increased mental health literacy including understanding basis mental health terminology recognizing general warning signs and symptoms of mental health difficulties and how and when to access crisis and non crisis mental health resources. Intersectionality Workshops offered live virtually to approximately 1456 black women and girls ranging in age from 1135 focusing on important topics that impact black women and girls mental health 90 of participants feeling more confident in supporting their personal mental health.
When was Black Girls Smile founded?
Black Girls Smile was founded in 2012.
Who leads Black Girls Smile?
Lauren Carson serves as Executive Director.
Where is Black Girls Smile located?
Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, United States.
What is Black Girls Smile's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 43% of expenses go to program services.
Is Black Girls Smile trustworthy?
Black Girls Smile has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Black Girls Smile's registration number?
IRS EIN: 455352968.
What is Black Girls Smile's website?
http://www.blackgirlssmile.org