Girls on the Run-Sierras
The mission of girls on the run - sierras (gotr-s) is to inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates …
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GOTR-S sponsored two 5-kilometer runs during the last fiscal year - one in Reno, Nevada on October 31, 2020 and a virtual one in Truckee, California, from June 1 through 11, 2021, with girls primarily from 3rd through 8th grade participating, alongside parents, siblings and friends. A total of 39 girls participated in the Reno run, and an estimated 150 girls participated in the Truckee run. GOTR-S sponsored two 10-week training programs at elementary schools or other sites in the Tahoe-Truckee Unified, Lake Tahoe Unified and Washoe County School Districts, in which participating girls not only trained physically for a 5 kilometer run, but learned self-respect and habits of a healthy lifestyle. The training programs were held at the various …
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The mission of girls on the run - sierras (gotr-s) is to inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running. Girls on the run offers physical- activity based positive youth development programs that teach girls life skills while physically training for a 5k running event. Sessions are led by trained volunteer coaches who serve as positive adult role models. The 30 hour program meets after school twice a week for ninety minutes at elementary and middle schools. The life skills curriculum teaches girls caring, connection, character, competence, confidence and contribution which enhances girls' physical, mental, and social development and promotes healthy outcomes. The program culminates in a celebratory, non-competitive 5k fun run. Completing the 5k teaches girls about goal setting and builds their self-confidence. Girls on the run sierras also now hosts a week long, all day summer camp for girls asges 8-12 yeas
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· vs. 8 similar youth development in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Girls on the Run-Sierras has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 90% of the 18,694 youth development charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- It is one of the better-documented youth development charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyGirls on the Run-Sierras is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Reno, NV, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2007 and has been operating for 19 years. Its EIN is 010901343. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $312K in annual revenue. 65 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Girls on the Run-Sierras's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 010901343. 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.
Girls on the Run-Sierras has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United States is 90/100.
Girls on the Run-Sierras is located in Reno, NV, United States. The organization was established in 2007 and has been active for 19 years.
Based on official tax filings, Girls on the Run-Sierras has $312K in annual revenue. It allocates 48% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 82% for youth development charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Girls on the Run-Sierras is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $312K in annual revenue. The organization has 65 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Girls on the Run-Sierras. 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, Girls on the Run-Sierras 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 48% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). 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.
GOTR-S sponsored two 5-kilometer runs during the last fiscal year - one in Reno, Nevada on October 31, 2020 and a virtual one in Truckee, California, from June 1 through 11, 2021, with girls primarily from 3rd through 8th grade participating, alongside parents, siblings and friends. A total of 39 girls participated in the Reno run, and an estimated 150 girls participated in the Truckee run. GOTR-S sponsored two 10-week training programs at elementary schools or other sites in the Tahoe-Truckee Unified, Lake Tahoe Unified and Washoe County School Districts, in which participating girls not only trained physically for a 5 kilometer run, but learned self-respect and habits of a... Girls on the Run-Sierras is classified as a youth development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2007.
Among youth development charities registered in United States: It allocates 48% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $312K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Girls on the Run-Sierras are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Girls on the Run-Sierras is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 010901343, 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.
Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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GIRLS ON THE RUN-SIERRAS is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Officers & trustees (18)
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 65 disclosed in the public registry.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 65 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2007
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Quick facts about Girls on the Run-Sierras
- What is Girls on the Run-Sierras?
- Girls on the Run-Sierras is a youth development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Reno, United States. GOTR-S sponsored two 5-kilometer runs during the last fiscal year - one in Reno, Nevada on October 31, 2020 and a virtual one in Truckee, California, from June 1 through 11, 2021, with girls primarily from 3rd through 8th grade participating, alongside parents, siblings and friends. A total of 39 girls participated in the Reno run, and an estimated 150 girls participated in the Truckee run. GOTR-S sponsored two 10-week training programs at elementary schools or other sites in the Tahoe-Truckee Unified, Lake Tahoe Unified and Washoe County School Districts, in which participating girls not only trained physically for a 5 kilometer run, but learned self-respect and habits of a healthy lifestyle. The training programs were held at the various elementary and middle schools or sites in the Truckee/Lake Tahoe/Reno area. A total of 49 girls participated in the Fall program, with 167 participating in the Spring program.
- When was Girls on the Run-Sierras founded?
- Girls on the Run-Sierras was founded in 2007.
- Who leads Girls on the Run-Sierras?
- Joy Heuer serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Girls on the Run-Sierras located?
- Headquartered in Reno, NV, United States.
- What is Girls on the Run-Sierras's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 48% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Girls on the Run-Sierras trustworthy?
- Girls on the Run-Sierras has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Girls on the Run-Sierras's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 010901343.
- What is Girls on the Run-Sierras's website?
- https://www.girlsontherunsierras.org/