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Gyrls in the H o o D Foundation

Provides Black gyrls with the reproductive resources, social support services, and sexual health education they need to make informed and responsible choices.

Education Chicago, IL EIN 814646922 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
75/100 · methodology

About Gyrls in the H o o D Foundation

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Founded
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
B90
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2017

Mission

Provides Black gyrls with the reproductive resources, social support services, and sexual health education they need to make informed and responsible choices.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B90
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 95%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 75
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Gyrls in the H o o D Foundation is a registered education nonprofit based in Chicago, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2016 and has been operating for 10 years. Its EIN is 814646922. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 93/100 for education charities in United States. The organization reports $294K in annual revenue. 11 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Gyrls in the H o o D Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. 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 75 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 93/100.

Gyrls in the H o o D Foundation is located in Chicago, IL, United States. The organization was established in 2016 and has been active for 10 years.

Based on official tax filings, Gyrls in the H o o D Foundation has $294K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Gyrls in the H o o D Foundation is classified as a Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $294K in annual revenue. The organization has 11 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Gyrls in the H o o D Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Gyrls in the H o o D Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Provides Black gyrls with the reproductive resources, social support services, and sexual health education they need to make informed and responsible choices. Gyrls in the H o o D Foundation is classified as a education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2016.

Among education charities registered in United States: Gyrls in the H o o D Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $294K is below the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Gyrls in the H o o D Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Gyrls in the H o o D Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 814646922, 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.

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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
0% to programs
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Filing history

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

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022.
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Leadership

CH
Chez Smith
President

Officers & trustees (3)

Source: Public filings

CH
Chez S••••
President
KR
Kristin R•••
Treasurer
TR
Tracy R•••
Secretary
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2024
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$0.3M revenue
FY2023
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$0.6M revenue
FY2022
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Peer charities

Other education in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Gyrls in the H o o D Foundation This page 75 $293,683 -
Engaging Opportunities Foundation 93 $154,246 92%
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New England Preparatory School Athletic Council 93 $797,579 96%
Insight Colearning Center 93 $599,391 95%
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Coal Pit Ministry Inc 93 $208,306 91%
Dream Out Loud Center Inc 93 $218,479 100%

Sources and verification

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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 - 11 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Gyrls in the H o o D Foundation

What is Gyrls in the H o o D Foundation?
Gyrls in the H o o D Foundation is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Chicago, United States. Provides Black gyrls with the reproductive resources, social support services, and sexual health education they need to make informed and responsible choices.
When was Gyrls in the H o o D Foundation founded?
Gyrls in the H o o D Foundation was founded in 2016.
Who leads Gyrls in the H o o D Foundation?
Chez Smith serves as President.
Where is Gyrls in the H o o D Foundation located?
Headquartered in Chicago, United States.
What is Gyrls in the H o o D Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Gyrls in the H o o D Foundation trustworthy?
Gyrls in the H o o D Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 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 Gyrls in the H o o D Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 814646922.
What is Gyrls in the H o o D Foundation's website?
http://gyrlsinthehood.com