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National Girls Collaborative

To bring together, support, and inform organizations that are committed to equity, workforce development, and collaboration.

Youth Development Seattle, WA EIN: 471608990 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About National Girls Collaborative

The National Girls Collaborative Project (NGCP) brings together organizations committed to informing and encouraging youth, especially girls, to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). NGCP connects, creates, and collaborates with advocates for transformative change to advance the agenda in gender equity and expand girls' participation in STEM. The National Girls Collaborative Project is a community of networks. While NGCP programs and partners are in every state, we have 33 Collaborative Leadership Teams in 41 states, which facilitate collaboration between more than 42,500 organizations that serve over 20.2 million girls and 10 million boys. Local Collaboratives have an extensive network of organizations and individuals engaged in pursuing this common goal to share with and learn from each other. …

Founded
Headquarters
Seattle, WA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
O50
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium
Operating in
United States

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2019

Mission

To bring together, support, and inform organizations that are committed to equity, workforce development, and collaboration.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
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Operating countries (1)
United States

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar youth development in United States
Program spending This charity: 80%
Peer average: 82%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 6.78%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.80
Program$0.80
80% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show National Girls Collaborative with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 95% of similar organizations. See the sources
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 90% of the 53,450 youth development charities in the United States it 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 governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

National Girls Collaborative is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Seattle, WA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2014 and has been operating for 12 years. Its EIN is 471608990. 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 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 42 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

National Girls Collaborative's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 471608990. 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.

National Girls Collaborative has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 80% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United States is 90/100.

National Girls Collaborative is located in Seattle, WA, United States. The organization was established in 2014 and has been active for 12 years.

Based on official tax filings, National Girls Collaborative has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 80% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 82% for youth development charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

National Girls Collaborative 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 medium organization. It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 42 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for National Girls Collaborative. 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, National Girls Collaborative 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 80% 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.

The National Girls Collaborative Project (NGCP) brings together organizations committed to informing and encouraging youth, especially girls, to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). NGCP connects, creates, and collaborates with advocates for transformative change to advance the agenda in gender equity and expand girls' participation in STEM. The National Girls Collaborative Project is a community of networks. While NGCP programs and partners are in every state, we have 33 Collaborative Leadership Teams in 41 states, which facilitate collaboration between more than 42,500 organizations that serve over 20.2 million girls and 10 million boys. Local Collaboratives have an extensive network of organizations and individuals engaged in pursuing this... National Girls Collaborative is classified as a youth development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2014.

Among youth development charities registered in United States: It allocates 80% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $1M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to National Girls Collaborative are generally tax-deductible in the United States. National Girls Collaborative is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 471608990, 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
80% 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

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
12

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

KA
Karen P•••••••
CEO

Officers & trustees (10)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$1.4M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.9M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.8M 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 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development this charity 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

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 - 42 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory
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 · 42 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 · 2014
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about National Girls Collaborative

What is National Girls Collaborative?
National Girls Collaborative is a youth development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Seattle, United States. The National Girls Collaborative Project (NGCP) brings together organizations committed to informing and encouraging youth, especially girls, to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). NGCP connects, creates, and collaborates with advocates for transformative change to advance the agenda in gender equity and expand girls' participation in STEM. The National Girls Collaborative Project is a community of networks. While NGCP programs and partners are in every state, we have 33 Collaborative Leadership Teams in 41 states, which facilitate collaboration between more than 42,500 organizations that serve over 20.2 million girls and 10 million boys. Local Collaboratives have an extensive network of organizations and individuals engaged in pursuing this common goal to share with and learn from each other. Collaboratives vary in focus areas and populations served, and include higher education institutions, community-based organizations, and private nonprofits, but all work to increase gender equity in STEM fields. Each Collaborative has a defined region, acting as a hub for local programs to coordinate resources and reach girl-serving STEM programs in the community.
When was National Girls Collaborative founded?
National Girls Collaborative was founded in 2014.
Who leads National Girls Collaborative?
Karen Peterson serves as CEO.
Where is National Girls Collaborative located?
Headquartered in Seattle, WA, United States.
What is National Girls Collaborative's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 80% of expenses go to program services.
Is National Girls Collaborative trustworthy?
National Girls Collaborative has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 National Girls Collaborative's registration number?
IRS EIN: 471608990.
What is National Girls Collaborative's website?
http://www.ngcproject.org