2025-11-14T09:47:41-05:00 2024-06-30 141604297 RBT CPAS LLP PO BOX 757 2215 ROUTE 9W LAKE KATRINE NY 12449 990 2023-07-01 060662148 GIRLS INCORPORATED OF MERIDEN GIRL 2032357146 130 LINCOLN STREET MERIDEN CT 06451 CHARLES JOHNSON TREASURER 2036302105 2024-10-28 true true SARAH BITTNER CPA P01923780 8453367183 2025-10-28 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z CHAD CARDILLO 130 LINCOLN STREET MERIDEN CT 06451 1013418 false X WWW.GIRLSINCMERIDEN.ORG X 1919 CT GIRLS INC. IS A NATIONAL NONPROFIT YOUTH ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO INSPIRING ALL GIRLS TO BE STRONG, SMART AND BOLD. SINCE 1919, GIRLS INC. OF MERIDEN HAS PROVIDED VITAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO MORE THAN 1,500 YOUNG GIRLS, GUIDING THEM TOWARD SELF-DISCOVERY IN A SAFE, STABLE, ALL-GIRL ENVIRONMENT. 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AS SUCH, NO FEDERAL OR CONNECTICUT STATE TAXES ARE PAID BY THE ORGANIZATION. THE ORGANIZATION HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED AS AN ENTITY THAT IS NOT A PRIVATE FOUNDATION WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 509(A) AND QUALIFIES FOR DEDUCTIBLE CONTRIBUTIONS AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 170 (B)(1)(A)(VI). THE ORGANIZATION ADOPTED THE PROVISIONS OF ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES GENERALLY ACCEPTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA REGARDING ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. MANAGEMENT EVALUATED THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX POSITIONS AND CONCLUDED THAT THE ORGANIZATION HAD TAKEN NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT WOULD REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS IN ORDER TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS GUIDANCE. WITH FEW EXCEPTIONS, THE ORGANIZATION IS NOT SUBJECT TO INCOME TAX EXAMINATIONS BY THE U.S. FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL TAX AUTHORITIES FOR FISCAL YEARS PRIOR TO 2021. SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XI, LINE 2D FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS -44,534 INCREASE IN PERPETUAL TRUST VALUE 243,940 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XI, LINE 4B DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSE -9,674 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XII, LINE 2D DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSE 9,674 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XII, LINE 4B FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS 44,534 23RD SSB DINNER 23805 13251 10554 9270 23805 13251 10554 9270 9270 1284 false FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 111 44534 X AUCTION ITEMS 1 9298 FAIR MARKET VALUE X EQUIP./SUPPLY 1 7451 FAIR MARKET VALUE X MATERIALS 1 142901 FAIR MARKET VALUE false false false FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION GIRLS INC. IS A NATIONAL NONPROFIT YOUTH ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO INSPIRING ALL GIRLS TO BE STRONG, SMART AND BOLD. SINCE 1919, GIRLS INC. OF MERIDEN HAS PROVIDED VITAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO MORE THAN 1,500 YOUNG GIRLS, GUIDING THEM TOWARD SELF-DISCOVERY IN A SAFE, STABLE, ALL-GIRL ENVIRONMENT. OUR INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS HELP GIRLS CONFRONT SUBTLE SOCIETAL MESSAGES ABOUT THEIR VALUE AND POTENTIAL, AND PREPARE THEM TO LEAD SUCCESSFUL, INDEPENDENT, AND FULFILLING LIVES. FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 6 BETWEEN THE OF PERIOD JULY 1, 2023 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024 WE HAVE WELCOMED A TOTAL OF 39 VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTING 572.5 HOURS OF SERVICE, INCLUDING COMMUNITY, ADULT, AND STUDENT VOLUNTEERS. ADULT VOLUNTEERS ASSIST PROGRAM FACILITATORS WITH CRAFTS, PROVIDE SUPPORT TO ENSURE CLASSROOMS ARE ORGANIZED, AND HELP DIRECT STUDENTS AS NEEDED. IN ADDITION, VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE OFFICE SUPPORT INCLUDING CLERICAL TASKS AND BASIC FACILITY PROJECTS. GIRLS INC. INVITES COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO PROVIDE ONSITE SERVICES THAT SUPPORT GIRLS LEARNING - COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS WILL OFTEN PROVIDE ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR GIRLS BASED ON THE EXPERTISE OF THE VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY MEMBER. STUDENT VOLUNTEERS ACT AS MENTORS/SUPPORT TO YOUNGER STUDENTS AND RECEIVE GUIDANCE FROM PROGRAM STAFF WHEN INTERACTING WITH GIRLS INC MEMBERS. THEY WILL OFTEN PARTICIPATE IN OFF SIGHT EVENTS THAT OCCUR IN THE COMMUNITY EARNING COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS FOR THEIR WORK. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT PREPARING THE RETURN PRESENTS THE FORM 990 TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW, DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C AN INTERESTED PERSON WITH A CONFLICT MUST MAKE FULL DISCLOSURE TO THE BOARD. THE GOVERNING BOARD, EXCLUDING THE INTERESTED PERSON, DETERMINES WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. AN INTERESTED PERSON MAY NOT VOTE ON THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT FOR WHICH THERE IS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. THE BOARD WILL INVESTIGATE MORE ADVANTAGEOUS ALTERNATIVES TO THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. IF THE BOARD BELIEVES A CONFLICT OF INTEREST HAS NOT BEEN REPORTED, THE BOARD WILL INFORM THE INTERESTED PERSON, PERFORM AN INVESTIGATION, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE DISCIPLINARY ACTION AGAINST THE INTERESTED PERSON. THE BOARD MINUTES SHALL RECORD ALL PROCEEDINGS. THE BOARD WILL PERIODICALLY REVIEW COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS TO DETERMINE IF A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEW AND APPROVE ALL SALARY CHANGES BASED ON PERFORMANCE, AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS, AND COMPARABLE SALARY DATA. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEW AND APPROVE ALL SALARY CHANGES BASED ON PERFORMANCE, AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS, AND COMPARABLE SALARY DATA. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 ORGANIZATION DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION WITH PRIOR REQUEST DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS -44,534 INCREASE IN PERPETUAL TRUST VALUE 243,940 DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSE 9,674 DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSE -9,674 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS 44,534 TOTAL 243,940