GIRLS GARAGE Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

GIRLS GARAGE

EIN 26-1703034 · International Relief (Q33)

What they do

GIRLS GARAGE is A NONPROFIT DESIGN and BUILDING PROGRAM and DEDICATED WORKSPACE for GIRLS and GENDER-EXPANSIVE YOUTH AGES 9-18. THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS AFTER-SCHOOL, SUMMER, and WEEKEND PROGRAMMING IN STEM, ARCHITECTURE, and CARPENTRY SKILLS THROUGH COMMUNITY-BASED PROJECTS.

Before you give

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $78.30 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

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Money report from 2025The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders4 people are listed in the latest report.

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Money made simple

78.3%of expenses went to mission work74.60% of revenue

8.1%of expenses went to fundraising7.70% of revenue

$95.19spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

13.6%of expenses went to management and office costs12.90% of revenue

$0.85in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

93.0%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $149,118 for EMILY PILLOTON (EXECUTIVE DI). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2025

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100spent

Where each $100 of expenses went

The first percentage is the spending mix. The second compares that amount with the charity’s revenue.

Mission workProgram services78.3% of expenses74.60% of revenue

ManagementOffice and general costs13.6% of expenses12.90% of revenue

FundraisingAsking for donations8.1% of expenses7.70% of revenue

Total expenses95.20% of revenue

Has the pattern changed?

Each bar shows the share of annual spending reported for mission work, management, and fundraising.

202578.3% mission

202475.9% mission

202371.3% mission

202271.9% mission

202171.7% mission

202075.8% mission

201879.7% mission

201778.8% mission

Money in and money out

Revenue$1,452,030

Expenses$1,382,219

Annual surplus $69,811 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$1,082,558 · 78.3% of expenses

Management and office costs$187,368 · 13.6% of expenses

Fundraising$112,293 · 8.1% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$1,452,030

Expenses$1,382,219

Assets$1,177,392

Income$1,452,030

Contributions$1,350,474

Mission work (program services)$1,082,558

Fundraising$112,293

Management and general$187,368

Stocks and bonds$12,851

Accounting fees$11,143

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2025

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

EMILY PILLOTONEXECUTIVE DI · 40 hrs/week $149,118Base $131,250 · Other $17,868

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (4)

EMILY PILLOTONEXECUTIVE DI

SARAH RICHDIRECTOR

STEPHANIE MECHURASECRETARY

VELETA SAVANNAHTREASURER

About this charity

Recognized since: January 2008
Location: 2080 2ND STREET, BERKELEY, CA 94710
County: Alameda
In care of: EMILY PILLOTON
Primary officer: EMILY PILLOTON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Emailinfo@girlsgarage.org Phone(510) 206-2396

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2025
Tax period began: January 1, 2025
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: FERMATA TAX ADVISORS
NTEE classification: International Relief (Q33)
IRS tax category: International Relief