2026-05-11T13:03:45-05:00 2025-12-31 521392008 GELMAN ROSENBERG & FREEDMAN 4550 MONTGOMERY AVE SUITE 800N BETHESDA MD 208142930 990 2025-01-01 651321437 SHE'S THE FIRST INC SHES 6464593682 590 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS FL 13 NEW YORK NY 10011 TAMMY TIBBETTS PRESIDENT, CO-FOUNDER & CO-CEO 6464593682 2026-05-11 1 ELIZABETH W HELLER P00397829 3019519090 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z TAMMY TIBBETTS 590 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS FL 13 NEW YORK NY 10011 1944768 0 X WWW.SHESTHEFIRST.ORG X 2010 NY SHE'S THE FIRST TEAMS UP WITH GRASSROOTS LEADERS TO MAKE SURE GIRLS EVERYWHERE ARE EDUCATED, RESPECTED, AND HEARD. TO FULFILL OUR MISSION, WE TEACH A GIRL HOW TO SPEAK UP FOR HERSELF IN HER HOME, SCHOOL, AND COMMUNITY, WHILE WE TEACH THE MENTORS IN HER LIFE PRACTICAL WAYS TO SUPPORT HER AGENCY. WE IMPROVE LIFE OUTCOMES FOR GIRLS BY DIRECTLY INVESTING IN THEIR EDUCATION AND MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS, WHILE ALSO INFLUENCING THEIR SUPPORT SYSTEMS. OVER THE PAST 15 YEARS, WE'VE CREATED TRANSFORMATIONAL OUTCOMES FOR NEARLY ONE MILLION GIRLS BY WORKING ALONGSIDE 700+ COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS IN 42 COUNTRIES. 11 10 5 45 0 0 1370906 1907846 0 0 5 23 857 25561 1371768 1933430 650268 378660 0 0 480923 458048 0 0 86831 259152 207094 1390343 1043802 -18575 889628 730397 1650845 11252 96894 719145 1553951 X SHE'S THE FIRST (STF) TEAMS UP WITH GRASSROOTS LEADERS TO MAKE SURE GIRLS EVERYWHERE ARE EDUCATED, RESPECTED, AND HEARD. OUR VISION IS A WORLD WHERE EVERY GIRL CAN CHOOSE HER OWN FUTURE. 0 0 252271 307510 MENTORSHIP AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS: ORGANIZATIONS IN OUR PARTNER COALITION RECEIVE FLEXIBLE GRANTS, TO SUPPORT GIRLS' ACCESS TO SCHOOL AND AFTER-SCHOOL MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS. OUR COHORT COLLABORATES ON SHARED GOALS TO INCREASE GIRLS' AGENCY THROUGH MENTORSHIP, AND WE ASSIST WITH MEASUREMENT TOOLS TO REPORT THOSE OUTCOMES. TO FURTHER THESE GOALS, WE ALSO CREATE CAPTIVATING EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES THAT ENGAGE GIRLS IN LEARNING ABOUT THEIR RIGHTS AND BODIES. 184112 66534 THE GIRLS FIRST INSTITUTE: THE GIRLS FIRST INSTITUTE IS A LEADERSHIP PROGRAM FOR WOMEN SERVING GIRLS IN EAST AND WEST AFRICA, LATIN AMERICA, AND SOUTH ASIA. IT OFFERS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS, IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL TRAINING EVENTS, AND DOWNLOADABLE RESOURCES WITH IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT AND EVALUATION. THERE IS AN EMPHASIS ON 1) DESIGNING SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AND RIGHTS (SRHR) PROGRAMS FOR GIRLS; 2) CREATING SAFE, EMPOWERING SPACES FOR GIRLS; AND 3) USING FACILITATION TECHNIQUES TO ENCOURAGE OPEN DIALOGUE AND INSPIRE HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS. WE ALSO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS TO DEVELOP SOLID GOVERNANCE, FINANCIAL, AND FUNDRAISING PRACTICES, FOR LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY. 130376 4616 GIRLS' LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS: WE ENGAGE GIRLS ON EVERY CONTINENT IN LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, VIA OUR 122 CHAPTERS AND GIRL ACTIVIST FELLOWSHIP. WE CULTIVATE AN ANTI-OPPRESSIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR GIRLS WITH DIVERSE LIVED EXPERIENCES. WE CONNECT THEIR SHARED TRAUMAS, OBSTACLES, HOPES, AND VISION--AND GUIDE THEM TO TAKE ACTION. 246865 OTHER PROGRAMS: SHE'S THE FIRST SUPPORTS ITS PROGRAMMATIC IMPACT THROUGH A SET OF CROSS-CUTTING INITIATIVES INCLUDING COMMUNICATIONS AND STAFF CAPACITY BUILDING. COMMUNICATIONS EFFORTS INCLUDING DIGITAL STORYTELLING, SOCIAL MEDIA, AND MEDIA OUTREACH ADVANCE THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION BY RAISING AWARENESS OF GIRLS' EDUCATION GLOBALLY AND MOBILIZING SUPPORTERS, DONORS, AND PARTNERS AROUND ITS WORK. STAFF RETREATS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONVENINGS STRENGTHEN THE TEAM'S CAPACITY TO DELIVER HIGH-QUALITY PROGRAMS, FOSTER ORGANIZATIONAL COHESION, AND SUPPORT THE WELLBEING OF STAFF WORKING ON COMPLEX INTERNATIONAL ISSUES. TOGETHER, THESE INITIATIVES ENSURE THE ORGANIZATION CAN SUSTAIN AND GROW ITS IMPACT FOR GIRLS AND YOUNG WOMEN WORLDWIDE. 246865 813624 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 11 0 1 5 1 0 1 KE 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 11 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 CA MD NY X X X TAMMY TIBBETTS 6464593682 590 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS FL 13 NEW YORK NY 10011 TAMMY TIBBETTS PRESIDENT, CO-FOUNDER & CO-CEO 50.00 X X 122483 0 9081 TARA ABRAHAMS CHAIR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 EZINNE OKORO CO-VICE CHAIR 0.50 X X 0 0 0 HARISH NATARAJ CO-VICE CHAIR 0.50 X X 0 0 0 MARY MURIGI TREASURER, KENYA 0.50 X X 0 0 0 ARIANNA DELORENZI SECRETARY 0.50 X X 0 0 0 NATALYA MURAVCHIK TREASURER, U.S. 0.50 X X 0 0 0 CHRISTEN BRANDT CO-FOUNDER 0.50 X 0 0 0 KIMBERLY VITOLO DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 ALLISON CHOONG STUDENT BOARD DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 SUKEJI MODI STUDENT BOARD DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 122483 0 9081 1 0 0 0 0 74880 1832966 250 1907846 23 23 36826 74880 11338 25488 25488 FOREIGN EXCHANGE GAIN 900099 73 73 73 1933430 0 0 25584 200 200 378460 378460 131564 65782 32891 32891 260281 222672 12511 25098 26639 23643 875 2121 39564 29900 4061 5603 64247 64247 44513 33088 5986 5439 2245 2245 13748 12557 271 920 11049 4862 203 5984 1007 1007 24591 17896 236 6459 20949 19927 293 729 FEES 11732 77 11655 PAYROLL SERVICE FEES 6568 6568 STAFF TRAINING 2530 1085 1445 DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 2498 768 736 994 1417 462 362 593 1043802 813624 143347 86831 307438 1356459 325980 167571 14731 17520 82248 109295 730397 1650845 11252 7861 89033 11252 96894 X 236723 892704 482422 661247 719145 1553951 730397 1650845 889628 -54822 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 1870936 1822471 1268069 1370906 1907846 8240228 1870936 1822471 1268069 1370906 1907846 8240228 2360363 5879865 5 23 28 25488 25488 1977 762 73 2812 8268556 214 0.71110 0.75120 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 DUE FROM RELATED PARTIES 109295 109295 2312522 367754 11338 379092 1933430 0 1933430 1477716 422576 11338 433914 1043802 0 1043802 PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSES SHOWN AS EXPENSE 11,338. ON THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENT AND NETTED AGAINST REVENUE ON FORM 990, PART VIII, LINE 8B. PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSES SHOWN AS EXPENSE 11,338. ON THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENT AND NETTED AGAINST REVENUE ON FORM 990, PART VIII, LINE 8B. 1 CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 1 0 PROGRAM SERVICES GIRLS FIRST INSTITUTE PROGRAMMING 129380 SOUTH AMERICA 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES GIRLS FIRST INSTITUTE PROGRAMMING 13348 SOUTH ASIA 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES GIRLS FIRST INSTITUTE PROGRAMMING 1089 SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES GIRLS FIRST INSTITUTE PROGRAMMING 57836 CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 0 0 GRANTMAKING 42835 SOUTH AMERICA 0 0 GRANTMAKING 66260 SOUTH ASIA 0 0 GRANTMAKING 87700 SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA 0 0 GRANTMAKING 181665 1 0 0 0 1 0 580113 0 580113 CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN PARTNER GRANT 19000 WIRE 0 CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN PARTNER GRANT 6000 WIRE 0 CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN PARTNER GRANT 6000 WIRE 0 SOUTH AMERICA PARTNER GRANT 30000 WIRE 0 SOUTH AMERICA PARTNER GRANT 30060 WIRE 0 SOUTH AMERICA PARTNER GRANT 6000 WIRE 0 SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA PARTNER GRANT 30000 WIRE 0 SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA PARTNER GRANT 10000 WIRE 0 SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA PARTNER GRANT 30000 WIRE 0 SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA PARTNER GRANT 19950 WIRE 0 SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA PARTNER GRANT 30000 WIRE 0 SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA PARTNER GRANT 10000 WIRE 0 SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA PARTNER GRANT 30000 WIRE 0 SOUTH ASIA PARTNER GRANT 22700 WIRE 0 SOUTH ASIA PARTNER GRANT 10200 WIRE 0 SOUTH ASIA PARTNER GRANT 22500 WIRE 0 SOUTH ASIA PARTNER GRANT 22500 WIRE 0 CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN PARTNER GRANT 6000 WIRE 0 18 0 BEYOND BLEEDING PROJECT SUPPORT SOUTH AMERICA 1 200 WIRE FELLOWSHIPS SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA 9 12330 WIRE FELLOWSHIPS SOUTH ASIA 3 9300 WIRE 1 0 0 0 0 0 PART I, LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES GRANTS THROUGH INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS, WHICH ARE LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS THAT KNOW BEST WHAT THEIR COMMUNITIES NEED. THE ORGANIZATION HAS PROCEDURES FOR MONITORING THE USE OF GRANT FUNDS AS FOLLOWS: PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT YEARLY EVALUATION REPORTS, USE A MEASUREMENT TOOL, AND ATTEND QUARTERLY MEETINGS WITH STF. ADDITIONALLY, THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS REGULAR SITE VISITS WHICH CONSIST OF PROGRAM OBSERVATION AND FOCUS GROUPS WITH GIRLS AND STAFF. 15TH ANNIVERSARY FUNDRAISING EVENT 111706 74880 36826 9073 1000 1265 111706 74880 36826 9073 1000 1265 11338 25488 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE ORGANIZATION HAS ITS FORM 990 PREPARED BY AN OUTSIDE ACCOUNTING FIRM. THE FORM IS FIRST REVIEWED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S CO-FOUNDER AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, WHO DISCUSSES ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS WITH THE TAX ADVISORS. ANY REQUIRED REVISIONS ARE MADE AND A COMPLETE COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY PRIOR TO FILING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE ORGANIZATION REGULARLY MONITORS AND ENFORCES COMPLIANCE WITH ITS CONFLICT-OF-INTEREST POLICY. ANNUALLY, EACH DIRECTOR, OFFICER, EMPLOYEE, AND VOLUNTEER IS REQUIRED TO REVIEW THE CONFLICT-OF-INTEREST POLICY AND COMPLETE AND SIGN A QUESTIONNAIRE. THE COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRES ARE RETURNED TO THE ORGANIZATION'S CO-FOUNDER/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR REVIEW. IF A POTENTIAL CONFLICT IS NOTED, THE ORGANIZATION'S CO- FOUNDER/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PRESENTS THIS TO THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW AND DISCUSSION AND ANY FOLLOW-UP ACTION, IF NECESSARY. PRIOR TO BOARD OR COMMITTEE ACTION ON A CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION INVOLVING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, A DIRECTOR OR COMMITTEE MEMBER HAVING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND WHO IS IN ATTENDANCE AT THE MEETING SHALL DISCLOSE ALL FACTS MATERIAL TO THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. SUCH DISCLOSURE SHALL BE REFLECTED IN THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING. A PERSON WHO HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST SHALL NOT PARTICIPATE IN OR BE PERMITTED TO HEAR THE BOARD'S OR COMMITTEE'S DISCUSSION OF THE MATTER EXCEPT TO DISCLOSE ALL MATERIAL FACTS AND TO RESPOND TO QUESTIONS. SUCH PERSON SHALL NOT ATTEMPT TO EXERT HIS OR HER PERSONAL INFLUENCE WITH RESPECT TO THE MATTER, EITHER AT OR OUTSIDE THE MEETING. A PERSON WHO HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH RESPECT TO A CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION THAT WILL BE VOTED ON AT A MEETING SHALL NOT BE COUNTED IN DETERMINING THE PRESENCE OF A QUORUM FOR PURPOSES OF THE VOTE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS OF SENIOR MANAGEMENT, INCLUDING THE CO-FOUNDER/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, ARE REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE ("THE COMMITTEE") TO ENSURE FAIR MARKET VALUE COMPENSATION IS PAID. WHERE APPROPRIATE, THE COMMITTEE REVIEWS EXTERNAL COMPARABLE DATA AND SEEKS ADVICE OF EXTERNAL CONSULTANTS TO ENSURE TOTAL COMPENSATION OF THESE INDIVIDUALS IS REASONABLE AND FAIR MARKET VALUE. THIS PROCESS WAS LAST UNDERTAKEN IN DECEMBER 2025. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS FORM 990 AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AS REQUIRED UNDER SECTION 6104 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE RETURN IS POSTED ON GUIDESTAR.ORG AND OTHER SIMILAR TYPES OF WEBSITES. IN ADDITION, THE FORM 1023, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONFLICT-OF-INTEREST POLICY, ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, AND BYLAWS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST. SHE'S THE FIRST INC - KENYA 12TH FLOOR WESTPARK TOWERS MPESI L NAIROBI KE TRAIN & FUND GIRL-CENTERED PROGRAMS OF WOMEN-LED, COMMUNITY-BASED ORGS KE N/A N/A SHE'S THE FIRST INC 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 SHE'S THE FIRST INC - KENYA L 43000 CASH