Collects and distributes essential items — bras, underwear, and menstrual hygiene products — through an international network of affiliates to women, girls, and folx experiencing homelessness, poverty, domestic violence, disaster, incarceration, and other forms of distress to restore dignity.
For the Girls Inc centers its grantmaking on dignity and comfort delivered through essential goods. Its largest recent awards support organizations such as Episcopal Church Of All Saints in Indianapolis and Mount Zion District Cogic in Detroit, both funded to provide dignity and comfort to folks in need. That same purpose appears across the foundation’s recent grants, linking shelters, food banks, community centers, and advocacy groups to product distribution rather than cash assistance. The foundation’s work is rooted in direct service: bras, underwear, menstrual hygiene products, and customized A.S.H. Kits move through partner organizations and affiliates to people experiencing homelessness, poverty, domestic violence, disaster, incarceration, and other crises. Its active programs also include request-based product donations and rapid-response disaster relief, showing a funding model built around immediate material support. Recent grants also point to recurring relationships. Action Center in Lakewood, Colorado, appears in multiple years, and organizations in Indiana, Ohio, Maryland, Virginia, and California show up across the grant list. The pattern is consistent with a funder that distributes physical goods through local intermediaries to restore comfort, privacy, and basic dignity.
For the Girls Inc supports several closely related cause areas through product-based grants. In homelessness and emergency relief, it gave $240,000 to Los Angeles Regional Food Bank in Los Angeles for dignity and comfort, and its disaster-relief program is built for rapid product response during crises. Domestic violence and survivor support are embedded in its A.S.H. Kits work, including customized Dash Kits for survivors. The foundation also funds transgender and nonbinary support through Slash Kits and menopausal or low-income support through Flash Kits. Education and youth-facing distribution also appear in the grant list. Fresno State University in Fresno received $208,936 for dignity and comfort to folks in need, while Outlet Youth Services in Rochester received $165,000 in 2025 for the same purpose. The foundation’s international reach includes Pakistan, where its training center teaches women to sew bras, panties, and reusable pads as both product supply and income generation.
$19.5M
$4M
$16M
$17.2M
Most grants fall between $9K and $28K, with a median of $16K.
25th Percentile
$9K
Median
$16K
75th Percentile
$28K
About 17% of grants go to recipients in IN.
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Typical grant size sits in a relatively tight band: the p25 is $9,401, the median is $15,856, and the p75 is $27,553. The recent grant list also includes repeated awards to the same recipients across multiple years, including Action Center in 2024 and 2025, Zaindriss Foundation in 2024 and 2025, God's Bounty in 2024 and 2025, and Outlet Youth Services in 2024 and 2025. For the Girls Inc is a regular funder rather than a DAF, makes no program-related investments, and does not fund individuals. Its grantmaking is organized around organizational distribution of goods, with some programs taking unsolicited requests from registered organizations or considering others case-by-case.
Grant recipients are overwhelmingly in the United States, with 100.0% of grants going to US-based recipients. The top state by grant count is Colorado, even though the foundation is headquartered in Wheaton, Maryland. Recent recipient cities include Indianapolis, Detroit, Denver, Lakewood, Columbus, and Los Angeles, showing a broad national spread. Maryland recipients appear as well, with 16% of grants going to organizations in the HQ state.
It funds organizations that distribute essential goods and direct services to people experiencing homelessness, poverty, domestic violence, disaster, incarceration, and related crises. Recent recipients include churches, food banks, shelters, advocacy groups, and youth-serving organizations that receive products for dignity and comfort.
Yes. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including Action Center in 2024 and 2025, Zaindriss Foundation in 2024 and 2025, God's Bounty in 2024 and 2025, Sherman Street COGIC in 2024 and 2025, and Outlet Youth Services in 2024 and 2025.
The grant-size distribution is fairly compact: p25 is $9,401, median is $15,856, and p75 is $27,553. The recent grants list also includes larger organizational awards, but most funding clusters around those smaller operating and product-distribution levels.
Yes for some programs. The Request Products program accepts unsolicited requests from registered organizations, and others may be considered case-by-case. The A.S.H. Kits distribution programs also accept unsolicited requests, while the disaster-relief product response program does not.
Its grantmaking is national, with recent recipients in multiple states including Colorado, Indiana, Ohio, Maryland, Virginia, California, Michigan, North Dakota, Arizona, and others. The recipient country distribution is entirely US-based in the data provided, and the foundation also has a Pakistan training program.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Current and upcoming funding from For the Girls that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Support is routed through partnerships and emergency response needs; no formal grant eligibility criteria are stated.
Who can apply: Open to registered organizations; others considered on a case-by-case basis. Applicants must complete the request form and be prepared to cover shipping costs. Organizations near an affiliate may be connected locally.
Who can apply: Organizations that distribute to target populations; kits are distributed through ISTG’s partner and affiliate network. Specific eligibility determined by ISTG/affiliate during request.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goods Recycling Co | Springfield, VA | $493,050 | 2025 | To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need. |
| Favor's Table | Berwyn Heights, MD | $330,155 | 2025 | To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need. |
| Action Center | Lakewood, CO | $292,738 | 2025 | To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need. |
| Dakota Children's Advocacy Center | Bismarck, ND | $291,838 | 2025 | To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need. |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | Los Angeles, CA | $240,000 | 2025 | To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need. |
| Action Center | Lakewood, CO | $230,678 | 2025 | To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need. |
| Impact Center | Greenwood, IN | $228,365 | 2025 | To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need. |
| Sherman Street COGIC | Anderson, IN | $216,176 | 2025 | To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need. |
| Zaindriss Foundation | Riverdale, MD | $210,975 | 2025 | To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need. |
| Fresno State University | Fresno, CA | $208,936 | 2025 | To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need. |
| God's Bounty | Indianapolis, IN | $195,294 | 2025 | To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need. |
| Healing Hands Outreach Center Inc | Bloomington, IN | $171,982 | 2025 | To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need. |
| Outlet Youth Services | Rochester, IN | $165,000 | 2025 | To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need. |
| Pantry 279 | Bloomington, IN | $150,832 | 2025 | To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need. |
| The Mustard Seed | Falls Church, VA | $146,301 | 2025 | To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need. |
| Parenting Network | Visalia, CA | $140,700 | 2025 | To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need. |
| Manyblessings | Crystal Lake, IL | $135,608 | 2025 | To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need. |
| Harlan County Community Action Agency | Harlan, KY | $133,194 | 2025 | To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need. |
| Experience Gateway | Williamsport, MD | $116,322 | 2025 | To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need. |
| Favor's Table | Berwyn Heights, MD | $115,413 | 2025 | To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need. |
| Harlan County Community Action Agency | Harlan, KY | $102,941 | 2025 | To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need. |
| new life christian center | Lancaster, OH | $102,145 | 2025 | To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need. |
| National Center for Children and Families | Bethesda, MD | $102,004 | 2025 | To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need. |
| United Methodist Free Store | Columbus, OH | $101,583 | 2025 | To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need. |
| Wellspring Interfaith Center | Ft Wayne, IN | $98,227 | 2025 | To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need. |
| help my neighbor | Columbus, OH | $97,729 | 2025 | To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need. |
| Trinity Center | Washington, DC | $95,860 | 2025 | To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need. |
| Des Moines Refugee Support | Des Moines, IA | $95,596 | 2025 | To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need. |
| Nova's Angels | Alexandria, VA | $93,393 | 2025 | To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need. |
| Small Things Matter | Rockville, MD | $92,743 | 2025 | To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need. |
| bishop griffin | Columbus, OH | $92,289 | 2025 | To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need. |
| Clothes to Kids of Denver | Denver, CO | $91,672 | 2025 | To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need. |
| Round Rock Isd Education Foundation | Round Rock, TX | $88,936 | 2025 | To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need. |
| E3kids International | Fredericksburg, VA | $86,501 | 2025 | To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need. |
| Arcola Elementary School | Silver Spring, MD | $82,997 | 2025 | To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need. |
| Isaiah House | Washington, DC | $82,723 | 2025 | To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need. |
| HOPE Task Force | Wheaton, IL | $81,808 | 2025 | To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need. |
| King County Public Health | Seattle, WA | $80,850 | 2025 | To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need. |
| Clayton Early Learning Center | Denver, CO | $79,973 | 2025 | To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need. |
| John Boner Neighborhood Centers | Indianapolis, IN | $79,318 | 2025 | To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need. |
| The Women's Collective | Washington, DC | $79,173 | 2025 | To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need. |
| I Support The girls-Whidbey Island | Oak Harbor, WA | $78,047 | 2025 | To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need. |
| ISWA | Silver Spring, MD | $75,773 | 2025 | To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need. |
| Eskenazi Health | Indianapolis, IN | $75,646 | 2025 | To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need. |
| Nederland Food Pantry | Nederland, CO | $75,463 | 2025 | To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need. |
| Porter County Aging and Community Services | Valparaiso, IN | $72,375 | 2025 | To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need. |
| Family Services Inc | Gaithersburg, MD | $70,790 | 2025 | To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need. |
| Reaching for the Shining Starz | Columbus, OH | $70,695 | 2025 | To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need. |
| Impact Center | Greenwood, IN | $70,412 | 2025 | To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need. |
| Clothing that Works | Ames, IA | $69,850 | 2025 | To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need. |
Goods Recycling Co
$493,050To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
Favor's Table
$330,155To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
$240,000To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
Impact Center
$228,365To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
Sherman Street COGIC
$216,176To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
Zaindriss Foundation
$210,975To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
Fresno State University
$208,936To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
God's Bounty
$195,294To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
Healing Hands Outreach Center Inc
$171,982To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
Outlet Youth Services
$165,000To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
Pantry 279
$150,832To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
The Mustard Seed
$146,301To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
Manyblessings
$135,608To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
Harlan County Community Action Agency
$133,194To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
Favor's Table
$115,413To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
Harlan County Community Action Agency
$102,941To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
new life christian center
$102,145To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
Wellspring Interfaith Center
$98,227To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
help my neighbor
$97,729To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
Trinity Center
$95,860To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
Des Moines Refugee Support
$95,596To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
Nova's Angels
$93,393To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
Small Things Matter
$92,743To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
bishop griffin
$92,289To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
Round Rock Isd Education Foundation
$88,936To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
E3kids International
$86,501To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
Arcola Elementary School
$82,997To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
Isaiah House
$82,723To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
HOPE Task Force
$81,808To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
King County Public Health
$80,850To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
Clayton Early Learning Center
$79,973To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
John Boner Neighborhood Centers
$79,318To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
The Women's Collective
$79,173To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
I Support The girls-Whidbey Island
$78,047To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
ISWA
$75,773To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
Eskenazi Health
$75,646To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
Nederland Food Pantry
$75,463To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
Porter County Aging and Community Services
$72,375To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
Family Services Inc
$70,790To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
Reaching for the Shining Starz
$70,695To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
Impact Center
$70,412To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
Clothing that Works
$69,850To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
