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    For the Girls

    ActiveHuman Services
    Wheaton, MDWebsite3017177177EIN: 81-2163243

    About For the Girls

    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.

    Focus Areas

    menstrual hygiene productsbras and underwear distributionhomelessnessdomestic violence supportdisaster reliefbreast cancer survivor supporttransgender and nonbinary supportrefugee and immigrant assistanceveteran servicesyouth and school-based programsinternational programs and training (e.g., Pakistan skill center)

    Who They Fund

    economically disadvantaged individuals

    About For the Girls

    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.

    What For the Girls Funds

    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.

    How For the Girls Gives

    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.

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    Current and upcoming funding from For the Girls that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.

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    Product Donation Program (Request Products)

    basic needsmenstrual healthclothing+4 more

    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.

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    Financial Snapshot

    Annual Giving

    $19.5M

    Total Assets

    $4M

    Total Revenue

    $16M

    Total Expenses

    $17.2M

    Typical Grant Size

    Most grants fall between $9K and $28K, with a median of $16K.

    25th Percentile

    $9K

    Median

    $16K

    75th Percentile

    $28K

    Geographic Reach

    National30 states funded

    About 17% of grants go to recipients in CO.

    Funding intensity
    Low
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    Leadership

    Dana Marlowe

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    Funding Style

    direct servicebasic needs provisionin-kind/material supportshort-term relief/humanitarian aid

    Topics

    dignity-focused basic needs (clothing, bedding, hygiene)emergency/short-term comfort servicespersonal care and hygiene supportmaterial goods distributionimmediate relief for living conditions

    Where For the Girls Makes Grants

    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.

    Frequently Asked Questions About For the Girls

    What kinds of organizations does For the Girls Inc fund?

    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.

    Does For the Girls Inc support recurring grantees?

    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.

    What is the typical grant size?

    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.

    Can organizations submit unsolicited requests?

    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.

    What geographic areas does For the Girls Inc fund?

    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.

    Accepts unsolicited proposals
    Latest 990 Filing

    2025

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.

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    A.S.H. Kits (Aid, Safety, Hygiene) — Organizational Distribution

    Customized care kitsDomestic violence survivor supportTransgender and nonbinary support+2 more

    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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    Recent Grants

    Most recent grants reported to the IRS.

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    Goods Recycling CoSpringfield, VA$493,0502025To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
    Favor's TableBerwyn Heights, MD$330,1552025To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
    Action CenterLakewood, CO$292,7382025To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
    Dakota Children's Advocacy CenterBismarck, ND$291,8382025To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
    Los Angeles Regional Food BankLos Angeles, CA$240,0002025To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
    Action CenterLakewood, CO$230,6782025To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
    Impact CenterGreenwood, IN$228,3652025To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
    Sherman Street COGICAnderson, IN$216,1762025To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
    Zaindriss FoundationRiverdale, MD$210,9752025To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
    Fresno State UniversityFresno, CA$208,9362025To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
    God's BountyIndianapolis, IN$195,2942025To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
    Healing Hands Outreach Center IncBloomington, IN$171,9822025To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
    Outlet Youth ServicesRochester, IN$165,0002025To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
    Pantry 279Bloomington, IN$150,8322025To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
    The Mustard SeedFalls Church, VA$146,3012025To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
    Parenting NetworkVisalia, CA$140,7002025To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
    ManyblessingsCrystal Lake, IL$135,6082025To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
    Harlan County Community Action AgencyHarlan, KY$133,1942025To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
    Experience GatewayWilliamsport, MD$116,3222025To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
    Favor's TableBerwyn Heights, MD$115,4132025To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
    Harlan County Community Action AgencyHarlan, KY$102,9412025To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
    new life christian centerLancaster, OH$102,1452025To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
    National Center for Children and FamiliesBethesda, MD$102,0042025To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
    United Methodist Free StoreColumbus, OH$101,5832025To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
    Wellspring Interfaith CenterFt Wayne, IN$98,2272025To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
    help my neighborColumbus, OH$97,7292025To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
    Trinity CenterWashington, DC$95,8602025To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
    Des Moines Refugee SupportDes Moines, IA$95,5962025To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
    Nova's AngelsAlexandria, VA$93,3932025To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
    Small Things MatterRockville, MD$92,7432025To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
    bishop griffinColumbus, OH$92,2892025To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
    Clothes to Kids of DenverDenver, CO$91,6722025To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
    Round Rock Isd Education FoundationRound Rock, TX$88,9362025To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
    E3kids InternationalFredericksburg, VA$86,5012025To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
    Arcola Elementary SchoolSilver Spring, MD$82,9972025To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
    Isaiah HouseWashington, DC$82,7232025To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
    HOPE Task ForceWheaton, IL$81,8082025To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
    King County Public HealthSeattle, WA$80,8502025To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
    Clayton Early Learning CenterDenver, CO$79,9732025To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
    John Boner Neighborhood CentersIndianapolis, IN$79,3182025To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
    The Women's CollectiveWashington, DC$79,1732025To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
    I Support The girls-Whidbey IslandOak Harbor, WA$78,0472025To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
    ISWASilver Spring, MD$75,7732025To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
    Eskenazi HealthIndianapolis, IN$75,6462025To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
    Nederland Food PantryNederland, CO$75,4632025To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
    Porter County Aging and Community ServicesValparaiso, IN$72,3752025To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
    Family Services IncGaithersburg, MD$70,7902025To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
    Reaching for the Shining StarzColumbus, OH$70,6952025To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
    Impact CenterGreenwood, IN$70,4122025To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.
    Clothing that WorksAmes, IA$69,8502025To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.

    Goods Recycling Co

    $493,050
    Springfield, VA2025

    To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.

    Favor's Table

    $330,155
    Berwyn Heights, MD2025

    To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.

    Action Center

    $292,738
    Lakewood, CO2025

    To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.

    Dakota Children's Advocacy Center

    $291,838
    Bismarck, ND2025

    To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.

    Los Angeles Regional Food Bank

    $240,000
    Los Angeles, CA2025

    To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.

    Action Center

    $230,678
    Lakewood, CO2025

    To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.

    Impact Center

    $228,365
    Greenwood, IN2025

    To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.

    Sherman Street COGIC

    $216,176
    Anderson, IN2025

    To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.

    Zaindriss Foundation

    $210,975
    Riverdale, MD2025

    To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.

    Fresno State University

    $208,936
    Fresno, CA2025

    To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.

    God's Bounty

    $195,294
    Indianapolis, IN2025

    To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.

    Healing Hands Outreach Center Inc

    $171,982
    Bloomington, IN2025

    To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.

    Outlet Youth Services

    $165,000
    Rochester, IN2025

    To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.

    Pantry 279

    $150,832
    Bloomington, IN2025

    To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.

    The Mustard Seed

    $146,301
    Falls Church, VA2025

    To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.

    Parenting Network

    $140,700
    Visalia, CA2025

    To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.

    Manyblessings

    $135,608
    Crystal Lake, IL2025

    To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.

    Harlan County Community Action Agency

    $133,194
    Harlan, KY2025

    To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.

    Experience Gateway

    $116,322
    Williamsport, MD2025

    To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.

    Favor's Table

    $115,413
    Berwyn Heights, MD2025

    To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.

    Harlan County Community Action Agency

    $102,941
    Harlan, KY2025

    To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.

    new life christian center

    $102,145
    Lancaster, OH2025

    To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.

    National Center for Children and Families

    $102,004
    Bethesda, MD2025

    To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.

    United Methodist Free Store

    $101,583
    Columbus, OH2025

    To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.

    Wellspring Interfaith Center

    $98,227
    Ft Wayne, IN2025

    To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.

    help my neighbor

    $97,729
    Columbus, OH2025

    To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.

    Trinity Center

    $95,860
    Washington, DC2025

    To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.

    Des Moines Refugee Support

    $95,596
    Des Moines, IA2025

    To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.

    Nova's Angels

    $93,393
    Alexandria, VA2025

    To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.

    Small Things Matter

    $92,743
    Rockville, MD2025

    To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.

    bishop griffin

    $92,289
    Columbus, OH2025

    To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.

    Clothes to Kids of Denver

    $91,672
    Denver, CO2025

    To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.

    Round Rock Isd Education Foundation

    $88,936
    Round Rock, TX2025

    To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.

    E3kids International

    $86,501
    Fredericksburg, VA2025

    To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.

    Arcola Elementary School

    $82,997
    Silver Spring, MD2025

    To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.

    Isaiah House

    $82,723
    Washington, DC2025

    To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.

    HOPE Task Force

    $81,808
    Wheaton, IL2025

    To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.

    King County Public Health

    $80,850
    Seattle, WA2025

    To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.

    Clayton Early Learning Center

    $79,973
    Denver, CO2025

    To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.

    John Boner Neighborhood Centers

    $79,318
    Indianapolis, IN2025

    To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.

    The Women's Collective

    $79,173
    Washington, DC2025

    To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.

    I Support The girls-Whidbey Island

    $78,047
    Oak Harbor, WA2025

    To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.

    ISWA

    $75,773
    Silver Spring, MD2025

    To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.

    Eskenazi Health

    $75,646
    Indianapolis, IN2025

    To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.

    Nederland Food Pantry

    $75,463
    Nederland, CO2025

    To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.

    Porter County Aging and Community Services

    $72,375
    Valparaiso, IN2025

    To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.

    Family Services Inc

    $70,790
    Gaithersburg, MD2025

    To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.

    Reaching for the Shining Starz

    $70,695
    Columbus, OH2025

    To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.

    Impact Center

    $70,412
    Greenwood, IN2025

    To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.

    Clothing that Works

    $69,850
    Ames, IA2025

    To provide dignity and comfort to folks in need.