Nonprofit · EIN 65-1321437
SHES THE FIRST INC
Tax-exempt · NEW YORK, NY 10011
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,933,430 | $1,043,802 | $889,628 | $1,650,845 | $96,894 | $1,553,951 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,907,846
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $23
- Net income from fundraising events
- $25,488
- Other revenue
- $25,561
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $378,660
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $131,564
- Other salaries and wages
- $260,281
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $458,048
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $64,247
- Occupancy
- $1,007
- Travel
- $24,591
- Program services (functional)
- $813,624
- Management and general (functional)
- $143,347
- Fundraising (functional)
- $86,831
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $730,397
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,650,845
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $96,894
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,553,951
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $892,704
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $661,247
- Gross receipts
- $1,944,768
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 45
- Year formed
- 2010
- State of legal domicile
- NY
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAMMY TIBBETTS | PRESIDENT, CO-FOUNDER & CO-CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $122,483 | $9,081 |
| TARA ABRAHAMS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EZINNE OKORO | CO-VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| HARISH NATARAJ | CO-VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY MURIGI | TREASURER, KENYA Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ARIANNA DELORENZI | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| NATALYA MURAVCHIK | TREASURER, U.S. Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTEN BRANDT | CO-FOUNDER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY VITOLO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLISON CHOONG | STUDENT BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SUKEJI MODI | STUDENT BOARD DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 590 AVE OF THE AMERICAS 13TH FL, NEW YORK, NY 10011-2022
- In care of
- % TAMMY TIBBETTS
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- TAMMY TIBBETTS, 590 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS FL 13, NEW YORK, NY 10011
- Signed the 990
- TAMMY TIBBETTS, PRESIDENT, CO-FOUNDER & CO-CEO
- Phone
- (646) 459-3682
- Return prepared by
- GELMAN ROSENBERG & FREEDMAN
Mission
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.
Program accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $252,271 · grants $307,510
- 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.Expenses $184,112 · grants $66,534
- 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.Expenses $130,376 · grants $4,616
- 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.Expenses $246,865
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 65-1321437
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2011
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,650,845
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,944,768
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,270,165 | $1,588,907 | $701,974 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,789,635 | $1,750,487 | $1,067,608 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS.
Questions about SHES THE FIRST INC
- What is the EIN of SHES THE FIRST INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SHES THE FIRST INC is 65-1321437.
- Is SHES THE FIRST INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
- Are donations to SHES THE FIRST INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SHES THE FIRST INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of SHES THE FIRST INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SHES THE FIRST INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SHES THE FIRST INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names TAMMY TIBBETTS.
- Who are the officers and directors of SHES THE FIRST INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $122,483 (TAMMY TIBBETTS, PRESIDENT, CO-FOUNDER & CO-CEO).
- How much revenue does SHES THE FIRST INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,933,430, expenses of $1,043,802 and total assets of $1,650,845 at year end.
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