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Girls on The Run of Southeastern Wisconsin

Girls on the Run is So Much More Than Just Running

Milwaukee, WI   |  https://www.girlsontherunsoutheasternwi.org/

Mission

We inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running.

Ruling year info

2007

Executive Director

Tina Jones

Main address

5775 N Glen Park Rd Ste 203

Milwaukee, WI 53209-4480 USA

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Formerly known as

Girls on The Run of Greater Milwaukee

EIN

26-0403812

NTEE code info

Youth Development Programs (O50)

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Communication

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Studies have shown that by the age of 9, girls confidence levels begin to decline and continue to do so throughout her adolescence. Our program addresses this problem by providing a program intentionally developed for girls ages 8-13 that provides critical life lessons and strategies to improve her confidence, competence, character, caring and connection levels while simultaneously training for a 5K run. By pairing physical activity with confidence building activities, we help girls prepare for a world that requires them to be their bravest, strongest and most competent selves.

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Girls on the Run of Southeastern Wisconsin

At Girls on the Run we inspire girls to recognize their inner strength and celebrate what makes them one of a kind. Trained coaches lead small teams through our research-based curricula which includes dynamic discussions, activities and running games. Over the course of the eight-week program, girls in 3rd-8th grade develop essential skills to help them navigate their worlds and establish a lifetime appreciation for health and fitness. The program culminates with girls positively impacting their communities through a service project and being physically and emotionally prepared to complete a celebratory 5K event. Girls on the Run Southeastern Wisconsin serves Milwaukee, Kenosha, Ozaukee, Racine, Walworth, Washington and Waukesha counties.

Population(s) Served
Women and girls
Children and youth

Where we work

  • Milwaukee County (Wisconsin, United States)

  • Ozaukee County (Wisconsin, United States)

  • Racine County (Wisconsin, United States)

  • Washington County (Wisconsin, United States)

  • Waukesha County (Wisconsin, United States)

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Our Sustainable Development Goals

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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Goals & Strategy

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Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

We envision a world where every girl knows her strength and is prepared to fearlessly unleash her limitless potential. We want girls to be strong, brave, creative and caring. We also want to inspire donors and funders to join us in this important mission by providing the funds for scholarships so that we can make our program accessible to all girls regardless of financial capability.

IDEA in Action
A recent external review of inclusion, diversity, equity and access (IDEA) within the Girls on the Run programming found that participants, families, and coaches overwhelmingly felt that Girls on the Run was inclusive, promoted diversity, and was accessible and equitable. The study also showed that:

Nearly 100% of participants agreed that they feel safe at Girls on the Run and that their coaches care about them. 97% of participants agree that they can be themselves at Girls on the Run and feel included in all GOTR activities they wish to participate in. 100% of parents/guardians who reported that their child requires accommodations to fully participate agree that their child could participate equally to their peers.
97% of parent/guardians believe that the Girls on the Run coaches care about their child and who they are as a person.

2023
Updated all policies through an IDEA lens.
Piloted new curricula and new National Coach Training.
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Included opportunities to highlight local commitment, focus areas and progress in IDEA

How we listen

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

done We shared information about our current feedback practices.

  • How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

    To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve

  • What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

    We don't have any major challenges to collecting feedback

Financials

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Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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Girls on The Run of Southeastern Wisconsin

Board of directors
as of 6/20/2025
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Tenia Smith

Greater Holy Temple Christian Acad.

Term: 2019 - 2026

Alicia Lantz BOARD MEMBER

UW Credit Union

Anna Ramirez Baritt BOARD MEMBER

Becky Miller

Northwestern Mutual

Betsy Radue CHAIR

Crystal Callahan

Callahan Palmer Charitable Trust

Darrell Hines

CFFCP

David Garcia

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Glenna Scholle-Malone

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Jamie Westfahl

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Jessica Shepherd

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Julie Sadoff

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Karli Tatum

Keller Williams Realtors

Kristin Rutter BOARD MEMBER

Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club

Mallory Steinberg BOARD MEMBER

Milwaukee Bucks

Tenia Smith BOARD MEMBER - PART YEAR

Greater Holy Temple Christian Acad.

Board leadership practices

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? yes
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? yes

Organizational demographics

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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Female
Disability status
Person without a disability

Race & ethnicity

No data

Gender identity

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Transgender Identity

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Sexual orientation

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Disability

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