Gals Guide to the Galaxy

Read. Learn. Create.

aka Gal's Guide Library | Noblesville, IN | www.galsguide.org

GuideStar Charity Check

EIN: 81-2636728

Contributions tax deductible
as of September 2024

IRS BMF 509(a)(2)
as of September 09, 2024

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Mission

Gal’s Guide mission is to provide an independent women’s history library to preserve, collect, share and champion women’s achievements and lessons learned. We will act as a catalyst to creators who utilize our resources to guide others to these amazing role models who have been waiting in the shadows of history for too long.

Ruling year info

2016

Executive Director

Dr. Leah Leach

Main address

1393 Wayne Street

Noblesville, IN 46060 USA

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EIN

81-2636728

Subject area info

Artists' services

Arts education

Cultural awareness

Folk arts

Historical activities

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Population served info

Children and youth

Adults

Women and girls

NTEE code info

Services to Promote the Independence of Specific Populations (P80)

IRS subsection

501(c)(3) Public Charity

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990-N.

Tax forms

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Communication

Programs and results

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What we aim to solve

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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?

Women's History Library

We have opened the first independent women’s history lending library in America. We accept donations of books and materials that document women’s history around the world.

Population(s) Served

Adults

Adolescents

Children

Preteens

Sexual identity

Gal's Guide Podcast

Our adult podcast features a roundtable discussion where each guest brings one cool thing to the table that relates to women in our monthly topic.

Population(s) Served

Women and girls

Lesbians

Intersex people

Bisexuals

Uhura Training Academy

Gal’s Guide organizes 3 days of programming for Starbase Indy during Thanksgiving Weekend. Uhura Training Academy merges STEM subjects with a Star Trek theme providing high-quality learning programs for all ages.

Population(s) Served

Adults

School Outreach

We offer four exciting school outreach programs tailored for Elementary through University and in 30 minutes to 1-hour presentations.

Population(s) Served

Adults

Women

Adolescents

Children

Preteens

Where we work

Awards

Best Family Podcast - Your Gal Friday 2017

Indy Pop Con

Photos

Financials

Gals Guide to the Galaxy

Fiscal year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

Financial documents

Revenue vs. expenses: breakdown

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

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Note: When component data are not available, the graph displays the total Revenue and/or Expense values.

Financial data

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

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Gals Guide to the Galaxy

Revenue & expenses

Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

Fiscal year ending: Download Data

Revenue
Contributions	$2,285
Program Services	$283
Investments	$0
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$2,568

Expenses
Grants	$0
Salaries & Employee Benefits	$700
Professional Fees	$1,322
Occupancy	$700
Printing, Publications, Postage, etc.	$351
Other Expenses	$203
Total Expenses	$3,276
Net Gain/Loss	($708)

Revenue
Contributions	$263
Program Services	$0
Investments	$0
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$263

Expenses
Grants	$0
Salaries & Employee Benefits	$150
Professional Fees	$479
Occupancy	$0
Printing, Publications, Postage, etc.	$81
Other Expenses	$0
Total Expenses	$710
Net Gain/Loss	($447)

Revenue
Contributions	$3,162
Program Services	$393
Investments	$0
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$3,555

Expenses
Grants	$0
Salaries & Employee Benefits	$0
Professional Fees	$687
Occupancy	$0
Printing, Publications, Postage, etc.	$128
Other Expenses	$709
Total Expenses	$1,524
Net Gain/Loss	$2,031

Revenue
Contributions	$2,722
Program Services	$0
Investments	$0
Special Events	$1,150
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$3,872

Expenses
Grants	$0
Salaries & Employee Benefits	$0
Professional Fees	$537
Occupancy	$0
Printing, Publications, Postage, etc.	$151
Other Expenses	$2,586
Total Expenses	$3,274
Net Gain/Loss	$598

Revenue
Contributions	$4,330
Program Services	$144
Investments	$0
Special Events	$9,298
Sales	$645
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$14,417

Expenses
Grants	$0
Salaries & Employee Benefits	$0
Professional Fees	$904
Occupancy	$2,172
Printing, Publications, Postage, etc.	$750
Other Expenses	$3,230
Total Expenses	$7,011
Net Gain/Loss	$7,406

Revenue
Contributions	$11,468
Program Services	$1,231
Investments	$0
Special Events	($117)
Sales	$576
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$13,158

Expenses
Grants	$110
Salaries & Employee Benefits	$0
Professional Fees	$1,176
Occupancy	$3,696
Printing, Publications, Postage, etc.	$1,195
Other Expenses	$5,529
Total Expenses	$11,706
Net Gain/Loss	$1,452

Revenue
Contributions	$11,812
Program Services	$4,475
Investments	$0
Special Events	($304)
Sales	$1,626
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$17,609

Expenses
Grants	$240
Salaries & Employee Benefits	$0
Professional Fees	$1,536
Occupancy	$3,884
Printing, Publications, Postage, etc.	$1,345
Other Expenses	$12,846
Total Expenses	$19,851
Net Gain/Loss	($2,242)

Revenue
Contributions	$14,224
Program Services	$2,989
Investments	$0
Special Events	$0
Sales	$5,317
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$22,530

Expenses
Grants	$0
Salaries & Employee Benefits	$0
Professional Fees	$5,960
Occupancy	$4,000
Printing, Publications, Postage, etc.	$1,215
Other Expenses	$6,495
Total Expenses	$17,670
Net Gain/Loss	$4,860

Gals Guide to the Galaxy

Balance sheet

Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.

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Assets	May 16, 2016	Dec 31, 2016	Change
Contributions	$2,285
Cash & Equivalents	$0	($708)	($708)
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Assets	$0	$0	$0

Liabilities	May 16, 2016	Dec 31, 2016	Change
Total Liabilities	$0	$0	$0

Fund balance	May 16, 2016	Dec 31, 2016	Change
Net Assets	$0	($708)	($708)

Assets	Jan 01, 2017	Dec 31, 2017	Change
Contributions	$263
Cash & Equivalents	($708)	($447)	$261
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Assets	($708)	($447)	$261

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2017	Dec 31, 2017	Change
Total Liabilities	$0	$0	$0

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2017	Dec 31, 2017	Change
Net Assets	($708)	($447)	$261

Assets	Jan 01, 2018	Dec 31, 2018	Change
Contributions	$3,162
Cash & Equivalents	($447)	$1,584	$2,031
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Assets	($447)	$1,584	$2,031

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2018	Dec 31, 2018	Change
Total Liabilities	$0	$0	$0

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2018	Dec 31, 2018	Change
Net Assets	($447)	$1,584	$2,031

Assets	Jan 01, 2019	Dec 31, 2019	Change
Contributions	$2,722
Cash & Equivalents	$1,584	$2,182	$598
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Assets	$1,584	$2,182	$598

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2019	Dec 31, 2019	Change
Total Liabilities	$0	$0	$0

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2019	Dec 31, 2019	Change
Net Assets	$1,584	$2,182	$598

Assets	Jan 01, 2020	Dec 31, 2020	Change
Contributions	$4,330
Cash & Equivalents	$2,182	$9,588	$7,406
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Assets	$2,182	$9,588	$7,406

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2020	Dec 31, 2020	Change
Total Liabilities	$0	$0	$0

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2020	Dec 31, 2020	Change
Net Assets	$2,182	$9,588	$7,406

Assets	Jan 01, 2021	Dec 31, 2021	Change
Contributions	$11,468
Cash & Equivalents	$9,588	$11,040	$1,452
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Assets	$9,588	$11,040	$1,452

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2021	Dec 31, 2021	Change
Total Liabilities	$0	$0	$0

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2021	Dec 31, 2021	Change
Net Assets	$9,588	$11,040	$1,452

Assets	Jan 01, 2022	Dec 31, 2022	Change
Contributions	$11,812
Cash & Equivalents	$11,040	$8,798	($2,242)
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Assets	$11,040	$8,798	($2,242)

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2022	Dec 31, 2022	Change
Total Liabilities	$0	$0	$0

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2022	Dec 31, 2022	Change
Net Assets	$11,040	$8,798	($2,242)

Assets	Jan 01, 2023	Dec 31, 2023	Change
Contributions	$14,224
Cash & Equivalents	$8,798	$13,658	$4,860
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Assets	$8,798	$13,658	$4,860

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2023	Dec 31, 2023	Change
Total Liabilities	$0	$0	$0

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2023	Dec 31, 2023	Change
Net Assets	$8,798	$13,658	$4,860

Operations

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

Documents

Letter of Determination is not available for this organization

Form 1023/1024 is not available for this organization

Executive Director

Dr. Leah Leach

Dr. Leah Leach is the Founder and Executive Director. She is responsible for overseeing the administration, programs and strategic plan of Gal’s Guide. Leah is the head of fundraising and community outreach programs. She leads Uhura Training Academy and is the Gal’s Guide Podcast Producer. Leah has won five awards for her work on podcasts she’s produced. Leah founded Gal’s Guide in 2016 after running a women’s group for three years as well as a multi-award winning film company for a decade. She is a high energy speaker and the big thinker behind Gal’s Guide.

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Officers, directors, trustees, and key employees

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

Compensation

Other

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Gals Guide to the Galaxy

Board of directors
as of 03/08/2023

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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Board chair

Dr Leah Leach

Gal's Guide to the Galaxy

Term: 2016 - 2021

Katie Harris

Bonnie Fillenwarth

Heidi Yost

Sean Woods

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 ? No
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? Not applicable
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

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 1/14/2020

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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity

White/Caucasian/European

Gender identity

Female, Not transgender

Sexual orientation

Heterosexual or Straight

Disability status

Person without a disability

Race & ethnicity

No data

Gender identity

Transgender Identity

Sexual orientation

No data

Disability

No data

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Women's History Library

Gal's Guide Podcast

Uhura Training Academy

School Outreach

Where we work

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Financials

Financial documents

Revenue vs. expenses: breakdown

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Operations

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Executive Director

Dr. Leah Leach

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Compensation data

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Board of directors data

Dr Leah Leach

Board leadership practices

Board orientation and education

CEO oversight

Ethics and transparency

Board composition

Board performance

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Leadership

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

Transgender Identity

Sexual orientation

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