Girl Scouts Heart Of New Jersey Inc is located in North Branch, NJ. The organization was established in 1960. According to its NTEE Classification (O42) the organization is classified as: Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 09/2022, Girl Scouts Heart Of New Jersey Inc employed 124 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Girl Scouts Heart Of New Jersey Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 09/2022, Girl Scouts Heart Of New Jersey Inc generated $8.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.8m during the year ending 09/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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GIRL SCOUTS HEART OF NEW JERSEY ("GSHNJ") PROVIDES NEARLY 12,000 GIRLS AN EXCEPTIONAL GIRL SCOUT EXPERIENCE THROUGHOUT ESSEX, HUDSON, HUNTERDON, SOMERSET, UNION, SOUTHERN WARREN, AND PARTS OF MIDDLESEX COUNTIES. GSHNJ BELIEVES IN THE POWER OF EVERY GIRL. WITH UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES, OUR GIRL SCOUTS EXPLORE, LEARN, SUCCEED AND TAKE ACTION TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. GIRL SCOUTS ARE THE DREAMERS AND THE DOERS WHO "MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE."IN 2021, GSHNJ GIRL SCOUTS PERFORMED NEARLY 35,000 HOURS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN GSHNJ'S "HEARTS OF SERVICE" PROGRAM, BY EARNING A BRONZE, SILVER OR GOLD AWARD, AND BY PARTICIPATING IN GIRL-LED TROOP PROJECTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PRODUCT PROGRAM - EVERYTHING GIRLS DO IN GIRL SCOUTING IS DESIGNED TO HELP THEM GROW INTO LEADERS WITH COURAGE, CONFIDENCE, AND CHARACTER. THE FIVE SKILLS GIRLS LEARN THROUGH THE GIRL SCOUT PRODUCT PROGRAMS: GOAL SETTING, DECISION MAKING, MONEY MANAGEMENT, PEOPLE SKILLS, AND BUSINESS ETHICS, ARE IMPORTANT INGREDIENTS IN THE GIRL SCOUT LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE. PROCEEDS FROM THE PRODUCT PROGRAM REMAIN LOCAL, HELPING TO FUND TROOP ACTIVITIES THAT ALLOW GIRLS TO EXPLORE THE OTHER PILLARS OF THE GIRL SCOUT LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE, AND SUPPORT COUNCIL OPERATIONS NECESSARY TO DELIVER PROGRAMMING AND MAINTAIN COUNCIL INFRASTRUCTURE. IN 2021, 2,629 GIRLS PARTICIPATED IN THE FALL PRODUCT PROGRAM, AND 8,208 GIRLS PARTICIPATED IN THE COOKIE PROGRAM.
CAMP - GSHNJ OFFERS SUMMER CAMP THROUGH ITS TWO-DAY CAMPS (CAMP DEWITT IN HILLSBOROUGH, NJ AND THE OVAL IN MAPLEWOOD, NJ) AND ITS RESIDENCE CAMP (CAMP HOOVER IN MIDDLEVILLE, NJ). ALL THREE CAMPS ARE AMERICAN CAMP ASSOCIATION (ACA) ACCREDITED. PARTICIPATING IN GIRL SCOUT CAMP IS A BELOVED TRADITION, AND A GREAT WAY FOR GIRLS TO EXPLORE LEADERSHIP, BUILD SKILLS, AND DEVELOP A DEEP APPRECIATION FOR NATURE. FROM BUILDING LIFELONG FRIENDSHIPS TO SWIMMING, CANOEING, AND ARCHERY, THERE IS NO SHORTAGE OF THINGS TO DO AT CAMP. IN 2021, GSHNJ DELIVERED 2,472 OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES, INCLUDING 562 SUMMER CAMP SESSIONS, TROOP CAMPING TRIPS, AND OTHER OUTDOOR-BASED PROGRAMS.
GIRL SCOUT LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE FOR OVER 100 YEARS, PARTICIPATION IN INDIVIDUAL AND TROOP ACTIVITIES, ATTENDING COUNCIL DEVELOPED AND DELIVERED PROGRAMS, EARNING BADGES, ENGAGING IN COMMUNITY SERVICE, TRAVELLING, AND PURSUING HIGH AWARDS HAVE SERVED AS CORNERSTONES OF THE GIRL SCOUT LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE. WITH THE HELP OF SUPPORTIVE ADULTS AND TROOP LEADERS, GIRL SCOUTS DISCOVER, CONNECT, AND TAKE ACTION TO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE. IN 2021, GSHNJ DELIVERED THE GIRL SCOUT LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE TO 11,751 GIRLS. THE COUNCIL DELIVERED 16,724 PROGRAM SESSIONS, INCLUDING STEM, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND LIFE EXPERIENCES. ADDITIONALLY, 1,185 GIRLS EARNED HIGH AWARDS, INCLUDING: 55 GOLD AWARDS, 476 SILVER AWARDS, AND 654 BRONZE AWARDS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Natasha Hemmings CEO | Officer | 40 | $167,304 |
Michael Forrestall COO | Officer | 40 | $131,629 |
Christiane Gratzel Human Resources Director | 40 | $105,291 | |
Dianna Beck-Clemens Former Chair | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Laureen Delance Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Emil Menzies Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Dennis Burke Fine Woodworking Carpentry | 9/29/16 | $102,439 |
Tokarski Millemann Architects Llc Architect | 9/29/16 | $158,012 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $87,431 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,591,199 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,678,630 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $957,360 |
Investment income | $30,039 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $128,383 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $47,535 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$9,778 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $3,834,617 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $8,216,605 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $49,438 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $404,224 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $22,289 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,388,271 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $371,053 |
Other employee benefits | $147,918 |
Payroll taxes | $276,261 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $67,840 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $19,730 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $338,088 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $279,933 |
Information technology | $20,454 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $286,544 |
Travel | $10,440 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $26,070 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $281,451 |
Insurance | $153,535 |
All other expenses | $174,202 |
Total functional expenses | $5,803,834 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,484,030 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,525,402 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $23,500 |
Accounts receivable, net | $84,364 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $279,747 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $147,969 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,430,960 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $11,975,972 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $246,501 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $155,770 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $314,050 |
Total liabilities | $716,321 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $10,353,811 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $905,840 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $11,975,972 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that Girl Scouts Heart Of New Jersey Inc has recieved totaling $332,001.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Victoria Foundation Inc Newark, NJ PURPOSE: RENEWAL | $170,000 |
Victoria Foundation Inc Newark, NJ PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT YOUR WORK IN NEWARK | $85,000 |
Hyde And Watson Foundation Warren Township, NJ PURPOSE: HARD COSTS RELATED TO RENOVATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE POOL AT CAMP AGNES DEWITT. | $40,000 |
Victoria Foundation Inc Newark, NJ PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT TECHNOLOGY NEEDS | $15,000 |
E J Grassmann Trust Warren, NJ PURPOSE: CAPITAL FUND SUPPORT | $15,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,195 |
Beg. Balance | $308,304 |
Earnings | -$60,217 |
Ending Balance | $248,087 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Girl Scouts Of Eastern Pennsylvania Inc Miquon, PA | $34,488,291 | $18,536,091 |
Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania Inc Pittsburgh, PA | $22,293,340 | $10,713,817 |
Girl Scouts In The Heart Of Pennsylvania Harrisburg, PA | $23,035,070 | $10,749,870 |
Girl Scouts Of Western New York Inc Buffalo, NY | $15,346,270 | $8,695,469 |
Girl Scouts Of Central And Southern New Jersey Inc Cherry Hill, NJ | $17,575,239 | $10,167,332 |
Girl Scouts Of Nypenn Pathways Inc Cicero, NY | $15,990,142 | $8,704,217 |
Girl Scout Council Of Greater New York Inc New York, NY | $15,925,045 | $12,664,905 |
Girl Scouts Of Nassau County Inc Garden City, NY | $30,277,761 | $7,121,301 |
Girl Scouts Heart Of New Jersey Inc North Branch, NJ | $11,975,972 | $8,216,605 |
Girl Scouts Of The Jersey Shore Inc Farmingdale, NJ | $9,205,694 | $5,545,011 |
Girl Scouts Heart Of The Hudson Inc Pleasantville, NY | $12,150,438 | $6,023,446 |
Girl Scouts Of The Chesapeake Bay Council Inc Newark, DE | $16,448,592 | $3,919,102 |