Girl Scouts Of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1993. 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 09/2023, Girl Scouts Of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana employed 344 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Girl Scouts Of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana 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 09/2023, Girl Scouts Of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana generated $18.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $19.2m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 1.8% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO BUILD GIRLS OF COURAGE, CONFIDENCE, AND CHARACTER, WHO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED ACTIVITIES TO 32,000 GIRLS AND 15,500 ADULTS IN TROOP/GROUP SETTINGS LOCATED IN GREATER CHICAGO AND NORTHWEST INDIANA. OUR GIRL SCOUT LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE IS WHERE GIRLS: DISCOVER A STRONG SENSE OF SELF; CONNECT TO DEVELOP HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS; AND TAKE ACTION IN IDENTIFYING COMMUNITY NEEDS. GIRLS ACTIVELY ENGAGE IN A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES INCLUDING THOSE IN STEAM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS, AND MATH), FINANCIAL LITERACY, HEALTHY LIVING (WHICH REFLECT THE CONNECTION BETWEEN PHYSICAL HEALTH, EMOTIONAL HEALTH AND SELF-ESTEEM), ARTS, TRAVEL AND THE ENVIRONMENT.
GIRL SCOUT TROOPS AND GROUPS USED CAMPS IN WISCONSIN, ILLINOIS AND INDIANA FOR CAMPING AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES. GIRL SCOUT CAMP GIVES GIRLS OF ALL BACKGROUNDS AN OPPORTUNITY TO GROW, EXPLORE, AND HAVE FUN UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF TRAINED ADULTS. THROUGH CAMP AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES GIRLS DISCOVER LEADERSHIP ABILITIES, BUILD SKILLS, AND DEVELOP A DEEP APPRECIATION FOR THE ENVIRONMENT.
THE PRODUCT SALES PROGRAM IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF OUR BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL LITERACY INITIATIVE, WHICH HELPS GIRLS LEARN LIFE SKILLS SUCH AS GOAL SETTING, DECISION MAKING, MONEY MANAGEMENT, PEOPLE SKILLS, AND BUSINESS ETHICS. SUCH PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE COOKIE PROGRAM AND THE FALL PRODUCT SALES PROGRAM. 6,200 GIRLS PARTICIPATED IN OUR FALL PRODUCT PROGRAM IN WHICH GIRLS SELL CANDY, NUTS AND MAGAZINES GENERATING REVENUES OF $2,090,433 AGAINST COSTS OF $1,370,588. 24,000 GIRLS PARTICIPATED IN THE COOKIE PROGRAM SELLING 4,018,294 BOXES OF COOKIES. GROSS REVENUES AMOUNTED TO $20,091,470. COSTS INCURRED IN RUNNING THIS PROGRAM AMOUNTED TO $8,937,687. THE COUNCIL MAINTAINS 7 RETAIL SHOPS FOR THE PURPOSES OF SELLING GIRL SCOUT MERCHANDISE AND PROGRAM MATERIALS FOR ALL LEVELS OF GIRL SCOUTING. REVENUES ASSOCIATED WITH THESE SHOPS WERE $1,345,700 AND COSTS OF MERCHANDISE WERE $813,712. GROSS REVENUES AND EXPENSES RELATED TO THESE PROGRAM SERVICES ARE SHOWN ON FORM 990, PART VIII, LINES 10A & B.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Name Not Listed Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Name Not Listed 1st Vice President (as Of April 2023) | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Name Not Listed 2nd Vice President (as Of April 2023) | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Name Not Listed 2nd Vice President (until April 2023) | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Name Not Listed Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Name Not Listed President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Vjs Lincoln Inc Construction Services | 9/29/23 | $1,026,569 |
Quatrro Business Support Services Accounting Services | 9/29/23 | $294,000 |
Fulton May Solutions It Services | 9/29/23 | $261,558 |
Agency H5 Public Relations Support Service | 9/29/23 | $132,592 |
Cleary Building Corp Construction Services | 9/29/23 | $103,867 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $20,765 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $663,096 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $61,338 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,796,417 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $307,602 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,541,616 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $2,076,447 |
Investment income | $795,156 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $185,762 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$53,346 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $12,405,616 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $18,043,408 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $218,465 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $337,200 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,092 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $8,800,092 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,046,193 |
Other employee benefits | $912,184 |
Payroll taxes | $633,377 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $141,435 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,464,224 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $398,078 |
Information technology | $260,914 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $1,414,043 |
Travel | $416,160 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $227,156 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $727,557 |
Insurance | $460,992 |
All other expenses | $102,315 |
Total functional expenses | $19,197,281 |
Balance Sheet | |
---|---|
Cash—non-interest-bearing | $537,674 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $5,714,895 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $230,461 |
Accounts receivable, net | $204,972 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $522,784 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $429,722 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $14,157,691 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $17,359,125 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $2,274,642 |
Total assets | $41,431,966 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,059,404 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $250,781 |
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 | $2,829,600 |
Total liabilities | $5,139,785 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $34,919,353 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,372,828 |
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 | $41,431,966 |