Girl Scouts Of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana

Organization Overview

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.

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:

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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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Name Not Listed
Treasurer
$0
Name Not Listed
1st Vice President (as Of April 2023)
$0
Name Not Listed
2nd Vice President (as Of April 2023)
$0
Name Not Listed
2nd Vice President (until April 2023)
$0
Name Not Listed
Secretary
$0
Name Not Listed
President
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Vjs Lincoln Inc
Construction Services
$1,026,569
Quatrro Business Support Services
Accounting Services
$294,000
Fulton May Solutions
It Services
$261,558
Agency H5
Public Relations Support Service
$132,592
Cleary Building Corp
Construction Services
$103,867
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Financial Statements

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

Peer Organizations

Organization NameAssets
Girl Scouts Of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana
Chicago, IL
$18,043,408
Girl Scouts Of Central Indiana Inc
Indianapolis, IN
$11,933,430
Girl Scouts Of Kentuckiana Inc
Louisville, KY
$9,006,037
Girl Scouts Of Wisconsin Southeast Inc
Milwaukee, WI
$10,617,681
Girl Scouts Of Greater Iowa
Urbandale, IA
$8,560,823
Girl Scouts Of The Northwestern Great Lakes Inc
Appleton, WI
$7,311,318
Girl Scouts Of Northern Illinois
South Elgin, IL
$6,621,905
Girl Scouts Of Central Illinois Inc
Springfield, IL
$6,040,861
Girl Scouts Of Eastern Iowa And Western Illinois Inc
Bettendorf, IA
$5,428,396
Girl Scouts Of The Missouri Heartland Inc
Springfield, MO
$4,020,442
Girl Scouts Of Wisconsin - Badgerland Council Inc
Madison, WI
$5,914,234
Girl Scouts Of Southern Illinois
Glen Carbon, IL
$4,037,498
Girl Scouts Of Northern Indiana Michiana Inc
Fort Wayne, IN
$4,134,275
Girl Scouts Of Kentuckys Wilderness Road Council Inc
Lexington, KY
$3,799,574
Girl Scouts Of Southwest Indiana Inc
Evansville, IN
$1,506,949
St Louis Girl Scout Trust Fund
Clayton, MO
-$1,065,235
T-16691 Suffolk County Girl Scout Council Tr
Chicago, IL
$69,487
Girl Scouts Of Riverland Council Endowment Tr Dated Sept 25 2007
La Crosse, WI
$13,248
May Llewellyn Irwin Tr 1 Fbo San Diego County Council-Girl Scouts
Chicago, IL
$1,201
Shagbark Girl Scout Council Trust Fund
Glen Carbon, IL
$52,588

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