Girl Scouts Of The Northwestern Great Lakes Inc
- Assets
- $13.3m
- Revenue
- $7.7m
- Investments
- $115.5k
- Employees
- 158
- Location
- Appleton, WI
- Founding
- 06/1980
- Data as of
- 09/2022
- EIN
- 39-1016314
Organization Overview
Girl Scouts Of The Northwestern Great Lakes Inc is located in Appleton, WI. The organization was established in 1980. 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 Of The Northwestern Great Lakes Inc employed 158 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Girl Scouts Of The Northwestern Great Lakes 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 Of The Northwestern Great Lakes Inc generated $7.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.3m during the year ending 09/2022. While expenses have increased by 2.3% per year over the past 7 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO MAKE AVAILABLE TO GIRLS THE PROGRAM, PRACTICES, AND STANDARDS OF GIRL SCOUTING AS OFFERED BY THE GIRL SCOUTS OF THE U.S.A.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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IN FISCAL YEAR 2022, GIRL SCOUTS OF THE NORTHWESTERN GREAT LAKES, INC. (GSNWGL) SERVED APPROXIMATELY 10,700 GIRLS THROUGH THE TROOP PATHWAY. THESE GIRLS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE A SERIES OF PROGRAMS WITH THE SAME GROUP OF GIRLS OVER THE COURSE OF AN ACADEMIC YEAR. TROOPS ARE LONG-TERM AND MEET YEAR AFTER YEAR, PROVIDING GIRLS WITH A SAFE, FAMILIAR ENVIRONMENT FROM WHICH TO EXPLORE THE WORLD AROUND THEM. TROOP ACTIVITIES ARE GIRL-LED AND INVOLVE COOPERATIVE LEARNING AND LEARNING BY DOING. POPULAR ACTIVITIES INCLUDE COMMUNITY SERVICE, WORKING GSUSA JOURNEYS CURRICULUM, AND BADGE AND PATCH WORK. BADGES, PATCHES, GSUSA JOURNEYS CURRICULUM BOOKS, AND OTHER ITEMS ARE SOLD THROUGH OUR COUNCIL SHOPS TO SUPPORT THE TROOP PATHWAY LEADERS. THIS YEAR, 95% OF GIRL SCOUTS REPORTED THAT GIRL SCOUTS FELT LIKE A SAFE PLACE TO BE THEMSELVES, 79% OF GIRL SCOUTS REPORTED THAT THEIR TROOP LEADER HELPED THEM TO ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS, AND 50% SAID THAT THEY MADE A NEW CLOSE FRIEND IN GIRL SCOUTS.
IN FISCAL YEAR 2022, GIRL SCOUTS OF THE NORTHWESTERN GREAT LAKES, INC. (GSNWGL) HELD 93 IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL EVENTS, AND SERVED 4,861 GIRLS THROUGH THE EVENTS AND REACHING OUT PATHWAYS. EVENT AND REACHING OUT PATHWAY PROGRAMS ARE EDUCATIONAL AND FUN, AND OPEN TO BOTH CURRENTLY REGISTERED GIRL SCOUTS AND GIRLS WHO HAVE NEVER PARTICIPATED IN GIRL SCOUTS. EACH OF THE PROGRAMS FOCUSES ON A TOPIC THAT RESEARCH SHOWS GIRLS ARE INTERESTED IN OR WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT. THE PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED TO ALL GRADE LEVELS, AND SESSIONS DURING THE EVENT ARE BROKEN UP BY GRADE LEVEL TO ENSURE THAT EACH GIRL IS PARTICIPATING IN A PROGRAM THAT WILL BENEFIT HER. EVENTS AND REACHING OUT PATHWAYS ARE BUILT AROUND THE SIX CORE AREAS: STEM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH), HEALTHY LIVING, ARTS & CULTURE, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION & THE OUTDOORS, LEADERSHIP & ADVENTURE, AND FINANCIAL LITERACY & ENTREPRENEURISM. 95% OF PARTICIPANTS REPORTED THAT EVENTS AND REACHING OUT PROGRAMMING HELPED THEM DEVELOP POSITIVE VALUES, 94% OF THE PARTICIPANTS STATED THAT THEY FELT CHALLENGED BY THE CONTENT AND LEARNED SOMETHING NEW, AND 93% REPORTED THAT THEY LEARNED HOW TO DEVELOP AND RETAIN HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS.
IN FISCAL YEAR 2022, GIRL SCOUTS OF THE NORTHWESTERN GREAT LAKES, INC. (GSNWGL) OPERATED CAMP PATHWAY OPPORTUNITIES AT 3 LOCATIONS WITHIN THEIR COUNCIL FOOTPRINT. CAMP PATHWAY OPPORTUNITIES TYPICALLY RUN FROM THE START OF JUNE TO THE MIDDLE OF AUGUST. LAST SUMMER, OVER 1,250 GIRLS SELECTED FROM 76 DIFFERENT SUMMER CAMP OPPORTUNITIES, INCLUDING DAY CAMP, RESIDENT CAMP, TROOP CAMP, WILDERNESS TRIPS, AND WEEKEND SESSIONS. SESSION TOPICS COVER THE SIX CORE AREAS: STEM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH), HEALTHY LIVING, ARTS & CULTURE, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION & THE OUTDOORS, LEADERSHIP & ADVENTURE, AND FINANCIAL LITERACY & ENTREPRENEURISM. THE CAMP PATHWAY OFFERS AMPLE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, AS WELL AS OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT. THIS YEAR, 97% OF GIRL SCOUT PARENTS/CAREGIVERS REPORTED THAT THEIR CHILD RETURNED FROM CAMP MORE INDEPENDENT, 85% REPORTED AN INCREASE IN THEIR GIRL SCOUT'S RESILIENCY AS A RESULT OF ATTENDING GIRL SCOUT CAMP, AND 95% OF PARENTS/CAREGIVERS REPORTED THEIR GIRL SCOUT HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO STEP OUTSIDE THEIR COMFORT ZONE AND TRY SOMETHING NEW AT CAMP.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Colleen Bennett Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 50 | $77,032 |
Patricia Shafto-Carlson Chief Executive Officer | Officer | 50 | $63,022 |
Kelly Steelman Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Corey King Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Patrice Pergolski Board Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Barb Dulmes Board Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $287,118 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $294,143 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $705,693 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,000 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,286,954 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $561,181 |
| Investment income | $111,973 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $16,646 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $98,245 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $5,508,859 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $7,679,625 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $210,406 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $243,018 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $18,712 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,254,580 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $328,897 |
| Other employee benefits | $443,093 |
| Payroll taxes | $285,193 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $712 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $21,600 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $35,159 |
| Fees for services: Other | $108,461 |
| Advertising and promotion | $36,041 |
| Office expenses | $963,675 |
| Information technology | $174,502 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $396,141 |
| Travel | $191,617 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $25,117 |
| Interest | $1,164 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $280,016 |
| Insurance | $156,138 |
| All other expenses | $9,813 |
| Total functional expenses | $7,294,527 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $241,530 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,185,497 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $319,827 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $49,282 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $191,290 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $139,234 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,668,003 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $7,330,359 |
| Investments—other securities | $115,505 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $105,328 |
| Total assets | $13,345,855 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $492,323 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $48,158 |
| 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 | $62,566 |
| Total liabilities | $603,047 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $11,023,506 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,719,302 |
| 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 | $13,345,855 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 20 grants that Girl Scouts Of The Northwestern Great Lakes Inc has recieved totaling $416,716.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Community Foundation For The Fox Valley Region Inc Appleton, WI PURPOSE: O42: GIRL SCOUTS OF THE U.S.A. | $179,726 |
Rcu Foundation Inc Eau Claire, WI PURPOSE: BUILDING ADDITION | $50,000 |
Otto Bremer Trust St Paul, MN PURPOSE: GIRL SCOUT LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE | $50,000 |
United Way Of Marathon County Inc Wausau, WI PURPOSE: 1 Reaching Out | $30,000 |
United Way Of Portage County Inc Stevens Point, WI PURPOSE: The Girl Scout leadership experience systematically prepares girls to become leaders of their own lives and of our community through outcomes and learning based programs designed specifically for girls | $29,208 |
Community Foundation Of North Central Wisconsin Inc Wausau, WI PURPOSE: YOUTH PROGRAMMING | $13,400 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $1,408,874 |
| Earnings | -$262,629 |
| Admin Expense | $11,556 |
| Net Contributions | $14,058 |
| Other Expense | $48,009 |
| Ending Balance | $1,100,738 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Girl Scouts Of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana Chicago, IL | $37,168,147 | $18,544,811 |
Girl Scouts Of Minnesota And Wisconsin River Valleys Inc St Paul, MN | $57,310,791 | $18,695,880 |
Girl Scouts Of Southeastern Michigan Detroit, MI | $21,662,409 | $11,439,078 |
Girl Scouts Of Greater Iowa Urbandale, IA | $12,131,960 | $7,813,731 |
Girl Scouts Of Wisconsin Southeast Inc Milwaukee, WI | $29,192,255 | $9,877,342 |
Girl Scouts Of The Northwestern Great Lakes Inc Appleton, WI | $13,345,855 | $7,679,625 |
Girl Scouts Heart Of Michigan Saginaw, MI | $14,271,498 | $7,050,415 |
Girl Scouts Of Central Illinois Inc Springfield, IL | $19,731,692 | $7,027,783 |
Girl Scouts Of Northern Illinois South Elgin, IL | $9,475,668 | $5,244,559 |
Girl Scouts Of Eastern Iowa And Western Illinois Inc Bettendorf, IA | $16,294,604 | $5,746,922 |
Girl Scouts Of Wisconsin - Badgerland Council Inc Madison, WI | $12,296,323 | $4,965,831 |
Girl Scouts Of Minnesota And Wisconsin Lakes And Pines Waite Park, MN | $6,917,173 | $4,152,693 |