Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
GIRL SCOUTS OF MAINE INC
Employer identification number
01-0269802
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization?
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11g(i)
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of support?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3..
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
13
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here..........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f))
.........
14
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2009.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
..................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..............................................
18
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
312,734
305,999
266,569
245,854
216,100
1,347,256
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3,342,437
4,682,896
4,803,255
4,998,386
5,072,718
22,899,692
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
256,069
358,346
352,791
389,255
486,418
1,842,879
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
3,911,240
5,347,241
5,422,615
5,633,495
5,775,236
26,089,827
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
0
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
0
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
0
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
26,089,827
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
3,911,240
5,347,241
5,422,615
5,633,495
5,775,236
26,089,827
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
59,965
85,399
65,763
59,496
63,357
333,980
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
59,965
85,399
65,763
59,496
63,357
333,980
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
40,024
40,758
28,806
49,004
55,889
214,481
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
15,909
9,920
25,829
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
4,011,229
5,473,398
5,533,093
5,741,995
5,904,402
26,664,117
14
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
97.850 %
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
97.810 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
1.250 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
1.340 %
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....
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Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
GIRL SCOUTS OF MAINE INC
Employer identification number
01-0269802
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
THE VOTING MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL SHALL BE MEMBERS OF THE GIRL SCOUT MOVEMENT, 14 YEARS OF AGE OR OVER, REGISTERED THROUGH THE COUNCIL. MEMBERSHIP OF THE COUNCIL CONSISTS OF AT LEAST 100 PERSONS FROM; DELEGATES ELECTED BY NEIGHBORHOOD/SERVICE UNITS; MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, THE CHAIR OF EACH NEIGHBORHOOD/SERVICE UNIT AND FORMER PRESIDENTS OF THE COUNCIL. AT LEAST TWO THIRDS OF THE MEMBERS MUST BE ELECTED BY THE NEIGHBORHOODS/SERVICE UNITS. ALL MEMBERS SHALL HOLD MEMBERSHIP ONLY FOR THE TERM OF WHICH THEY HAVE BEEN ELECTED AND ONLY FOR AS LONG AS THEY ARE REGISTERED THROUGH THE COUNCIL.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
EACH NEIGHBORHOOD/SERVICE UNIT SHALL BE ENTITLED TO ONE DELEGATE ELECTED AT LARGE FROM MEMBERS OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD/SERVICE UNIT AND ONE OR MORE BASED ON GIRL MEMBERSHIP ACCORDING TO A FORMULA ESTABLISHED AND ADMINISTERED AT THAT TIME BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B
THE VOTING MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL SHALL ELECT THE OFFICERS OF THE COUNCIL, THE OTHER MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL NOMINATING COMMITTEE, AND OTHER DELEGATES TO THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF GIRL SCOUTS OF THE USA; DETERMINE THE GENERAL LINES OF DIRECTION FOR GIRL SCOUTING LOCALLY BY RECEIVING AND ACTING UPON REPORTS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND BY GIVING GUIDANCE TO THE BOARD; AMEND THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BYLAWS, TAKE ALL OTHER ACTION REQUIRING MEMBERSHIP VOTE, AND CONDUCT SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY, FROM TIME TO TIME, COME BEFORE THE MEMBERS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY MANAGEMENT AND THE AUDIT FIRM FROM AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, MANAGEMENT AND GOVERNANCE INFORMATION, AND LEGAL DOCUMENTS. AFTER THE FORM WAS DRAFTED, THE FULL RETURN IS REVIEWED BY GOVERNANCE (MANAGEMENT, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, FINANCE AUDIT COMMITTEE MEMBERS). AFTER THIS REVIEW, THE FORM 990 IS FILED WITH THE IRS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF SIGN A CODE OF ETHICAL CONDUCT WHICH CONTAINS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT WHICH DIRECTS THEM ON THE PROCESS WHEN A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OR APPARENT CONFLICT OF INTEREST ARISES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED BY A HUMAN RESOURCE (HR) COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. IT IS ESTABLISHED BY REVIEWING GIRL SCOUTS USA CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION STUDY ON EXECUTIVE SALARY. THE HR COMMITTEE THEN REVIEWS THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S PERFORMANCE AND ESTABLISHES A PAY RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS VOTES ON THIS COMPENSATION. THE DECISION IS THEN COMMUNICATED IN WRITING TO THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER FOR PAYROLL DOCUMENTATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18
THE FORM 990 INFORMATIONAL RETURNS FOR THE PREVIOUS THREE YEARS SHALL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION BY THE PUBLIC DURING NORMAL OFFICE HOURS AT THE GIRL SCOUTS OF MAINE SOUTH PORTLAND SERVICE CENTER. REQUESTS FROM THE PUBLIC FOR INSPECTION OF THE 990 SHALL BE REFERRED TO THE CFO, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE OR THE CEO. THE REQUESTOR WILL BE FIRST DIRECTED TO VIEW THE FORM FROM THE INTERNET WEBSITE WWW.GUIDESTAR.COM WHICH HOLDS THE MOST RECENT FORM 990 FILED WITH THE IRS BY THE COUNCIL. OTHERWISE, COPIES WILL BE PROVIDED FOR A FEE OF $1.00 PER PAGE PLUS POSTAGE, IF ANY. FORM 1023 IS NO LONGER IN THE COUNCIL'S ARCHIVES AND NOT AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. IN ADDITION, BECAUSE THE APPLICATION WAS FILED PRIOR TO JULY 15, 1987 THE IRS WAIVES THE PUBLIC INSPECTION REQUIREMENT ON THIS DOCUMENT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO ANYONE UPON REQUEST.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:
NET UNREALIZED LOSSES ON INVESTMENTS: -202,581. NET LOSS ON PERPETUAL TRUSTS -11,945. TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: -214,526.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C
THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED
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