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 EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA INC
Employer identification number
23-1352309
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?
................
11g(i)
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
......................
11g(ii)
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
................
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
...................................................
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.") .
1,158,449
1,126,423
866,980
1,255,209
1,005,642
5,412,703
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......
5,434,489
10,059,990
10,481,367
14,364,283
17,870,877
58,211,006
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
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.
6,592,938
11,186,413
11,348,347
15,619,492
18,876,519
63,623,709
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
25,000
30,000
35,000
37,000
48,000
175,000
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.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
25,000
30,000
35,000
37,000
48,000
175,000
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
63,448,709
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...
6,592,938
11,186,413
11,348,347
15,619,492
18,876,519
63,623,709
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
820,626
858,480
511,117
522,355
498,855
3,211,433
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
820,626
858,480
511,117
522,355
498,855
3,211,433
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
54,131
0
246,547
146,407
210,663
657,748
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
7,467,695
12,044,893
12,106,011
16,288,254
19,586,037
67,492,890
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
94.008 %
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
93.400 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
4.758 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
5.660 %
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
....
20
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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Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
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 EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA INC
Employer identification number
23-1352309
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, LINES 6, 7A, AND 7B
GOVERNING BODY & MANAGEMENT
The common governance structure in Girl Scouting has members with the right to participate in the organization's governance, specifically by electing board members, approving mergers/dissolutions, and approving bylaws.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 11
PROVIDING A COPY OF THE FORM 990
After the IRS Form 990 has been prepared by an independent public accounting firm, the audit committee will review and recommend the approval of the IRS Form 990 to the Board of Directors. The CEO is authorized to sign the IRS Form 990 after it has been approved. The public disclosure copy of the Form 990 is made available to the public via a link on the organization's website. public disclosure copy of the Form 990 is made available to the public via a link on the organization's website.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 12
CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY
Each board member of the Organization is required to annually disclose any conflicts of interest that arise by virtue of board service. The organization monitors compliance with its conflict of interest policy through an annual disclosure statement that is distributed to these individuals. Annually, each Board Member signs a conflict of interest and confidentiality statement. Any conflicts of interest noted on the forms are communicated to the CEO and Board Chair for review and approval. Potential conflicts are investigated immediately. All employees review and sign a comprehensive personnel policies manual, which includes a conflict of interest definition and statement. Employees complete the policy review and acceptance as part of the on boarding process or when changes are made to the policy manual.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15
DETERMINATION OF COMPENSATION
Compensation is determined for the CEO for the filing organization by its board of Directors. In making this determination, survey data is considered both from the organization Girl Scouts of the United States of America as well as independent survey information. Increases in compensation are awarded on the basis of performance including the measurable results of goals set for these positions by the Board or in accordance with employment contracts, if they exist for these positions. The Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania is committed to attracting, rewarding, motivating and retaining the highest quality candidates and employees in order to accomplish the Organization's underlying mission and core business strategy. In meeting this objective, the Organization is committed to 1) Offering competitive cash compensation levels and health and welfare benefits that meet the basic needs of its employees and their families; and 2) Offering a combined performance-based total remuneration package of salary and benefits. The package targets the median of 50th percentile (middle of the market salaries), of remuneration offered by an appropriate and comparable peer group of non-profit and for-profit organizations located within a reasonable distance of the Organization's headquarters and/or service centers and with whom the Organization competes for talent. These organizations include: non-profit and for-profit organizations located in our geographical area, non-profit and for-profit organizations of similar budget headcount, and other councils within the Girl Scouts of the United States of America organization. While this is the philosophy of this filing organization, it is predicated on the organization's economic realities and its ability to ensure its short and long term financial stability. The organization will review this philosophy on a regular basis to ensure aligment with ongoing organizational goals, objectives and financial situations.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 19
MAKING DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE
The governing documents and conflict of interest policy are available upon request by emailing the Director of Governance via the organization's website. The Financial Statements are available for the public on the website or through a link made available on the website.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5
RECONCILIATION OF NET ASSETS
NET UNREALIZED (LOSSES) $(570,092) GAIN ON INTEREST RATE SWAP 15,235 --------- TOTAL $(554,857)
FORM 990, PART III
For fiscal Year 2011 the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania continued to provide the Girl Scout Leadership Experience to close to 41,000 girls with the help of more than 15,000 adult volunteers. In addition to its service to Membership, the Council completed a 2 plus year Strategic Learning Process. A Vision for 2020 was adopted with a realignment of resources to support its success. The following will provide highlights of FY11 accomplishments as well as share some insights about the new strategic direction. A Focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM): One of the Council's five priority program areas, STEM programming gained important traction in FY11. More than 1,650 girls attended GSEP STEM program in FY11. Important partnerships were formed with both public and private sector entities including with the City of Philadelphia, the Delaware Valley Industrial Development Corporation, the American Helicopter Museum, Drexel, Villanova, and Philadelphia Universities, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Centocor and Merck. Leadership Development: GSEP's best example of leadership in action, more than 1,556 girls earned their Gold, Silver, and Bronze Awards in FY11. This represents more than 12,693 hours of service, leaving a lasting impact on communities throughout Eastern Pennsylvania. Outreach: GSEP believes every girl deserves the opportunity to be the leader she wants to be, and that the world needs her to be. GSEP fully underwrites girl participation and provides paid program implementers for Funded Troops throughout the Council's jurisdiction, but heavily focused in urban areas, e.g., Philadelphia, Allentown, Reading, Norristown, Pottstown, and Chester. More than 5,434 girls were provided the Girl Scout Leadership Experience in FY11 through Funded Troops. Additionally, through the Campership program, funded by leadership support from foundations, corporations, and individuals, 339 girls received important financial aid to attend summer camp.
FORM 990, PART III (CONTINUED)
FY11 also marked the successful wrap of the first Girl Scouts Beyond Bars Program year, promoting contact between girls ages 7-17 and their incarcerated mothers in correctional facilities in Montgomery and Philadelphia counties. Girls participated in visits with their mothers as well as joined troops and attended summer camps, providing them the Girl Scout Leadership Experience year round. Improvements were reported in how girls and their mothers felt about their relationships with each other, girls' school attendance improved, girls' in-school behavior improved, and girls reported more positive attitudes toward school. Fiscal and Operational Accomplishments: GSEP enjoyed a strong FY11. Earned revenue was boosted by a 5 percent increase in cookie sales (representing more than $2.6 million going directly to troops), and by a strong Retail Sales year. Contributed revenue also saw an increase over FY10, due to corporate grants, and three strong Take The Lead events. Important new operational systems were implemented in FY11 including an ACH pilot program to improve the cookie fund collection process. Additionally, registration was converted to GSUSA's new Council Enterprise System. This system provides the Members a single point of entry to register for memberships, program, camp, adult training, and more. All contact information will speak to GSEP's financial system. Phase 2 of the Property Study was completed. The Board ratified the Property Committee's decision to divest of Girl Scout programming at 3 camps. All GSEP camps will continue programming through Summer 2012. Phase 3 will begin during FY12. Strategic Learning and Alignment: Strategic Learning included Board, Volunteer, Girl, and Staff involvement, as well as extensive situational research and analysis. As a result, a Vision for 2020 was developed: *GSEP girls demonstrate preeminent leadership at every level. *GSEP boldly empowers 55,000 girls to lead, with a talented team of volunteer and staff members. Through strategic partnerships, creativity, and steady application of best practices, GSEP is unequivocally regarded as the number 1 girls organization in the region and ranks as the premier Girl Scout council in the nation. In order to develop the infrastructure to support this vision, GSEP underwent an alignment process that considered culture, budget, and 100th anniversary goals. Metrics were developed for accountability and success, several new staff positions were created, and some positions were eliminated. The restructuring will provide better avenues of communication, an understanding of individual and Council accountabilities, and a united culture moving forward to better serve the girls in Eastern Pennsylvania.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.