Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

MediumBullet The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
A For the calendar year, or tax year beginning 10-01-2010 and ending 09-30-2011
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
GIRL SCOUTS OF MN AND WI RIVER VALLEYS INC
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
400 ROBERT STREET SOUTH
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
ST PAUL, MN55107
D Employer identification number

41-0693910
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 50,502,822
F Name and address of principal officer:
JO BOGDAN
400 ROBERT STREET SOUTH
ST PAUL,MN55107
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
WWW.GIRLSCOUTSRV.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
affiliates?
H(b)
Are all affiliates included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1914
M State of legal domicile: MN
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: GIRL SCOUTING BUILDS GIRLS OF COURAGE, CONFIDENCE, AND CHARACTER, WHO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE. THE GIRL SCOUT PROGRAM ENCOURAGES HEALTHY CHOICES, INDEPENDENCE, POSITIVE DECISION-MAKING, AND SELF-RELIANCE. GIRL SCOUTS ARE ABLE TO REACH THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIALS AND LEARN THE STRONGEST LIFE SKILLS WHILE BEING TAUGHT HOW TO DEAL WITH KEY ISSUES FACING YOUNG WOMEN TODAY.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) .... 3 26
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .... 4 26
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2010 (Part V, line 2a) ... 5 358
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .... 6 17,000
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 .. 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .. 7b 0
Revenues; Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 2,574,532 3,231,481
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 1,074,133 1,173,147
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 582,033 2,072,459
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 10,535,877 11,257,265
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 14,766,575 17,734,352
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 624,095 533,986
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) .... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 8,528,247 9,289,647
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e).... 15,076 44,364
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet1,309,577    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24f).... 5,600,470 7,002,709
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 14,767,888 16,870,706
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12...... -1,313 863,646
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............ 40,638,425 40,961,211
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............ 4,140,695 5,057,112
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20 ..... 36,497,730 35,904,099
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 2
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III . . . . . . . . . .
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: GIRL SCOUTING BUILDS GIRLS OF COURAGE, CONFIDENCE, AND CHARACTER, WHO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ....................
If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ..........................
If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the exempt purpose achievements for each of the organization’s three largest program services by expenses.
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 6,455,555 including grants of $ 224,426 ) (Revenue $ 11,620,769 )
GIRL LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM:RIVER VALLEYS HAS THE LARGEST COOKIE PROGRAM IN THE COUNTRY! THE ANNUAL GIRL SCOUT COOKIE PROGRAM ACTIVITY PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR GIRLS TO DEVELOP SKILLS SUCH AS GOAL SETTING, TEAMWORK, MARKETING, MONEY MANAGEMENT, PUBLIC SPEAKING AND CUSTOMER RELATIONS. THE PROGRAM ALSO RAISES PUBLIC AWARENESS ABOUT THE VALUE OF GIRL SCOUTING AND SUPPORTS PROGRAMS AND MEMBERSHIP SERVICES FOR MORE THAN 62,000 GIRLS AND ADULTS. 2011 MARKED THE SUCCESSFUL LAUNCH OF COOKIES NOW!; THE DIRECT SALE MODEL ALLOWED GIRLS TO BRINGS COOKIES STRAIGHT TO HUNGRY CUSTOMERS RATHER THAN COLLECT AND DELIVER COOKIE ORDERS. RIVER VALLEYS' GIRLS SOLD NEARLY 5.4 MILLION PACKAGES OF COOKIES, A 15% INCREASE FROM 2010. TROOP PROCEEDS INCREASED BY 17%, WITH GIRLS WORKING HARD TO REACH THEIR GOALS. IN 2011, GIRL SCOUTS OF THE USA FINISHED ROLLING OUT A NEW PROGRAM PORTFOLIO COMPRISED OF TWO MAIN RESOURCES: LEADERSHIP JOURNEYS AND THE GIRLS GUIDE TO GIRL SCOUTING. LEADERSHIP JOURNEYS ARE CUSTOMIZABLE, FLEXIBLE AND CAN BE TAILORED TO GIRLS' INTERESTS. THERE ARE THREE JOURNEYS SERIES FOR EACH GRADE LEVEL: IT'S YOUR WORLD - CHANGE IT! IT'S YOUR PLANET - LOVE IT! IT'S YOUR STORY - TELL IT! THE GIRLS GUIDE TO GIRL SCOUTING IS A SERIES OF GIRL SCOUT GRADE-LEVEL HANDBOOKS THAT INCLUDE BADGES, AWARD LOGS, ACCESSORY PAGES AND MORE. THE GIRL'S GUIDE TO GIRL SCOUTING HELPS GIRLS BUILD SPECIFIC SKILLS BASED ON NATIONAL PROFICIENCY BADGE CATEGORIES.THE SERIES PATHWAY WAS PILOTED WITH FIVE DIFFERENT THEMES: STEM, LITERACY, HEALTH CARE CAREERS AND TWO LEADERSHIP JOURNEYS. FY11 WAS THE FIRST YEAR OF FULL IMPLEMENTATION OF PROGRAM ESSENTIALS ACROSS ALL GIRL SCOUT GRADE LEVELS. DURING THE SUMMER, PROGRAM ESSENTIALS WERE REVISED FOR 2012 TO REFLECT USER FEEDBACK AND TO INCORPORATE THE NEW NATIONAL PROGRAM PORTFOLIO AND THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY. DURING THE YEAR, GIRL AND OUTDOOR PROGRAM OFFERED COUNCIL-SPONSORED PROGRAMMING WHICH SERVED 14,688 GIRLS. THESE COUNCIL EVENTS PROVIDED GIRLS WITH HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES SURROUNDED BY PEERS WITH SIMILAR INTERESTS. AT ROBOTICS DAY CAMPS, 166 GIRLS LEARNED HOW TO MAKE WORKING MACHINES, BUILDING MINIATURE CARS, TOWERS, "BALL TRANSPORT DEVICES," AMUSEMENT PARK RIDES AND ROBOTS. IN APRIL 2011, MORE THAN 3,000 GIRLS PARTICIPATED IN RIVER VALLEYS' COUNCIL WIDE TAKE-ACTION PROJECT, WHICH CHALLENGED GIRLS TO REDUCE THEIR ECOLOGICAL FOOTPRINT. EACH DAY, GIRLS WERE GIVEN A THEME - SUCH AS ZERO GARBAGE DAY AND REUSE DAY - AND ACTIVITIES THAT COULD BE INTEGRATED INTO THEIR DAILY ROUTINE.TO EARN THE GIRL SCOUT GOLD AWARD, THE HIGHEST AWARD IN GIRL SCOUTING, GIRLS IN HIGH SCHOOL MUST FULFILL LEADERSHIP, CAREER EXPLORATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICE REQUIREMENTS. DURING THE YEAR, 136 GIRLS EARNED THE GIRL SCOUT GOLD AWARD, 494 GIRLS EARNED THE GIRL SCOUT SILVER AWARD, AND 827 GIRLS REPORTED EARNING THE GIRL SCOUT BRONZE AWARD. THE TOTAL NUMBER OF SERVICE HOURS DEVOTED TO AWARD PROJECTS WAS 44,835.AT CAMP, GIRL SCOUTS EXPERIENCE EVERYTHING FROM HORSEBACK RIDING TO ARCHERY, MAKING NEW FRIENDS AND RECONNECTING WITH OLD FRIENDS. IN 2011, 5,120 GIRLS ATTENDED RIVER VALLEYS' CAMPS. RIVER VALLEYS' URBAN DAY CAMP INITIATIVE WAS LAUNCHED IN 2011, PROVIDING CAMP EXPERIENCES TO 363 GIRLS WHO MAY NOT HAVE OTHERWISE HAD ACCESS. RESIDENT CAMP IS SUBSIDIZED BY THE COOKIE PROGRAM ACTIVITY WHICH RESULTS IN REDUCED CAMP FEES WHEN COMPARED TO OUR COMPETITORS.COMMUNITY INITIATIVES ASSIST IN THE GROWTH OF OUR COMMUNITIES OF COLOR THROUGH STAFF-LED PROGRAMMING TO PROVIDE CULTURALLY RELEVANT PROGRAMMING IN LOW INCOME AND UNTAPPED COMMUNITIES OF COLOR. GIRL SCOUTS ARE REPRESENTED AT CULTURALLY SPECIFIC COMMUNITY EVENTS - BRINGING VISIBILITY WITHIN EACH OF OUR ORGANIZATIONAL FOCUSED COMMUNITIES SUCH AS LATINA, AFRICAN AMERICAN, HMONG, MUSLIM AND MULTI-CULTURAL INITIATIVES. STAFF DRIVEN PROGRAM INITIATIVES SERVED 3,390 GIRLS IN 2011 COMPARED TO 3,046 IN 2010 DUE TO INCREASED MEMBERSHIP IN THE METRO AREA, NEW DEVELOPMENT OF COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS IN THE SOUTHEAST AND SOUTHWEST QUADRANTS OF THE JURISDICTION AND THE LAUNCH OF THE URBAN DAY CAMPS. DURING THE YEAR, THE COLLEGE READINESS SERIES PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS WAS SUCCESSFULLY IMPLEMENTED. FUTURE ME (HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM) ENGAGED 771 GIRLS INCLUDING GIRLS FROM THE METRO AREA, ROCHESTER, LE SUEUR AND MANKATO. IMAGINE ME REACHED 335 GIRLS IN GRADES 6-8. 244 HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS PARTICIPATED IN A COLLEGE TOUR, INCLUDING 34 GIRLS WHO TRAVELED TO ATLANTA/ALABAMA FOR THE HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY TOUR. OVER 250 GIRLS IN GRADES 8-12 ATTENDED THE 2011 LATINA CONFERENCE AT THE MALL OF AMERICA. DURING THE SUMMER, 172 GIRLS FROM COMMUNITY INITIATIVES PROGRAMS ATTENDED GIRL SCOUT CAMP.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 4,617,160 including grants of $ 309,560 ) (Revenue $ 28,292 )
MEMBERSHIP AND VOLUNTEER SUPPORT:GIRL SCOUTS OF MINNESOTA AND WISCONSIN RIVER VALLEYS SERVES GIRLS AGES 5 TO 18 IN ALL OR PORTIONS OF 49 COUNTIES IN SOUTHERN MINNESOTA AND WESTERN WISCONSIN. RIVER VALLEYS SERVED ALMOST 45,000 GIRLS IN 2011, WHICH IS A 1.1% INCREASE, MIRRORING THE TREND OF A SLIGHT INCREASE ACROSS NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP. ONE IN EIGHT GIRLS (GRADES K-12) IN OUR SERVICE AREA WAS A GIRL SCOUT IN 2011; THIS IS WELL AHEAD OF THE NATIONWIDE MARKET SHARE AVERAGE OF 8.7%. GIRL MEMBERSHIP RETENTION WAS AT 70.4% IN 2011 COMPARED TO 69.7% IN 2010. MEMBERSHIP BY TROOP CONTINUES TO BE A STRONG DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR THE GIRL SCOUT LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE, THE NUMBER OF REGISTERED TROOPS INCREASED TO 5,703 OR 10.8%. GIRL SCOUTING IS MADE POSSIBLE IN OUR AREA THANKS TO THE ASSISTANCE OF MORE THAN 17,000 ADULT VOLUNTEERS. TO SUPPORT OUR VOLUNTEERS, GIRL SCOUTS OF THE USA AND RIVER VALLEYS HAVE DESIGNED TRAINING SESSIONS TO HELP VOLUNTEERS BE EFFECTIVE IN THEIR GIRL SCOUT VOLUNTEER POSITION. TRAINING SESSIONS ARE AVAILABLE EITHER AS A FACILITATED CLASSROOM SETTING, PAPER-BASED SELF STUDY OR ONLINE. FACILITATED CLASSROOM TRAINING SESSIONS ARE OFFERED IN ALL GEOGRAPHIC REGIONS OF RIVER VALLEYS. DURING 2011, RIVER VALLEYS LAUNCHED LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS ONLINE, A BLENDED ONLINE LEARNING SESSION THAT INTRODUCES VOLUNTEERS TO THE USE OF THE GIRL SCOUT JOURNEY BOOKS WITHIN THE GIRL SCOUT LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE. EXTRA! EXTRA! TRAINING SESSIONS ARE GIRL SCOUT GRADE LEVEL FOCUSED ENRICHMENT SESSIONS THAT HELP GIRL SCOUT LEADERS DISCOVER NEW WAYS TO KEEP GIRLS ENTHUSIASTIC ABOUT GIRL SCOUTING. FIVE ADULT ENRICHMENT EVENTS: SUPER SATURDAY, LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE, MID WINTER WARM UP, OUTDOOR CONFERENCE AND LAKAMAGA CONFERENCE WERE HELD DURING THE YEAR. THESE EVENTS ALLOW VOLUNTEERS TO ENJOY NEW ENRICHMENT SESSIONS, FULFILL TRAINING REQUIREMENTS AND NETWORK WITH OTHER RIVER VALLEYS' VOLUNTEERS. FAST START TRAINING IS DESIGNED TO GIVE VOLUNTEERS THE INFORMATION AND TOOLS NECESSARY TO GET THEIR TROOPS UP AND RUNNING. TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE: LEARN YOUR SUPPORT NETWORK, HOW TO HOLD A FAMILY MEETING, GSUSA'S AND RIVER VALLEYS' SAFETY PROCEDURES, MANAGING TROOP BANK ACCOUNTS, HOW TO REGISTER YOUR GIRLS AND HOW TO IMPLEMENT THE GIRL SCOUT LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE: PROGRAM ESSENTIALS.ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES OF $12 ARE REMITTED TO GIRL SCOUTS OF THE USA; RIVER VALLEYS DOES NOT RETAIN ANY PORTION OF THE MEMBERSHIP DUES.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,808,059 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 0 )
CAMP FACILITIES:RIVER VALLEYS OWNS AND OPERATES FIVE CAMP FACILITIES: ELK RIVER, LAKAMAGA, NORTHWOODS, SINGING HILLS AND WHISPERING HILLS. ALL OF RIVER VALLEYS' CAMPS ARE CURRENTLY ACCREDITED BY THE AMERICAN CAMP ASSOCIATION. ACA ACCREDITATION ENSURES THAT CAMPS HAVE A PHYSICALLY, MENTALLY AND EMOTIONALLY SAFE CAMP EXPERIENCE. ACTIVITIES AT THE CAMPS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO DAY CAMPS, RESIDENTIAL CAMPS, PROGRAM EVENTS AND SERVICE UNIT ENCAMPMENTS.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 597,739 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 573,525 )
RETAIL SERVICES:RIVER VALLEYS OPERATES RETAIL SHOPS AT THEIR FIVE SERVICE CENTERS, 2 SATELLITE LOCATIONS AND FIVE CAMP FACILITIES. RETAIL SERVICES PROVIDE PROGRAM MATERIALS TO MEMBERS PARTICIPATING IN RIVER VALLEYS' PROGRAMMING AND PROMOTE THE GIRL SCOUT BRAND AND MISSION. AN IMPROVED ONLINE SHOP WAS LAUNCHED IN SPRING 2011. RIVER VALLEYS WAS ONE OF THE TOP 20 COUNCILS FOR JOURNEY BOOK SALES OVERALL.
4d Other program services. (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 597,739 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 573,525 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet$ 13,478,513
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 3
Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? Click to see attachment........
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part IIClick to see attachment.........................
4
Yes
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part III........................
5
 
 
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts where donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Yes,” complete
Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment.......................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
Yes
 
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment...................
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in term, permanent,or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is ‘Yes,’ then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable:
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line10? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VII.Click to see attachment
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIII.Click to see attachment
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IX.Click to see attachment
11d
Yes
 
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII Click to see attachment
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered ‘No’ to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, and program service activities outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part I.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part II..
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part III..
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000, of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part IClick to see attachment
17
Yes
 
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II.......... Click to see attachment
18
Yes
 
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part III................... Click to see attachment
19
 
No
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospitals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H.....
20a
 
No
b
Did the organization attach its audited financial statement to this return? Note: All Form 990 filers that operate one or more hospitals must attach audited financial statements. .....
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.. Click to see attachment
21
 
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III..... Click to see attachment
22
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, questions 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J................ Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer questions 24b–24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I......
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I................
25b
 
No
26
Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highly compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II...........................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor, or a grant selection committee member, or to a person related to such an individual? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III...............
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties? (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV .........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV...................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV..
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule MClick to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M............ Click to see attachment
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I........................... Click to see attachment
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II.......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........ Click to see attachment
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Parts II, III, IV, and V, line 1..................... Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35
Is any related organization a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? .....
35
Yes
 
a
Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2... Click to see attachment
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2........... Click to see attachment
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11 and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 5
Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V . . . . . . . . . .
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable. .......
1a
56
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable.
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
 
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return .....................
2a
358
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?

Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file. (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.............................
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account or securities account)?.......................
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If “Yes” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ........
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible?..........
6a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
No
d
If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?..........................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?...................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?...............
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?................
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?.........
9a
 
 
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?......
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. All 501(c)(29) organizations must list in Schedule O each state in which they are licensed to issue qualified health plans, the amount of reserves required by each state, and the amount of reserves the organization allocated to each state.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans.
13b
 
c
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves on hand.
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 6
Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each “Yes” response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a “No” response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI . . . . . . . . . .
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year ..............
1a
26
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent .................
1b
26
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? ..
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed?
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Does the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Does the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who may elect one or more members of the governing body? .........................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any decisions of the governing body subject to approval by members, stockholders, or other persons? ..
7b
Yes
 
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O .....
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal
Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Does the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” does the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with those of the organization? ....
10b
Yes
 
11a
Has the organization provided a copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form?
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review the Form 990. .....
12a
Does the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Are officers, directors or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ...........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Does the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this is done ....................
12c
Yes
 
13
Does the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Does the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line a or b, describe the process in Schedule O. (See instructions.)
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has the organization adopted a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and taken steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
MN , WI
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you make these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization: MediumBullet
DEB FEENY
400 ROBERT STREET SOUTH
ST PAUL,MN55107
(651) 227-8835
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 7
Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII . . . . . . . . . .
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation, and current key employees. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organizations compensated any current or former officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (check all that apply) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(1) JO BOGDAN
TREASURER
 10.00 X           0 0 0
(2) ERIKA BORGSTROM
DIRECTOR
 5.00 X           0 0 0
(3) BARBARA D'AQUILA
DIRECTOR
 5.00 X           0 0 0
(4) NANCY DANA
DIRECTOR
 5.00 X           0 0 0
(5) JOSIE FRITSCH
DIRECTOR
 5.00 X           0 0 0
(6) SHARON HOLLATZ
DIRECTOR
 5.00 X           0 0 0
(7) CINDY KENT
DIRECTOR
 5.00 X           0 0 0
(8) WENDY KLAGER
DIRECTOR
 5.00 X           0 0 0
(9) MARLYS KNUTH
DIRECTOR
 5.00 X           0 0 0
(10) JOAN KRIKAVA MD
SECRETARY
 5.00 X           0 0 0
(11) AMY KROLL
2ND VICE CHAIR
 5.00 X           0 0 0
(12) ERIC LUCAS
DIRECTOR
 5.00 X           0 0 0
(13) JEROME CREST
DIRECTOR
 5.00 X           0 0 0
(14) MELISA LOPEZ FRANZEN
DIRECTOR
 5.00 X           0 0 0
(15) KAREN SNEDEKER
DIRECTOR
 5.00 X           0 0 0
(16) ANDREA SPECHT
DIRECTOR
 5.00 X           0 0 0
(17) JANET STACEY
DIRECTOR
 5.00 X           0 0 0
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (check all that apply) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(18) GEORGIA TOOGOOD
DIRECTOR
 5.00 X           0 0 0
(19) DEB WILKINSON
1ST VICE CHAIR
 5.00 X           0 0 0
(20) PHYLLIS WILLERSCHEIDT
BOARD CHAIR
 30.00 X           0 0 0
(21) KEVIN MCDONOUGH
DIRECTOR
 5.00 X           0 0 0
(22) KATHLEEN MEYERLE
DIRECTOR
 5.00 X           0 0 0
(23) JUDITH RAMALEY
DIRECTOR
 5.00 X           0 0 0
(24) CHRISTINE SAND
DIRECTOR
 5.00 X           0 0 0
(25) CINDY SANDERS
DIRECTOR
 5.00 X           0 0 0
(26) KA VANG
DIRECTOR
 5.00 X           0 0 0
(27) LINDA KEENE
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
 40.00     X       186,090 0 16,712
(28) PATRICIA BOLGER
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
 40.00     X       133,271 0 9,581
(29) ELAINE WYATT
CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER
 40.00     X       116,985 0 12,368
(30) TERRI BURKEL
CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER
 40.00     X       124,211 0 10,425
(31) JULIETTE FRANCIS
CHIEF HR AND CUSTOMER SERV
 40.00     X       72,197 0 13,323
(32) DEB FEENY
CHIEF FINANCE OFFICER
 40.00     X       112,563 0 0
(33) BRAD BASO
CENTENNIAL PROJECT MANAGER
 40.00         X   117,679 0 6,656
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 862,996 0 69,065
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet6
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual .............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person .....
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
CLOCKWORK ACTIVE MEDIA SYSTEMS LLP
1501 E HENNEPIN AVE
MINNEAPOLIS,MN554142428 		PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - WEBSITE 135,074
MOORE COSTELLO & HART PLLP
1400 NORWEST CENTER 55 E FIFTH ST
ST PAUL,MN551011792 		PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - LEGAL 114,525
THE CROWN CONSTRUCTION CO INC
5249 GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD
GOLDEN VALLEY,MN554224501 		CABIN CONSTRUCTION AT CAMP 102,962
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in compensation from the organization MediumBullet3
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, gifts, grants and other similar amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a 1,143,642
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c 172,230
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		1,915,609
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 774,076
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 3,231,481
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a CAMPING FEES 721,210 858,950 858,950    
b EVENT PROGRAM FEES 900,099 285,905 285,905    
c ADULT TRAINING FEES 900,099 28,292 28,292    
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 1,173,147
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest
and other similar amounts).....MediumBullet 541,551     541,551
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet        
5 Royalties............MediumBullet        
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross Rents 198,529  
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss) 198,529  
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 198,529     198,529
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 23,331,691 760,155
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 22,471,786 89,152
c Gain or (loss) 859,905 671,003
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 1,530,908     1,530,908
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$ 172,230
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ...
a 28,681
b Less: direct expenses ...b 52,772
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet -24,091   -24,091
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a 21,204,199
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b 10,154,760
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 11,049,439 11,049,439    
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a            
b            
c            
d All other revenue .... 33,388     33,388
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......MediumBullet 33,388
12 Total revenue. See Instructions....MediumBullet 17,734,352 12,222,586 0 2,280,285
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 10
Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A) but are not required to complete columns (B), (C), and (D).
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the U.S. See Part IV, line 21    
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the U.S. See Part IV, line 22 533,986 533,986
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the U.S. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16    
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 754,234 256,135 316,990 181,109
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....        
7 Other salaries and wages 6,411,632 5,280,716 607,326 523,590
8 Pension plan contributions (include section 401(k) and section 403(b) employer contributions) .... 537,943 419,209 67,040 51,694
9 Other employee benefits ....... 920,391 764,626 83,417 72,348
10 Payroll taxes ........... 665,447 518,571 82,930 63,946
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 91,125 91,125    
b Legal ......... 83,001 10,742 71,691 568
c Accounting ........... 40,013   40,013  
d Lobbying ........... 18,165   18,165  
e Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17.. 44,364 44,364
f Investment management fees ...... 98,855   98,855  
g Other .......... 1,704,049 1,437,137 140,134 126,778
12 Advertising and promotion ....        
13 Office expenses .......        
14 Information technology ......        
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 707,403 592,195 96,682 18,526
17 Travel ............ 373,322 343,326 21,038 8,958
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 72,901 19,033 48,042 5,826
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 967,132 855,664 73,022 38,446
23 Insurance .............. 333,065 221,731 100,036 11,298
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above. (Expenses grouped together and labeled miscellaneous may not exceed 5% of total expenses shown on line 25 below.)
a SUPPLIES 653,361 596,354 36,502 20,505
b EQUIPMENT 619,059 501,328 78,060 39,671
c TELECOMMUNICATIONS 257,878 211,303 33,078 13,497
d PRINTING AND MEDIA 243,143 209,030 10,579 23,534
e PROCESSING FEES 154,918 121,657 30,100 3,161
f All other expenses 585,319 494,645 28,916 61,758
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f 16,870,706 13,478,513 2,082,616 1,309,577
26 Joint costs. Check here MediumBullet if following
SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720). Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation 		       
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 11
Part X Balance Sheet
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing .......... 639,228 1 44,342
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ....... 6,535,816 2 6,916,125
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ......... 900,731 3 1,075,209
4 Accounts receivable, net ......... 383,374 4 354,446
5 Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   5  
6 Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B). Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .............   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use .............. 509,088 8 850,743
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............ 338,481 9 356,086
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 28,454,536
b Less: accumulated depreciation. ..... 10b 12,832,285 15,530,635 10c 15,622,251
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 12,753,257 11 12,126,171
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ......   12  
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets .........   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 3,047,815 15 3,615,838
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 40,638,425 16 40,961,211
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . 1,078,014 17 1,370,646
18 Grants payable ..........   18  
19 Deferred revenue .......... 170,681 19 228,466
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ..........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..   21  
22 Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key
employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....   24  
25 Other liabilities. Complete Part X of Schedule D..... 2,892,000 25 3,458,000
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..... 4,140,695 26 5,057,112
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets ..... 31,761,859 27 31,096,758
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ..... 1,132,926 28 1,135,773
29 Permanently restricted net assets ..... 3,602,945 29 3,671,568
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ..... 36,497,730 33 35,904,099
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ..... 40,638,425 34 40,961,211
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 12
Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI . . . . . . . . . .
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) . . .
1
17,734,352
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) . . . . .
2
16,870,706
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 . . . .
3
863,646
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) . .
4
36,497,730
5
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) . . . .
5
-1,457,277
6
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3, 4, and 5 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B)) . . . . . .
6
35,904,099
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII . . . . . . . . . .
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?..
2a
 
No
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?........
2b
Yes
 
c
If “Yes,” to 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O............................
2c
Yes
 
d
If “Yes” to line 2a or 2b, check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were issued on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? ................
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits. ..
3b
 
 
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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

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.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
GIRL SCOUTS OF MN AND WI RIVER VALLEYS INC
 
Employer identification number

41-0693910
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
f
g
(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
(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                  

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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.") .... 1,756,796 2,994,755 2,784,458 2,356,226 2,497,087 12,389,322
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.. 1,756,796 2,994,755 2,784,458 2,356,226 2,497,087 12,389,322
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)..           233,470
6 Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.           12,155,852
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.. 1,756,796 2,994,755 2,784,458 2,356,226 2,497,087 12,389,322
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 227,183 678,581 532,966 683,335 740,080 2,862,145
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.. 6,319 64,593 50,428 132,068 33,388 286,796
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).           15,538,263
12
12
88,212,042
13
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
78.230 %
15
15
80.050 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
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.") .            
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 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.            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...            
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..            
8 Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)            
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...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
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.)            
13 Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 4
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, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: MISCELLANEOUS INCOME
SCHEDULE A, PART IV, LIST OF UNUSUAL GRANTS: BEQUEST AND FUNDS PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED FOR OPERATIONS DATE: 09/30/08 AMOUNT: 1720000. BEQUEST AND FUNDS PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED FOR OPERATIONS DATE: 03/31/10 AMOUNT: 218306. COMPUTER EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE DATE: 07/19/11 AMOUNT: 734394.
 
 
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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Name of organization
GIRL SCOUTS OF MN AND WI RIVER VALLEYS INC
 
Employer identification number

41-0693910
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule—
Special Rules
......................... Arrow Bullet   $    
Caution. An Organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2 of its Form 990, or check the box in the heading of its
Form 990-EZ, or on line 2 of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part I
Name of organization
GIRL SCOUTS OF MN AND WI RIVER VALLEYS INC
  		Employer identification number

41-0693910
Part I
Contributors (see Instructions)
     
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
 

     
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED  
RESTRICTED, RESTRICTED   RESTRICTED

$RESTRICTED




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part II
Name of organization
GIRL SCOUTS OF MN AND WI RIVER VALLEYS INC
  		Employer identification number

41-0693910
Part II
Noncash Property (see Instructions)
     
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part III
Name of organization
GIRL SCOUTS OF MN AND WI RIVER VALLEYS INC
  		Employer identification number

41-0693910
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
aggregating more than $1,000 for the year. (Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.)
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet $  
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below.
SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. SchCMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered “Yes,” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered “Yes,” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)) Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered “Yes,” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35a (Proxy Tax), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
GIRL SCOUTS OF MN AND WI RIVER VALLEYS INC
 
Employer identification number

41-0693910
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization's direct and indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office in Part IV.
2
Political expenditures ....................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
Volunteer hours ........................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 .........SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ......SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ..............
4a
Was a correction made? .........................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt funtion activities ....................................SchCMd Bullet

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b..SchCMd Bullet

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ..........................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.










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Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check
B Check
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
Organization's
Totals 		(b) Affiliated Group
Totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......    
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) .......    
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ...................    
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................    
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ...............    
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		    
  If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:    
  Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.    
  Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.    
  Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.    
  Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.    
  Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.    
       
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .................    
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ......................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the instructions for lines 2a through 2f on page 4.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
  Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) Total
             
2a Lobbying non-taxable amount          
             
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		         
             
c Total lobbying expenditures          
             
d Grassroots non-taxable amount          
             
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		          
             
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures          
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010


Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
(a)
Yes
No
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? .........................................
 
No
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ....
 
No
c
Media advertisements? ....................................
 
No
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .........................
 
No
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? .......................
 
No
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? .......................
 
No
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? ........
 
No
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ......
 
No
 
i
Other activities? If "Yes," describe in Part IV ..........................
Yes
 
18,165
j
Total. lines 1c through 1i ...................................
18,165
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 .................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 .....
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .......
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carryover lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? ..........
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) if BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2 are answered “No” OR if Part III-A, line 3 is answered “Yes”.
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members .....................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) non-deductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political
expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .........................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ....................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) ..............
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; and Part ll-B, line 1i.
Also, complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
EXPLANATION OF OTHER LOBBYING ACTIVITIES: PART II-B, LINE 1I: THE TWO GIRL SCOUT COUNCILS LOCATED IN MINNESOTA, GIRL SCOUTS OF MINNESOTA AND WISCONSIN RIVER VALLEYS, INC. AND GIRL SCOUTS OF MINNESOTA AND WISCONSIN LAKES AND PINES, INC. ENGAGED THE SERVICES OF A LOBBYIST TO MONITOR LEGISLATIVE MATTERS THAT MAY AFFECT GIRL SCOUTS. THE COST OF THE LOBBYIST IS SHARED BY THE TWO COUNCILS AND THE FEE IS PROPORTIONED ACCORDING TO MEMBERSHIP NUMBERS.
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
GIRL SCOUTS OF MN AND WI RIVER VALLEYS INC
 
Employer identification number

41-0693910
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .......    
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...    
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) ...    
4 Aggregate value at end of year .......    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds may be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit. ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a–2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a 3
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b 40.90
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c 0
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06 ........ 2d 0
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the taxable year SchDMd Bullet0
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet1
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet12.00
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet $ 0
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section
170(h)(4)(B)(i) and 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? ....................................
9
In Part XIV, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of
art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education or research in furtherance of public service,
provide, in Part XIV, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art,
historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service,
provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 relating to these items:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990
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Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s accession and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection
items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIV.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIV and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIV.
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current Year (b)Prior Year (c)Two Years Back (d)Three Years Back (e)Four Years Back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 5,578,164 4,950,535 5,000,402
b Contributions ........ 867,952 277,400 14,600
c Investment earnings or losses ... -166,692 576,192 138,807
d Grants or scholarships .....      
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		246,908 225,963 203,274
f Administrative expenses ....      
g End of year balance ...... 6,032,516 5,578,164 4,950,535
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment: SchDMd Bullet38.040 %
b
Permanent endowment: SchDMd Bullet61.960 %
c
Term endowment: SchDMd Bullet  
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
Yes
 
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIV the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Investments—Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of investment (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................   1,246,054 1,246,054
b Buildings ................   18,453,055 9,988,772 8,464,283
c Leasehold improvements ............        
d Equipment ................   4,183,673 2,843,513 1,340,160
e Other ................. 4,571,754     4,571,754
Total. Add lines 1a-1e. (Column (d) should equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)........SchDMdBullet 15,622,251
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
Other








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment type (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1) COMMUNITY FOUNDATION HOLDINGS 157,838
(2) CASH HELD FOR TROOPS AND SERVICE UNITS 3,458,000







Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet 3,615,838
Part X
Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of Liability (b) Amount
Federal Income Taxes  
CASH HELD FOR TROOPS AND SERVICE UNITS 3,458,000








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 3,458,000
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIV, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC740).
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Part XI Reconciliation of Change in Net Assets from Form 990 to Financial Statements
1 Total revenue (Form 990, Part VIII, column (A), line 12) .................... 1 17,734,352
2 Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) ..................... 2 16,870,706
3 Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ............. 3 863,646
4 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .......................... 4 -1,654,297
5 Donated services and use of facilities ............................. 5  
6 Investment expenses ................................... 6  
7 Prior period adjustments .................................. 7  
8 Other (Describe in Part XIV) ................................. 8 197,020
9 Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 - 8 ............................. 9 -1,457,277
10 Excess or (deficit) for the year per financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9 ......... 10 -593,631
Part XII Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 16,152,913
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a -1,654,297
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 8,470
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 2d 110,471
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e -1,535,356
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 17,688,269
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a 98,855
b Other (Describe in Part XIV): ........... 4b -52,772
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 46,083
5 Total Revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 17,734,352
Part XIII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ............. 1 16,833,093
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a 8,470
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 2d 52,772
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 61,242
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 16,771,851
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a 98,855
b Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 98,855
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 16,870,706
Part XIV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X; Part XI, line 8; Part XII, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XIII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
DESCRIPTION OF HOW ORGANIZATION REPORTS CONSERVATION EASEMENTS: PART II, LINE 9: GIRL SCOUTS OF MINNESOTA AND WISCONSIN RIVER VALLEYS MANAGES THREE SECTIONS OF CONSERVATION RESERVE PROGRAM LAND IN SOUTHEASTERN MINNESOTA. THE PROPERTY IS RECORDED AT HISTORICAL COST ON THE BALANCE SHEET AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS ARE RECORDED AS OTHER REVENUE WHEN RECEIVED. RIVER VALLEYS RECEIVED $4,733 IN CONTRACT PAYMENTS DURING THE YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2011.
DESCRIPTION OF INTENDED USE OF ENDOWMENT FUNDS: PART V, LINE 4: PART V, LINE 4 - RIVER VALLEYS ENDOWMENTS CONSIST OF 13 INDIVIDUAL FUNDS ESTABLISHED FOR A VARIETY OF PURPOSES INCLUDING GENERAL OPERATIONS, VARIOUS FORMS OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND FUNDING FOR SPECIFIC GEOGRAPHIC REGIONS. RIVER VALLEYS HAS ADOPTED INVESTMENT AND SPENDING POLICIES FOR ENDOWMENT ASSETS THAT ATTEMPT TO PROVIDE A PREDICTABLE STREAM OF FUNDING TO PROGRAMS SUPPORTED BY IT ENDOWMENT WHILE SEEKING TO MAINTAIN THE PURCHASING POWER OF THE ENDOWMENT ASSETS. UNDER THIS POLICY, AS APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE ENDOWMENT ASSETS ARE INVESTED IN A MANNER THAT IS INTENDED TO PRODUCE RESULTS THAT EXCEED THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX PLUS FIVE PERCENT WHILE ASSUMING A MODERATE LEVEL OF INVESTMENT RISK.
DESCRIPTION OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS UNDER FIN 48: PART X: THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE HAS DETERMINED THAT RIVER VALLEYS AND CAMPS ARE EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. RIVER VALLEYS AND CAMPS ARE ALSO EXEMPT FROM STATE INCOME TAXES. HOWEVER, ANY UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME MAY BE SUBJECT TO TAXATION. RIVER VALLEYS AND CAMPS ARE NOT CONSIDERED PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS; CONTRIBUTIONS ARE CONSIDERED TAX DEDUCTIBLE. RIVER VALLEYS AND CAMPS FOLLOW THE ACCOUNTING STANDARDS FOR CONTINGENCIES IN EVALUATING UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. THIS GUIDANCE PRESCRIBES RECOGNITION THRESHOLD PRINCIPLES FOR THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT RECOGNITION OF TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN ON A TAX RETURN THAT ARE NOT CERTAIN TO BE REALIZED. NO LIABILITY HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED BY RIVER VALLEYS AND CAMPS FOR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2011 AND 2010. RIVER VALLEYS AND CAMP'S TAX RETURNS ARE SUBJECT TO REVIEW AND EXAMINATION BY FEDERAL AND STATE AUTHORITIES. THE TAX RETURNS FOR THE CURRENT YEAR AS WELL AS FISCAL YEARS 2008 THROUGH 2010 ARE OPEN TO EXAMINATION BY FEDERAL AND STATE AUTHORITIES.
    PART XI, LINE 8 - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: CHANGE IN VALUE OF COMMUNITY FOUNDATION HOLDINGS 2,023. TRANSFER OF CASH - SEE SCHEDULE O, NOTE A 128,118. PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENT - SEE SCHEDULE O, NOTE B 66,880. RENT INCOME OF RELATED ORGANIZATION - SEE SCHEDULE O, NOTE C -1. TOTAL TO SCHEDULE D, PART XI, LINE 8 197,020. PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: CHANGE IN VALUE OF COMMUNITY FOUNDATION HOLDINGS 2,023. GAIN FROM THE ROLLING RIDGES ACREAGE SALE REPORTED ON THE ST. CROIX VALLEY GIRL SCOUT CAMPS, INC. (EIN 23-7436373) FORM 990EZ 108,447. RENT INCOME OF RELATED ORGANIZATION - SEE SCHEDULE O, NOTE C 1. TOTAL TO SCHEDULE D, PART XII, LINE 2D 110,471. PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: FUNDRAISING EVENTS -52,772. PART XIII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: FUNDRAISING EVENTS 52,772.
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SCHEDULE G
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19,
or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
GIRL SCOUTS OF MN AND WI RIVER VALLEYS INC
 
Employer identification number

41-0693910
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If “Yes,” list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization. Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this table.
(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
DEANNA LACKAFF
4834 PLEASANT AVE S
 
MINNEAPOLIS, MN55419 		GRANT WRITING   No 525,000 5,834 519,166
KRISTI ROLLAG WANGSTAD
15509 POST RD
 
WAYZATA, MN55391 		FUNDRAISING   No 81,050 38,530 42,520
Total .................right arrow 606,050 44,364 561,686
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit funds or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
MN, WI
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50083H
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.
(a) Event #1

WOMEN OF DISTINCTION
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

 
(event type) 		(c) Other Events

  
(total number) 		(d) Total Events
(Add col. (a) through col. (c))
VerticalRevenue 1 Gross receipts . . . 200,911     200,911
2 Less: Charitable
contributions . . . 		172,230     172,230
3 Gross income (line 1
minus line 2) . . . 		28,681     28,681
VerticalDirectExpenses 4 Cash prizes . . .        
5 Non-cash prizes . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . . 3,203     3,203
7 Food and beverages . . 7,346     7,346
8 Entertainment . . .        
9 Other direct expenses . 42,223     42,223
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ........... right arrow 52,772
11 Net income summary. Combine lines 3 and 10 in column (d)............ right arrow -24,091
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue (a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (Add col. (a) through col. (c))
1 Gross revenue . . . .        
VerticalDirectExpenses 2 Cash prizes . . . .        
3 Non-cash prizes . . .        
4 Rent/facility costs . . .        
5 Other direct expenses . .        
6 Volunteer labor . . .
 
 
 
7 Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) ........... right arrow  
8 Net gaming income summary. Combine lines 1 and 7 in column (d) .......... right arrow  
9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization operates gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to operate gaming activities in each of these states? ............
b
If "No," Explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? .....
b
If "Yes," Explain:
 
11
Does the organization operate gaming activities with nonmembers? .................
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? ...........................
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13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity operated in:
a
The organization's facility ......................
13a
 
b
An outside facility ........................
13b
 
14
Provide the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? ......................................
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
 
 
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? ............................
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to quuestion on Schedule G (see instructions.)
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
GIRL SCOUTS OF MN AND WI RIVER VALLEYS INC
 
Employer identification number
41-0693910
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ....................................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21 for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Check this box if no one recipient received more than $5,000. Use
Part IV and Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed ......................... lBullet
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC Code section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance






















2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations ......................... Bullet Image
 
3
Enter total number of other organizations ................................ . Bullet Image
 
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Use Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed.
(a)Type of grant or assistance (b)Number of
recipients		 (c)Amount of
cash grant		 (d)Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e)Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f)Description of non-cash assistance
(1) GIRL MEMBERSHIP GRANTS 8068 92,929      
(2) ADULT MEMBERSHIP GRANTS 1445 16,208      
(3) GIRL PROGRAM GRANTS 1814 221,057      
(4) ADULT PROGRAM GRANTS 109 3,369      
(5) TROOP AND SERVICE UNIT ASSISTANCE 712 200,423      





Part IV
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the information required in Part I, line 2, and any other additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
PROCEDURE FOR MONITORING GRANTS IN THE U.S.: PART I, LINE 2: SCHEDULE I, PART I, LINE 2: THE GIRL SCOUTS OF MINNESOTA AND RIVER VALLEYS MAINTAIN A "GRANT FOR GIRLS" PROGRAM TO ENSURE THAT FINANCIAL NEED IS NOT A BARRIER FOR GIRLS WHO WISH TO GO TO CAMP OR PARTICIPATE IN OTHER TROOP ACTIVITIES, TRIPS OR EVENTS. GSMWRV ALSO OFFERS ADULT GRANTS TO ENSURE THAT FINANCIAL NEED IS NOT A BARRIER FOR VOLUNTEERS WHO PARTICIPATE IN TRAINING SESSIONS OR CHAPERONE TROOP ACTIVITIES OR TRIPS. GRANTS ARE AWARDED BASED ON RECIPIENT REQUESTS.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, question 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
GIRL SCOUTS OF MN AND WI RIVER VALLEYS INC
 
Employer identification number

41-0693910
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement orprovision of all the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
officers, directors, trustees, and the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ....
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the organization uses to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ...............
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? ........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? ........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regs. section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990
Cat. No. 50053T
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use Schedule J-1 if additional space needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.

Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) must equal the applicable column (D) or column (E) amounts on Form 990, Part VII, line 1a.
(A) Name (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation
reported in prior
Form 990 or
Form 990-EZ
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1) LINDA KEENE (i)
(ii)		 157,316
0 		5,000
0 		23,774
0 		3,141
0 		13,571
0 		202,802
0 		0
0















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Schedule J (Form 990) 2010
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
NonCash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
GIRL SCOUTS OF MN AND WI RIVER VALLEYS INC
 
Employer identification number

41-0693910
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of Contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 3 27,704 FAIR MARKET VALUE
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ... X 1 900  
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( COMPUTER EQUIPMENT ) X 1 734,394 FAIR MARKET VALUE
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( MISC SMALL EQUIPMENT ) X 2 3,700  
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( PROGRAM SUPPLIES ) X 5 7,378  
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement ...
29
 
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1-28 that it
must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used
for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell non-cash
contributions? ............................
32a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report revenues in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 51227J
Schedule M (Form 990) 2010
Schedule M (Form 990) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b,
32b, and 33. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
THIRD PARTY USE: PART I, LINE 32B: GIRL SCOUTS OF MINNESOTA AND WISCONSIN RIVER VALLEYS UTILIZES THE SERVICES OF A BROKER TO SELL PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES THAT ARE DONATED TO THE ORGANIZATION.
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
GIRL SCOUTS OF MN AND WI RIVER VALLEYS INC
 
Employer identification number

41-0693910
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
  FORM 990, PART I, LINE 5, TOTAL NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2011, RIVER VALLEYS EMPLOYED 175 INDIVIDUALS: 159 FULL TIME EMPLOYEES,6 PART TIME EMPLOYEES AND 10 INTERNS. THE TOTAL NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES REPRESENTS THE NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS REPORTED ON RIVER VALLEYS' FORM W-3, TRANSMITTAL OF WAGE AND TAX STATEMENTS FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010. DURING CALENDAR YEAR 2010, RIVER VALLEYS EMPLOYED 358 INDIVIDUALS, INCLUDING 208 HIRED AS SEASONAL EMPLOYEES FOR THE 2010 SUMMER SEASON INCLUDING RESIDENTIAL, TROOP AND FAMILY CAMP AND OTHER PROGRAMS, INCLUDING SWIM TEAM.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6   THERE IS ONE CLASS OF MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL AND IT CONSISTS OF THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE: (1) UP TO 600 DELEGATES ELECTED BY DELEGATE REGIONS; (2) 50 DELEGATES-AT-LARGE APPOINTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS; (3) DIRECTORS OF THE COUNCIL, IF NOT OTHERWISE MEMBERS; (4) MEMBERS OF THE BOARD DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, IF NOT OTHERWISE MEMBERS; (5) PAST PRESIDENTS OF THE COUNCIL OR ANY PREDECESSOR GIRL SCOUT COUNCIL SO LONG AS SUCH PERSON HAS REQUESTED IN WRITING TO THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD TO BE INCLUDED AS A MEMBER. MEMBERS ARE ENTITLED TO ELECT OFFICERS, DIRECTORS-AT-LARGE, BOARD DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND NATIONAL COUNCIL DELEGATES. MEMBERS ARE ENTITLED TO ONE VOTE EACH AND THE TERM OF MEMBERSHIP IS ONE YEAR.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A   MEMBERS ARE ENTITLED TO ELECT OFFICERS, DIRECTORS-AT-LARGE, BOARD DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND NATIONAL COUNCIL DELEGATES AS DESCRIBED IN THE BYLAWS. MEMBERS ARE ENTITLED TO ONE VOTE EACH AND THE TERM OF MEMBERSHIP IS ONE YEAR.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B   THE ORGANIZATION HAS APPROXIMATELY 500 "MEMBERS." THE ORGANIZATION'S BYLAWS PROVIDE THAT A BYLAW AMENDMENT THAT CHANGES OR ALTERS THE RIGHTS OF THE MEMBERS MUST BE APPROVED BY THE MEMBERS. THE MEMBERS ARE OF ONE CLASS AND ENTITLED TO ONE VOTE EACH.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11   BEFORE THE FORM 990 IS FILED WITH THE IRS, THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND THE AUDIT COMMITTEE REVIEW THE FORM 990 IN DETAIL. ONCE REVIEWED, AND REQUESTED CHANGES, IF ANY, ARE MADE, THE AUDIT COMMITTEE MAKES A RECOMMENDATION TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO APPROVE THE TAX RETURN. THE COMPLETE FORM 990 IS FORWARDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THEIR REVIEW AND APPROVAL. AFTER THEIR REVIEW, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS VOTE TO APPROVE THE FORM 990 AND REQUIRED STATE FILINGS. ONCE APPROVED, THE FORM 990 IS FILED WITH THE IRS.
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS APPLICABLE TO ALL OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, TRUSTEES AND EMPLOYEES OF RIVER VALLEYS. THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION AND COLLECTION OF THE ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENTS FROM OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, TRUSTEES, BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENTS ARE REVIEWED BY THE CFO FOR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS. A SUMMARY OF THE RESULTS, INCLUDING ANY DISCLOSED CONFLICTS, ARE FORWARDED TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE WHICH IS CHARGED WITH OVERSIGHT OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND ASSURING THAT SYSTEMS ARE IN PLACE FOR COMPLIANCE. PERSONS WHO HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST SHALL DISCLOSE ALL FACTS MATERIAL TO THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST TO THE BOARD OR APPLICABLE COMMITTEE AND THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING SHALL INCLUDE THESE DISCLOSURES. THIS PERSON SHALL NOT PARTICIPATE IN OR HEAR THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE DISCUSSION OF THE MATTER EXCEPT TO DISCLOSE MATERIAL FACTS AND RESPOND TO QUESTIONS. THE PERSON WHO HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST MAY NOT VOTE ON THE CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION AND SHALL NOT BE PRESENT IN THE MEETING ROOM WHEN THE VOTE IS TAKEN. THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING WILL REFLECT THE PERSON'S ABSENCE AND INELIGIBILITY TO VOTE. ALL EMPLOYEES ANNUALLY SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST ACKNOWLEDGMENT FORM STATING THAT THEY HAVE RECEIVED AND READ THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT THAT IS INCLUDED IN THE GIRL SCOUTS OF MINNESOTA AND WISCONSIN RIVER VALLEYS' PERSONNEL POLICIES.
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 COMPENSATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES OF RIVER VALLEYS, INCLUDING OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES, ARE DETERMINED USING SALARY RANGE GUIDELINES PROVIDED BY THE NATIONAL GIRL SCOUTS OF THE USA AND COMPARING THOSE RANGES TO LOCAL SALARY SURVEYS FROM THE MINNESOTA COUNCIL OF NONPROFITS. ALL SALARY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REVIEWED BY THE CEO, THE CFO AND HUMAN RESOURCES. THE CEO COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED BY THE CFO AND HUMAN RESOURCES AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THIS PROCESS WAS USED FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011.
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 RIVER VALLEY' ARTICLES OF MERGER, BYLAWS, ANNUAL AUDIT AND BOARD MINUTES ARE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW UPON REQUEST FROM THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE. THE ANNUAL REPORT IS DISCLOSED ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE UNDER ABOUT US, ANNUAL REPORT. THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE SUMMARIZED IN RIVER VALLEYS' ANNUAL REPORT. THE DOCUMENTS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
  FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G, FEES FOR SERVICES - OTHER: OTHER FEES FOR SERVICES (NON-EMPLOYEES) INCLUDE: TEMPORARY STAFF TO PROCESS EARLY BIRD AND ON-TIME MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATIONS, TEMPORARY STAFF FOR THE COOKIE CUPBOARDS DUE TO THE LAUNCE OF COOKIES NOW!, AND FILLING OPEN POSITIONS UNTIL PERMANENT STAFF ARE HIRED. OTHER FEES FOR SERVICES RECEIVED DURING THE YEAR INCLUDED PAYROLL SERVICING, EVALUATION, IT, BACKGROUND CHECKS, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES: FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: NET UNREALIZED LOSSES ON INVESTMENTS: -1,654,297. CHANGE IN VALUE OF COMMUNITY FOUNDATION HOLDINGS 2,023. TRANSFER OF CASH - SEE NOTE A 128,118. PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENT - SEE NOTE B 66,880. RENT INCOME OF RELATED ORGANIZATION - SEE NOTE C -1. TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: -1,457,277.
  FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 2C, OVERSIGHT OF AUDIT: THE ORGANIZATION HAS NOT CHANGED ITS OVERSIGHT PROCESS OR SELECTION PROCESS DURING THE TAX YEAR.
NOTE A, TRANSFER OF CASH:   TRANSFER OF ROLLING RIDGES ACREAGE SALE PROCEEDS FROM ST. CROIX VALLEY GIRL SCOUT CAMPS (EIN 23-7436373) FOR INCLUSION IN RIVER VALLEYS' BOARD DESIGNATED - PROPERTY FUND ENDOWMENT. THE BOARD DESIGNATED - PROPERTY FUND ENDOWMENT INCLUDES THE NET PROCEEDS FROM SALES OF DECOMMISSIONED CAMP PROPERTIES AND ALL APPROPRIATIONS FROM THIS QUASI-ENDOWMENT FUND WILL BE USED SOLELY FOR THE SUPPORT, INCLUDING OPERATIONAL EXPENSES, RENOVATION AND UPGRADING COSTS OF ALL CAMP PROPERTIES (WHETHER OWNED BY ST. CROIX VALLEY GIRL SCOUT CAMPS OR GIRL SCOUTS OF MINNESOTA AND WISCONSIN RIVER VALLEYS) AND FOR THE PROGRAMS CARRIED OUT BY RIVER VALLEYS AT CAMP PROPERTY; THE PROPERTY FUND ASSETS WILL NOT BE USED FOR ANY OTHER GENERAL OPERATING COSTS.
NOTE B, PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENT:   PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENT FOR LAND OWNED BY GIRL SCOUTS OF MINNESOTA AND WISCONSIN RIVER VALLEYS, INC. PREVIOUSLY INCLUDED ON ST. CROIX VALLEY GIRL SCOUT CAMPS (EIN 23-7436373) FORM 990EZ.
NOTE C, RENT INCOME OF RELATED ORGANIZATION:   GIRL SCOUTS OF MINNESOTA AND WISCONSIN RIVER VALLEYS' RENT OF LAND FROM ST. CROIX VALLEY GIRL SCOUT CAMPS, INC. (EIN 23-7436373) REPORTED AS RENT INCOME ON THE CAMPS' FORM 990EZ.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35, 36, or 37.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
GIRL SCOUTS OF MN AND WI RIVER VALLEYS INC
 
Employer identification number

41-0693910
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income
(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

















Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section
(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled organization
Yes No
(1) ST CROIX VALLEY GIRL SCOUT CAMPS INC

400 ROBERT STREET SOUTH

ST PAUL,MN55107
23-7436373 		HOLD PROPERTY TO BE USED FOR YOUTH CAMPS WI 501(C)(3) 11A N/A
 
No












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Cat. No. 50135Y
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Page 2
Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V—UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity



 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or
foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity


 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust)

 		(f)
Share of total income



 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets

 		(h)
Percentage
ownership












Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Page 3
Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35, 35A, or 36.)
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III or IV.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest (ii) annuities (iii) royalties (iv) rent from a controlled entity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1b
 
No
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1c
 
No
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1e
 
No
f Sale of assets to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1f
 
No
g Purchase of assets from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1g
 
No
h Exchange of assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1h
 
No
i Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1j
Yes
 
k Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1l
 
No
m Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1m
 
No
n Sharing of paid employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1n
 
No
o Reimbursement paid to other organization for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1o
 
No
p Reimbursement paid by other organization for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1p
 
No
q Other transfer of cash or property to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1q
 
No
r Other transfer of cash or property from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1r
Yes
 
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of other organization 		(b)
Transaction
type(a-r) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) ST CROIX VALLEY GIRL SCOUT CAMPS INC

 R 128,118 FAIR MARKET VALUE
(2) ST CROIX VALLEY GIRL SCOUT CAMPS INC

 J 1  
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Page 4
Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.)
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Are all
partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(e)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(f)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(g)
Code V—UBI
amount in box
20 of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(h)
General or
managing
partner?
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
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Part VII
Supplemental Information
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