Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
GIRL SCOUTS HEART OF THE HUDSON INC
Employer identification number
13-2985898
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization?
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11g(i)
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of support?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3..
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
13
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here..........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f))
.........
14
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2009.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
..................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..............................................
18
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
...................................................
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.") .
3,093,175
995,075
838,643
978,024
610,001
6,514,918
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
5,404,426
8,431,220
8,149,038
7,879,409
7,811,316
37,675,409
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.
8,497,601
9,426,295
8,987,681
8,857,433
8,421,317
44,190,327
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
20,640
20,640
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
0
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
20,640
20,640
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
44,169,687
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...
8,497,601
9,426,295
8,987,681
8,857,433
8,421,317
44,190,327
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
203,551
220,237
150,449
125,287
99,950
799,474
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
203,551
220,237
150,449
125,287
99,950
799,474
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.)
15,083
29,921
19,891
34,775
7,224
106,894
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
8,716,235
9,676,453
9,158,021
9,017,495
8,528,491
45,096,695
14
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
97.940 %
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
97.620 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
1.770 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
1.910 %
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....
20
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 12, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: OTHER REVENUE INSURANCE RECOVERY
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
GIRL SCOUTS HEART OF THE HUDSON INC
Employer identification number
13-2985898
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ORGANIZATION MISSION STATEMENT
FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1
GIRL SCOUTS HEART OF THE HUDSON, INC (GSHH) WAS FORMED IN OCTOBER OF 2007 AS A RESULT OF MERGING FIVE AREA GIRL SCOUT COUNCILS IN THE HUDSON VALLEY OF NEW YORK. GSHH IS GOVERNED BY A 19 MEMBER VOLUNTEER BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND AN EXPERIENCED MANAGEMENT STAFF. GSHH'S CENTRAL ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE IS LOCATED IN PLEASANTVILLE, NEW YORK WITH REGIONAL OFFICES IN KINGSTON, MIDDLETOWN, NEW CITY, PLEASANTVILLE AND POUGHKEEPSIE. THE COUNCIL SERVES GIRLS IN A SEVEN COUNTY REGION (DUTCHESS, ORANGE, PUTNAM, ROCKLAND, SULLIVAN, ULSTER, AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES.) SINCE 1912, GIRL SCOUTS HAS BEEN PROVIDING GIRLS WITH EXTRAORDINARY PROGRAMMING THROUGHOUT THE REGION. CURRENTLY, WE SERVE OVER 32,000 GIRLS IN GRADES K THROUGH 12 AND 15,000 ADULT VOLUNTEERS. IN GIRL SCOUTS HEART OF THE HUDSON'S GEOGRAPHIC AREA, THERE ARE OVER 3,400 TROOPS AND GROUPS PROVIDING GIRL SCOUT PROGRAM ACTIVITIES ON A REGULAR BASIS. GSHH MAINTAINS NINE GIRL SCOUTS HOUSES, FOUR REGIONAL OFFICES, A CENTRAL ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE AND SIX CAMP PROPERTIES. GSHH IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING GIRL SCOUTING TO AS MANY GIRLS AS POSSIBLE THROUGHOUT THE HUDSON VALLEY REGION ALL YEAR ROUND. GSHH IS A TAX-EXEMPT, NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION ORGANIZED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK. RECOGNIZED AS THE AREA'S LARGEST YOUTH-SERVING ORGANIZATION, GSHH CELEBRATES THE UNIQUE QUALITIES TO BE FOUND IN SEVEN DIVERSE COUNTIES IN SOUTHEASTERN NEW YORK STATE. THE COUNCIL REACHES OUT TO GIRLS IN CITIES, TOWNS AND RURAL AREAS FROM THE BRONX BORDER IN THE SOUTH TO THE CATSKILL MOUNTAINS AND FARMLANDS OF THE NORTH, AND FROM THE CONNECTICUT STATE LINE IN THE EAST TO THE NEW JERSEY AND PENNSYLVANIA BORDER IN THE WEST. AS A MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION, WE BALANCE OUR BUDGET THROUGH ACTIVITY FEES, PRODUCT SALES OPPORTUNITIES, RETAIL SALES AND PUBLIC SUPPORT. NEARLY 70% OF OUR ANNUAL BUDGET IS PROGRAM DRIVEN. GSHH ENJOYS BROAD SUPPORT FROM NEW YORK STATE GOVERNMENT, UNITED WAY AGENCIES, CORPORATIONS, FOUNDATIONS, INDIVIDUAL DONORS AND ITS MEMBERSHIP.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4
THE ORGANIZATION AMENDED ITS BY-LAWS DURING THE YEAR, AND THE FOLLOWING CHANGES WERE MADE: - THE THIRD VICE PRESIDENT POSITION WAS ELIMINATED. - THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL NOW CONSIST OF FIVE OFFICERS OF THE COUNCIL, AND NO MORE THAN EIGHTEEN DIRECTORS. THERE CAN BE UP TO TWO GIRL MEMBERS WHO WILL BE NON-VOTING. - THE PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL SHALL APPOINT THE CHAIRS AND THE MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEES WITH THE APPROVAL OF EITHER THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OR THE BOARD.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
ONLY PERSONS WHO ARE MEMBERS OF THE GIRL SCOUT MOVEMENT, 16 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER, AND ARE CURRENTLY REGISTERED THROUGH THE COUNCIL, ARE ELIGIBLE TO BE VOTING MEMBERS OF THE CORPORATION. EMPLOYEES ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO VOTE. VOTING MEMBERS OF THE CORPORATION, IN MEETING ASSEMBLED, SHALL CONSIST OF: A. DELEGATES ELECTED BY COMMUNITIES (AN AREA DESIGNATED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHERE COUNCIL DELEGATES ARE ELECTED). B. UP TO FIVE (5) DELEGATES-AT-LARGE SELECTED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IF IT IS DETERMINED THAT THERE IS A SEGMENT OF GIRL MEMBERSHIP THAT IS SUBSTANTIALLY UNREPRESENTED BY THE ELECTED COMMUNITY DELEGATES AND WOULD THEREFORE HAVE NO VOICE IN THE POLICY DECISIONS OF THE COUNCIL WITHOUT SUCH DELEGATE-AT-LARGE REPRESENTATION. ANY SUCH DELEGATES-AT-LARGE MUST BE ELECTED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL. C. MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND MEMBERS OF THE BOARD DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE WHO ARE NOT OTHERWISE MEMBERS OF THE CORPORATION, ALL OF WHOM SHALL BE EX-OFFICIO VOTING MEMBERS OF THE CORPORATION. D. NATIONAL COUNCIL DELEGATES WHO ARE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AND ARE NOT OTHERWISE VOTING MEMBERS OF THE CORPORATION. E. THE TOTAL NUMBER OF VOTING MEMBERS OF THE CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LESS THAN 200, AND THE MAXIMUM SHALL BE A NUMBER THAT DOES NOT EXCEED ONE PERCENT (1 %) OF THE TOTAL GIRL MEMBERSHIP AS OF SEPTEMBER EACH YEAR. AT LEAST TWO-THIRDS (2/3) OF THE VOTING MEMBERS OF THE CORPORATION MUST BE ELECTED BY THE COMMUNITIES. ALL VOTING MEMBERS OF THE CORPORATION SHALL SERVE ONLY FOR THE TERM TO WHICH THEY HAVE BEEN ELECTED AND ONLY FOR AS LONG AS THEY ARE REGISTERED WITH THE GIRL SCOUT MOVEMENT THROUGH THE COUNCIL.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
THE VOTING MEMBERS OF THE CORPORATION: - ELECT THE OFFICERS OF THE COUNCIL, THE MEMBERS-AT-IARGE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL BOARD DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, THE FIVE (5) DELEGATES-AT-LARGE, THE DELEGATES TO THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF GIRL SCOUTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND, IF VACANCIES OCCUR, PERSONS TO FILL VACANCIES AMONG THOSE DELEGATES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B
THE VOTING MEMBERS OF THE CORPORATION: - DETERMINE GENERAL LINES OF DIRECTION FOR GIRL SCOUTING WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE COUNCIL BY RECEIVING AND RESPONDING TO REPORTS AND INFORMATION FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. - AMEND THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BYLAWS. - TAKE ALL OTHER ACTION REQUIRING A MEMBERSHIP VOTE. - ATTEND AND PARTICIPATE IN DISTRICT MEETINGS. - REPORT ON DELEGATE DISCUSSION TO THE COMMUNITIES. - CONDUCT SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY, FROM TIME TO TIME, COME BEFORE THE MEMBERS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
GIRL SCOUTS HEART OF THE HUDSON INC. HAS ITS FORM 990 PREPARED BY AN OUTSIDE ACCOUNTING FIRM AND HAS ESTABLISHED THE FOLLOWING REVIEW PROCESS TO ENSURE THAT THE INFORMATION REPORTED IS COMPLETE AND ACCURATE. WHEN THE FORM 990 HAS BEEN PREPARED, REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT AND IS READY TO BE FILED WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, A SPECIALLY CALLED MEETING IS HELD BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO REVIEW THE FORM 990. AFTER THE 990 IS APPROVED BY ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE 990 IS ELECTRONICALLY FILED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
ANNUAL DISCLOSURES ARE MADE BY ALL MEMBERS OF THE EMPLOYEES, BOARD, BOARD STANDING COMMITTEES, AND THE BOARD DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE OF ANY DIRECT OR INDIRECT BENEFITS THEY OR MEMBERS OF THEIR FAMILY ARE RECEIVING, OR WILL RECEIVE, AS THE RESULT OF AN AGREEMENT BY THE COUNCIL WITH ANY OUTSIDE PARTY. ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST, NO MATTER HOW INSIGNIFICANT, SHALL BE DISCLOSED IN WRITING TO THE BOARD CHAIR BY THE PERSON CONCERNED PRIOR TO ENGAGING IN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST ACTION. WHEN ANY SUCH CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS RELEVANT TO A MATTER REQUIRING ACTION BY THE BOARD, THE INTERESTED PERSON SHALL CALL IT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE BOARD CHAIR OR, WHEN IT ARISES DURING THE COMMITTEE MEETING, TO THE CHAIR OF THE COMMITTEE, AND SUCH PERSON SHALL NOT VOTE ON THE MATTER. MOREOVER, THE PERSON HAVING THE CONFLICT SHALL RETIRE FROM THE ROOM IN WHICH THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE IS MEETING AND SHALL NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE FINAL DELIBERATIONS OR DECISION REGARDING THE MATTER UNDER CONSIDERATION. THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE SHALL REFLECT THAT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSED AND THAT THE INTERESTED PERSON WAS NOT PRESENT DURING THE FINAL DISCUSSION OR VOTE AND DID NOT VOTE. WHEN THERE IS A DOUBT AS TO WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS, THE MATTER SHALL BE RESOLVED BY VOTE OF THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE, EXCLUDING THE INTERESTED PERSON. ANY MATTER THAT ARISES INVOLVING A QUESTION OR INTERPRETATION RELATING TO THIS CONFLICT OF INTEREST SHOULD BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING GOT THE BOARD CHAIR FOR DECISION OR REFERRAL TO THE BOARD OR ITS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR DECISION, WHERE APPROPRIATE. IN THE EVENT HAT A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS NOT DISCLOSED, THE MATTER SHALL BE REFERRED TO THE BOARD OR ITS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR DETERMINATION OF CONTINUED MEMBERSHIP OF THE INDIVIDUAL CONCERNED ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, A BOARD STANDING COMMITTEE, OR THE BOARD DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE. AN EMPLOYEE WHO HAS AN ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT MOST DISCLOSE THIS INFORMATION TO THE ORGANIZATION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE SO THAT THE ORGANIZATION CAN PUT SAFEGUARDS IN PLACE TO PROTECT ALL PARTIES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
CEO COMPENSATION COMPENSATION FOR THE CEO IS UNDER THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (BOD). EACH YEAR, THE BOD ESTABLISHES A CEO PERFORMANCE EVALUATION COMMITTEE. THIS COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE PERFORMANCE OF THE CEO, AND INCLUDES A REVIEW BY SELECT MANAGEMENT AND/OR LEADERSHIP LEVEL STAFF WHO REPORT DIRECTLY TO THE CEO, AS SELECTED BY THE BOD. ALL SALARY CHANGES, BONUS OR INCENTIVE PAY GRANTED TO THE CEO ARE AT THE RECOMMENDATION AND APPROVAL OF THE BOD. FOR PAMELA ANDERSON, THIS PROCESS WAS LAST UNDERTAKEN IN SEPTEMBER 2011. KEY EMPLOYEE AND OFFICERS COMPENSATION GIRL SCOUTS HEART OF THE HUDSON, INC. HAS A CUSTOMIZED SALARY STRUCTURE THAT WAS DEVELOPED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE GIRL SCOUTS USA (GSUSA) COMPENSATION TEAM. IT IS BASED ON OUR COUNCIL SIZE, THE COST OF THE LABOR MARKET (ABOVE NATIONAL AVERAGE FOR THE NORTHEASTERN US) AND STAFFING STRUCTURES RELEVANT TO GIRL SCOUT COUNCILS. EACH YEAR, THE GSUSA COMPENSATION TEAM MAKES A RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCILS ON UPDATING THEIR SALARY STRUCTURE BASED ON MARKET CONDITIONS AND DATA FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS AND THE WORLD-AT-WORK. THESE RECOMMENDED CHANGES ARE PRESENTED TO THE BOD ANNUALLY FOR THEIR REVIEW. THE BOD APPROVED A 2% INCREASE TO THE SALARY STRUCTURE ON JANUARY 26, 2011, BASED ON GSUSA'S RECOMMENDATIONS. NO SALARY INCREASES WERE GRANTED TO STAFF AT THAT TIME. IN NOVEMBER 2011, ALL STAFF WERE PAID A BONUS, APPROVED BY THE BOD, AND BASED ON THEIR SALARY, GRADE AND TENURE WITH THE ORGANIZATION ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2011.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS FORM 990 AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AS REQUIRED UNDER SECTION 6104 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. IT IS POSTED ON GUIDESTAR.ORG AND OTHER SIMILAR TYPES OF WEBSITES. GSHH ALSO MAKES THEIR FORM 990 AVAILABLE ON THEIR WEBSITE AND UPON REQUEST. IN ADDITION, THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BY-LAWS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST AT OR BY CALLING THE ORGANIZATION DIRECTLY.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:
NET UNREALIZED LOSSES ON INVESTMENTS: -39,745.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C
THE ORGANIZATION HAS A COMMITTEE THAT ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT. THIS PROCESS DID NOT CHANGE FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.