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
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
GIRL SCOUTS OF EASTERN MISSOURI INC
Employer identification number
43-0662471
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
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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) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
1,543,787
1,167,321
1,147,032
1,123,634
1,191,990
6,173,764
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
0
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
0
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3..
1,543,787
1,167,321
1,147,032
1,123,634
1,191,990
6,173,764
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)..
145,250
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
6,028,514
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
1,543,787
1,167,321
1,147,032
1,123,634
1,191,990
6,173,764
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
510,138
292,408
298,682
236,032
245,050
1,582,310
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
0
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
-583,871
257,760
73,178
100,495
436,682
284,244
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
8,040,318
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
5,304,006
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
74.980 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
72.900 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2011.
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
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b
33 1/3% support test—2010.
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—2011.
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—2010.
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
..............................................
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Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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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) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(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) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(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
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 2011 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2011 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2011.
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—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....
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Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Additional Data
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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.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
GIRL SCOUTS OF EASTERN MISSOURI INC
Employer identification number
43-0662471
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available
INTERESTED PARTIES MAY CONTACT THE GIRL SCOUTS MAIN OFFICE TO OBTAIN DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, POLICIES, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees
SALARY RANGES ARE PROVIDED BY THE GIRL SCOUTS OF THE USA. THE BOARD APPROVED A POLICY THAT GSUSA'S SALARY RANGES BE USED FOR ALL POSITIONS. A PERFORMANCE REVIEW IS DONE ANNUALLY BY A THREE PERSON BOARD MEMBER TEAM. THE TEAM CONSISTS OF THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD AND A BOARD MEMBER CHOSEN BY THE CHAIR AND A BOARD MEMBER CHOSEN BY THE CEO. INPUT FROM ALL BOARD MEMBERS IS SOLICITED BY THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD. THE RESULTS OF THE REVIEW ARE SHARED WITH THE ENTIRE BOARD ALONG WITH A RECOMMENDATION FOR ANY SALARY CHANGES. THE BOARD APPROVES ANY SALARY CHANGES.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts
EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMPLETES AN ANNUAL QUESTIONNAIRE STATING WHETHER THEY HAVE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11: Form 990 Review Process
THE 990 IS REVIEWED THEN APPROVED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AND THEN REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4d
Form 990, Part III, Line 4d : Other Program Services Description
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: STEM and FIRST LEGO LEAGUE PROGRAMGirl Scouts of Eastern Missouri provides a specialized initiative to help girls explore science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). The STEM program is successful in helping girls embrace these critical areas to pursue advanced education and careers in the sciences, technology, engineering and math. An American Association of University Women study indicates the need is critical for more female participation in these fields. This innovative program introduces girls to educational hands-on activities and real-world applications to technology and sciences through fun activities. In 2012:- 25 teams with 165 girls were involved in the program compared to five teams and 42 girls four years ago- 25 percent increase in percentage of girls who will take science courses in high school- 22 percent more girls are now interested in a STEM careerGirl Scouts of Eastern Missouri is focused and committed to offering STEM programs. This includes FIRST Robotics. FIRST is a 501 (3) not-for-profit organization devoted to helping young people discover and develop a passion for science, engineering, technology and math. The annual programs culminate in an international robotics competition, a celebration where teams win recognition, gain self-confidence, develop people and life skills, make new friends and perhaps discover an unforeseen career path. The program teaches girls to have the courage to be judged by an adult panel the girls have never seen before, the confidence to communicate how they built the robot and worked as a team, and the character to be fiercely competitive but gracious, regardless of victory and defeat.Parents and coaches have praised the program for its influence on girls. "She is actually thinking about engineering as a career choice, which she had not thought about before (camp)," recalled one parent. "She came home (one day) and took her circuit and re-did it so it worked better.""During the event, I was particularly struck by how important it is that an organization like Girl Scouts supports science and engineering for all girls - especially when they're very young," explained a coach. "I noticed that only in Girl Scout teams were all of the team members female. While the presentations I saw from other teams were fun and all the kids were charming, I noticed that on the few boy/girl teams, the boys were clearly 'in charge' of the LEGO stuff while the girls talked about choosing a snack and writing/decorating their display. Such a subtle, but CRITICAL difference. So, please know how much we appreciate GSEM's support of this event and their support of our troop! It made all the difference - and we're already getting excited for next year!"COOKIE PROGRAMThe Girl Scout Cookie Program is a premier leadership development program for girls and 2,800 troops in Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri participated in this program in 2012. Girl Scout cookies are the product of the largest girl-led business in the world. Through the cookie program, girls develop five essential skills - goal-setting, decision-making, money management, people skills and business ethics. They also develop leadership skills by demonstrating courage, confidence and character; it takes courage to speak to someone they have never met, confidence to ask for the sale, and character to follow through with the order. These are skills valuable in developing the leaders of tomorrow.- Three million boxes of cookies were sold by Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri members in 2012- 2,800 troops participated in the program in 2012- Girl Scouts have been selling cookies for more than 80 years, developing a rich tradition of financial literacy"I really like going around my neighborhood knocking on doors and telling people about the Girl Scouts," said Autumn R. "I also enjoy participating in cookie booths with my friends and troop. I sold 1,000 boxes last year and in 2013, I am planning to sell at least 1,500 boxes."She explained the secret to her sales success. "I go all around my neighborhood and knock on everyone's doors. My mom and I keep a chart to track who we have spoken with and who wasn't home. I also sell to family members, parents of my friends and my teachers at school."Autumn highlighted what she learned from participating in Girl Scout Cookie sales. "It has taught me to help others, get involved in my community and also to donate to those in need. Last year, my troop donated to the Ronald McDonald House and I really enjoyed that."Cookies are sold for $3.50 per box and all proceeds from the cookie program stay within the community to benefit local girls. Troops use the money for everything from community service projects to field trips. With these funds, Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri can also deliver programs for girls and training for adult volunteers and maintain three local Girl Scout camps.In addition to purchasing their favorite flavors of cookies for personal consumption, customers can also donate money toward extra boxes of cookies. The donated cookies are then given to those who might otherwise not be able to buy them. Some troops stay local and donate to food pantries, area fire stations, the St. Vincent de Paul Society or the local branch of the United Services Organization (USO). Other troops have even found ways to get donated cookies all the way to soldiers in Afghanistan through organizations such as A Soldier's Wish List and Soldier's Angels.Elan S. is a Brownie in Troop 2543, based in Kirkwood, MO. Not only does her troop raise money for cookies that go to USO, but they actually take a field trip to the local USO branch to deliver the cookies themselves. It is the part of the cookie sale that Elan says she's most looking forward to."I like the incentives from selling a lot of cookies," she said. "But I'm most excited about delivering the cookies to the soldiers." Her troop is learning the value of incorporating community service with their cookie program.GIRL SCOUTS BEYOND BARS PROGRAMThe Girl Scouts Beyond Bars Program serves girls whose mothers are incarcerated with a supportive troop environment. This innovative program features regular visits to the correctional center where mothers and daughters work together on projects.- 100 percent of girls in the program are making plans for a future together with their mothers at Girl Scout meetings- 99 percent of girls in the program say they are making smarter choices because of what they've learned in Girl Scouts Beyond Bars- 98 percent of girls in the program understand the difference between good and bad choices for themselves and 98 percent understand how to stay out of trouble- 88 percent of the girls in the program feel closer to their mothers and 88 percent find it easier to talk to her about their feelings- 50 percent of the girls in the program only see their incarcerated mothers through Girl Scouts Beyond Bars- 30 percent of the girls report Girl Scouts Beyond Bars is their only extra-curricular activityThe Girl Scouts Beyond Bars service also includes traditional Girl Scout troop meetings and activities to break the cycle of crime and introduce positive role models. The emphasis of this program is to strengthen the mother-daughter relationship, reduce the trauma of separation and minimize the girls' at-risk behavior by introducing positive values through Girl Scouting.Girls, mothers and troop adults involved with the program have nothing but good things to say about it. "I am thankful that the program helps me see my mother," said one Girl Scout in the program."(I would also like you to know) that I really appreciate the opportunity to have a one-on-one with them," said a mother in prison. "The Girl Scout program is truly a blessing. Thank you," said another."(This was) girl's first visit - they hadn't seen each other in a year," noted an adult in the troop.Here is the experience of one member of Girl Scouts Beyond Bars:When we talked to 14-year-old Whitney two years ago, we heard bullets whizzing by outside. Since then, she has moved to a new home and a new school, which her grandmother attributes these successes to Girl Scouts Beyond Bars. For those two years, her multi-age troop traveled together for troop meetings with their mothers. "It's kind of exciting and kind of sad to visit," she said then. "When you get there, you're all excited and get to do things together and talk about school. But when it's time to leave, it's sad because I don't want to leave my mom."One of the activities the girls and moms do is role-playing to enhance communication. "You discuss whatever you have on your mind," Whitney said. "You explain your feelings to your mom and she explains her feelings to you.""I want my mom to go through a program that helps her find a job, gives her a place to live, and helps get you started again," she said.CAMPING PROGRAMAt Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri, each girl has the opportunity to thrive in an environment where
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.