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 private foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2013 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2013 , 2013, and ending 12-31-2013
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
GIRL SCOUTS HORNETS' NEST COUNCIL
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
7007 IDLEWILD ROAD
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
CHARLOTTE, NC28212
D Employer identification number

56-0563842
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 6,493,502
F Name and address of principal officer:
ANGELA HUBBARD WOODS
7007 IDLEWILD ROAD
CHARLOTTE,NC28212
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
WWW.HNGIRLSCOUTS.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1957
M State of legal domicile: NC
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: GIRL SCOUTS IS THE WORLD'S PREEMINENT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED SOLELY TO GIRLS WHERE, IN AN ACCEPTING AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT, GIRLS BUILD CHARACTER AND SKILLS FOR SUCCESS IN THE REAL WORLD. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH COMMITTED ADULTS, GIRLS DEVELOP QUALITIES THAT WILL SERVE THEM ALL THEIR LIVES: STRONG VALUES, SOCIAL CONSCIENCE, AND CONVICTION OF THEIR OWN SELF-WORTH.IN 2013, THE COUNCIL SERVED 15,840 GIRLS IN OUR AREA.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 20
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 20
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2013 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 55
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 6,598
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) ......... 2,890,303 810,578
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 149,100 108,010
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 8,628 34,246
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 3,478,602 3,098,668
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 6,526,633 4,051,502
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 119,578 84,255
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) 2,234,012 2,301,010
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 7,500 1,500
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet271,169    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 1,321,428 1,182,219
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 3,682,518 3,568,984
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 2,844,115 482,518
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 15,343,402 15,586,921
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 3,143,638 2,902,981
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 12,199,764 12,683,940
Part II
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III ..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: TO BUILD GIRLS OF COURAGE, CONFIDENCE, AND CHARACTER, WHO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE. IN 2013, THE COUNCIL SERVED 15,840 GIRLS IN OUR AREA.
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 organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations 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 $ 1,093,049 including grants of $ 50,102 ) (Revenue $ 3,197,434 )
PROGRAM: THE GIRL SCOUT EXPERIENCE IS A LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. ONE WAY GIRLS DEVELOP NUMEROUS LEADERSHIP SKILLS IS THROUGH OUR ANNUAL COOKIE PROGRAM. GIRLS LEARN TO WORK AS A TEAM, SET GOALS, MANAGE MONEY, AND GAIN PUBLIC SPEAKING CONFIDENCE. 9,500 GIRLS PARTICIPATED IN 2013, SELLING OVER 1.1M BOXES OF COOKIES. THEY RAISED OVER $600K THAT WILL BE USED BY THE GIRLS IN OUR COMMUNITY TO PAY FOR GIRL SCOUT PROGRAMS, CAMPS, AND TO ENHANCE THEIR COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS. THE ORGANIZATION GENERATED $2.7M FROM COOKIES THAT WILL BE USED TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF GIRL SCOUTING THROUGH PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. 244 SERVICE PROJECTS WERE COMPLETED WITH ABOUT 4,400 GIRLS AND ADULTS GIVING OF THEIR TIME & EFFORTS TO HELPING OTHERS. OUR FOCUS ON COMMUNITY BUILDING & OUTREACH PROVIDED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TOWARDS DUES, PROGRAM FEES, CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR PROGRAM SUPPLIES TO 4,700 GIRLS. OUR FOCUS ON SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATH REACHED 2,100 GIRLS THROUGH PROGRAMS SUCH AS OUR ENGINEERS ARE EPIC, FORENSICS LAB AND STEM SAMPLER SATURDAYS. SPORTS & HEALTHY LIVING PROGRAMMING INVOLVED OVER 600 GIRLS & ADULTS PARTICIPATING IN SCOUTING FOR THE CURE AND OVER 100 IN THIN MINT SPRINT. ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP FOCUS AREA BROUGHT CLOSE TO 200 GIRLS TO OUR FALL FESTIVAL IN WHICH EACH BOOTH DEALT WITH AN ENVIRONMENTAL COMPONENT - FROM ANIMAL TRACES TO FORESTRY SERVICES TO WILDLIFE EXPLORATION.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,098,205 including grants of $ 29,636 ) (Revenue $   )
MEMBERSHIP: GIRL SCOUTS HELPS GIRLS DISCOVER THEMSELVES, CONNECT WITH OTHERS AND TAKE ACTION TO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE. DURING 2013, WE SERVED 15,840 GIRLS THANKS TO OUR DEDICATED 6,500 ADULT MEMBERS AND 18% OF OUR MEMBERSHIP REPRESENTED GIRLS FROM UNDERSERVED AND/OR FRAGILE COMMUNITIES SERVED THROUGH OUR COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM. VOLUNTEERS WORK IN CLOSE PARTNERSHIP WITH OUR MEMBERSHIP AND VOLUNTEERISM DEPARTMENTS WHICH ORGANIZE TROOPS, RECRUIT VOLUNTEER TROOP LEADERS, SUPPORT THE VOLUNTEER STRUCTURE THAT OVERSEES VOLUNTEER-LED TROOPS, CONDUCT BACKGROUND CHECKS ON VOLUNTEERS WORKING WITH GIRLS, AND DELIVER NUMEROUS TRAINING COURSES. DURING 2013, OVER 2,600 ADULTS PARTICIPATED IN REQUIRED AND ENRICHMENT TRAININGS.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 588,149 including grants of $ 4,517 ) (Revenue $ 37,895 )
CAMP & CAMP PROPERTIES: THE OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE IS A CRITICAL COMPONENT OF THE GIRL SCOUT PROGRAM. WE HAVE FIVE EXCITING PROPERTIES FOR GIRLS TO EXPLORE. MOST OF OUR PROPERTIES WERE IN USE DURING 2013 WITH OVER 7,000 PEOPLE PARTICIPATING IN ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AT ONE OF THE PROPERTIES. WHEN VISITING ONE OF OUR PROPERTIES, GIRLS CAN TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE MANY OPPORTUNITIES OFFERED SUCH AS ARCHERY, TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITIES, HIGH CHALLENGE COURSE ELEMENTS, AND CLIMBING AND BOULDERING WALLS. 2013 WAS A VERY EXCITING YEAR AT OUR NEWEST PROPERTY, THE 700-ACRE DALE EARNHARDT ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP CAMPUS AT OAK SPRINGS. GROUPS UTILIZED THE HOUSING VILLAGES ON A WEEKLY BASIS AND SEVERAL SERVICE UNITS HOSTED ENCAMPMENTS. WE HAVE WELCOMED OVER 4,000 OVERNIGHT GUESTS AT OAK SPRINGS SINCE THE OPENING OF THE CABINS IN 2010. THE BUILDING OF THE DAM THAT IS CREATING OUR 25-ACRE LAKE WAS COMPLETED DURING 2013 AFTER A 4 YEAR PROCESS. WE CLOSED THE GATES ON THE DAM IN SEPTEMBER TO BEGIN FILLING THE LAKE. THANKS TO A FAIRLY RAINY FALL, THE LAKE IS RAPIDLY FILLING AND GIRLS SHOULD BEGIN TO BE ABLE TO SWIM AND BOAT SOON. ADDITIONALLY, A NEW 2.2-MILE TRAIL THAT IS PART OF THE CAROLINA THREAD TRAIL WAS OPENED AND WEAVES THROUGH A 358-ACRE PERMANENTLY CONSERVED AREA WITHIN OAK SPRINGS THAT IS PROTECTED BY CATAWBA LANDS CONSERVANCY. THE TRAIL AND CONSERVED AREAS WILL PROVIDE A MYRIAD OF HEALTHY LIVING AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE GIRLS IN OUR AREA.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet2,779,403
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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 (see instructions)? 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 I..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II........
4
 
No
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
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which 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
 
No
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 for escrow or custodial account liability; 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 temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, 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, line 10?
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 VIIClick 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 VIIIClick 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 IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
 
No
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 XClick 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 and XII 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 and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
 
No
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, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
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 I (see instructions).... Click to see attachment
17
 
No
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
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or government 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 or 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, line 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.......................
23
 
No
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 lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a................
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
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If so, 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 employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? 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 direct or indirect 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 M..Click 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...........................
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........
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, 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...
35b
 
 
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.............
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 VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V ..............
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
35
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
Yes
 
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
55
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” to line 3b, 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, securities account, or other financial 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 as charitable contributions?...
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. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the 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 amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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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 or note to any line 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
20
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent ...................
1b
20
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
Yes
 
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
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
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
Yes
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete 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 this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done.......................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did 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
 
No
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, 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," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take 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
SC
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 made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization:
MediumBulletCARMEN HOPKINS7007 IDLEWILD ROADCHARLOTTENC28212 (704) 731-6500
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line 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. 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 organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(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; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) MONICA MCDANIEL........................................................................
PRESIDENT
 5.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(2) DONNA DUNLAP........................................................................
3RD VICE PRESIDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(3) LINDA NEED........................................................................
TREASURER
 1.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(4) MICHELLE ABBOTT........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(5) BETH BRITT........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(6) BETSY BODIEN........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(7) PAULETTE BRYANT........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(8) ANN COPE........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(9) MIKE DESMOND........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(10) LORETTA EVIVIE........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(11) GLENDA GABRIEL........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(12) SARA GARCES........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(13) GLORIA GARRICK........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(14) ELIZABETH IRWIN........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(15) KIM MARKS........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(16) CHARLON MCINTOSH........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(17) BRANDY MILAZZO........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
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Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(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; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) ALISON PATIENT........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(19) ELLEN SHEPPARD........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(20) KAREN WIMBISH........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(21) PAT BEEKMAN........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(22) KELLY CHOPUS........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(23) ANA FLYNN........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(24) BETH GIBSON........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(25) ANGELA MATHERLY........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(26) MARIE MCLUCAS........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(27) JENNIFER ORELL........................................................................
1ST VICE PRESIDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(28) BRENT ROSSER........................................................................
2ND VICE PRESIDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(29) ALFREDO SOLIS........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(30) NANCY TARTE........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(31) JENNY WARD........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(32) CINDY WOLFE........................................................................
SECRETARY
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(33) SALLY DALEY........................................................................
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
 40.00
.......................   		    X       122,962 0 17,589
(34) KATHERINE LAMBERT........................................................................
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
 40.00
.......................   		    X       110,216 0 17,430
(35) CARMEN HOPKINS........................................................................
CFO
 20.00
.......................   		    X       42,802 0 4,776
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 275,980 0 39,795
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet2
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
 
No
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. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
CHARLES D LOWDER2810 GRIFFITH ROADWINSTONSALEMNC27103 CONSTRUCTION SERVICES 837,555
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet1
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a 306,477
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c 114,314
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		389,787
g Noncash contributions included in lines
1a-1f:$ 		76,592
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 810,578
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a PROGRAM INCOME 721210 54,709 54,709    
b OTHER PROGRAM 721210 31,158 31,158    
c CAMPSITE RENTAL 721210 22,143 22,143    
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 108,010
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......MediumBullet 48,054     48,054
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss)    
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet        
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 784,618  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 798,426  
c Gain or (loss) -13,808  
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet -13,808     -13,808
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$ 114,314
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ..
a 12,845
b Less: direct expenses ...b 44,547
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet -31,702   -31,702
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 4,726,346
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b 1,599,027
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 3,127,319 3,127,319    
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a MISC REVENUE 900099 3,051     3,051
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 3,051
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 4,051,502 3,235,329 0 5,595
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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).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ...............
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 United States. See Part IV, line 21    
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 84,255 84,255
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16    
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 315,775 134,097 95,482 86,196
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 1,502,086 1,227,676 159,004 115,406
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 77,042 64,352 7,408 5,282
9 Other employee benefits ....... 238,707 186,940 30,379 21,388
10 Payroll taxes ........... 167,400 126,558 22,932 17,910
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal .........        
c Accounting ........... 43,695   43,695  
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 1,500 1,500
f Investment management fees ...... 7,729   7,729  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) ........ 94,819 55,160 39,637 22
12 Advertising and promotion ....        
13 Office expenses ....... 274,943 251,388 18,088 5,467
14 Information technology ...... 88,098 70,723 17,335 40
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 153,297 140,059 13,228 10
17 Travel ............ 59,799 54,204 2,992 2,603
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 15,627 4,862 4,382 6,383
20 Interest ........... 66,556 66,556    
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 222,045 202,061 19,984  
23 Insurance .............. 51,696 33,819 17,877  
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a PRINTING/PUBLICATIONS 71,898 52,901 14,584 4,413
b BAD DEBT 19,063 15,827 155 3,081
c EQUIPMENT RENTAL & MAIN 6,530 5,530 1,000  
d DUES 6,424 2,435 2,521 1,468
e All other expenses        
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 3,568,984 2,779,403 518,412 271,169
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Part X Balance Sheet Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part X ..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ............. 995,068 1 1,264,391
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 1,128,995 2 636,184
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ........... 1,957,184 3 1,470,736
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 16,404 4 15,194
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..................
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .............   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use .............. 174,025 8 150,871
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges .......... 54,831 9 54,273
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 13,140,779
b Less: accumulated depreciation ..... 10b 2,482,514 9,683,967 10c 10,658,265
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 1,173,138 11 1,163,313
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 145,623 12 164,250
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .....   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 14,167 15 9,444
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...... 15,343,402 16 15,586,921
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ......... 240,437 17 168,043
18 Grants payable .................   18  
19 Deferred revenue ................ 34,201 19 18,278
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .............   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..   21  
22 Loans and other 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 .. 2,869,000 23 2,716,660
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D....................   25  
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25......... 3,143,638 26 2,902,981
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets .............. 10,096,457 27 11,045,679
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 1,959,872 28 1,471,962
29 Permanently restricted net assets ........... 143,435 29 166,299
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), 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 ........... 12,199,764 33 12,683,940
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 15,343,402 34 15,586,921
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
4,051,502
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
3,568,984
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
482,518
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
12,199,764
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
1,658
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
0
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
12,683,940
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line 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
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 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?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
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
 
 
Form 990 (2013)
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
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.
right arrow Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
GIRL SCOUTS HORNETS' NEST COUNCIL
 
Employer identification number

56-0563842
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 supported organization? ................
11g(i)
 
 
(ii) A family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................
11g(ii)
 
 
(iii) A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................
11g(iii)
 
 
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document? (v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support? (vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.? (vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total  

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 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) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .... 840,474 815,882 747,631 2,890,303 810,578 6,104,868
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 3 840,474 815,882 747,631 2,890,303 810,578 6,104,868
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).. 209,320
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 5,895,548
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 840,474 815,882 747,631 2,890,303 810,578 6,104,868
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 71,877 57,773 56,078 53,454 48,054 287,236
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.).. 12,897 4,669 32,208 51,136 47,054 147,964
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10). 6,540,068
12
12
23,785,683
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.................................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
90.150 %
15
15
91.420 %
16a
b
17a
b
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 ..................................................... right arrow
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 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) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (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) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (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
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Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Explanation
 
 
 
 
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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.
Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
GIRL SCOUTS HORNETS' NEST COUNCIL
 
Employer identification number

56-0563842
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 on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, 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.
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Name of organization
GIRL SCOUTS HORNETS' NEST COUNCIL
  		Employer identification number

56-0563842
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
 

   
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED, RESTRICTEDRESTRICTED

$RESTRICTED


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
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Name of organization
GIRL SCOUTS HORNETS' NEST COUNCIL
  		Employer identification number

56-0563842
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(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
 
$    
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Name of organization
GIRL SCOUTS HORNETS' NEST COUNCIL
  		Employer identification number

56-0563842
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
that total 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 $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(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 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, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions. SchDMd Bullet Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
GIRL SCOUTS HORNETS' NEST COUNCIL
 
Employer identification number

56-0563842
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 can 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 through 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  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register .................... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
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 Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .......................................
9
In Part XIII, 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 (ASC 958), 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 XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), 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 (ASC 958) 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 Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, 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 XIII.
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 XIII 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 XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year b (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 145,623 120,249 127,068 111,515  
b Contributions ........ 13,048 21,935 1,825 1,735  
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 13,833 10,222 -2,663 15,128  
d Grants or scholarships ..... 5,960 4,770 4,555    
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		         
f Administrative expenses .... 2,294 2,013 1,426 1,310  
g End of year balance ...... 164,250 145,623 120,249 127,068  
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet100.000 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet  
The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
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 XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................   8,366,781 8,366,781
b Buildings ................   3,645,580 1,669,452 1,976,128
c Leasehold improvements ............        
d Equipment ................   1,054,034 813,062 240,972
e Other .................   74,384   74,384
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 10,658,265
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. 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) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
Federal income taxes  








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet  
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions In Part XIII, 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 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII ..................................................
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 4,103,332
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a -4,267
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 7,918
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 5,925
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 9,576
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 4,093,756
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 2,293
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b -44,547
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c -42,254
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 4,051,502
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 3,619,156
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a 7,918
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 7,918
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 3,611,238
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 2,293
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b -44,547
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c -42,254
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 3,568,984
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
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, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART V, LINE 4: EXPLANATION: ENDOWMENT FUNDS ARE INVESTED AT THE FOUNDATION FOR THE CAROLINAS WITH THE EARNINGS TO BE USED FOR SCHOLARSHIPS FOR GIRL SCOUTS ATTENDING AN INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING. PART V: AS REQUIRED BY GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS IN THE UNITED STATES, NET ASSETS ASSOCIATED WITH ENDOWMENT FUNDS, INCLUDING FUNDS DESIGNATED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO FUNCTION AS ENDOWMENTS, ARE CLASSIFIED AND REPORTED BASED ON THE EXISTENCE OR ABSENCE OF DONOR-IMPOSED RESTRICTIONS.
PART X, LINE 2: THE COUNCIL IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAXES UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3). THE COUNCIL FILES AS A TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION. BECAUSE MANAGEMENT HAS NOT IDENTIFIED UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME IN PAST YEARS, THE COUNCIL HAS NOT FILED FORM 990-T, EXEMPT ORGANIZATION BUSINESS INCOME TAX RETURNS. AS A RESULT, ALL YEARS ARE POTENTIALLY OPEN TO REVIEW BY TAXING AUTHORITIES. MANAGEMENT IS NOT AWARE OF ANY ACTIVITIES THAT WOULD JEOPARDIZE THE TAX-EXEMPT STATUS OF THE COUNCIL. MANAGEMENT IS NOT AWARE OF ANY SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES THAT ARE SUBJECT TO TAX ON UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME OR EXCISE OR OTHER TAXES FOR THE COUNCIL.
PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: UNREALIZED GAINS INCLUDED IN CHANGE IN BENEFICIAL INTERESTS 5,925.
PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSES NETTED WITH REVENUE ON FORM 990 -44,547.
PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSES NETTED WITH REVENUE ON FORM 990 -44,547.
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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 arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrowSee separate instructions.
right arrowInformation about Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
GIRL SCOUTS HORNETS' NEST COUNCIL
 
Employer identification number

56-0563842
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.
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.
(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
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
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3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
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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 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.
(a) Event #1

WOMEN OF DISTINCTION LUNCHEON
(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 . . . 127,159     127,159
2 Less: Contributions . . 114,314     114,314
3 Gross income (line 1
minus line 2) . . . 		12,845     12,845
VerticalDirectExpenses 4 Cash prizes . . .        
5 Noncash prizes . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . . 7,364     7,364
7 Food and beverages . 19,723     19,723
8 Entertainment . . .        
9 Other direct expenses . 17,460     17,460
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ........... right arrow 44,547
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d)........... right arrow -31,702
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. Subtract line 7 from line 1, 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:
 
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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? ..........................
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity operated in:
a
The organization's facility ......................
13a
%
b
An outside facility ........................
13b
%
14
Enter 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 of the third party:
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
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v), and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (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.
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Name of the organization
GIRL SCOUTS HORNETS' NEST COUNCIL
 
Employer identification number
56-0563842
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. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(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
(1)  

 
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2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................ Bullet Image
 
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . 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.
Part III can be duplicated 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) MEMBERSHIP DUES, PROGRAM FEES, CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS 4757 78,295      
(2) SCHOLARSHIPS FOR HORNETS' NEST COUNCIL GIRL SCOUTS ATTENDING INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION 9 5,960      










Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
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PART I, LINE 2: SPECIFIC ASSISTANCE IS ALLOCATED BY MEANS OF SCHOLARSHIPS, MEMBERSHIP DUES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROGRAM FEES. SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS ARE BASED ON DECISIONS MADE BY THE SCHOLARSHIP SELECTION COMMITTEE BASED ON APPLICATION EVALUATIONS. MEMBERS OF THE SCHOLARSHIP SELECTION COMMITTEE ARE APPOINTED ANNUALLY BY THE BOARD CHAIR OF THE HORNETS' NEST COUNCIL, AND CONSISTS OF VOLUNTEERS THAT MUST BE REGISTERED MEMBERS OF THE GIRL SCOUTS. SUCH AWARDS ARE ONE-TIME, NON-RENEWABLE SCHOLARSHIPS MADE PAYABLE DIRECTLY TO THE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION. ASSISTANCE, IN THE FORM OF MEMBERSHIP DUES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROGRAM FEES, IS AVAILABLE TO REGISTERED MEMBERS. THIS SPECIFIC ASSISTANCE IS BASED ON A CASE-TO-CASE EVALUATION.
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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Noncash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
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Name of the organization
GIRL SCOUTS HORNETS' NEST COUNCIL
 
Employer identification number

56-0563842
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
noncash 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 2 55,726 FMV
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 3,723 FMV
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( MEDIA ) X 4 12,143 FMV
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( EQUIPMENT ) X 1 5,000 FMV
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image( )
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 through 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 noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
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Supplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b,
32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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PART I, COLUMN (B): THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTORS REFERENCED IN PART I, COLUMN B IS REPRESENTATIVE OF THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTORS.
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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.
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Name of the organization
GIRL SCOUTS HORNETS' NEST COUNCIL
 
Employer identification number

56-0563842
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FORM 990, PART I, LINE 19, REVENUE LESS EXPENSES: THE ORGANIZATION ENDED THE YEAR 2013 WITH AN OPERATING SURPLUS. A PORTION OF THIS REPRESENTS DONOR RESTRICTED FUNDS TO HELP SUPPORT THE ONGOING DEVELOPMENT OF THE DALE EARNHARDT ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP CAMPUS AT OAK SPRINGS. ANOTHER PART OF THE SURPLUS WAS USED TO INVEST IN CAPITAL ASSETS FOR THE PROPERTIES AND SERVICE THE LONG-TERM DEBT (INCREASED ASSETS AND DECREASED LIABILITIES). THE REMAINDER WAS HELD TO ENSURE THE COUNCIL MEETS ITS 7 MONTHS OPERATING RESERVE REQUIREMENT FOR 2013.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4 SUMMARY OF MATERIAL BYLAW CHANGES APPROVED IN REPORTING YEAR: 1. ARTICLE II, SECTION 4 (CHANGING LANGUAGE IN #4 FOR NATIONAL DELEGATE ELECTION TIMING. ADOPTING THIS LANGUAGE PUTS US IN COMPLIANCE WITH GSUSA'S BLUE BOOK BUT ALLOWS US TO CONTINUE OUR CURRENT TIMEFRAME FOR ELECTING NATIONAL DELEGATES.) 2. ARTICLE IV, SECTION 1 (ADD CEO SHALL BE AN EX OFFICIO MEMBER OF THE BOARD WITHOUT VOTE TO REFLECT OUR PRACTICE.) 3. ARTICLE IV, SECTION 3 (MOVE LANGUAGE ABOUT ANNUAL EVALUATIONS OF THE BOARD PRESIDENT AND 1ST VICE PRESIDENT TO ONE OF THE COMMITTEE'S PLAN OF WORK.) 4. ARTICLE VII, SECTION 4 (DEEMED OUTDATED BY GSUSA. ELIMINATE SPECIFIC LANGUAGE AROUND APPROVED SIGNATURES TO ALLOW GREATER FLEXIBILITY. DETAILS ARE NOW IN THE FINANCE POLICY.) 5. ARTICLE VII, SECTION 6 (DEEMED OUTDATED BY GSUSA. ELIMINATE SPECIFIC LANGUAGE AROUND BUDGET TO ALLOW GREATER FLEXIBILITY. DETAILS ARE NOW IN THE FINANCE POLICY.) 6. ARTICLE VII, SECTION 8 (DEEMED OUTDATED BY GSUSA. ELIMINATE ARTICLE ON LEGAL COUNSEL TO ALLOW GREATER FLEXIBILITY.) 7. ARTICLE VII, SECTION 11 (DEEMED OUTDATED BY GSUSA. ELIMINATE SPECIFIC LANGUAGE AROUND INVESTMENTS. DETAILS ARE NOW IN THE INVESTMENT POLICY.) 8. ARTICLE IX (REMOVE ENTIRE ARTICLE. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DEEMED OBSOLETE WITH TODAY'S TECHNOLOGY.) 9. ARTICLE X (ADD CEO IS EX OFFICIO MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WITHOUT VOTE TO REFLECT OUR PRACTICE.) 10. ARTICLE XII, SECTION 1 (CHANGE DETAILS OF NATIONAL COUNCIL DELEGATES ARTICLE. ADOPTING THIS LANGUAGE PUTS US IN COMPLIANCE WITH GSUSA'S BLUE BOOK BUT ALLOWS US TO CONTINUE OUR CURRENT TIMEFRAME FOR ELECTING NATIONAL DELEGATES.)
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 THIS CLASS IS REFERRED TO AS VOTING REPRESENTATIVES. ALL VOTING REPRESENTATIVES MUST BE AT LEAST EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS OF AGE AT THE TIME OF ELECTIONS, AND MUST BE MEMBERS OF THE GIRL SCOUT MOVEMENT REGISTERED THROUGH THE HORNETS' NEST COUNCIL. A VOTING REPRESENTATIVE OF THE COUNCIL SHALL BE: (A) A DELEGATE ELECTED BY THE SERVICE UNIT; (B) A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS; (C) A MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL BOARD DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE; OR (D) A NATIONAL DELEGATE OF AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE AT LEAST TWO-THIRDS (2/3) OF THE VOTING REPRESENTATIVES MUST BE ELECTED BY THE SERVICE UNITS. ALL VOTING REPRESENTATIVES SHALL HOLD MEMBERSHIP ONLY FOR THE TERM TO WHICH THEY HAVE BEEN ELECTED AND ONLY FOR AS LONG AS THEY ARE REGISTERED THROUGH THE COUNCIL. A MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL WHO SERVES IN TWO CAPACITIES SHALL HAVE ONLY ONE VOTE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A THE VOTING REPRESENTATIVES SHALL: (A) ELECT THE OFFICERS OF THE COUNCIL, THE MEMBERS-AT-LARGE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND THE DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES TO THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF THE GIRL SCOUTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; AND (B) AMEND THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BYLAWS; AND (C) CONDUCT OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY, FROM TIME TO TIME, COME BEFORE THE VOTING REPRESENTATIVES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B THE VOTING REPRESENTATIVES SHALL AMEND THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BYLAWS AND CONDUCT OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY, FROM TIME TO TIME, COME BEFORE THE VOTING REPRESENTATIVES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 THE ORGANIZATION'S CFO PROVIDES SCHEDULES TO THE TAX PREPARER TO COMPILE THE FORM 990. ONCE THE TAX PREPARER HAS COMPLETED THE FORM 990, IT IS REVIEWED BY THE CFO FOR ACCURACY. ONCE A FINAL DRAFT IS IN PLACE, THE TAX PREPARER REVIEWS THE FORM 990 WITH THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD. THE FORM 990 IS THEN PROVIDED TO ALL DIRECTORS OF THE BOARD BEFORE FILING WITH THE IRS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE ORGANIZATION REQUIRES ALL OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND EMPLOYEES TO SIGN A STATEMENT ANNUALLY DISCLOSING ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND CONFIRMING UNDERSTANCE OF THE POLICY. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS MANDATORY TRAINING TO ALL EMPLOYEES ON AN ANNUAL BASIS ON THIS TOPIC.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A THE CEO'S COMPENSATION WAS INITIALLY REVIEWED AND A RECOMMENDATION DEVELOPED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE HR COMMITTEE, USING REGIONAL COMPARISONS WITH YOUTH SERVICE NON-PROFITS OF SIMILAR ASSET AND MEMBERSHIP SIZE. THE SUBCOMMITTEE ALSO CONSIDERED COMPARABLES PROVIDED BY GSUSA (NATIONAL ORGANIZATION) THAT LIST RANGES BY COUNCIL SIZE. THE SUBCOMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATION WAS THEN PRESENTED, REVIEWED DE NOVO AND APPROVED BY THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS DURING EXECUTIVE SESSION. MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S EXECUTIVE SESSION CONTAINING THE BOARD'S DELIBERATION AND VOTE WERE KEPT. COMPENSATION OF OTHER OFFICERS OF THE ORGANIZATION WAS REVIEWED BY THE CEO USING COMPARABLES PROVIDED BY GSUSA (NATIONAL ORGANIZATION) THAT LIST RANGES BY COUNCIL SIZE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. IF REQUESTING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AN INDIVIDUAL MUST MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE CFO OF THE ORGANIZATION TO REVIEW, AND COPIES ARE PROVIDED AT A NOMINAL FEE ON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A, COLUMN F THE ORGANIZATION, IN A FULL TRANSPARENCY POSTURE TO REPORTING, IS REPORTING ALL BENEFITS IN FULL IN COLUMN G, PART VII AND IS NOT APPLYING THE $10,000 PER ITEM EXCEPTION FOR CERTAIN BENEFITS.
FORM 990, PART VIII, LINE 1, CONTRIBUTIONS: A NUMBER OF UNPAID VOLUNTEERS, WHO SERVE IN THE CAPACITY OF BOARD MEMBERS AND VARIOUS VOLUNTEER ASSISTANTS, HAVE MADE SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS OF THEIR TIME IN THE FURTHERANCE OF THE COUNCIL'S PROGRAMS. THE VALUE OF THIS CONTRIBUTED TIME IS NOT REFLECTED IN THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS BECAUSE IT DOES NOT MEET THE ABOVE RECOGNITION CRITERIA.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 2C, AUDIT COMMITTEE: THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S PROCESS OF AUDIT EVALUATION HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
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