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

MediumBullet The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2012 calendar year, or tax year beginning 10-01-2012 , 2012, and ending 09-30-2013
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
GIRL SCOUTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
420 FIFTH AVENUE
Suite
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
NEW YORK, NY100182798
D Employer identification number

13-1624016
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 301,141,096
F Name and address of principal officer:
Anna Maria Chavez
420 FIFTH AVENUE
NEW YORK,NY10018
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.GIRLSCOUTS.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
affiliates?
H(b)
Are all affiliates included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1915
M State of legal domicile: DC
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: GIRL SCOUTING BUILDS GIRLS OF COURAGE, CONFIDENCE, AND CHARACTER, WHO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 31
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 31
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2011 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 457
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 832,183
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 1,941,360
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b  
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 10,712,648 8,358,972
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 44,373,072 39,249,639
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 9,071,388 10,192,281
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 41,060,518 32,616,251
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 105,217,626 90,417,143
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 7,813,635 7,629,519
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 415,155 413,615
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 41,347,534 43,649,044
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 207,000 344,667
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet3,227,700    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 49,574,228 44,558,456
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 99,357,552 96,595,301
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 5,860,074 -6,178,158
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 186,228,734 185,681,689
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 60,791,996 55,377,654
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 125,436,738 130,304,035
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990 (2012)
Page 2
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III ...............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: GIRL SCOUTING BUILDS GIRLS OF COURAGE, CONFIDENCE, AND CHARACTER, WHO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE. THE GIRL SCOUT PROGRAM IS A NONFORMAL, EXPERIENTIAL, AND COOPERATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM THAT PROMOTES GIRLS' PERSONAL GROWTH AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT. PARTNERING WITH CARING ADULTS, GIRLS DESIGN FUN AND CHALLENGING ACTIVITIES THAT EMPOWER THEM AND RAISE THEIR VOICES WITHIN A LOCAL, NATIONAL, AND GLOBAL SISTERHOOD.
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 $ 30,517,054 including grants of $ 3,999,426 ) (Revenue $ 12,964,919 )
SERVICE DELIVERY TO LOCAL COUNCILS: PROVIDE DIRECT CONSULTING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO ALL GIRL SCOUT COUNCILS to ensure that girl scout programs and services are delivered effectively and consistently NATIONWIDE, AND to USA GIRL SCOUTS OVERSEAS, TO ASSURE THE DELIVERY OF SERVICES TO GIRLS AND ADULTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MISSION, POLICIES, AND GOALS OF THE ORGANIZATION.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 25,369,792 including grants of $ 3,546,693 ) (Revenue $ 37,393,552 )
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND VOLUNTEER LEARNING: RESEARCH, DEVELOP AND EVALUATE GIRL SCOUT PROGRAMs FOR GIRLS, DELIVER ADULT LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES AND PROVIDE THE NATION'S PREMIERE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE for girls.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 13,178,726 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 5,615,820 )
GIRL SCOUT MERCHANDISE: PROVIDES GIRL SCOUTS BRANDED RETAIL PRODUCTS, APPAREL AND PROGRAM MATERIALS TO MEMBERS PARTICIPATING IN GIRL SCOUT PROGRAMS AND PROMOTES THE GIRL SCOUT BRAND AND MISSION.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 12,521,570 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 5,303,830 )
COMMUNICATIONS
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 2,949,304 including grants of $ 83,400 ) (Revenue $   )
INTERNATIONAL SERVICES
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 15,470,874 including grants of $ 83,400 ) (Revenue $ 5,303,830 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet84,536,446
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990 (2012)
Page 3
Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule AClick to see attachment........................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (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 IClick to see attachment..........
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 IIClick to see attachment........
4
Yes
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part IIIClick to see attachment............................
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part 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
 
No
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
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E....
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?.....
14a
Yes
 
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......... Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IVClick to see attachment
15
Yes
 
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV... Click to see attachment
16
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II............ Click to see attachment
18
 
No
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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Form 990 (2012)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to any government or organization in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II... Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........ Click to see attachment
22
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, 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....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I........
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I...................
25b
 
No
26
Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highest compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II..........................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or 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........ Click to see attachment
33
Yes
 
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........................ Click to see attachment
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............. Click to see attachment
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Form 990 (2012)
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V ...............
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
148
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
457
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
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
Yes
 
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
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
 
 
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 to any question in this Part VI ...............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year .....................
1a
31
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
31
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
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
Yes
 
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
AL , AK , AZ , AR , CA , CO , CT , DC , FL , GA , HI , IL , KS , KY , LA , ME , MD , MA , MI , MN , MS , MO , NV , NH , NJ , NM , NY , NC , ND , OH , OK , OR , PA , RI , SC , TN , UT , VT , VA , WA , WV , WI
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you 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:
MediumBulletANGELA OLDEN420 FIFTH AVENUENEW YORKNY10018 (212) 852-8000
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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 to any question in this Part VII ...............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. 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; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(1) Connie Lindsey........................................................................
National President
 10.0
.......................   		X   X       0 0  
(2) Davia Temin........................................................................
First Vice Chair
 10.0
.......................   		X   X       0 0  
(3) Susan Peters........................................................................
Second Vice Chair
 10.0
.......................   		X   X       0 0  
(4) Debra Nakatomi........................................................................
Secretary
 10.0
.......................   		X   X       0 0  
(5) Joan Wagnon........................................................................
Treasurer
 10.0
.......................   		X   X       0 0  
(6) Sylvia Acevedo........................................................................
Board Member
 5.0
.......................   		X           0 0  
(7) Jenny Alonzo........................................................................
Board Member
 5.0
.......................   		X           0 0  
(8) Catherine Coughlin........................................................................
Board Member
 5.0
.......................   		X           0 0  
(9) Linda Descano........................................................................
Board Member
 5.0
.......................   		X           0 0  
(10) Brenda Freeman........................................................................
Board Member
 5.0
.......................   		X           0 0  
(11) Lisa Guillermin Gable........................................................................
Board Member
 5.0
.......................   		X           0 0  
(12) Monica Gil........................................................................
Board Member
 5.0
.......................   		X           0 0  
(13) Steven Gilliland........................................................................
Board Member
 5.0
.......................   		X           0 0  
(14) Jennifer Grancio........................................................................
Board Member
 5.0
.......................   		X           0 0  
(15) Jeanmarie Grisi........................................................................
Board Member
 5.0
.......................   		X           0 0  
(16) Kathy Hopinkah Hannan........................................................................
Board Member
 5.0
.......................   		X           0 0  
(17) Pat Harris........................................................................
Board Member
 5.0
.......................   		X           0 0  
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Part VII
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; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(18) John Hom........................................................................
Board Member
 5.0
.......................   		X           0 0  
(19) Ingrid Saunders Jones........................................................................
Board Member
 5.0
.......................   		X           0 0  
(20) Barbara Krumsiek........................................................................
Board Member
 5.0
.......................   		X           0 0  
(21) Wonya Lucas........................................................................
Board Member
 5.0
.......................   		X           0 0  
(22) Karen Maloney........................................................................
Board Member
 5.0
.......................   		X           0 0  
(23) Mitchell Martin........................................................................
Board Member
 5.0
.......................   		X           0 0  
(24) Sharon H Matthews........................................................................
Board Member
 5.0
.......................   		X           0 0  
(25) Chuck McLane........................................................................
Board Member
 5.0
.......................   		X           0 0  
(26) Nancy Reardon........................................................................
Board Member
 5.0
.......................   		X           0 0  
(27) Patricia Bowe Romines........................................................................
Board Member
 5.0
.......................   		X           0 0  
(28) Manisha Thakor........................................................................
Board Member
 5.0
.......................   		X           0 0  
(29) Sharon Wibben........................................................................
Board Member
 5.0
.......................   		X           0 0  
(30) Kathy Worthen........................................................................
Board Member
 5.0
.......................   		X           0 0  
(31) Cyma Zarghami........................................................................
Board Member
 5.0
.......................   		X           0 0  
(32) Anna Maria Chavez........................................................................
Chief Executive Officer
 35.0
.......................   		    X       498,375 0 48,771
(33) Florence Corsello........................................................................
Chief Financial Officer
 35.0
.......................   		    X       609,813 0 36,039
(34) Jan Verhage........................................................................
Chief Operating Officer
 35.0
.......................   		      X     392,378 0 14,547
(35) Timothy Higdon........................................................................
Chief of External Affairs
 35.0
.......................   		      X     342,465 0 13,181
(36) Jaclyn Libowitz........................................................................
Chief Administrative Officer
 35.0
.......................   		      X     301,429 0 35,198
(37) Deborah G Taft........................................................................
Chief Development Officer
 35.0
.......................   		      X     301,053 0 21,525
(38) Barry Horowitz........................................................................
VP & GM Girl Scout Merchandise
 35.0
.......................   		      X     279,980   37,170
(39) Michael Watson........................................................................
SVP HR & Diversity
 35.0
.......................   		        X   246,171 0 24,175
(40) Claire Ferrarin........................................................................
VP HR & Diversity
 35.0
.......................   		        X   211,624 0 34,014
(41) Diane Oettinger Myracle........................................................................
Chief Learning Officer
 35.0
.......................   		        X   200,376 0 30,384
(42) Denise Pesich........................................................................
VP Communications
 35.0
.......................   		        X   189,529 0 19,226
(43) Deborah J Long........................................................................
SVP Governance & Corp Admin
 35.0
.......................   		        X   179,773 0 6,482
(44) M Kathryn Cloninger........................................................................
Former CEO
 35.0
.......................   		          X 385,883 0 1,380
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 4,138,849 0 322,092
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet76
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
Yes
 
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. 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
SLALOM LLC, PO Box 101416PASADENACA91189 TECHNICAL SERVICES 1,626,965
PERSONIFY INC, 1919 Gallows Road Suite 400VIENNAVA22182 TECHNICAL SERVICES 1,278,254
HOGAN LOVELLS LLP, 875 Third AvenueNEW YORKNY10022 LEGAL SERVICES 1,122,254
JT TURNER CONSTRUCTION CO, 2250 East Victory DriveSAVANNAHGA31414 CONSTRUCTION SVCS 1,076,991
INTERBRAND CORPORATION, 130 Fifth AvenueNEW YORKNY10011 MARKETING/COMM 1,071,590
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet55
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VIII ..............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants and Other Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a 18,673
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 713,560
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		7,626,739
g Noncash contributions included in lines
1a-1f:$ 		348,000
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 8,358,972
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a MEETING AND LEARNING EVENTS 721000 4,584,081 2,707,381 1,876,700  
b MEMBERSHIP DUES 624100 34,665,558 34,665,558    
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 39,249,639
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......MediumBullet 1,534,757     1,534,757
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet 0      
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 8,465,604     8,465,604
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss) 0 0
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 0      
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 203,789,270  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 195,131,746  
c Gain or (loss) 8,657,524  
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 8,657,524     8,657,524
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$  
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ..
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet 0    
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 0      
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a 39,497,389
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b 15,592,206
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 23,905,182 23,905,182    
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a ADVERTISING/SPONSORSHIP 541800 64,660   64,660  
b SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE 541900 132,542     132,542
c MISCELLANEOUS 900099 48,263     48,263
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 245,465
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 90,417,143 61,278,121 1,941,360 18,838,690
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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 to any question 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 7,537,184 7,537,184
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 10,000 10,000
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 82,335 82,335
4 Benefits paid to or for members 413,615 413,615
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 3,010,142 1,898,067 698,350 413,725
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 0      
7 Other salaries and wages 30,648,408 26,780,805 3,108,884 758,719
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 4,102,747 3,610,740 361,455 130,552
9 Other employee benefits ....... 3,627,195 3,090,690 403,701 132,804
10 Payroll taxes ........... 2,260,552 1,926,190 251,596 82,766
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 140,232 140,169 16 47
b Legal ......... 1,295,379 443,708 851,671  
c Accounting ........... 731,054 359,259 370,079 1,716
d Lobbying ........... 303,971 303,971    
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 344,667 344,667
f Investment management fees ...... 396,800   396,800  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) ........ 13,357,128 13,083,959   273,169
12 Advertising and promotion .... 2,613,014 2,484,232 37,712 91,070
13 Office expenses ....... 1,806,141 1,518,822 115,163 172,156
14 Information technology ...... 9,746,034 8,774,588 612,874 358,572
15 Royalties .. 0      
16 Occupancy ........... 4,747,098 4,448,529 25,931 272,638
17 Travel ............ 2,811,062 2,457,450 248,470 105,142
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ...... 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 0      
20 Interest ........... 9,080 582 8,484 14
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 1,588,830 1,588,830    
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 2,161,571 1,681,996 389,632 89,943
23 Insurance .............. 388,718   388,718  
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 CREDIT CARD PROCESSING FEES 607,786 607,786    
b RECRUITING EXPENSE 309,000   309,000  
c FOOD SERVICES 1,094,841 842,222 252,619  
d CATALOG PRINTING 291,650 291,650    
e All other expenses 159,067 159,067    
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 96,595,301 84,536,446 8,831,155 3,227,700
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). 611,000 451,000   160,000
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Part X Balance Sheet Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part X ...............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing ............. 46,304 1 58,745
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 19,843,018 2 11,937,089
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ........... 985,777 3 2,473,413
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 6,101,721 4 5,515,885
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..................
0 5 0
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
0 6 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ............. 0 7 0
8 Inventories for sale or use .............. 12,149,782 8 8,671,213
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges .......... 1,071,022 9 1,272,550
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 79,105,391
b Less: accumulated depreciation ..... 10b 62,406,108 17,948,291 10c 16,699,283
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 106,115,270 11 34,062,286
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 19,941,330 12 103,637,594
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 0 13 0
14 Intangible assets ............... 0 14 0
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 2,026,219 15 1,353,631
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...... 186,228,734 16 185,681,689
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ......... 10,173,901 17 8,621,027
18 Grants payable ................. 0 18 0
19 Deferred revenue ................ 13,314,610 19 17,347,258
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ............. 0 20 0
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D.. 0 21 0
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.......... 0 22 0
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 0 23 0
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .... 0 24 0
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.................... 37,303,485 25 29,409,369
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25......... 60,791,996 26 55,377,654
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 .............. 87,133,889 27 87,908,331
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 17,396,984 28 21,066,971
29 Permanently restricted net assets ........... 20,905,865 29 21,328,733
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 ........... 125,436,738 33 130,304,035
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 186,228,734 34 185,681,689
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI ...............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
90,417,143
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
96,595,301
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
-6,178,158
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
125,436,738
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
4,643,045
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
6,402,410
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
130,304,035
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII ..............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
Form 990 (2012)
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.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
GIRL SCOUTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
 
Employer identification number

13-1624016
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) 2012
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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) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....            
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3            
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..            
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.            
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4..            
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...            
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..            
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).            
12
12
 
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
 
15
15
 
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
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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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) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . 40,248,756 44,994,937 44,493,388 47,672,870 43,024,530 220,434,481
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...... 44,493,388 40,979,501 46,484,878 58,516,672 42,204,770 232,679,209
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..           0
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...           0
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..           0
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5. 84,742,144 85,974,438 90,978,266 106,189,542 85,229,300 453,113,690
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...           0
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.           0
c Add lines 7a and 7b..           0
8 Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)           453,113,690
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6... 84,742,144 85,974,438 90,978,266 106,189,542 85,229,300 453,113,690
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 10,919,293 8,972,288 9,281,315 11,370,353 10,000,361 50,543,610
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. 1,634,956 1,606,375 1,672,438 1,847,096 1,941,360 8,702,225
c Add lines 10a and 10b. 12,554,249 10,578,663 10,953,753 13,217,449 11,941,721 59,245,835
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.           0
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.) .. 87,813 184,741 277,664 499,579 180,805 1,230,602
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. 97,384,206 96,737,842 102,209,683 119,906,570 97,351,826 513,590,127
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
88.225 %
16
16
88.133 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
11.536 %
18
18
11.568 %
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to 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.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Name of the organization
GIRL SCOUTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
 
Employer identification number

13-1624016
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 Part I, line 2 of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)
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Name of organization
GIRL SCOUTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
  		Employer identification number

13-1624016
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, RESTRICTED   RESTRICTED

$RESTRICTED


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

     
 
   

$  


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

     
 
   

$  


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

     
 
   

$  


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

     
 
   

$  


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

     
 
   

$  


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)
Page 3
Name of organization
GIRL SCOUTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
  		Employer identification number

13-1624016
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
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)
Page 4
Name of organization
GIRL SCOUTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
  		Employer identification number

13-1624016
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 C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

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

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below.SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
SchCMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
GIRL SCOUTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
 
Employer identification number

13-1624016
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV.
2
Political expenditures ....................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
Volunteer hours ........................................
 

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

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

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










For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50084S
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 2
Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check SchCMd Bulletexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
organization's
totals 		(b) Affiliated group
totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......    
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ....... 303,971  
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ................... 303,971  
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................ 96,291,330  
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ............... 96,595,301  
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		 1,000,000  
  If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:    
  Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.    
  Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.    
  Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.    
  Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.    
  Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.    
       
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) ................. 250,000  
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ......................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the instructions for lines 2a through 2f on page 4.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
  Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) Total
             
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 4,000,000
             
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		        6,000,000
             
c Total lobbying expenditures 307,000 140,469 182,377 303,971 933,817
             
d Grassroots nontaxable amount 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 1,000,000
             
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		         1,500,000
             
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures 0 0 0 0 0
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012


Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
For each “Yes” response to lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
No
Yes
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? .........................................
 
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ....
 
 
c
Media advertisements? ....................................
 
 
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .........................
 
 
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? .......................
 
 
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? .......................
 
 
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? ........
 
 
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ......
 
 
 
i
Other activities? ..........................
 
 
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ...............................
 
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 .................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 .....
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .......
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? ..........
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered “No” OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members .....................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political
expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .........................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ....................................
2b
 
c
Total ............................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) ..............
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, line 2; and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
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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.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
GIRL SCOUTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
 
Employer identification number

13-1624016
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.
Cat. No. 52283D
Schedule D (Form 990) 2012

Schedule D (Form 990) 2012
Page 2
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 .... 121,665,000 104,900,000 109,766,000 106,861,000 112,384,000
b Contributions ........ 1,113,000 1,029,000 935,000 877,000 1,756,000
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 14,401,000 20,195,000 -1,672,000 9,503,000 -1,442,000
d Grants or scholarships ..... 718,000 779,000 1,430,000 1,699,000 1,191,000
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		8,808,000 3,680,000 2,699,000 5,776,000 4,646,000
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ...... 127,653,000 121,665,000 104,900,000 109,766,000 106,861,000
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet71.315 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet16.536 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet12.149 %
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)
 
No
(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. 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 .................   377,059 377,059
b Buildings ................   51,966,122 37,605,701 14,360,421
c Leasehold improvements ............   1,863,768 1,227,375 636,393
d Equipment ................   24,898,442 23,573,032 1,325,410
e Other .................        
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 16,699,283
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
(3)Other
(A) PRIVATE EQUITY FUND 		5,168,542 F

(B) PRIVATE BOND FUND 		5,998,013 F

(C) COMMON COLLECTIVE TRUST 		76,687,385 F

(D) HEDGE FUND 		14,356,163 F

(E) REAL ESTATE 		1,427,491 F




Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 103,637,594
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment type (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
Federal income taxes 0
FUNDS HELD IN TRUST 625,309
ACCRUED PENSION LIABILITY 28,784,060







Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 29,409,369
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. 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
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 136,618,941
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a 4,643,045
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 48,531,407
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 6,402,410
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 59,576,862
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 77,042,079
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 396,800
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b 12,978,265
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 13,375,065
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 90,417,143
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 131,751,643
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a 48,531,407
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 48,531,407
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 83,220,236
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 396,800
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b 12,978,265
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 13,375,065
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 96,595,301
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
ORGANIZATIONS MAINTAINING COLLECTIONS OF ART, HISTORICAL TREASURES FORM 990, SCHEDULE D, PART III, LINE 4 GIRL SCOUTS OF THE USA OWNS AND MAINTAINS A SCHEDULE OF FINE ARTS CONSISTING OF VARIOUS PAINTINGS, FURNITURE, JEWELRY AND SILVER/GLASSWARE SETTINGS. MOST OF THE OWNED PROPERTY BELONGED TO OUR FOUNDERS, JULIETTE GORDON LOW'S FAMILY AND SOME ITEMS HAVE BEEN DONATED. MOST OF THESE ITEMS ARE ON DISPLAY FOR VISITORS AT THE JULIETTE GORDON LOW BIRTHPLACE IN SAVANNAH, GA. GSUSA ALSO PROVIDES VARIOUS ITEMS TO BE ON EXHIBITION AT VARIOUS GIRL SCOUT EVENTS SUCH AS OUR NATIONAL CONVENTION. GIRL SCOUTS OF THE USA, THE WORLD'S PREEMINENT ORGANIZATION FOR GIRLS, OWNS AND OPERATES THE JULIETTE GORDON LOW GIRL SCOUT NATIONAL CENTER TO PERPETUATE THE SPIRIT AND VISION OF THE FOUNDER, JULIETTE GORDON LOW, IN AN INSPIRING ENVIRONMENT, PROVIDE UNIQUE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES AND HISTORIC INTERPRETATION OF THE LIFE OF JULIETTE LOW AND THE WAYNE-GORDON HOUSE AND TO FURTHER THE VALUES OF GIRL SCOUTING. THE COLLECTIONS ILLUSTRATE AND INSPIRE VISITING GIRL SCOUT TROOPS, FAMILIES AND OTHER VISITORS TO THE HOUSE AS THEY LEARN ABOUT THE REMARKABLE LIFE OF JULIETTE LOW.
ENDOWMENT FUNDS FORM 990, SCHEDULE D, PART V, LINE 4 THE INTENDED USE OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ENDOWMENT FUNDS IS TO DEVELOP, SUPPORT, AND EXTEND THE GIRL SCOUT MOVEMENT.
FIN 48 FOOTNOTE FORM 990, SCHEDULE D, PART X, LINE 2 THE ORGANIZATION FOLLOWS GUIDANCE THAT CLARIFIES THE ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN A TAX RETURN, INCLUDING ISSUES RELATING TO FINANCIAL STATEMENT RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT. THIS STANDARD PROVIDES THAT THE TAX EFFECTS FROM AN UNCERTAIN TAX POSITION CAN BE RECOGNIZED IN THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ONLY IF THE POSITION IS "MORE-LIKELY-THAN-NOT" TO BE SUSTAINED IF THE POSITION WERE TO BE CHALLENGED BY A TAXING AUTHORITY. THE STANDARD ALSO PROVIDES GUIDANCE ON MEASUREMENT, CLASSIFICATION, INTEREST AND PENALTIES, AND DISCLOSURE AND HAD NO MATERIAL IMPACT ON THE ACCOMPANYING CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE TAX YEARS ENDED 2010, 2011, 2012 AND 2013 ARE STILL OPEN TO AUDIT FOR BOTH FEDERAL AND STATE PURPOSES. THE ORGANIZATION HAS PROCESSES PRESENTLY IN PLACE TO ENSURE THE MAINTENANCE OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS; TO IDENTIFY AND REPORT UNRELATED INCOME; TO DETERMINE ITS FILING AND TAX OBLIGATIONS IN JURISDICTIONS FOR WHICH IT HAS NEXUS; AND TO IDENTIFY AND EVALUATE OTHER MATTERS THAT MAY BE CONSIDERED TAX POSITIONS.
RECONCILIATION OF OTHER FORM 990, SCHEDULE D, PART XI, LINE 2D PENSION RELATED GAINS OTHER THAN NET PERIODIC PENSION COST $7,080,505 ADJUSTMENT TO PERPETUAL TRUST HELD BY THIRD PARTIES DUE TO CLARIFICATION OF DONOR INTENT -$711,007 CHANGE IN VALUE OF DEFERRED GIFTS $32,912 TOTAL $6,402,410
RECONCILIATION OF REVENUE & EXPENSES FORM 990, SCHEDULE D, PART XI and PART XII, LINE 4B ADMINISTRATIVE, MERCHANDISING, WAREHOUSING, ETC. EXPENSES OF GIRL SCOUT MERCHANDISE $13,178,728 JULIETTE GORDON LOW BIRTHPLACE cost of SALES -$200,463 TOTAL OTHER EXPENSES $12,978,265
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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990. Right pointing arrow large image See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
GIRL SCOUTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
 
Employer identification number

13-1624016
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers. 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
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds outside
the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in region (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in region		 (f) Total expenditures
for and investments
in region
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)   11 Program Services See Part V 640,082
East Asia and the Pacific   6 Program Services See Part V 384,627
Central America and the Caribbean     Investments   26,488,677
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)     Grantmaking SEE PART V 25,867
East Asia and the Pacific     Grantmaking SEE PART V 28,691
South America     Grantmaking SEE PART V 16,122
Middle East and North Africa     Grantmaking SEE PART V 11,655
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total .....   17 27,595,721
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...      
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b)   17 27,595,721
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (c) Region (d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount of
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) FOREVER GREEN TWINNING 17,867        
East Asia and the Pacific FOREVER GREEN TWINNING 20,000        
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) FOREVER GREEN TWINNING 8,000        
South America FOREVER GREEN TWINNING 8,622        
Middle East and North Africa FOREVER GREEN TWINNING 11,655        
South America FOREVER GREEN TWINNING 7,500        
East Asia and the Pacific FOREVER GREEN TWINNING 8,691        
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
2 Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter ....MediumBullet
7
3
Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
 
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance 		(g) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If “Yes,”the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926)......................................
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organizationmay be required to file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A).......................................
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471)..............................
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621)
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. (see Instructions for Form 8865)....................................
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713)................................................
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
Identifier ReturnReference Explanation
OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS OUTSIDE THE U.S. line 1c and Line 2c girl scouts of the united states of america has 17 staff members located outside the united states serving dependent military families.
Program Service Description line 1e and Line 2e To assure the delivery of services to girls and adults in accordance with the mission, policies and goals of the organization. Services include leadership development experiences for girls and learning opportunities for adults.
GRANTS PAID   THE GRANT PROVIDED TRAVEL SCHOLARSHIPS TO GIRL GUIDE MEMBERS WHO WERE PARTICIPATING IN THE GIRL SCOUT "FOREVER GREEN" TWINNING PROGRAM. THE TWINNING PROGRAM IS A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN GIRL SCOUTS OF THE USA COUNCILS AND THE WORLD ASSOCIATION OF GIRL GUIDES AND GIRL SCOUTS (WAGGGS) MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS. GIRL SCOUTS OF THE USA MONITORS GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED BY REVIEWING PROGRESS REPORTS FOR GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS. ADDITIONALLY, FINANCIAL STAFF REVIEWS ALL EXPENSES SUBMITTED FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR ALL GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH GSUSA POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
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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. Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part. right arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrowSee separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
GIRL SCOUTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
 
Employer identification number

13-1624016
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If “Yes,” list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.
(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
COMMUNITY COUNSELLING SVC CO SEE PART IV   No 1,949,770 344,667 1,605,103
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
Total .................right arrow 1,949,770 344,667 1,605,103
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit funds or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, IL, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50083H
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 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

 
(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 . . .        
2 Less: Contributions . .        
3 Gross income (line 1
minus line 2) . . . 		       
VerticalDirectExpenses 4 Cash prizes . . .        
5 Noncash prizes . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . .        
7 Food and beverages .        
8 Entertainment . . .        
9 Other direct expenses .        
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ........... right arrow  
11 Net income summary. Combine line 3, column (d), and line 10. .......... right arrow  
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue (a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))
1 Gross revenue . . . .        
VerticalDirectExpenses 2 Cash prizes . . . .        
3 Non-cash prizes . . .        
4 Rent/facility costs . . .        
5 Other direct expenses . .        
6 Volunteer labor . . .
 
 
 
7 Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) ........... right arrow  
8 Net gaming income summary. Combine lines 1 and 7 in column (d) .......... right arrow  
9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization operates gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to operate gaming activities in each of these states? ............
b
If "No," explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? .....
b
If "Yes," explain:
 
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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. Complete this part to 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).
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Schedule G, Part I, Line 2b, Column ii - activity   capital campaign planning and consultation
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(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
GIRL SCOUTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
 
Employer identification number
13-1624016
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) GSC Of Tropical Florida
11347 SW 160 St
Miami,FL33157 		59-0651087 501(C)3 38,179       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(2) GS of the Green & White Mountains
PO Box 10832
Bedford,NH03110 		02-0243160 501(C)3 49,811       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(3) GS of Central & Western MassachusetTS
301 Kelly Way
Holyoke,MA01040 		04-2317694 501(C)3 50,246       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(4) GS of Eastern Massachusetts
95 Berkeley St
Boston,MA02116 		04-2703281 501(C)3 105,819       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(5) Girl Scouts of Rhode Island
500 Greenwich Ave
Warwick,RI02886 		05-0300724 501(C)3 30,453       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(6) GS of Connecticut
340 Washington St
Hartford,CT06106 		06-0646756 501(C)3 88,598       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(7) Girl Scouts of Nassau County
110 Ring Rd W
Garden City,NY11530 		11-2041443 501(C)3 73,756       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(8) Suffolk County GSC Inc
442 Moreland Rd
Commack,NY11725 		11-2164434 501(C)3 61,631       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(9) Greater NY Girl Scout Council
43 W 23rd St
New York,NY10010 		13-1624014 501(C)3 84,231       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(10) GS Heart Of The Hudson
2 Great Oak Lane
Pleasantville,NY10570 		13-2985898 501(C)3 121,252       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(11) GS of Neastern New YorkInc
8 Mountain View Ave
Albany,NY12205 		14-1438466 501(C)3 39,011       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(12) GS of Western New York
3332 Walden Ave
Depew,NY14043 		16-0743096 501(C)3 32,355       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(13) GS of NyPenn PathwaysInc
8170 Thompson Rd
Cicero,NY13039 		16-0844808 501(C)3 77,097       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(14) GS of the Jersey Shore
242 Adelphia Rd
Farmingdale,NJ07727 		21-0731966 501(C)3 46,717       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(15) GS Heart of New Jersey
120 Valley Rd
Montclair,NJ07042 		22-1638950 501(C)3 61,005       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(16) GS of Central & Southern New Jersey
40 Brace Rd
Cherry Hill,NJ80034 		22-1928958 501(C)3 80,536       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(17) GS of Eastern Pennsylvania
330 Manor Rd
Miquon,PA19444 		23-1352309 501(C)3 175,269       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(18) Orange County GS Council
9500 Toledo Way
Irvine,CA92618 		23-7395094 501(C)3 63,496       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(19) GS Heart Of Pennsylvania
350 Hale Ave
Harrisburg,PA17104 		24-0795960 501(C)3 65,543       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(20) GS of Western Pennsylvania
30 Isabella St
Pittsburgh,PA15212 		25-1126094 501(C)3 145,126       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(21) GS of Western Ohio
4930 Cornell Rd
Cincinnati,OH45242 		31-0679091 501(C)3 123,636       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(22) GS of N East Ohio
One Girl Scout Way
Macedonia,OH44056 		34-0726094 501(C)3 140,149       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(23) Girl Scouts of Southwest Indiana Inc
223 NW 2nd St
Evansville,IN47708 		35-0876380 501(C)3 21,438       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(24) Girl Scouts of Central IndianaInc
2611 Waterfront PWY E Dr
Indy,IN46214 		35-0876381 501(C)3 113,767       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(25) GS of Nern Indiana-Michiana
10008 Dupont CIR Dr E
Fort Wayne,IN46825 		35-1054339 501(C)3 42,983       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(26) GS of Nern Illinois
12 N 124 Coombs Rd
Elgin,IL60124 		36-2358083 501(C)3 54,388       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(27) Greater Chicago and Nwest Indiana
20 S Clark St
Chicago,IL60030 		36-3871241 501(C)3 293,532       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(28) GS of Central Illinois
3020 Baker Dr
Springfield,IL62703 		37-0681529 501(C)3 54,254       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(29) GS of Southern Illinois
4 Ginger Creek PWY
Glen Carbon,IL62034 		37-0811488 501(C)3 87,202       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(30) GS of Southeastern Michigan
3011 W Grand Blvd
Detroit,MI48202 		38-1359207 501(C)3 16,472       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(31) GS of Michigan Shore to Shore
3275 Walker Ave NW
Grand Rapids,MI49544 		38-1366924 501(C)3 58,119       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(32) GS Heart Of Michigan
601 W Maple St
Kalamazoo,MI49008 		38-1581300 501(C)3 47,195       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(33) GS of Wisconsin-Badgerland
2710 Ski Lane
Madison,WI53713 		39-0806331 501(C)3 40,988       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(34) GS of the Wisconsin Southeast
PO Box 14999
Milwaukee,WI53214 		39-0892833 501(C)3 72,507       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(35) Manitou GSC Inc
5212 Windward Court
Sheboygan,WI53083 		39-0920672 501(C)3 7,624       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(36) GS of Nwestern Great Lakes
PO Box 9427
Green Bay,WI54302 		39-1016314 501(C)3 49,828       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(37) GS of Minnesota & Wisco Lakes & Pines
400 2nd Ave S
Waite PK,MN56387 		41-0877820 501(C)3 24,491       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(38) GS of Minnesota and Wisconsin River
400 S Robert St
St Paul,MN55107 		41-0877820 501(C)3 79,266       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(39) GS of Greater Iowa
10715 Hickman Rd
Des Moines,IA50322 		42-0698218 501(C)3 89,654       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(40) GS of Eastern Iowa & Western Illinois
940 Golden Valley Dr
Bettendorf,IA52722 		42-1008848 501(C)3 50,577       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(41) GS of Eastern Missouri
2300 Ball Dr
St Louis,MO63146 		43-0662471 501(C)3 61,378       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(42) GS NE Kansas & NW Missouri
8383 Blue PWY Dr
Kansas City,MO64133 		43-0892926 501(C)3 66,892       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(43) GS of Missouri Heartland
210 S Ingram Mill Rd
Springfield,MO65802 		44-0594943 501(C)3 41,358       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(44) GS Dakota Horizons
1101 S Marion Rd
Sioux Falls,SD57106 		46-0250744 501(C)3 30,564       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(45) GS-Spirit Of Nebraska
2121 S 44th St
Omaha,NE68105 		47-0432299 501(C)3 21,635       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(46) GS of Kansas Heartland
360 Lexington Rd
Wichita,KS67218 		48-0556718 501(C)3 34,280       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(47) Chesapeake Bay
501 S College Ave
Newark,DE19713 		51-0064337 501(C)3 92,036       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(48) Girl Scouts of Central Maryland
4806 Seton Dr
Baltimore,MD21215 		52-0780207 501(C)3 103,174       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(49) Girl Scout Commonwealth Council
PO Box 548
Mechanicsville,VA23111 		54-0534506 501(C)3 47,939       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(50) Nations Capital GS Council
4301 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington,DC20008 		54-0732966 501(C)3 246,495       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(51) Virginia Skyline GSC Inc
3663 Peters Creek Rd NW
Roanoke,VA24019 		54-0737207 501(C)3 28,350       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(52) Colonial Coast GS Council
912 Cedar Rd
Chesapeake,VA23322 		54-1158412 501(C)3 38,975       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(53) GS of Black Diamond Council
PO Box 507
Charleston,WV25301 		55-0420373 501(C)3 32,282       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(54) GS Hornets Nest Council
7007 Idlewild Rd
Charlotte,NC28212 		56-0563842 501(C)3 10,132       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(55) GS Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont Inc
8818 W Market St
Colfax,NC27235 		56-0577629 501(C)3 59,621       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(56) GS of N Carolina Coastal Pines
6901 Pinecrest Rd
Raleigh,NC27613 		56-0791500 501(C)3 61,139       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(57) Girl Scouts of Mount To MidlandsInc
5 Independence PT
Greenville,SC29615 		57-0314433 501(C)3 43,110       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(58) Girl Scouts of EastSouth Carolina
7951 Dorchester Rd
N Charleston,SC29418 		57-0341216 501(C)3 46,314       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(59) GS of Greater Atlanta
5601 N Allen Rd
Mableton,GA30126 		58-0566190 501(C)3 155,593       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(60) GS of Historic Georgia
6869 Columbus Rd
Lizella,GA31052 		58-0566191 501(C)3 141,126       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(61) GS of West Central Florida
PO Box 18066
Tampa,FL33609 		59-0624454 501(C)3 66,546       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(62) Gateway Girl Scout Council
1000 Shearer St
Jacksonville,FL32205 		59-0637857 501(C)3 40,929       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(63) GS of Southeast Florida
1224 W Indiantown Rd
Jupiter,FL33458 		59-0657327 501(C)3 37,103       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(64) Citrus Girl Scout Council
341 N Mills Ave
Orlando,FL32803 		59-0696293 501(C)3 61,822       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(65) Girl Scouts of the Florida Panhandle
1515 St Andrews Blvd
Panama City,FL32405 		59-0760209 501(C)3 27,707       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(66) GS of Gulfcoast Florida Inc
4780 Cattlemen Rd
Sarasota,FL34233 		59-0760212 501(C)3 34,970       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(67) Kentuckiana GSC
PO Box 32335
Louisville,KY40206 		61-0444698 501(C)3 54,766       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(68) GS of Kentucky's Wildness Road
2277 Executive Dr
Lexington,KY40505 		61-0608104 501(C)3 31,381       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(69) GS Heart Of The South
PO Box 240246
Memphis,TN38117 		62-0502197 501(C)3 37,782       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(70) GS of the Southern Appalachians
1567 Downtown W Blvd
Knoxville,TN37919 		62-0505206 501(C)3 22,524       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(71) GS of Middle Tennessee Inc
4522 Granny White Pike
Nashville,TN37204 		62-0589380 501(C)3 52,782       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(72) GS of N Central Alabama
105 Heatherbrooke PK Dr
Birmingham,AL35242 		63-0288834 501(C)3 28,321       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(73) GS of Southern Alabama
3483 Springhill Ave
Mobile,AL36608 		63-0421430 501(C)3 26,989       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(74) GS of Greater Mississippi
1471 W County Line Rd
Jackson,MS39213 		64-0384222 501(C)3 22,374       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(75) GS Diamonds of ArkansOklah & Texas
615 W 29 St
N Little Rock,AR72114 		71-0309373 501(C)3 41,940       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(76) GS of Louisiana East
PO Box 10800
New Orleans,LA70121 		72-0453615 501(C)3 48,158       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(77) GS of Louisiana Pines to the Gulf
1720 Kaliste Saloom Rd
Lafayette,LA70508 		72-0488660 501(C)3 24,386       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(78) GS of Eastern Oklahoma
2432 E 51st St
Tulsa,OK74105 		73-0579240 501(C)3 37,758       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(79) GS of Western Oklahoma Inc
6100 N Robinson Ave
Oklahoma City,OK73118 		73-0677849 501(C)3 118,546       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(80) GS of Central Texas
12012 PK 35 CIR
Austin,TX78753 		74-1109644 501(C)3 70,607       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(81) GS of Southwest Texas
811 N Coker Loop Rd
San Antonio,TX78216 		74-1109759 501(C)3 43,782       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(82) GS of the Desert SW-S New Mexico & WT
9700 Girl Scout Way
El Paso,TX79924 		74-1189693 501(C)3 24,981       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(83) Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council
3110 SW Freeway
Houston,TX77098 		74-6001254 501(C)3 92,877       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(84) GS of the Texas Oklahoma Plains
4901 Briarhaven Rd
Fort Worth,TX76109 		75-0818162 501(C)3 60,612       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(85) Girl Scouts of Neast Texas
6001 Summerside Dr
Dallas,TX75252 		75-1101571 501(C)3 346,126       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(86) GS of Montana and Wyoming
2303 Grand Ave
Billings,MT59102 		81-6001486 501(C)3 17,066       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(87) Silver Sage GSC
1410 Etheridge Lane
Boise,ID83704 		82-0259644 501(C)3 17,954       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(88) The Teton Science School
700 Coyote Canyon Rd
Jackson,WY83001 		83-0219163 501(C)3 10,000       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(89) GS of Colorado
PO Box 9407
Denver,CO80209 		84-0410630 501(C)3 95,134       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(90) Arizona Cactus Pine GSC
119 E Coronado Rd
Phoenix,AZ85004 		86-0133397 501(C)3 72,685       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(91) Girl Scouts of Utah
445 E 4500 S Suite 125
Murray,UT84107 		87-0221612 501(C)3 28,770       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(92) Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada Inc
2941 Harris Ave
Las Vegas,NV89101 		88-0060273 501(C)3 51,941       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(93) Sierra Nevada GSC
605 Washington St
Reno,NV89503 		88-0060580 501(C)3 18,977       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(94) GS of Eastern Washington & N Idaho
1404 N Ash St
Spokane,WA99201 		91-0570844 501(C)3 22,700       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(95) GS of Western Washington
PO Box 900961
Seattle,WA98109 		91-6060940 501(C)3 91,974       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(96) GS of Alaska
3911 Turnagain Blvd E
Anchorage,AK99517 		92-6000179 501(C)3 14,022       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(97) GS of Oregon & SW Washington Inc
9620 SW Barbur Blvd
Portland,OR97219 		93-0399051 501(C)3 51,207       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(98) GS of Nern California
1650 Harbor Bay PWY
Alameda,CA94502 		94-1551410 501(C)3 168,257       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(99) GS of California's Central Coast
PO Box 6220
Ventura,CA93003 		94-1567162 501(C)3 47,908       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(100) GS Heart Of Central California
1377 W Shaw Ave
Fresno,CA93711 		94-1582429 501(C)3 41,570       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(101) GS of Greater Los Angeles
801 S Grand Ave
Los Angeles,CA90017 		95-1644033 501(C)3 235,760       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(102) GS San Diego-Imperial Council
1231 Upas St
San Diego,CA92103 		95-1644585 501(C)3 82,913       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(103) GS of Central California South
1377 W Shaw Ave
Fresno,CA93711 		95-1766795 501(C)3 88,274       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(104) Girl Scouts San Gorgonio Council
1751 Plum Lane
Redlands,CA92374 		95-1967727 501(C)3 71,693       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(105) Girl Scouts of Hawai'I
410 Atkinson Dr
Honolulu,HI96814 		99-0073488 501(C)3 13,195       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(106) GS of Maine
PO Box 9421
S Portland,ME04106 		01-0269802 501(C)3 6,488       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(107) GS of New Mexico Trails
4000 Jefferson PLZ NE
Albuquerque,NM87109 		85-6011246 501(C)3 15,997       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(108) Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona
4300 E BRdway Blvd
Tucson,AZ85711 		86-0008917 501(C)3 30,465       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(109) GS of Northern New Jersey
95 Newark Pompton TPK
Riverdale,NJ07457 		22-1512252 501(C)3 73,663       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................ Bullet Image
109
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
 
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Schedule I (Form 990) 2012

Schedule I (Form 990) 2012
Page 2
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) 2013 Alcoa 'Chuck McLane Scholarship' Recipient 1 5,000      
(2) 2013 Alcoa 'Chuck McLane Scholarship' Recipient 1 5,000      










Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Complete this part to provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
GRANTS PAID FORM 990, SCHEDULE I, PART II THE ORGANIZATION MONITORS GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED TO VARIOUS GIRL SCOUT COUNCILS, INDIVIDUAL GIRL SCOUT MEMBERS, AND GIRL SCOUT COUNCIL STAFF MEMBERS BY REVIEWING PROGRESS REPORTS FOR GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS. ADDITIONALLY, FINANCIAL STAFF REVIEWS ALL EXPENSES SUBMITTED FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR ALL GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH GSUSA POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, question 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
GIRL SCOUTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
 
Employer identification number

13-1624016
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all officers,
directors, trustees, and the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? .......
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................
4a
Yes
 
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
Yes
 
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
Yes
 
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
Yes
 
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2012

Schedule J (Form 990) 2012
Page 2
Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation
reported as deferred
in prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1)Anna Maria ChavezChief Executive Officer (i)
(ii)		 390,344
0 		83,281
  		24,750
  		22,719
  		26,052
  		547,146
0 		 
 
(2)Florence CorselloChief Financial Officer (i)
(ii)		 322,701
0 		42,128
  		244,984
  		20,999
  		15,040
  		645,852
0 		 
 
(3)M Kathryn CloningerFormer CEO (i)
(ii)		  
0 		 
  		385,883
  		 
  		1,380
  		387,263
0 		 
 
(4)Jan VerhageChief Operating Officer (i)
(ii)		 129,168
0 		 
  		263,210
  		8,837
  		5,710
  		406,925
0 		 
 
(5)Timothy HigdonChief of External Affairs (i)
(ii)		 118,727
0 		 
  		223,738
  		7,150
  		6,031
  		355,646
0 		 
 
(6)Jaclyn LibowitzChief Administrative Officer (i)
(ii)		 234,451
0 		26,122
  		40,856
  		14,421
  		20,777
  		336,627
0 		 
 
(7)Deborah G TaftChief Development Officer (i)
(ii)		 245,148
0 		38,314
  		17,591
  		10,695
  		10,830
  		322,578
0 		 
 
(8)Barry HorowitzVP & GM Girl Scout Merchandise (i)
(ii)		 223,004
  		32,872
  		24,104
  		13,942
  		23,228
  		317,150
  		 
 
(9)Michael WatsonSVP HR & Diversity (i)
(ii)		 182,712
0 		22,038
  		41,421
  		13,375
  		10,800
  		270,346
0 		 
 
(10)Claire FerrarinVP HR & Diversity (i)
(ii)		 187,616
0 		 
  		24,008
  		11,989
  		22,025
  		245,638
0 		 
 
(11)Diane Oettinger MyracleChief Learning Officer (i)
(ii)		 181,391
0 		10,000
  		8,985
  		8,810
  		21,574
  		230,760
0 		 
 
(12)Denise PesichVP Communications (i)
(ii)		 80,997
0 		 
  		108,532
  		3,365
  		15,861
  		208,755
0 		 
 
(13)Deborah J LongSVP Governance & Corp Admin (i)
(ii)		 19,228
0 		 
  		160,545
  		888
  		5,594
  		186,255
0 		 
 
Schedule J (Form 990) 2012

Schedule J (Form 990) 2012
Page 3
Part III
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II.
Also complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
COMPENSATION INFORMATION (1) FORM 990, SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 4B SUPPLEMENTAL NONQUALIFIED RETIREMENT PLAN K. CLONINGER - $378,802; F. CORSELLO - $201,919; J. VERHAGE - $187,084; J. LIBOWITZ - $16,503; M. WANG - $780
COMPENSATION INFORMATION (2) FORM 990, SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 5 AND LINE 7 Senior leadership team incentive compensation is based on performance targets including revenue and other metrics approved by the GSUSA compensation committee.
COMPENSATION INFORMATION (3) LINE 4A: SEVERANCE TIMOTHY HIGDON - $182,000 DENISE PESICH - $77,113 DEBORAH J LONG - $118,434
Schedule J (Form 990) 2012

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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.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
GIRL SCOUTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
 
Employer identification number

13-1624016
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 .        
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 ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( AMERICAN IDOL TICKETS ) X 1 348,000 FAIR MARKET VALUE
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image( )
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 1-28 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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Schedule M (Form 990) (2012)
Schedule M (Form 990) (2012)
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Part II
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to 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.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Schedule M (Form 990) (2012)
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

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

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
GIRL SCOUTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
 
Employer identification number

13-1624016
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
TOTAL NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS FORM 990, PART I, LINE 6 ALL ADULT MEMBERS, WHO ARE NOT EMPLOYEES OF GIRL SCOUTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA OR GIRL SCOUT COUNCILS, ARE CONSIDERED VOLUNTEERS OF THE ORGANIZATION.
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D COMMUNICATIONS: COMMUNICATE KEY MESSAGES ABOUT GIRL SCOUTING WHICH PROMOTE THE GIRL SCOUT BRAND. DISSEMINATES MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS TOOLS AND MATERIALS FOR USE BY GIRL SCOUT COUNCILS. INTERNATIONAL SERVICES: PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR GIRLS AND ADULTS FROM ACROSS BORDERS AND DIVERSE CULTURES TO LIVE, PLAN, AND WORK TOGETHER FOR A PERIOD OF TIME.
GOVERNING BODY AND MANAGEMENT PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6, 7A AND 7B The membership of the corporation consists of the members of the National Council of Girl Scouts of the USA. The membership of the National Council includes: a. delegates elected by Girl Scout councils who are registered through such local councils; b. delegates from USA Girl Scouts Overseas; c. members of the National Board of Directors; d. such other persons as may be elected by the National Council. A regular session of the National Council is held triennially to elect a National Board of Directors and determine general lines of policy by acting upon proposals.
POLICIES (1) FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 Girl Scouts of The United States of America (GSUSA) performs a complete review process of its Form 990 and related schedules. The documents and supporting schedules are prepared internally by management and then reviewed by our independent auditors. Our form 990 is provided via the board intranet to our board members and is reviewed by the audit committee of the National Board.
POLICIES (2) FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C EACH EMPLOYEE AND BOARD MEMBER IS REQUIRED TO ANNUALLY COMPLETE A DISCLOSURE FORM THAT REQUIRES DISCLOSURE OF ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. THE ORGANIZATION ENSURES EACH EMPLOYEE AND BOARD MEMBER HAS COMPLETED THE FORM AND MAINTAINS THE DOCUMENTATION. For each interest disclosed, the board will determine whether to: a. take no action; b. assure full disclosure to the Board of Directors and other individuals covered by this policy; c. ask the person to recuse himself/herself from participation in related discussions or decisions within the organization; d. ask the person to resign from her or his position; or, if the person refuses to resign, become subject to possible removal in accordance with the Board's removal procedures.
POLICIES (3) FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15B The organization follows a consistent process to determine salaries of the CEO and top management which includes: 1. Using Towers Watson, an independent compensation consulting firm who compiles benchmarks, market assessments, salary and total compensation data for the CEO and Executive Team. 2. The Chair of the national board and the Chair of the executive compensation committee review the CEO's performance based on GSUSA's performance against goals and determines any salary or incentive payments. 3. The CEO reviews the Executive Team's performance and discusses individual performance and any recommended salary or incentive payments with the Executive Compensation Committee.
DISCLOSURES FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, Line 19 THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS UPON REQUEST. ADDITIONALLY, OUR AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FORM 990 ARE AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC VIA OUR WEBSITE.
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCE FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 PENSION GAINS $7,080,505 ADJUSTMENT TO PERPETUAL TRUST HELD BY THIRD PARTIES DUE TO CLARIFICATION OF DONOR INTENT -$711,007 CHANGE IN VALUE OF DEFERRED GIFTS $32,912 TOTAL $6,402,410
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012

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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990. MediumBullet See separate instructions.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
GIRL SCOUTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
 
Employer identification number

13-1624016
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 33.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income


 		(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity
(1) New York Girl Scouts Inc
420 Fifth Avenue
New York,NY10018
 Real Prop Hol NY   11,672,884 GSUSA
 










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


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section


 		(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No












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Cat. No. 50135Y
Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
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Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



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

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




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



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization
 		(b)
Primary activity
 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity
 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust) 		(f)
Share of total income
 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets
 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
 		(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No












Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
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Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.)
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest (ii) annuities (iii) royalties or (iv) rent from a controlled entity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1a
 
 
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1b
 
 
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1c
 
 
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1d
 
 
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1e
 
 
f Dividends from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1f
 
 
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1g
 
 
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1h
 
 
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1i
 
 
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1j
 
 
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1k
 
 
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1l
 
 
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1m
 
 
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1n
 
 
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1o
 
 
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1p
 
 
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1q
 
 
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1r
 
 
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1s
 
 
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of other organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved





Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
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Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 37.)
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under section 512-514)

(e)
Are all partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(i)
Code V—UBI
amount in box 20
of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(j)
General or
managing
partner? 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
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Part VII
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).
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