Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions. Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania Inc
Employer identification number
23-1352309
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization?
................
11g(i)
(ii)
A family member of a person described in (i) above?
......................
11g(ii)
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
................
11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 2
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)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(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
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
13
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.................................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2013.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
.....................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
................................................
18
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
.....................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 3
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)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
1,255,209
996,743
1,032,976
1,334,077
1,507,389
6,126,394
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......
14,364,283
17,879,776
18,627,962
18,330,991
18,736,069
87,939,081
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.
15,619,492
18,876,519
19,660,938
19,665,068
20,243,458
94,065,475
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
37,000
48,000
54,199
27,344
27,212
193,755
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..
37,000
48,000
54,199
27,344
27,212
193,755
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
93,871,720
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
15,619,492
18,876,519
19,660,938
19,665,068
20,243,458
94,065,475
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
522,355
498,855
554,268
499,974
466,895
2,542,347
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
0
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
522,355
498,855
554,268
499,974
466,895
2,542,347
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.)
..
146,407
210,663
266,999
303,184
305,080
1,232,333
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
16,288,254
19,586,037
20,482,205
20,468,226
21,015,433
97,840,155
14
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
95.944 %
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
95.545 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
2.599 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
2.909 %
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....
20
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Additional Data
Software ID:
Software Version:
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TIN:
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.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania Inc
Employer identification number
23-1352309
Return Reference
Explanation
Form 990, Part VI, Line 1B
Executive Committee The Executive Committee will have and may exercise the powers of the Board of Directors between meetings of the Board of Directors, except that the Executive Committee will not have the power to take any action which is contrary to or a substantial departure from the direction established by the Board of Directors. The Executive Committee will report actions taken to the Board of Directors at its next Board Meeting.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 6, 7A, and 7B
GOVERNING BODY & MANAGEMENT The common governance structure in Girl Scouting has members with the right to participate in the organization's governance, specifically by electing board members, approving mergers/dissolutions, and approving bylaws.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b
PROVIDING A COPY OF THE FORM 990 After the IRS Form 990 has been prepared by an independent public accounting firm, the audit committee will review and recommend the approval of the IRS Form 990 to the Board of Directors. The CEO is authorized to sign the IRS Form 990 after it has been approved. The public disclosure copy of the Form 990 is made available to the public via a link on the council's website.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c
CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY Each board member of the Organization is required to annually disclose any conflicts of interest that arise by virtue of board service. The organization monitors compliance with its conflict of interest policy through an annual disclosure statement that is distributed to these individuals. Annually, each Board Member signs a conflict of interest and confidentiality statement. Any conflicts of interest noted on the forms are communicated to the CEO and Board Chair for review and approval. Potential conflicts are investigated immediately. All employees review and sign an annual update of the conflict of interest statement.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15
DETERMINATION OF COMPENSATION Compensation is determined for the CEO by its board of Directors. In making this determination, survey data is considered both from the organization: Girl Scouts of the United States of America and independent survey information. Increases in compensation are awarded on the basis of performance including the measurable results of goals set for these positions by the Board or in accordance with employment contracts, if they exist for these positions. The Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania is committed to attracting, rewarding, motivating and retaining the highest quality candidates and employees in order to accomplish the Organization's underlying mission and core business strategy. In meeting this objective, the Organization is committed to the following: 1) Offering competitive cash compensation levels and health and welfare benefits that meet the basic needs of its employees and their families; and 2) Offering a combined performance-based total remuneration package of salary and benefits. The package targets the median of 50th percentile (middle of the market salaries), of remuneration offered by an appropriate and comparable peer group of non-profit and for-profit organizations located within a reasonable distance of the Organization's headquarters and/or service centers and with whom the Organization competes for talent. These organizations include: non-profit and for-profit organizations located in our geographical area, non-profit and for-profit organizations of similar budget headcount, and other councils within the Girl Scouts of the United States of America organization. While this is the philosophy of this filing organization, it is predicated on the organization's economic realities and its ability to ensure its short and long term financial stability. The organization will review this philosophy on a regular basis to ensure alignment with ongoing organizational goals, objectives and financial situations.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19
How Documents are Made Available to the Public The governing documents and conflict of interest policy are available upon request by emailing the Director of Governance via the organization's website. The Financial Statements are available for the public on the website or through a link made available on the website.
Form 990, Part III
Program Accomplishments 2013-2014 Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania, Inc. ("GSEP") operates as an independent, nonprofit organization chartered by the national Girl Scouts of the USA ("GSUSA") to provide leadership development opportunities for girls in nine Pennsylvania counties: Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh, Montgomery, Northampton and Philadelphia. During fiscal year 2014, GSEP continued to provide the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE) to more than 40,000 girls, with the help of close to 15,000 adult volunteers. This narrative details GSEP's achievements for FY 2014 as they relate to nine strategic organizational priorities that address innovation, diversity and inclusion; girl and adult membership; girl leadership program; volunteer structure and experience; partnership; funding; staffing; outdoor property investments; and infrastructure systems and communications. GSEP's first priority was to focus on innovation, diversity and inclusion, values that have been a part of the Girl Scouts for more than 100 years. GSEP utilized a key partnership with IBM to undertake a comprehensive Data Analytics project and Technology Audit, providing key insights into the habits of our membership, and current and future technology needs. Major headway was made in increasing the percentage participation of African American girls by 16.4 % and Latina girls by 3.3%. Bilingual recruitment materials were utilized, and the number of girls from the City of Philadelphia who attended GSEP Day Camp increased 20%. Retaining and growing girls and adult membership remains a key priority where GSEP shows leadership on the national stage. The Council was particularly focused on increasing K-5 girl membership. Overall, the Council outpaced the national rates of membership with a .1% increase in overall membership, compared to a national decline of -6%. Key drivers included contacting 100% of lapsed adults resulting in 100+ re-registrations. Additionally, GSEP Alumnae Association members were encouraged to join as current adult members. In FY 2014, GSEP engaged more than 10,000 girls in GSLE programming across seven priority areas including Science Technology Engineering and Math ("STEM"), Arts, Outdoor, Leadership, Environment, Travel and Entrepreneurship. GSEP significantly increased its STEM offerings, and more than 2000 girls participated in the 2014 Green Project, completing 5200 hours of community service. In June 2014, GSEP ran the first-ever all girls Triathlon/Duathlon for more than 100 girls. Day Camp registrations increased 36% and Resident Camp by 18% due to a comprehensive marketing plan and adding new WOW program offerings, e.g., a Critter Cabin, Gaga Pits, and standup paddleboards. A strong corps of positively engaged volunteers is vital to the effective execution of Girl Scout programming. In FY 2014, GSEP improved the customer service experience via eBiz and Troop Transfers. A Communications Focus Group was formed holding regular meetings to respond to the needs of operational volunteers. The Alumnae Committee was supported by increased communication and marketing, and helped hold several successful recruitment events. In summer 2014, Volunteer Essentials was delivered online for the first time, providing real time access for Volunteers via smart phones and computers virtually anywhere Girl Scouts were traveling. Developing a viable partnership strategy was a key objective in 2014, and a direction from GSEP's Strategic Learning process in 2011. GSEP collected information across the organization for all current and recent partnerships resulting in 450+ indentified partners. Over the summer months a Community Partnerships Database was created organized by membership, type of program, cookies, advertising, colleges and universities, funding and by county. The entire staff has access to the database for search and viewing purposes, opening up partnership options and conversations across the Council that have not been possible in the past. Expansion and diversification of GSEP's funding base, with an emphasis on increasing contributed revenue, is necessary to sustainably support the Council's full range of priorities. Contributed revenue has seen steady increases from FY 2010 - FY 2014, and contributions exceeded the FY 2014 budget across all areas by 12.5%. Corporate and Foundation grants have seen the most growth, 350+% over the past five years. The Council also increased revenue from program by more than $170K, while significantly decreasing parent debt for camp. GSEP is committed to fostering a strong work environment by recruiting, retaining, and engaging talented staff. Retention rates improved from 78% to 87% year over year. In summer 2014, a reorganization of the leadership structure provided promotion opportunities to multiple internal staff. The Council made investments in education and training for staff and adult volunteers. Investing in camps as a tool for leadership development is a key priority for GSEP for the next few years. In FY 2014 GSEP completed the design development phase for the Outdoor Program Vision (OPV) Phase I. Much work was done for capital campaign readiness, including design of a new staffing structure, the recruitment of key development staff, and the creation of a timeline. GSEP Camps implemented several WOW factors, as mentioned above, and the GSLE was increased at all camps offering more opportunities to earn Girl Scout badges. The final priority was to improve and refine our infrastructure systems and communications. In FY 2014 we continued our partnership with Tierney securing 222% in in-kind value above our spend and delivering 55.4 million targeted impressions. Social media was improved through more personalized posts resulting in a 69% increase in Facebook followers, and a 39% increase in Twitter followers. All staff was trained in the new GSUSA Brand Voice, and GSEP successfully implemented the first of a 3-year national "I Can't Wait To" campaign for K-5 recruitment. Customer service for Product Programs was significantly increased by creating mailboxes, e.g., cookies@gsep.org and by implementing a 24 hour response time for inquiries. GSEP successfully completed a risk assessment audit, and upgraded the POS system for increased visibility across multiple retail shops.
Form 990, Part XI, Line 9
Gain on Interest Rate Swap $10,313
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.