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 MN AND WI RIVER VALLEYS INC
Employer identification number
41-0693910
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?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of 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.") ....
2,356,226
2,497,087
3,886,928
2,250,083
2,444,524
13,434,848
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
2,356,226
2,497,087
3,886,928
2,250,083
2,444,524
13,434,848
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)..
272,681
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
13,162,167
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..
2,356,226
2,497,087
3,886,928
2,250,083
2,444,524
13,434,848
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
683,335
740,080
664,579
784,005
577,456
3,449,455
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.)..
132,068
33,388
39,878
106,391
42,604
354,329
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
17,238,632
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
103,504,999
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
76.350 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
76.870 %
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
................................................
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Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
.....................................................
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.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
14
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
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
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
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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.
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 MN AND WI RIVER VALLEYS INC
Employer identification number
41-0693910
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART I, LINE 5, TOTAL NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES:
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2014, RIVER VALLEYS EMPLOYED 110 INDIVIDUALS: 105 FULL TIME EMPLOYEES AND 5 PART TIME EMPLOYEES. THE TOTAL NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES REPRESENTS THE NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS REPORTED ON RIVER VALLEYS FORM W-3, TRANSMITTAL OF WAGE AND TAX STATEMENTS FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2013. DURING CALENDAR YEAR 2013, RIVER VALLEYS EMPLOYED 359 INDIVIDUALS, INCLUDING 185 HIRED AS SEASONAL EMPLOYEES DURING THE 2013 SUMMER SEASON FOR RESIDENTIAL, TROOP AND FAMILY CAMP AND OTHER PROGRAMS, INCLUDING SWIM TEAM.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
THERE IS ONE CLASS OF MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL AND SHALL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES: (A) DELEGATES ELECTED BY SERVICE UNITS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3.2 OF THE BYLAWS; (B) UP TO 50 DELEGATES-AT-LARGE APPOINTED BY THE COUNCIL'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENSURING THAT THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE IS REPRESENTED. AT NO TIME SHALL THE DELEGATES-AT-LARGE CONSTITUTE MORE THAN 5% OF THE ELECTED VOTING MEMBERS; (C) ELECTED DIRECTORS-AT-LARGE AND ELECTED OFFICERS OF THE COUNCIL (D) MEMBERS OF THE BOARD DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE OF THE COUNCIL (E) DELEGATES TO THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF THE GIRL SCOUTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; (F) PAST PRESIDENTS AND PAST BOARD CHAIRS OF THE COUNCIL OR ANY OF ITS LEGACY GIRL SCOUT COUNCILS. VOTING MEMBERS MUST BE AGE 14 OR OLDER ON THE DATE THE TERM BEGINS, A MEMBER OF GSUSA AND BE CURRENTLY REGISTERED THROUGH THE COUNCIL.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
VOTING MEMBERS: (A) ARE ENTITLED TO ONE VOTE EACH; (B) ELECT THE ELECTED OFFICERS, ELECTED DIRECTORS-AT-LARGE AND MEMBERS OF THE BOARD DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE; (C) ELECT THE NATIONAL DELEGATES AND ALTERNATE DELEGATES TO THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF GSUSA; (D) WORK WITH THE BOARD TO DETERMINE THE STRATEGIC DIRECTION FOR GIRL SCOUTING LOCALLY; (E) AMEND THE BYLAWS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 14.2; AND (F) CONDUCT OTHER BUSINESS THAT MAY COME BEFORE THE VOTING MEMBERS. DELEGATE TERMS ARE ONE YEAR, BEGINNING OCTOBER 1 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30. NATIONAL DELEGATES AND ALTERNATE NATIONAL DELEGATES SERVE A TERM OF 3 YEARS OR UNTIL THEIR SUCCESSORS ARE ELECTED AND ASSUME THEIR POSITIONS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B
THE ORGANIZATION HAS APPROXIMATELY 500 "MEMBERS." RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF VOTING MEMBERS INCLUDE: WORK WITH THE BOARD TO DETERMINE THE STRATEGIC DIRECTION FOR GIRL SCOUTING LOCALLY; AMEND THE BYLAWS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 14.2; AND CONDUCT OTHER BUSINESS THAT MAY COME BEFORE VOTING MEMBERS. SECTION 14.2 STATES VOTING MEMBERS MAY AMEND THE BYLAWS AT ANY MEETING OF THE VOTING MEMBERS SO LONG AS 2/3 OF THOSE PRESENT APPROVE THE AMENDMENTS. VOTING MEMBERS MAY PROPOSE BYLAW AMENDMENTS WHEN AT LEAST FIFTY (50) VOTING MEMBERS RESPRESENTING AT LEAST THIRTY (30) SERVICE UNITS SIGN, DATE AND DELIVER TO THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD OR TREASURER OF THE COUNCIL, A REQUEST FOR SUCH AMENDMENT TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE VOTING MEMBERS. PROPOSED AMENDMENTS MUST BE INCLUDED IN THE NOTICE OF THE MEETING AT WHICH THE VOTE WILL BE TAKEN.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
BEFORE THE FORM 990 IS FILED WITH THE IRS, THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND THE AUDIT COMMITTEE REVIEW THE FORM 990 IN DETAIL. ONCE REVIEWED, AND REQUESTED CHANGES, IF ANY, ARE MADE, THE AUDIT COMMITTEE MAKES A RECOMMENDATION TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO APPROVE THE TAX RETURN. THE COMPLETE FORM 990 IS FORWARDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THEIR REVIEW AND APPROVAL. AFTER THEIR REVIEW, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS VOTE TO APPROVE THE FORM 990 AND REQUIRED STATE FILINGS. ONCE APPROVED, THE FORM 990 IS FILED WITH THE IRS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS APPLICABLE TO ALL OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, TRUSTEES AND EMPLOYEES OF RIVER VALLEYS. THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION AND COLLECTION OF THE ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENTS FROM OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, TRUSTEES, BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENTS ARE REVIEWED BY THE CFO FOR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS. A SUMMARY OF THE RESULTS, INCLUDING ANY DISCLOSED CONFLICTS, ARE FORWARDED TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE WHICH IS CHARGED WITH OVERSIGHT OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND ASSURING THAT SYSTEMS ARE IN PLACE FOR COMPLIANCE. PERSONS WHO HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST SHALL DISCLOSE ALL FACTS MATERIAL TO THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST TO THE BOARD OR APPLICABLE COMMITTEE AND THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING SHALL INCLUDE THESE DISCLOSURES. THIS PERSON SHALL NOT PARTICIPATE IN OR HEAR THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE DISCUSSION OF THE MATTER EXCEPT TO DISCLOSE MATERIAL FACTS AND RESPOND TO QUESTIONS. THE PERSON WHO HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST MAY NOT VOTE ON THE CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION AND SHALL NOT BE PRESENT IN THE MEETING ROOM WHEN THE VOTE IS TAKEN. THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING WILL REFLECT THE PERSON'S ABSENCE AND INELIGIBILITY TO VOTE. ALL EMPLOYEES ANNUALLY SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST ACKNOWLEDGMENT FORM STATING THAT THEY HAVE RECEIVED AND READ THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT THAT IS INCLUDED IN THE GIRL SCOUTS OF MINNESOTA AND WISCONSIN RIVER VALLEYS' PERSONNEL POLICIES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
COMPENSATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES OF RIVER VALLEYS, INCLUDING OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES, ARE DETERMINED USING SALARY RANGE GUIDELINES PROVIDED BY THE NATIONAL GIRL SCOUTS OF THE USA AND COMPARING THOSE RANGES TO LOCAL SALARY SURVEYS FROM THE MINNESOTA COUNCIL OF NONPROFITS. ALL SALARY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REVIEWED BY THE CEO, THE CFO AND HUMAN RESOURCES. THE CEO COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED BY THE CFO AND HUMAN RESOURCES AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THIS PROCESS WAS USED FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
RIVER VALLEYS ARTICLES OF MERGER, BYLAWS, ANNUAL AUDIT, FORM 990 AND BOARD MINUTES ARE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW UPON REQUEST FROM THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE. THE ARTICLES OF MERGER, BYLAWS AND ANNUAL REPORT ARE DISCLOSED ON THE ORGANIZATIONS WEBSITE UNDER ABOUT US, FINANCE + ACCOUNTABILITY. THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE SUMMARIZED IN RIVER VALLEYS ANNUAL REPORT. THE ANNUAL REPORT IS ALSO AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G, FEES FOR SERVICES - OTHER:
OTHER FEES FOR SERVICES (NON-EMPLOYEES) INCLUDE: TEMPORARY STAFF TO PROCESS EARLY BIRD AND ON-TIME MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATIONS, TEMPORARY STAFF FOR COOKIE CUPBOARDS, AND FILLING OPEN POSITIONS UNTIL PERMANENT STAFF ARE HIRED. OTHER FEES FOR SERVICES RECEIVED DURING THE YEAR INCLUDED PAYROLL SERVICING, EVALUATION, IT, BACKGROUND CHECKS, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:
CHANGE IN VALUE OF COMMUNITY FOUNDATION HOLDINGS 17,480.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C, OVERSIGHT OF AUDIT:
THE ORGANIZATION HAS NOT CHANGED ITS OVERSIGHT PROCESS OR SELECTION PROCESS DURING THE TAX YEAR.
NOTE B, RENT INCOME OF RELATED ORGANIZATION
GIRL SCOUTS OF MINNESOTA AND WISCONSIN RIVER VALLEYS' RENT OF LAND FROM ST. CROIX VALLEY GIRL SCOUT CAMPS, INC. (EIN 23-7436373) REPORTED AS RENT INCOME ON THE CAMPS' FORM 990.
NOTE C, DEPRECIATION FROM ROLLING RIDGES AND GREENWOOD
DURING FISCAL 2010, RIVER VALLEYS RECLASSIFIED TO A NON-DEPRECIABLE LONG-TERM ASSET THE NET BOOK VALUE OF BOARD DIRECTED DECOMMISSIONED CAMP PROPERTIES THAT WERE PUT ON THE MARKET TO BE SOLD. THE NET PROCEEDS RESULTING FROM SALES OF THE ASSETS ARE RECORDED AS BOARD DESIGNATED - PROPERTY FUND ENDOWMENT AND ALL APPROPRIATIONS FROM THIS QUASI-ENDOWMENT FUND ARE CURRENTLY AND WILL CONTINUE TO BE USED SOLELY FOR THE SUPPORT, INCLUDING OPERATIONAL EXPENSES, RENOVATION AND UPGRADING COSTS OF CAMP PROPERTY AND FOR PROGRAMS CARRIED OUT BY RIVER VALLEYS AT CAMP PROPERTY. THE PROPERTY FUND ASSETS WILL NOT BE USED FOR ANY OTHER GENERAL OPERATING COSTS. DURING THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2014, RIVER VALLEYS SOLD ONE CAMP PROPERTY AND RECORDED A NONOPERATING GAIN OF $1,842,345. THE REMAINING CAMP PROPERTY IS BEING ACTIVELY MARKETED BY RIVER VALLEYS. DEPRECIATION FOR 2014 CHARGED TO NONOPERATING EXPENSE TOTALED $241,750.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.