Form990
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Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private
foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2015 calendar year, or tax year beginning 10-01-2015 , and ending 09-30-2016
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
GIRL SCOUTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
 
% ANGELA OLDEN
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
420 FIFTH AVENUE
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
NEW YORK, NY100182798
D Employer identification number

13-1624016
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 218,864,700
F Name and address of principal officer:
Sylvia Acevedo
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
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 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 27
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 27
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 498
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 765,000
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 2,426,299
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) ......... 9,860,736 10,409,970
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 44,518,433 45,225,515
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 7,076,196 2,554,175
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 33,228,202 34,223,417
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 94,683,567 92,413,077
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 3,880,917 2,794,367
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 365,820 347,070
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 36,607,186 44,192,879
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 256,383 371,284
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet3,620,218    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 52,170,332 50,529,743
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 93,280,638 98,235,343
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 1,402,929 -5,822,266
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 189,759,993 194,790,435
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 69,580,367 74,367,668
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 120,179,626 120,422,767
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 2
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III ..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: Girl Scouts of the united states of america ("GSUSA"), headquartered in New York City is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to building girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. Formed in 1912 in Savannah, Georgia, GSUSA is now in its second century of serving girls, with more than 2.6 million adult and girl members and 59 million alumnae. GSUSA puts girls first, because when girls succeed, so does society a value reflected in our mission to help girls develop the courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place. GSUSA believes that girls learn by doing and that they learn best in a safe, positive environment; that adult participation and mentorship are critical to the strength and capacity of our Movement; and that service to the community is a core human virtue. GSUSA is committed to advancing diversity and pluralism across the Girl Scout Movement and the communities it serves. GSUSA is governed by a decisive and nimbl
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 $ 27,198,442 including grants of $ 174,485 ) (Revenue $ 15,484,796 )
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 $ 39,231,927 including grants of $ 2,619,882 ) (Revenue $ 44,791,315 )
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. This program category includes the Girl Scout Merchandise division that 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.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 16,624,051 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 7,196,178 )
COMMUNICATION:Communicate key messages about Girl Scouting which promote the Girl Scout brand and mission. Disseminates marketing and communications tools and materials for use by Girl Scout Councils.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 2,339,226 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 1,012,599 )
INTERNATIONAL
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 2,339,226 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 1,012,599 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet85,393,646
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part 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 other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....Click 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 other assistance to or for foreign individuals? 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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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government 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 or other assistance to or for domestic individuals 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 25a...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I............
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ...................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If "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..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .............
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
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
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 ...Click to see attachment
35b
Yes
 
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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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
153
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
498
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” to line 3b, 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
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBulletJA
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
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.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? .........................
8
 
 
9a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI ..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
27
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
27
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, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletANGELA OLDEN420 FIFTH AVENUE   NEW YORK,NY10018 (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 or note to any line in this Part VII ..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) Kathy Hopinkah Hannan......................................................................
National President
 10.0
.................
0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(2) Sharon Hoskin Matthews......................................................................
First Vice President
 10.0
.................
0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(3) Wonya Lucas......................................................................
Second Vice President
 10.0
.................
0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(4) Charles McLane Jr......................................................................
Treasurer
 10.0
.................
0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(5) Sapreet Kaur Saluja......................................................................
Secretary (As of 6/15/16)
 10.0
.................
0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(6) Priscilla Almodovar......................................................................
Board Member
 5.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(7) Jenny Alonzo......................................................................
Board Member
 5.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(8) Judith N Batty......................................................................
Board Member
 5.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(9) Jeanne Kwong Bickford......................................................................
Board Member
 5.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(10) Anne Chow......................................................................
Board Member
 5.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(11) Lynn M Gangone......................................................................
Board Member
 5.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(12) Dineen Garcia......................................................................
Board Member
 5.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(13) Monica Gil......................................................................
Board Member
 5.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(14) Steven Gilliland......................................................................
Board Member
 5.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(15) Jeanmarie C Grisi......................................................................
Board Member
 5.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(16) John Hom......................................................................
Board Member
 5.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(17) Noorain Khan......................................................................
Board Member
 5.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 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; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) Karen Maloney........................................................................
Board Member (Thru jan 16)
 5.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(19) Mina Nguyen........................................................................
Board Member
 5.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(20) Debbie Nielson........................................................................
Board Member
 5.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(21) Susan Peters........................................................................
Board Member
 5.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(22) Norma Provencio Pichardo........................................................................
Board Member
 5.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(23) Nancy Reardon........................................................................
Board Member
 5.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(24) Trooper Sanders........................................................................
Board Member
 5.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(25) Julie Sygiel........................................................................
Board Member
 5.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(26) Carri Baker........................................................................
Board Member
 5.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(27) Sharon Wibben........................................................................
Board Member
 5.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(28) Loria Yeadon........................................................................
Board Member
 5.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(29) Sylvia Acevedo........................................................................
Secretary (thru 6/14/16)
 10.0
.......................0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(30) Anna Maria Chavez........................................................................
CEO (thru 6/30/2016)
 35.0
.......................0.0 		    X       576,389 0 58,659
(31) Sylvia Acevedo........................................................................
Interim CEO (As of 6/15/16)
 35.0
.......................0.0 		    X       0 0 0
(32) Angela Olden........................................................................
Chief Financial Officer
 35.0
.......................0.0 		      X     384,136 0 48,332
(33) Anthony Doye........................................................................
Chief Operating Officer
 35.0
.......................0.0 		      X     401,973 0 58,761
(34) Jennifer Rochon........................................................................
General Counsel
 35.0
.......................0.0 		      X     299,824 0 54,473
(35) Florence Godfrey........................................................................
Chief Marketing & Comm Officer
 35.0
.......................0.0 		      X     241,581 0 46,867
(36) Joanne Rencher........................................................................
Chief People Officer
 35.0
.......................0.0 		      X     239,607 0 37,343
(37) Barry Horowitz........................................................................
Chief Revenue Officer
 35.0
.......................0.0 		      X     308,419 0 45,509
(38) Nhadine Leung........................................................................
Chief Governance Officer
 35.0
.......................0.0 		      X     282,026 0 24,567
(39) Lisa Margosian........................................................................
Chief Customer Officer
 35.0
.......................0.0 		      X     302,306 0 16,747
(40) Krista Kokjohn-Poehler........................................................................
Chief Girl Experience Officer
 35.0
.......................0.0 		        X   231,140 0 56,883
(41) Kerry Connolly........................................................................
Council Leadership Strategist
 35.0
.......................0.0 		        X   213,587 0 27,035
(42) Claire Ferrarin........................................................................
Talent Management & Learning A
 35.0
.......................0.0 		        X   223,915 0 40,584
(43) Christine Butler........................................................................
Chief Digital Marketing Execut
 35.0
.......................0.0 		        X   207,007 0 13,557
(44) Kimberly Jowell........................................................................
Council Leadership Strategist
 35.0
.......................0.0 		        X   198,864 0 9,059
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 4,110,774 0 538,376
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet90
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................
4
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
ACCENTURE,
800 N GELEBE ROAD
ARLINGTON,VA22203 		IT DEVELOPMENT 3,481,819
ROUNDCORNER,
2075 ALLSTON WAY SUITE 202
BERKELY,CA94704 		IT DEVELOPMENT 2,185,115
RANDSTAD TECHNOLOGIES,
PO Box 847872
DALLAS,TX75284 		IT DEVELOPMENT 1,814,488
ERNST YOUNG,
PO Box 640382
PITTSBURGH,PA15264 		IT DEVELOPMENT 1,691,260
SALESFORCE,
PO BOX 39000
SAN FRANCISCO,CA941390001 		TECHNICAL SERVICES 1,672,943
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet61
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Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a 8,375
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 694,680
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 9,706,915
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$  
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 10,409,970
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a MEETING AND LEARNING EVENTS 721000 5,014,508 2,636,683 2,377,825  
b MEMBERSHIP DUES 624100 36,964,991 36,964,991    
c SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE 518210 3,136,791 3,136,791    
d RESEARCH REVENUE 541720 40,000 40,000    
e USAGSO COUNCIL SERVICE FEE 900099 43,185 43,185    
f All other program service revenue. 26,040 26,040    
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....MediumBullet 45,225,515
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........MediumBullet 1,375,438   -2,256 1,377,694
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet 0      
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 10,734,345     10,734,345
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss) 0 0
d Net rental income or (loss)......MediumBullet 0      
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory   109,632,739
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses   108,454,002
c Gain or (loss)   1,178,737
d Net gain or (loss).....MediumBullet 1,178,737   50,730 1,128,007
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 41,256,994
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b 17,997,621
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 23,259,373 23,259,373    
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a INSURANCE RECOVERY 900099 50,414     50,414
b MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 900099 179,285     179,285
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 229,699
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 92,413,077 66,107,063 2,426,299 13,469,745
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Page 10
Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 2,704,367 2,704,367
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 70,000 70,000
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 20,000 20,000
4 Benefits paid to or for members 347,070 347,070
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 3,194,997 2,357,182 608,924 228,891
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 31,073,347 26,583,203 3,129,718 1,360,426
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 4,029,440 3,392,411 472,696 164,333
9 Other employee benefits ....... 3,700,641 3,404,311 161,081 135,249
10 Payroll taxes ........... 2,194,454 1,829,516 270,796 94,142
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 190,410 190,410    
b Legal ......... 773,483 562,841 180,952 29,690
c Accounting ........... 400,989 292,560 66,063 42,366
d Lobbying ........... 229,727 229,727    
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 371,284 371,284
f Investment management fees ...... 377,424   377,424  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 11,020,476 10,426,906 563,090 30,480
12 Advertising and promotion .... 1,109,021 1,047,989 40,059 20,973
13 Office expenses ....... 1,637,422 1,402,975 114,858 119,589
14 Information technology ...... 14,699,973 13,276,396 1,062,243 361,334
15 Royalties .. 0      
16 Occupancy ........... 4,047,536 3,563,656 205,830 278,050
17 Travel ............ 3,155,884 2,887,415 168,208 100,261
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials . 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 0      
20 Interest ........... 3,541 3,279 115 147
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 1,481,860 1,481,860    
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 7,098,635 6,717,090 163,695 217,850
23 Insurance ... 675,196 259,857 415,339  
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 COMMISSION EXPENSE 920,310 920,310    
b CREDIT CARD PROCESSING FEES 810,005 210,693 597,833 1,479
c FOOD SERVICES 771,813 675,176 36,713 59,924
d RECRUITING EXPENSE 243,434 3,000 240,434  
e All other expenses 882,604 533,446 345,408 3,750
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 98,235,343 85,393,646 9,221,479 3,620,218
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Page 11
Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 63,775 1 17,616
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 15,154,674 2 15,019,812
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 1,839,168 3 3,377,205
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 5,443,815 4 5,304,942
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 ........ 7,025,128 8 6,614,285
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 980,055 9 2,002,336
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 101,564,272
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 69,872,740 31,848,993 10c 31,691,532
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 34,685,479 11 34,366,121
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 91,427,175 12 95,377,909
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 ........... 1,291,731 15 1,018,677
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 189,759,993 16 194,790,435
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 13,402,346 17 12,824,615
18 Grants payable ... 0 18 0
19 Deferred revenue ......... 18,578,140 19 20,086,954
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 37,599,881 25 41,456,099
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 69,580,367 26 74,367,668
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 73,159,657 27 68,612,837
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 23,728,720 28 26,867,450
29 Permanently restricted net assets 23,291,249 29 24,942,480
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 ........... 120,179,626 33 120,422,767
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 189,759,993 34 194,790,435
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
92,413,077
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
98,235,343
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
-5,822,266
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
120,179,626
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
8,857,119
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
-2,791,712
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
120,422,767
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII .............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
 
 
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
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 Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
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
6
7
8
9
10
11
a
b
c
d
e
f
Enter the number of supported organizations ..............  

g
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 (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
Yes No
Total      

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any unusual grants.) .... 10,712,648 8,358,972 9,435,368 9,860,736 10,409,970 48,777,694
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......           0
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..           0
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 10,712,648 8,358,972 9,435,368 9,860,736 10,409,970 48,777,694
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).. 4,594,682
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 44,183,012
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 10,712,648 8,358,972 9,435,368 9,860,736 10,409,970 48,777,694
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 11,370,353 10,000,361 10,657,841 11,671,396 12,109,783 55,809,734
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..           0
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. 370,994 48,263 30,034 67,671 229,699 746,661
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10. 105,334,089
12
12
331,783,713
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
41.946 %
15
15
43.360 %
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) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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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) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513...            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5.            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (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 VI.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
0 %
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 11 of Part I. If you checked 11a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 11b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 11c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 11d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.
3b
 
 
c
Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
3c
 
 
4a
Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked 11a or 11b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.
4a
 
 
b
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.
4b
 
 
c
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.
4c
 
 
5a
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).
5a
 
 
b
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
6
 
 
7
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ).
8
 
 
9a
Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9a
 
 
b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9b
 
 
c
Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9c
 
 
10a
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.
10a
 
 
b
Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).
10b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes
No
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described in (a) above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
1
 
 
2
Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).
2
 
 
3
By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.
Yes
No
a
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
2a
 
 
b
Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.
a
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.
3b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Net short-term capital gain 1    
2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2    
3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3    
4 Add lines 1 through 3 4    
5 Depreciation and depletion 5    
6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 6    
7 Other expenses (see instructions) 7    
8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8    

Section B - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): 1
a Average monthly value of securities 1a    
b Average monthly cash balances 1b    
c Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets 1c    
d Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) 1d    
e Discount claimed for blockage or other factors
(explain in detail in Part VI):  
2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets 2    
3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d 3    
4 Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). 4    
5 Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) 5    
6 Multiply line 5 by .035 6    
7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 7    
8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) 8    

Section C - Distributable Amount Current Year
1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 1  
2 Enter 85% of line 1 2  
3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) 3  
4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 4  
5 Income tax imposed in prior year 5  
6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) 6  
7
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 7
Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations (continued)
Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity		  
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations  
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets  
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required)  
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions  
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI). See instructions		  
9 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6  
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount  

Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) (i)
Excess Distributions 		(ii)
Underdistributions
Pre-2015 		(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2015
1 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line
6 		 
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2015
(reasonable cause required--see instructions)		  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
a
b
c
d From 2013.......  
e From 2014.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2015 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2010 not applied (see
instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.  
4Distributions for 2015 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2015 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2015, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2
(if amount greater than zero, see instructions)		  
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2015. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than
zero, see instructions)		  
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2016. Add lines
3j and 4c.		  
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a
b
c Excess from 2013.......  
d From 2014.......  
e From 2015.......  
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2015)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
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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.
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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 its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
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Name of organization
GIRL SCOUTS 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


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
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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) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
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Name of organization
GIRL SCOUTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
  		Employer identification number

13-1624016
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. 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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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.
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If the organization answered "Yes" on 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" on 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" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), 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-.
1
2
3
4
5
6
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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) ........................................... 229,727  
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ....................................................................... 229,727  
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ......................................................................................... 97,256,908  
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) .................................................................... 97,486,635  
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 separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2012 (b) 2013 (c) 2014 (d) 2015 (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 303,971 238,692 205,220 229,727 977,610
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
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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 on 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
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, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), 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," on 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.
Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year ....    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of 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" on 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, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, 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" on 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)
Revenue included on 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
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
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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" on 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, for escrow or custodial account liability?
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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 128,583,000 138,518,000 127,653,000 121,665,000 104,900,000
b Contributions ... 1,635,000 1,353,000 968,000 1,113,000 1,029,000
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 11,033,000 -2,487,000 11,933,000 14,401,000 20,195,000
d Grants or scholarships ... 690,000 555,000 716,000 718,000 779,000
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		10,023,000 8,246,000 1,320,000 8,808,000 3,680,000
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ...... 130,538,000 128,583,000 138,518,000 127,653,000 121,665,000
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet67.030 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet18.930 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet14.040 %
The percentages on 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" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment) 		(b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land ...   377,059 377,059
b Buildings   51,966,122 42,347,921 9,618,201
c Leasehold improvements   1,595,177 988,672 606,505
d Equipment ...   16,420,011 15,747,526 672,485
e Other ...   31,205,903 10,788,621 20,417,282
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 31,691,532
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c)Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
(3)Other
(A) PRIVATE EQUITY FUND 		5,672,868 F

(B) PRIVATE BOND FUND 		6,243,502 F

(C) COMMON COLLECTIVE TRUST 		63,570,008 F

(D) HEDGE FUND 		15,728,362 F

(E) REAL ESTATE 		4,163,169 F
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 95,377,909
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes 0
FUNDS HELD IN TRUST 622,303
ACCRUED PENSION LIABILITY 40,833,796
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 41,456,099
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 98,319,772
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a 8,857,119
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 218,712
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d -2,791,712
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 6,284,119
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 92,035,653
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 377,424
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c 377,424
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 92,413,077
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 98,076,631
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a 218,712
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 218,712
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 97,857,919
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 377,424
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 377,424
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 98,235,343

Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, SCHEDULE D, PART III, LINE 4 ORGANIZATIONS MAINTAINING COLLECTIONS OF ART, HISTORICAL TREASURES, OR OTHER SIMILAR ASSETS Girl Scouts of the USA owns unique collections and places - Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace, Headquarters, and the Edith Macy Conference Center - that serve as a bridge between its rich history and the 21st century, all to support the organization's mission to "grow girls of courage, confidence, and character to make the world a better place." They offer engaging, relevant, and innovative experiences for girls and adults, welcoming more than 100,000 visitors annually from around the nation and world, and include over 400 acres and 40+ roofed structures, and encompassing a significant curatorial and archival collection documenting and illustrating the history of the worlds largest extant female-led organization for girls. The Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace ("Birthplace"), listed on the national Register and a contributing site to a National Historic Landmark District, is located in Savannah, GA. Perhaps the only house museum in the nation created specifically for girls to enjoy, grow, and learn, it attracts annually approximately 40,000 visitors - men, women, and youth alike. Low was born in the house in 1860, and she lived in and visited it throughout her life, including when she founded Girl Scouts there in 1912. The Birthplace is open 6 days/week to the public, offers extensive Girl Scout programming, collaborates with the local Historic Georgia Council, and is a leading cultural institution in Savannah. For more information, please see http://www.juliettegordonlowbirthplace.org/content/juliettegordonlowbirthp lace/en.html. The Edith Macy Conference Center ("EMCC"), located in Briarcliff Manor, Westchester County, New York, is a 400+ acre cultural asset of the GSUSA that serves as a convening place for Girl Scout meetings and trainings, and also as a conference center for other clientele. V. Everit Macy donated the original 200-acre core of EMCC in 1925 in memory of his wife, Edith Carpenter Macy, the chairwoman of the Girl Scouts of the USA National Board from 1919 to 1925. Combined with 1920 Camp Andree - donated to Girl Scouts by Senator and Mrs. William A. Clark in memory of their daughter, Andree, who died at the age of 16 - EMCC encompasses a lake (and dam system), walking trails, woodlands, wetlands, and other topographies that straddle various township and school district boundaries, and more than 40 roofed structures, some of which embody significant historical attributes, such as the magnificent Great Hall, designed by James Yardley Rippen, architect of the first presidential retreat, Rapidan, built for President and Mrs. Henry Hoover. The EMCC conference facilities, built in 1982, include 54 sleeping rooms, various meeting spaces, a 200-seat auditorium, and a small restaurant. The Visitor Experience at GSUSA Headquarters is currently located on the 17th floor of the corporate offices at 420 Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, and greets approximately 5,000 girls and others each year. The space was refreshed in December 2015 for the first time since the initial exhibit opened in 1993, and now traces the arc of the Girl Scout Movement and its continued relevance even today, providing spaces where girls of all ages can recognize their own unique passion, intellect and strength. Entitled Epic Reflections: The Promise of Girl Scouts, the installation illuminates our organizations dynamic, narrative past, and offers inspiration for its future, radiating out the possibility for all. The collection of the Girl Scouts of the USA ("Collection") reflects the history of the oldest and largest extant women-led organization in the United States, and thus is a window into the role and agency of women from some of the earliest days in our countrys history to the present. It spans centuries, genres, and styles, and includes corporate records, personal writings, ephemera, media, scrapbooks, fine and decorative arts, farm and camp equipment, furnishings, textiles, sculpture, jewelry, silver, international gifts, product and memorabilia, awards and recognitions, and Girl Scout uniforms, badges, and insignia, as well as personal letters and writings of Juliette Gordon Low, GSUSA Founder, and Lou Henry Hoover, wife of President Herbert Hoover and twice National President of Girl Scouts. A wide variety of artists, craftspeople, and manufacturers are represented, including Saul Bellows, Cartier, Lydia Fielding Emmet, Roy Halston, Frida Hansen, George Peter Alexander Healy. Alfred Jonniaux, James Yardley Rippin, W. & J. Sloane, and Louis Comfort Tiffany. The Collection is located at National Headquarters, the Edith Macy Conference Center, and the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace, and is available for research by appointment in both New York and Georgia.
FORM 990, SCHEDULE D, PART V, LINE 4 ENDOWMENT FUNDS THE INTENDED USE OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ENDOWMENT FUNDS IS TO DEVELOP, SUPPORT, AND EXTEND THE GIRL SCOUT MOVEMENT.
FORM 990, SCHEDULE D, PART VI, LINE 1E THE AMOUNTS SHOWN AS "OTHER" REPRESENT SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT COSTS
FORM 990, SCHEDULE D, PART X, LINE 2 FIN 48 FOOTNOTE 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 2013, 2014, 2015 AND 2016 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.
FORM 990, SCHEDULE D, PART XI, LINE 2D RECONCILIATION OF OTHER PENSION RELATED LOSSES OTHER THAN NET PERIODIC PENSION COST -$1,781,909, PENSION SETTLEMENT -$2,604,324, PRIOR YEAR NET ASSET BALANCES OF FOREIGN AFFILIATES $1,715,387, CHANGE IN VALUE OF DEFERRED GIFTS $8,795, CHANGE IN VALUE OF CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITY $14,925, FOREIGN CURRENCY FORWARD loss $-144,586 TOTAL -$2,791,712
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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.Right pointing arrow large image Information about Schedule F (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
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 its grants and
other 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 its grants and other assistance 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)   8 Program Services See Part V 530,290
East Asia and the Pacific   6 Program Services See Part V 391,747
Central America and the Caribbean     Investments   15,232,237
South America     Grantmaking   15,000
Central America and the Caribbean     Grantmaking   5,000
Central America and the Caribbean   2 Program Services Recruitment 8,435
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total .....   16 16,182,709
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...      
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b)   16 16,182,709
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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)		 (a)(c) Region (b)(d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
South America recruitment 7,500 wire      
South America recruitment 7,500 wire      
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
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
2
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 organization may be required to separately 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, Information 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 separately file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Part V
Supplemental Information
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).
ReturnReference Explanation
FORM 990, SCHEDULE F, PART I, LINE 3, COLUMN C OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS OUTSIDE THE U.S. Girl Scouts of the United States of America has 14 employees located outside the united states serving dependent military families. The organization also hired 2 individuals on a term basis until 12/31/16 to work on membership recruitment in Panama.
FORM 990, SCHEDULE F, PART I, LINE 3, COLUMN E Program Service Description 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.
FORM 990, SCHEDULE F, PART I, LINE 2 GRANTS PAID 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.
FORM 990 , SCHEDULE F, PART II, LINE 1 Purpose of grant - Enhancing Girl Scouts capacity for recruitment and retention for girls to participate in Girl Scouting.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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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" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrowInformation about Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If "Yes," list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.


(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
ORR ASSOCIATES INC
2801 M Street
 
Washington, DC20007 		SEE PART IV   No   371,284  
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . right arrow   371,284  
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
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 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50083H
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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.




VerticalRevenue
(a) Event #1

 
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

 
(event type) 		(c) Other events

 
(total number) 		(d) Total events
(add col. (a) through col. (c))

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. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . . right arrow  
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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
Noncash prizes . . . .
 
 
 
 

4
Rent/facility costs . . . .
 
 
 
 

5
Other direct expenses . . .
 
 
 
 


6

Volunteer labor . . . .
%
%
%


7
Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow
 

8
Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d). . . . . . . . . right arrow
 

9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to conduct 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 conduct 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 conducted in:
a
The organization's facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13a
%
b
An outside facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13b
%
14
Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
 
 
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v); and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule G, Part I, Line 2b, Column ii - activity STAFFING ASSESSMENTS; CREATING CASE FOR SUPPORT AND DEVELOPMENT; STRATEGIC COUNSEL AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT; STRATEGIC PHILANTHROPIC COUNSEL; PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND INTERIM LEADERSHIP OF PARTNERSHIP TEAM
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
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 Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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 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,FL33624 		59-0651087 501 (C) 3 26,363       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(2) GS of Alaska
3911 Turnagain Blvd E
Anchorage,AK99517 		92-6000179 501 (C) 3 15,719       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(3) GS of Black Diamond Council
321 Virginia St W
Charleston,WV25301 		55-0420373 501 (C) 3 9,957       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(4) GS of the Green & White Mountains
1 Commerce Dr
Bedford,NH03110 		02-0243160 501 (C) 3 19,871       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(5) GS of Eastern Massachusetts
95 Berkeley St
Boston,MA02116 		04-2703281 501 (C) 3 6,248       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(6) GS of Eastern Missouri
2300 Ball Dr
St Louis,MO63146 		43-0662471 501 (C) 3 27,805       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(7) GS of Eastern Washington & North Idaho
1404 North Ash St
Spokane,WA99201 		91-0570844 501 (C) 3 19,276       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(8) GS of Maine
138 Gannett Dr
South Portland,ME04106 		01-0269802 501 (C) 3 8,973       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(9) Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England
500 Greenwich Ave
Warwick,RI02886 		05-0300724 501 (C) 3 8,023       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(10) GS of Connecticut
340 Washington St
Hartford,CT06106 		06-0646756 501 (C) 3 8,287       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(11) Girl Scouts of Nassau County
110 Ring Rd West
Garden City,NY11530 		11-2041443 501 (C) 3 10,685       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(12) Suffolk County GSC Inc
442 Moreland Rd
Commack,NY11725 		11-2164434 501 (C) 3 49,000       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(13) Greater NY Girl Scout Council
40 Wall St
New York,NY10005 		13-1624014 501 (C) 3 71,120       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(14) Girl Scouts of Greater South Texas
202 E Madison Ave
Harlingen,TX78550 		74-1256499 501 (C) 3 6,460       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(15) GS Heart of The Hudson
2 Great Oak Ln
Pleasantville,NY10570 		13-2985898 501 (C) 3 53,919       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(16) GS of Ohio's Heartland Council
1700 WaterMark Dr
Columbus,OH43215 		31-4379475 501 (C) 3 7,147       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(17) GS of Western New York
3332 Walden Ave
Depew,NY14043 		16-0743096 501 (C) 3 8,091       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(18) GS of NY Penn PathwaysInc
8170 Thompson Rd
Cicero,NY13039 		16-0844808 501 (C) 3 6,066       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(19) GS of Gulfcoast Florida Inc
4780 Cattlemen Rd
Sarasota,FL34233 		59-0760212 501 (C) 3 6,030       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(20) GS Heart of New Jersey
120 Valley RD
Montclair,NJ07042 		22-1638950 501 (C) 3 80,971       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(21) GS of Northern New Jersey
95 Newark Pompton Tpke
Riverdale,NJ07457 		22-1928958 501 (C) 3 6,655       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(22) GS of Eastern Pennsylvania
330 Manor Rd
Miquon,PA19444 		23-1352309 501 (C) 3 86,747       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(23) Orange County GS Council
9500 Toledo Way
Irvine,CA92618 		23-7395094 501 (C) 3 5,364       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(24) GS of Western Pennsylvania
30 Isabella St
Pittsburgh,PA15212 		25-1126094 501 (C) 3 81,540       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(25) GS of Western Ohio
4930 Cornell Rd
Cincinnati,OH45242 		31-0679091 501 (C) 3 44,383       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(26) GS of North East Ohio
One Girl Scout Way
Macedonia,OH44056 		34-0726094 501 (C) 3 21,559       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(27) Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana
20 South Clark St
Chicago,IL60030 		36-3871241 501 (C) 3 148,443       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(28) GS of Southern Illinois
4 Ginger Creek Pky
Glen Carbon,IL62034 		37-0811488 501 (C) 3 14,256       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(29) GS of Michigan Shore to Shore
3275 Walker Ave NW
Grand Rapids,MI49544 		38-1366924 501 (C) 3 28,539       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(30) GS of the Wisconsin Southeast
131 South 69 St
Milwaukee,WI53214 		39-0892833 501 (C) 3 22,646       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(31) GS of Minnesota and Wisconsin River
400 South Robert St
St Paul,MN55107 		41-0877820 501 (C) 3 7,809       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(32) GS of Greater Iowa
10715 Hickman Rd
Des Moines,IA50322 		42-0698218 501 (C) 3 32,028       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(33) GS NE Kansas & NW Missouri
8383 Blue Pky Dr
Kansas City,MO64133 		43-0892926 501 (C) 3 5,388       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(34) GS of Chesapeake Bay
225 Old Baltimore Pike
Newark,NJ19702 		51-0064337 501 (C) 3 35,499       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(35) Girl Scouts of Central Maryland
4806 Seton Dr
Baltimore,MD21215 		52-0780207 501 (C) 3 128,571       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(36) Nations Capital GS Council
4301 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington,DC20008 		54-0732966 501 (C) 3 126,598       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(37) Virginia Skyline GSC Inc
3663 Peters Creek Rd NW
Roanoke,VA24019 		54-0737207 501 (C) 3 24,973       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(38) GS Hornets Nest Council
7007 Idlewild Rd
Charlotte,NC28212 		56-0563842 501 (C) 3 13,642       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(39) GS Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont Inc
8818 W Market St
Colfax,NC27235 		56-0577629 501 (C) 3 6,596       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(40) GS of North Carolina Coastal Pines
6901 Pinecrest Rd
Raleigh,NC27613 		56-0791500 501 (C) 3 9,029       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(41) South Carolina-Mountains to Midlands
Five Independence Pointe
Greenville,SC29615 		57-0314433 501 (C) 3 11,384       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(42) Girl Scouts of Eastern South Carolina
7257 Cross County Rd
North Charleston,SC29418 		57-0341216 501 (C) 3 6,316       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(43) GS of Greater Atlanta
5601 North Allen Rd
Mableton,GA30126 		58-0566190 501 (C) 3 124,606       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(44) GS of Historic Georgia
6869 Columbus Rd
Lizella,GA31052 		58-0566191 501 (C) 3 25,796       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(45) GS of West Central Florida
4610 Eisenhower Blvd
Tampa,FL33634 		59-0624454 501 (C) 3 15,009       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(46) Gateway Girl Scout Council
1000 Shearer St
Jacksonville,FL32205 		59-0637857 501 (C) 3 6,615       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(47) Citrus Girl Scout Council
341 North Mills Ave
Orlando,FL32803 		59-0696293 501 (C) 3 8,733       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(48) Girl Scouts of the Florida Panhandle
1515 St Andrews Blvd
Panama City,FL32405 		59-0760209 501 (C) 3 12,937       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(49) GS Heart of The South
717 South White Station Rd
Memphis,TN38117 		62-0502197 501 (C) 3 7,531       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(50) GS of Middle Tennessee Inc
4522 Granny White Pike
Nashville,TN37204 		62-0589380 501 (C) 3 26,433       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(51) GS Diamonds of ArkansOklah & Texas
11311 Arcade Dr
Little Rock,AR72212 		71-0309373 501 (C) 3 6,795       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(52) GS of Louisiana East
841 South Clearview Pky
New Orleans,LA70121 		72-0453615 501 (C) 3 5,594       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(53) GS of Eastern Oklahoma
2432 East 51st St
Tulsa,OK74105 		73-0579240 501 (C) 3 11,999       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(54) GS of Western Oklahoma Inc
6100 N Robinson Ave
Oklahoma City,OK73118 		73-0677849 501 (C) 3 35,961       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(55) GS of Central Texas
12012 Park 35 Cir
Austin,TX78753 		74-1109644 501 (C) 3 51,459       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(56) GS of Southwest Texas
811 N Coker Loop Rd
San Antonio,TX78216 		74-1109759 501 (C) 3 98,665       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(57) GS of the Texas Oklahoma Plains
4901 Briarhaven Rd
Fort Worth,TX76109 		75-0818162 501 (C) 3 7,688       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(58) Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas
6001 Summerside Dr
Dallas,TX75252 		75-1101571 501 (C) 3 103,158       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(59) GS of Montana and Wyoming
2303 Grand Ave
Billings,MT59102 		81-6001486 501 (C) 3 5,297       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(60) Silver Sage GSC
1410 Etheridge Ln
Boise,ID83704 		82-0259644 501 (C) 3 6,004       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(61) The Teton Science School
700 Coyote Canyon Rd
Jackson,WY83001 		83-0219163 501 (C) 3 9,600       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(62) Arizona Cactus Pine GSC
119 E Coronado Rd
Phoenix,AZ85004 		86-0133397 501 (C) 3 65,657       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(63) Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada Inc
2941 Harris Ave
Las Vegas,NV89101 		88-0060273 501 (C) 3 77,862       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(64) GS of Western Washington
601 Valley St
Seattle,WA98109 		91-6060940 501 (C) 3 29,778       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(65) GS of Oregon & SW Washington Inc
9620 SW Barbur Blvd
Portland,OR97219 		93-0399051 501 (C) 3 7,099       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(66) GS of Northern California
1650 Harbor Bay Pky
Alameda,CA94502 		94-1551410 501 (C) 3 53,096       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(67) GS of California's Central Coast
1500 Palma Dr
Ventura,CA93003 		94-1567162 501 (C) 3 9,054       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(68) GS of Greater Los Angeles
801 S Grand Ave
Los Angeles,CA90017 		95-1644033 501 (C) 3 223,500       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(69) GS San Diego-Imperial Council
1231 Upas St
San Diego,CA92103 		95-1644585 501 (C) 3 6,735       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(70) GS of Central California South
1377 W Shaw Ave
Fresno,CA93711 		95-1766795 501 (C) 3 18,144       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(71) Girl Scouts San Gorgonio Council
1751 Plum Ln
Redlands,CA92374 		95-1967727 501 (C) 3 6,228       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
(72) GS of Wisconsin-Badgerland
131 South 69 St
Milwaukee,WI53214 		39-0806331 501 (C) 3 5,585       PROGRAM FULFILMENT
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
72
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
 
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Schedule I (Form 990) 2015

Schedule I (Form 990) 2015
Page 2
Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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) 2016 ALCOA 'CHUCK MCLANE SCHOLARSHIP' RECIPIENT 4 20,000      
(2) 2016 KAPPA DELTA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT 10 50,000      
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, SCHEDULE I, PART 1, LINE 2 THE ORGANIZATION MONITORS GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS 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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchJMediumBullet Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
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 on 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
 
No
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..
2
Yes
 
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 on 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
 
No
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), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on 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," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on 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
Yes
 
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on 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 on 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" on 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) 2015
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 on 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 in column(B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
1Anna Maria ChavezCEO (thru 6/30/2016) (i)

(ii)		 445,747
-------------
0 		117,618
-------------
0 		13,024
-------------
0 		21,186
-------------
0 		37,473
-------------
0 		635,048
-------------
0 		12,299
-------------
0
2Angela OldenChief Financial Officer (i)

(ii)		 312,764
-------------
0 		70,628
-------------
0 		744
-------------
0 		13,721
-------------
0 		34,611
-------------
0 		432,468
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
3Anthony DoyeChief Operating Officer (i)

(ii)		 282,524
-------------
0 		21,865
-------------
0 		97,584
-------------
0 		40,862
-------------
0 		17,899
-------------
0 		460,734
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
4Jennifer RochonGeneral Counsel (i)

(ii)		 249,000
-------------
0 		32,404
-------------
0 		18,420
-------------
0 		8,576
-------------
0 		45,897
-------------
0 		354,297
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
5Florence GodfreyChief Marketing & Comm Officer (i)

(ii)		 216,348
-------------
0 		24,750
-------------
0 		483
-------------
0 		10,125
-------------
0 		36,742
-------------
0 		288,448
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
6Joanne RencherChief People Officer (i)

(ii)		 215,659
-------------
0 		23,650
-------------
0 		298
-------------
0 		9,748
-------------
0 		27,595
-------------
0 		276,950
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
7Barry HorowitzChief Revenue Officer (i)

(ii)		 272,687
-------------
0 		32,190
-------------
0 		3,542
-------------
0 		15,207
-------------
0 		30,302
-------------
0 		353,928
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
8Nhadine LeungChief Governance Officer (i)

(ii)		 231,201
-------------
0 		50,497
-------------
0 		328
-------------
0 		12,778
-------------
0 		11,789
-------------
0 		306,593
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
9Lisa MargosianChief Customer Officer (i)

(ii)		 272,454
-------------
0 		29,852
-------------
0 		 
-------------
0 		14,531
-------------
0 		2,216
-------------
0 		319,053
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
10Krista Kokjohn-PoehlerChief Girl Experience Officer (i)

(ii)		 230,147
-------------
0 		 
-------------
0 		993
-------------
0 		13,475
-------------
0 		43,408
-------------
0 		288,023
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
11Kerry ConnollyCouncil Leadership Strategist (i)

(ii)		 211,669
-------------
0 		 
-------------
0 		1,918
-------------
0 		10,500
-------------
0 		16,535
-------------
0 		240,622
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
12Claire FerrarinTalent Management & Learning A (i)

(ii)		 221,843
-------------
0 		 
-------------
0 		2,072
-------------
0 		12,317
-------------
0 		28,267
-------------
0 		264,499
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
13Christine ButlerChief Digital Marketing Execut (i)

(ii)		 206,737
-------------
0 		 
-------------
0 		270
-------------
0 		10,923
-------------
0 		2,634
-------------
0 		220,564
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
14Kimberly JowellCouncil Leadership Strategist (i)

(ii)		 172,661
-------------
0 		25,983
-------------
0 		220
-------------
0 		6,676
-------------
0 		2,383
-------------
0 		207,923
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
Schedule J (Form 990) 2015

Schedule J (Form 990) 2015
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Part III
Supplemental Information
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.
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, Schedule J, Part I, Line 1A As a condition of employment, to facilitate the commute from the COO's home state and additional housing requirement, due to working at the GSUSA headquarters, he receives an annual Travel and Living allowance of $50,000, grossed up for applicable taxes. The allowance and tax gross up payments are reported as taxable income in Part II, column B(iii). The allowance is for a maximum period of 3 years, which he received in 2015, 2016 and the last payment will be in 2017. The allowance is subject to review after the 2017 payment is executed. Form 990, Schedule J, Part I, Line 1B The travel and living allowance for the COO was determined by the CEO in consultation with the CFO and the Chief People Officer due to the distance of his home from the office and the need for him to be on site a majority of the time to be effective in his role. The amount was based on travel expenses he had been incurring as the interim CIO, which were substantiated by receipts and submitted for reimbursement. The housing allowance was determined based on the lease costs of the apartment he rented versus the previous use of hotel rooms. These amounts were aggregated to arrive at a fixed sum which was then grossed up and included in his taxable income. This allowance was supported by a reasonableness determination from an independent third party compensation consultant, as part of its competitive core compensation analysis.
FORM 990, Schedule J, Part I, Line 5(a) and 6(a) EXECUTIVE TEAM INCENTIVE COMPENSATION IS BASED ON OPERATIONAL AND PROGRAM PERFORMANCE TARGETS, WHICH INCLUDE REVENUE AND OTHER METRICS AS APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEE (EDCC).
FORM 990, Schedule J, Part I, Line 4(b) and 7 The CEO was eligible for a retention bonus that is 8% of base salary as a long-term retention bonus payment plan to vest 33.33% every 3 years over a nine-year period. This was decided by the Executive Development Compensation Committee. The CEOs retention bonus was terminated in FY 2016 when the CEO left the organization. A distribution of $12,299 was paid in calendar year 2015 and presented in Part II, column B(iii) and column F as it was reported as deferred compensation in a prior year. The remaining balance of $22,670 will be paid in calendar year 2016.
FORM 990, Schedule J, Part II, Column B(iii) Anna Maria Chavez Retention Bonus Payment $12,299 Tony Doye Retention Bonus Payment $15,000 Tony Doye Travel & Living allowance - $50,000 (grossed up for applicable taxes), the grossed up amount being $82,584.
FORM 990, Schedule J, Part II, Column C Tony Doye Includes deferred retention bonus payment to be paid in calendar years 2016 and 2017, totaling $30,000.
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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 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
GIRL SCOUTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
 
Employer identification number

13-1624016
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART I, LINE 6 TOTAL NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS 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. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INTERNATIONAL: Provides opportunities for girls to engage in cross-cultural opportunities and global education programming, including developing and managing relationships and programming with The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) and other global organizations.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6, 7A, 7B membership 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. National Board Development Committee members e. Past Presidents of GSUSA f. 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.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 Form 990 Review 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.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C Conflict of Interest Policy 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. Potential board conflicts are disclosed to the board chair, who refers the matter to the full board, the executive committee or other board committee having authority over the substantive matter in question. For each conflict disclosed, the board or board committee will determine whether the arrangement is in GSUSA's best interest and whether it is fair and reasonable to GSUSA and determine whether to enter into such arrangement. The board member may not be present for discussion of or vote on the arrangement and is not counted in a quorum for such meeting. Disclosed employee potential conflicts of interest are reviewed by the General Counsel, CFO or, in the case of key employees, the audit committee of the board, who may approve the matter only if it is fair, reasonable and in the best interest of GSUSA.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, Lines 15A & 15B Compensation Review 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 development and 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 Development and Compensation Committee.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 DISCLOSURES 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. Form 990, Part XI, line 9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances PENSION RELATED LOSSES OTHER THAN NET PERIODIC PENSION COST -$1,781,909, PENSION SETTLEMENT -$2,604,324, PRIOR YEAR NET ASSET BALANCES OF FOREIGN AFFILIATES $1,715,387, CHANGE IN VALUE OF DEFERRED GIFTS $8,795, CHANGE IN VALUE OF CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITY $14,925, FOREIGN CURRENCY FORWARD loss $-144,586 TOTAL -$2,791,712
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G DESCRIPTION:TEMPORARY STAFFING TOTAL FEES:5334297
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G DESCRIPTION:RESEARCH TOTAL FEES:586468
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G DESCRIPTION:MEETING PRODUCTION AND SPEAKER TOTAL FEES:289502
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G DESCRIPTION:MARKETING AND COMM CONSULTANT TOTAL FEES:1003563
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G DESCRIPTION:STRATEGY CONSULTANTS TOTAL FEES:272469
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G DESCRIPTION:LEARNING CONSULTANTS TOTAL FEES:690616
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G DESCRIPTION:CUSTOMER ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVE TOTAL FEES:479479
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G DESCRIPTION:DIGITAL COOKIE TOTAL FEES:283341
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G DESCRIPTION:OTHER TOTAL FEES:2080741
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SCHEDULE R
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
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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" on 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(Nominee)
420 Fifth Avenue
New York,NY10018
 Real Prop Hol NY   10,241,787 GSUSA
 










Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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
(1)WORLD FOUNDATION FOR GIRL GUIDES AND GIR
420 FIFTH AVENUE

NEW YORK,NY10018
23-7147834 		GIRL SCOUTING NY 501(c)(3) 7 GSUSA
 
Yes
 












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Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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" on 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
(1) GIRL SCOUTS OF THE USA TRUST

400 HOWARD STREET
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94105
30-6349021 		GRANTOR TRUST NY GSUSA
  		TRUST 2,238,231 23,594,655 100.000 % Yes  












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Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................
1b
 
No
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................
1c
 
No
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................
1e
 
No
f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................
1f
 
No
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................
1j
 
No
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................
1l
 
No
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................
1m
 
No
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................
1n
Yes
 
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................
1o
Yes
 
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1p
 
No
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1q
Yes
 
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................
1r
 
No
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................
1s
 
No
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 related organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) WORLD FOUNDATION FOR GIRL GUIDESGIRL SCOUTS

 Q 64,253 COST





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Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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 sections 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






























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