Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
| (i) Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 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) | |
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Calendar year
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(a) 2017 | (b) 2018 | (c) 2019 | (d) 2020 | (e) 2021 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | 1,169,095 | 1,717,710 | 1,743,890 | 4,631,040 | 7,812,688 | 17,074,423 |
| 2 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.... | ||||||
| 3 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | ||||||
| 4 | Total. Add lines 1 through 3 | 1,169,095 | 1,717,710 | 1,743,890 | 4,631,040 | 7,812,688 | 17,074,423 |
| 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) .. | 302,866 | |||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | 16,771,557 | |||||
Calendar year
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(a) 2017 | (b) 2018 | (c) 2019 | (d) 2020 | (e) 2021 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | 1,169,095 | 1,717,710 | 1,743,890 | 4,631,040 | 7,812,688 | 17,074,423 |
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | 472,712 | 487,411 | 371,565 | 349,482 | 701,747 | 2,382,917 |
| 9 | Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. | ||||||
| 10 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. | 279,972 | 78,862 | 105,083 | 19,841 | 8,010 | 491,768 |
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 | 19,950,898 | |||||
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(a) 2017 | (b) 2018 | (c) 2019 | (d) 2020 | (e) 2021 | (f) Total | |
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| 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.) | ||||||
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(a) 2017 | (b) 2018 | (c) 2019 | (d) 2020 | (e) 2021 | (f) Total | |
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| 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 on 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.).. | ||||||
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 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) |
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| 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): |
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| 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 0.015 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 0.035 | 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 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | 1 | |
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Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
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| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | 3 | |
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | 4 | |
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) | 5 | |
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | 6 | |
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | 7 | |
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8
Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
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| 9 Distributable amount for 2021 from Section C, line 6 | 9 | |
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | 10 | |
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2021 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2021 |
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| 1 Distributable amount for 2021 from Section C, line 6 | ||||
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Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2021 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI). See instructions. |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2021: | ||||
| a From 2016....... | ||||
| b From 2017....... | ||||
| c From 2018....... | ||||
| d From 2019....... | ||||
| e From 2020....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2021 distributable amount | ||||
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Carryover from 2016 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2021 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
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| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2021 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2021, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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Remaining underdistributions for 2021. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2022. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a Excess from 2017..... | ||||
| b Excess from 2018..... | ||||
| c Excess from 2019..... | ||||
| d Excess from 2020..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2021..... | ||||
| Facts And Circumstances Test |
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| SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: | OTHER INCOME - 2017 AMOUNT: $ 279,972. 2018 AMOUNT: $ 78,862. 2019 AMOUNT: $ 105,083. 2020 AMOUNT: $ 19,841. 2021 AMOUNT: $ 8,010. |
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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1, DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION MISSION: | ESTABLISHED IN LOS ANGELES IN 1922, GIRL SCOUTS OF GREATER LOS ANGELES (GSGLA), A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT, SERVES 33,200 GIRLS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NEARLY 17,350 ADULT MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEERS THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITIES OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY, AND PARTS OF KERN AND SAN BERNARDINO COUNTIES. GSGLA IS THE LARGEST GIRL-SERVING NONPROFIT AGENCY IN LOS ANGELES, WITH PROGRAMS IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP, LIFE SKILLS, OUTDOOR, AND STE(A)M. GIRL SCOUTS BRING THEIR DREAMS TO LIFE AND WORK TOGETHER TO BUILD A BETTER WORLD. THROUGH OUR RESEARCH-BACKED PROGRAMMING, GIRL SCOUTS OF ALL BACKGROUNDS AND ABILITIES CAN BE UNAPOLOGETICALLY THEMSELVES AS THEY DISCOVER THEIR STRENGTHS AND RISE TO MEET NEW CHALLENGES WHETHER THEY WANT TO CLIMB TO THE TOP OF A TREE OR THE TOP OF THEIR CLASS, LACE UP THEIR BOOTS FOR A HIKE, ADVOCATE FOR CHANGE, OR MAKE BEST FRIENDS WHO CHALLENGE AND INSPIRE THEM. BACKED BY THE WORLDWIDE GIRL SCOUTS MOVEMENT THAT INCLUDES 1.1 MILLION MEMBERS AND MILLIONS OF ALUMNAE, GIRL SCOUTS IN OUR COUNCIL LEAD THE WAY AS THEY FIND THEIR VOICES AND MAKE CHANGES THAT AFFECT THE ISSUES MOST IMPORTANT TO THEM. DRIVEN BY OUR DESIRE TO MAKE AN IMPACT IN MORE GIRLS' LIVES, GSGLA CONTRIBUTES SIGNIFICANT RESOURCES TO BRINGING THE GIRL SCOUT LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE TO LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES AND THOSE THAT PREVIOUSLY HAVE BEEN UNDERSERVED BY GIRL SCOUTS, INCLUDING COMMUNITIES OF COLOR. THE FACT THAT SIXTY-EIGHT PERCENT OF THE K-12 GIRL POPULATION IN GREATER LOS ANGELES IS LATINX INDICATES THE OPPORTUNITY. WE ARE PROUD THAT THIS YEAR, NEARLY 11,200 GIRLS PARTICIPATING IN GSGLA ARE FROM LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES, COMPRISING ONE THIRD OF OUR TOTAL MEMBERSHIP. GIRL SCOUTS' K-12 MODEL BUILDS UPON PROGRESSIVE EXPERIENCES THAT GET MORE DYNAMIC AND HANDS-ON AS GIRLS ADVANCE. EXPERIENCES ARE FOCUSED ON ENTREPRENEURSHIP, LIFE SKILLS, THE OUTDOORS, AND STE(A)M. REGARDLESS OF THE AREA GIRL SCOUTS EXPLORE, EVERYTHING WE DO IS STEEPED IN INNOVATION, SELF-EMPOWERMENT, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, AND CREATIVITY. THE ACTIVITIES BLEND CRITICAL LIFE-SKILL DEVELOPMENT WITH FUN, HANDS-ON PROGRAMS THAT KEEP GIRL SCOUTS ENGAGED. EVERY GIRL SCOUT PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO GIVE GIRLS THE OPPORTUNITY TO: DISCOVER LIFE SKILLS AND A POSITIVE SENSE OF SELF; CONNECT WITH OTHERS IN A MULTICULTURAL ENVIRONMENT; AND TAKE ACTION TO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE. BY PROVIDING AN ALL-GIRL ENVIRONMENT WITH SUPPORTIVE ADULTS, GIRL SCOUTS ARE GIVEN THE CHANCE TO ENGAGE IN GIRL-LED, COOPERATIVE AND HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES, WE CREATE A SPACE WHERE GIRL SCOUTS CAN TRY NEW THINGS, LEARN NEW SKILLS, OVERCOME FEAR OF FAILURE, BECOME RESILIENT PROBLEM-SOLVERS, BUILD SELF-ESTEEM, AND, ULTIMATELY, THRIVE. THE OUTCOMES ARE POWERFUL. GIRL SCOUTS ARE MORE LIKELY THAN NON-GIRL SCOUTS TO: HAVE A STRONG SENSE OF SELF AND POSITIVE VALUES, SEEK CHALLENGES AND LEARN FROM SETBACKS, DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, AND EXHIBIT COMMUNITY PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS. |
| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A, DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM SERVICE: | REACH MORE GIRLS/MEMBERSHIP: AT GSGLA, INCREASING GIRL AND VOLUNTEER MEMBERSHIP IS A CORE PRIORITY OF OUR STRATEGIC PLAN. THROUGH ALTERNATIVE PATHWAYS INCLUDING SPECIAL PARTNERSHIPS WITH SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS IN LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES, AS WELL AS HANDS-ON, GRASSROOTS COMMUNITY ORGANIZING TO GROW TROOPS OF GIRLS AND VOLUNTEERS, WE REACH NEARLY 11,200 GIRLS LIVING IN LOW-INCOME NEIGHBORHOODS. GSGLA CONTINUES TO GROW OUR IMPACT IN LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES AND THOSE HISTORICALLY UNDERSERVED BY GIRL SCOUTS THROUGHOUT GREATER LOS ANGELES. OUR PROGRAMS TAKE PLACE AT SCHOOLS, LOCAL COMMUNITY CENTERS, AND PUBLIC AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FACILITIES. IN ADDITION, GSGLA ALSO PROVIDED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO NEARLY 7,600 GIRLS PARTICIPATING IN TROOPS AND PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS. OF THESE, 58 ENGAGE IN GIRL SCOUTS THROUGH THE TROOP START-UP MODEL. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE HELPS OFFSET COSTS FOR PROGRAM ACTIVITIES, CAMP, AND MEMBERSHIP FEES. THIS ASSISTANCE ALLOWS GIRL SCOUTS TO PARTICIPATE IN ENRICHING EXPERIENCES THAT ARE AGE-APPROPRIATE AND HELP DEVELOP LIFE AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS AS THEY GROW THEIR COURAGE, CONFIDENCE, AND CHARACTER. WITH 17,350 REGISTERED ADULT MEMBERS, VOLUNTEER DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING IS CRITICAL TO THE GIRL SCOUT MISSION. AS DIRECT PROGRAM PROVIDERS, VOLUNTEERS MUST BE PREPARED TO PROVIDE THE LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE. GSGLA VOLUNTEERS ARE A DIVERSE GROUP OF WOMEN AND MEN, FROM A WIDE VARIETY OF BACKGROUNDS SUCH AS PROFESSIONALS, RECENT COLLEGE STUDENTS, RETIREES, AND PARENTS. GSGLA HAS AN EXTENSIVE VOLUNTEER TRAINING PROGRAM DELIVERED BY STAFF. TOPICS INCLUDE: INTRODUCTION TO GIRL SCOUTS, TROOP LEADER TRAINING (SPECIFIC TO AGE LEVELS K-12), OUTDOOR TROOP CAMPING, ALL ASPECTS OF THE COOKIE PROGRAM, SERVICE UNIT VOLUNTEER TRAINING, ADULT EDUCATOR TRAINING, SPECIAL EVENT TRAINING, AND FIRST AID AND CPR TRAINING FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN. THE MISSION DELIVERY STAFF RECRUITS VOLUNTEERS, PROVIDES ASSISTANCE AND ONGOING TRAINING AND SUPPORT, MONITORS CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS, AND RECOGNIZES THEIR MANY ACHIEVEMENTS. |
| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B, DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM SERVICE: | HIGH IMPACT PROGRAMS: GIRL SCOUTS UNIQUELY PREPARES GIRLS FOR A LIFETIME OF LEADERSHIP THROUGH ACCESS TO THOUSANDS OF GIRL-LED EXPERIENCES, SKILL BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES, AND KEY CONNECTIONS. GIRL SCOUTS NOT ONLY LEARN INNOVATIVE AND RELEVANT SKILLS (LIKE CODING, PUBLIC SPEAKING, OR BUDGETING), BUT THEY ARE ALSO GAINING THE GRIT, PROBLEM-SOLVING, AND EMPATHY THEY NEED TO OVERCOME CHALLENGES THROUGHOUT THEIR WHOLE LIVES - ESPECIALLY AS THEY BECOME LEADERS IN THEIR CHOSEN FIELDS. GIRL SCOUTS ARE INSPIRED TO REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL THROUGH THE GSLE (GIRL SCOUT LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE), WHICH INVOLVES EXPERIENCES THAT ARE GIRL-LED AND INCLUDE LEARNING BY DOING IN SAFE, ALL-GIRL SPACES. GIRL SCOUT PROGRAM OUTCOMES INCLUDE: A STRONG SENSE OF SELF, POSITIVE VALUES, CHALLENGE SEEKING, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, AND PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS. THE HIGHEST ACHIEVEMENT IN GIRL SCOUTS IS THE GOLD AWARD. THE GOLD AWARD IS A TWO-YEAR UNDERTAKING AND REQUIRES A HIGH SCHOOL GIRL SCOUT (GRADES 9-12) TO COMPLETE LEADERSHIP TRAINING; DEVELOP A LARGE SCALE "TAKE ACTION" PROJECT THAT HAS LASTING IMPACT ON THE COMMUNITY; AND DEDICATE A MINIMUM OF 80 HOURS TO PLANNING AND PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION. LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE IS ALSO REFLECTED IN THE SILVER AWARD FOR CADETTE (GIRL SCOUTS IN GRADES 6-8) AND THE BRONZE AWARD FOR JUNIOR (GIRL SCOUTS IN GRADES 4-5). |
| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C, DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM SERVICE: | FINANCIAL LITERACY/COOKIES: TEACHING BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL LITERACY SKILLS AND GIVING GIRL SCOUTS VALUABLE ENTREPRENEURIAL EXPERIENCES IS WHY MANY OF OUR ALUMNAE HAVE BECOME SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS LEADERS. THE GIRL SCOUT COOKIE PROGRAM IS THE LARGEST FINANCIAL LITERACY PROGRAM IN THE WORLD FOR GIRLS. IT HAS BEEN A CORNERSTONE PROGRAM AT GIRL SCOUTS FOR MORE THAN 100 YEARS. THIS PROGRAM, AS WELL AS THE FALL PRODUCT PROGRAM (WHICH OFFERS MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTIONS AS WELL AS NUTS AND CANDY), HELPS GIRLS BUILD CONFIDENCE WHILE LEARNING BUSINESS AND MARKETING SKILLS, GOAL-SETTING, DECISION MAKING, MONEY MANAGEMENT, PEOPLE SKILLS, AND BUSINESS ETHICS. BY PARTICIPATING IN REAL MONEY-EARNING, FINANCIAL LITERACY PROJECTS, OUR GIRL SCOUTS BUILD REAL-LIFE SKILLS THAT ALSO BENEFIT THEIR TROOP, COMMUNITY, AND THE GSGLA COUNCIL. THESE FINANCIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS HELP GIRL SCOUTS GAIN THE CONFIDENCE AND SKILLS TO BECOME SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS LEADERS AND ENTREPRENEURS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 | GSGLA HAS ONE CLASS OF VOTING MEMBERS. ANY INDIVIDUAL 14 YEARS OF AGE AND OVER WHO IS A MEMBER OF THE GIRL SCOUT MOVEMENT AND IS A CURRENTLY REGISTERED MEMBER OF GSUSA AND AFFILIATED WITH THE COUNCIL, INCLUDING STAFF OF THE COUNCIL, IS A VOTING MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A | ALL MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING OF THE COUNCIL SHALL BE ENTITLED TO AN EQUAL VOTE CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING MATTERS PRESENTED TO THE MEMBERS FOR A VOTE: - ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS AND MEMBERS OF THE BOARD DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE OF THE COUNCIL; - IN APPROPRIATE YEARS, ELECTION OF DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES TO THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF THE GSUSA; - ANY PROPOSED CHANGES OR AMENDMENTS TO THE BYLAWS, PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XVI OR PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE COUNCIL'S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION; - ON THE DISPOSITION OF ALL OR SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE COUNCIL'S ASSETS; - ON ANY MERGER AND ITS PRINCIPAL TERMS AND ANY AMENDMENT OF THOSE TERMS; - ON ANY ELECTION TO DISSOLVE THE COUNCIL; AND - IF SUCH MATTERS ARISE, TO REMOVE WITHOUT CAUSE ANY DIRECTOR, OR TO FILL THE VACANCY, OF ANY DIRECTOR REMAINING UNFILLED AT THE TIME OF ANY MEETING OF THE MEMBERS. IN ADDITION, ALL MEMBERS HAVE THE RIGHT TO PROVIDE INPUT ON KEY ISSUES AFFECTING THE COUNCIL AND THE GIRL SCOUT MOVEMENT AND CONSIDER SUCH OTHER PROPER BUSINESS AS MAY BE PUT BEFORE THE MEMBERSHIP. IN ADDITION, ALL MEMBERS SHALL HAVE THE RIGHTS AFFORDED MEMBERS UNDER THE CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION LAW. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B | DECISIONS OF THE GOVERNING BODY SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY MEMBERS ARE CHANGES TO THE ORGANIZATION'S BYLAWS AND THE SLATE OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBERS. THIS APPROVAL IS IN THE FORM OF A VOTE AT THE COUNCIL'S ANNUAL MEETING HELD EACH SPRING. AT THE ANNUAL MEETING, THE MEMBERS SHALL: - ELECT THE ELECTED OFFICERS OF THE COUNCIL, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, AND IN APPROPRIATE YEARS, DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES TO THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF THE GIRL SCOUTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; - CONSIDER AND VOTE ON ANY PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE COUNCIL BYLAWS; - PROVIDE INPUT ON KEY ISSUES AFFECTING THE COUNCIL AND THE GIRL SCOUT MOVEMENT; AND, - CONDUCT SUCH OTHER PROPER BUSINESS AS MAY FROM TIME TO TIME COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B | THE AUDIT COMMITTEE MEETS WITH THE AUDITORS TO REVIEW AND DISCUSS A DRAFT OF THE FORM 990. ONCE APPROVED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE, THE FORM IS PRESENTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW AND DISCUSSION. THE RETURN IS THEN ELECTRONICALLY FILED. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | GSGLA'S SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM MEMBERS, BOARD MEMBERS, AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN AN ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT REQUIRING THEM TO DISCLOSE INTERESTS THAT COULD GIVE RISE TO CONFLICTS. GSGLA CONTINUES TO REGULARLY AND CONSISTENTLY MONITOR AND ENFORCE COMPLIANCE WITH THE POLICY. A PERSON WHO HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS NOT PERMITTED TO PARTICIPATE IN OR TO HEAR THE BOARD'S OR COMMITTEE'S DISCUSSION OF THE MATTER EXCEPT TO DISCLOSE MATERIAL FACTS AND TO RESPOND WITH QUESTIONS. FURTHERMORE, SUCH PERSON IS NOT PERMITTED TO ATTEMPT TO EXERT HIS OR HER PERSONAL INFLUENCE WITH RESPECT TO THE MATTER, EITHER AT OR OUTSIDE THE MEETING. A PERSON WHO HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH RESPECT TO A CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION THAT WILL BE VOTED ON AT A MEETING WILL NOT BE COUNTED IN DETERMINING THE PRESENCE OF A QUORUM FOR PURPOSES OF A VOTE. THE PERSON HAVING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST MAY NOT VOTE ON THE CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION AND MAY NOT BE PRESENT IN THE MEETING ROOM WHEN THE VOTE IS TAKEN, UNLESS THE VOTE IS BY SECRET BALLOT. SUCH PERSON'S INELIGIBILITY TO VOTE WILL BE REFLECTED IN THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 | THE ORGANIZATION HAS AN EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE COMPOSED OF BOTH BOARD MEMBERS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS ANY CHANGES TO COMPENSATION BASED ON DISCUSSION OF STUDIES FROM AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT, AND LOCAL MARKET AND NATIONAL COMPARATIVE DATA. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | GSGLA MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND INFORMATIONAL RETURNS AVAILABLE ON THE GSGLA WEBSITE AT WWW.GIRLSCOUTSLA.ORG. THE INFORMATIONAL RETURNS ARE ALSO MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH WWW.GUIDESTAR.ORG, A PUBLIC WEBSITE. |
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