Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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| (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) 2018 | (b) 2019 | (c) 2020 | (d) 2021 | (e) 2022 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | 2,107,959 | 2,432,130 | 6,304,641 | 3,945,209 | 2,632,389 | 17,422,328 |
| 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 | 2,107,959 | 2,432,130 | 6,304,641 | 3,945,209 | 2,632,389 | 17,422,328 |
| 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) .. | 493,614 | |||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | 16,928,714 | |||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 2018 | (b) 2019 | (c) 2020 | (d) 2021 | (e) 2022 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | 2,107,959 | 2,432,130 | 6,304,641 | 3,945,209 | 2,632,389 | 17,422,328 |
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | 677,021 | 461,714 | 412,784 | 599,984 | 1,028,007 | 3,179,510 |
| 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.).. | 59,117 | 28,962 | 51,566 | 71,442 | 96,723 | 307,810 |
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 | 20,909,648 | |||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2018 | (b) 2019 | (c) 2020 | (d) 2021 | (e) 2022 | (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.) | ||||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2018 | (b) 2019 | (c) 2020 | (d) 2021 | (e) 2022 | (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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2
Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
2 | |
| 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 |
8 | |
| 9 Distributable amount for 2022 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-2022 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2022 |
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| 1 Distributable amount for 2022 from Section C, line 6 | ||||
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2022 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions. |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2022: | ||||
| a From 2017....... | ||||
| b From 2018....... | ||||
| c From 2019....... | ||||
| d From 2020....... | ||||
| e From 2021....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2022 distributable amount | ||||
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Carryover from 2017 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2022 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
| $ | ||||
| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2022 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2022, 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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6
Remaining underdistributions for 2022. 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 2023. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a Excess from 2018..... | ||||
| b Excess from 2019..... | ||||
| c Excess from 2020..... | ||||
| d Excess from 2021..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2022..... | ||||
| Facts And Circumstances Test |
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| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Schedule A, Part II, Line 10 Other Income | DESCRIPTION - MISCELLANEOUS INCOME, COLUMN A - 59117.0, COLUMN B - 28962.0, COLUMN C - 51566.0, COLUMN D - 71442.0, COLUMN E - 96723.0, COLUMN F - 307810.0; |
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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Form 990, Part I, Line 1 | GIRL SCOUTING BUILDS GIRLS OF COURAGE, CONFIDENCE, AND CHARACTER, WHO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE. THE GIRL SCOUT PROGRAM ENCOURAGES HEALTHY CHOICES, INDEPENDENCE, POSITIVE DECISION-MAKING, AND SELF-RELIANCE. GIRL SCOUTS ARE ABLE TO REACH THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIALS AND LEARN THE STRONGEST LIFE SKILLS WHILE BEING TAUGHT HOW TO DEAL WITH KEY ISSUES FACING YOUNG WOMEN TODAY. |
| Form 990, Part I, Line 5 Total Number of Employees: | As of 9/30/2023, River Valleys employed 128 employees: 125 full time and 3 part time employees. During calendar year 2022, River Valleys employed 253 employees, including 102 hired as seasonal and temporary employees to assist with programs and summer camp. |
| Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Description of other program services | (Expenses $ 730,030 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 294,723) RETAIL SERVICES: RIVER VALLEYS OPERATES RETAIL SHOPS AT THEIR TWO SERVICE CENTERS, CAMP EDITH MAYO, AND ONE SATELLITE LOCATION. DURING THE SUMMER, RIVER VALLEYS OFFERS RETAIL CAMP STORES AT OUR CAMPS. RETAIL SERVICES PROVIDE PROGRAM RELATED MATERIALS TO MEMBERS PARTICIPATING IN RIVER VALLEYS' PROGRAMMING AND PROMOTE THE GIRL SCOUT BRAND AND MISSION THROUGH A VARIETY OF MERCHANDISE OFFERINGS. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDED TO GIRL SCOUTS FOR UNIFORMS AND PROGRAM MATERIAL TOTALED $35,247. THIS AMOUNT IS RECORDED AS A REDUCTION FROM GROSS SALES OF INVENTORY REPORTED ON FORM 990, PART VIII LINE 10A. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 6 Classes of members or stockholders | THERE IS ONE CLASS OF MEMBERS OF GIRL SCOUTS RIVER VALLEYS CONSISTING OF THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES: (A) DELEGATES ELECTED BY SERVICE UNITS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3.2 OF THE BYLAWS; (B) UP TO 50 DELEGATES-AT-LARGE APPOINTED BY RIVER VALLEYS' BOARD OF DIRECTORS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENSURING THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE IS REPRESENTED. AT NO TIME SHALL THE DELEGATES-AT-LARGE CONSTITUTE MORE THAN 5% OF THE ELECTED VOTING MEMBERS; (C) DIRECTORS-AT-LARGE AND OFFICERS OF THE COUNCIL; (D) MEMBERS OF THE BOARD DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE OF THE COUNCIL; (E) DELEGATES TO THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF THE GIRL SCOUTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. VOTING MEMBERS MUST BE AGE 14 OR OLDER ON THE DATE THE TERM BEGINS, A MEMBER OF GSUSA AND BE CURRENTLY REGISTERED THROUGH AND IN GOOD STANDING OF THE COUNCIL. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a Members or stockholders electing members of governing body | VOTING MEMBERS: (A) ARE ENTITLED TO ONE VOTE EACH; (B) ELECT THE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS-AT-LARGE AND MEMBERS OF THE BOARD DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE; (C) ELECT THE NATIONAL DELEGATES AND ALTERNATE DELEGATES TO THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF GSUSA; (D) WORK WITH THE BOARD TO DETERMINE THE STRATEGIC DIRECTION FOR GIRL SCOUTING LOCALLY; (E) AMEND THE BYLAWS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15; AND (F) CONDUCT OTHER BUSINESS THAT MAY COME BEFORE THE VOTING MEMBERS. DELEGATE TERMS ARE ONE YEAR, BEGINNING OCTOBER 1 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30. NATIONAL DELEGATES AND ALTERNATE NATIONAL DELEGATES SERVE A TERM OF 3 YEARS OR UNTIL THEIR SUCCESSORS ARE ELECTED AND ASSUME THEIR POSITIONS. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 7b Decisions requiring approval by members or stockholders | RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF VOTING MEMBERS INCLUDE: WORK WITH THE BOARD TO DETERMINE THE STRATEGIC DIRECTION FOR GIRL SCOUTING LOCAL, AMEND THE BYLAWS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15; AND CONDUCT OTHER BUSINESS THAT MAY COME BEFORE THE VOTING MEMBERS. SECTION 15.2 STATES VOTING MEMBERS MAY AMEND THE BYLAWS AT ANY MEETING OF THE VOTING MEMBERS SO LONG AS 2/3 OF THOSE PRESENT APPROVE THE AMENDMENTS. VOTING MEMBERS MAY PROPOSE BYLAW AMENDMENTS WHEN AT LEASE FIFTY (50) VOTING MEMBERS REPRESENTS AT LEAST THIRTY (30) SERVICE UNITS SIGN, DATE, AND DELIVER TO THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD OR TREASURER OF THE COUNCIL, A REQUEST FOR SUCH AMENDMENT TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE VOTING MEMBERS. PROPOSED AMENDMENTS MUST BE INCLUDED IN THE NOTICE OF THE MEETING AT WHICH THE VOTE WILL BE TAKEN. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 8b Documentation of meetings held by committees of governing body | THERE WERE NO COMMITTEES WITH AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BODY DURING THE TAX YEAR. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body | THE COMPLETE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED IN DETAIL BY THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND AUDIT COMMITTEE. ONCE REVIEWED AND REQUESTED CHANGES, IF ANY, HAVE BEEN MADE, THE AUDIT COMMITTEE MAKES A RECOMMENDATION TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO APPROVE THE TAX RETURN. THE COMPLETE FORM 990 IS FORWARDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THEIR REVIEW AND APPROVAL. AFTER THEIR REVIEW, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS VOTE TO APPROVE THE FORM 990 AND REQUIRED STATE FILINGS. ONCE APPROVED, THE COMPLETE FORM 990 IS FILED WITH THE IRS. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy | THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS APPLICABLE TO ALL OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES OF RIVER VALLEYS. THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION AND COLLECTION OF THE ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENTS FROM OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENTS ARE REVIEWED BY THE CFO FOR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS. A SUMMARY OF THE RESULTS, INCLUDING ANY DISCLOSED CONFLICTS, ARE FORWARDED TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE WHICH IS CHARGED WITH OVERSIGHT OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND ASSURING THAT SYSTEMS ARE IN PLACE FOR COMPLIANCE. PERSONS WHO HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST SHALL DISCLOSE ALL FACTS MATERIAL TO THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST TO THE BOARD OR APPLICABLE COMMITTEE AND THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING SHALL INCLUDE THESE DISCLOSURES. THIS PERSON SHALL NOT PARTICIPATE IN OR HEAR THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE DISCUSSION OF THE MATTER EXCEPT TO DISCLOSE MATERIAL FACTS AND RESPOND TO QUESTIONS. THE PERSON WHO HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST MAY NOT VOTE ON THE CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION AND SHALL NOT BE PRESENT IN THE MEETING ROOM WHEN THE VOTE IS TAKEN. THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING WILL REFLECT THE PERSON'S ABSENCE AND INELIGIBILITY TO VOTE. ALL EMPLOYEES ANNUALLY SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST ACKNOWLEDGMENT FORM STATING THAT THEY HAVE RECEIVED AND READ THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT THAT IS INCLUDED IN THE GIRL SCOUTS OF MINNESOTA AND WISCONSIN RIVER VALLEYS' EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Process to establish compensation of top management official | During fiscal year 2023, River Valleys' CEO retired and a search committee, consisting of the past and present board chair and select board members, along with input from River Valleys' major stakeholders across the nation was responsible for identifying their replacement. The search committee enlisted a national consulting firm to assist with the search. The comprehensive compensation analysis of corporate officer positions, including CEO, performed in fiscal years 2021 and 2022 was used to determine the new CEO's compensation. This analysis included national, regional, and local compensation market data. The national search firm provided market data as well as recommendations for the compensation package. Following a special board meeting whereby a compensation package was discussed and approved, the board chair informed the CFAO and Human Resources of the new CEO compensation amount via email. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b Process to establish compensation of other employees | The CEO reviewed the officers' (CFO, CDO, CDIEO, Chief Engagement Officer, Chief Girl Experience Officer) performances and merit increases were awarded using the same performance matrix as non-officer staff. During the fiscal year, the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial and Administrative Officers resigned from the organization. A consulting firm was hired to assist with the search for a new Chief Financial Officer and Chief People Officer. The comprehensive compensation analysis of corporate officer positions performed in fiscal years 2021 and 2022 was one tool used to determine compensation. This analysis included national, regional, and local compensation market data. The search firm hired provided market data as well as recommendations for the officers' compensation package. In April, two roles were added to the Executive leadership team to focus directly on membership growth and volunteer engagement: the Chief Engagement Officer and Chief Experience Officer positions. To establish a baseline compensation, the CEO worked with the CFAO (prior to their departure) and the Director of HR. The CFAO provided historical data used to set current salaries, market data and the GSRV policy guidelines for salary management. Once the Chief People Officer was hired, they reviewed the executive compensation. For 2023, supervisors completed annual reviews of their direct reports' performance and merit increases were awarded to River Valleys' staff (including CFAO, COO, CDO, CCO, CDIEO) based upon their performance rating. Performance ratings were assigned a specific merit increase. In fiscal year 2020, River Valleys engaged an independent consulting firm to complete a comprehensive compensation analysis of all River Valleys positions. Since the comprehensive study was completed, River Valleys has increased the entire salary range structure by a fixed percentage each year. For fiscal year 2023, the increase was 3% based on research performed by Human Resources. In addition, Human Resources performed market research for selected jobs using relevant sources of published market data (including non-profits, membership organizations, local labor market, organizations of comparable size, and a broader general industry (for cross-industry positions). Based on the research, pay increases were provided for pay grade 3-5 positions, including equity adjustments to bring positions to the determined percentage of a pay grade midpoint. A report detailing the recommended pay increases for all employees, except the CEO, is forwarded to the CEO for final review and approval. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public | RIVER VALLEYS' ARTICLES OF MERGER, BYLAWS, ANNUAL AUDIT, FORM 990, ANNUAL REPORT AND BOARD MINUTES ARE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW UPON REQUEST FROM THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE. THE BYLAWS, ANNUAL AUDIT, FORM 990 AND ANNUAL REPORT ARE ALSO DISCLOSED ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE (girlscoutsrv.org) UNDER DISCOVER - OUR COUNCIL - OUR FINANCES. |
| Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances | Change in Value of Community Foundation Holdings - 23730; |
| NOTE B, RENT INCOME OF RELATED ORGANIZATION | GIRL SCOUTS OF MINNESOTA AND WISCONSIN RIVER VALLEYS' RENT OF LAND FROM ST. CROIX VALLEY GIRL SCOUT CAMPS, INC. (EIN 23-7436373) REPORTED AS RENT INCOME ON THE CAMPS' FORM 990. |
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