Form990


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
2023
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2023 calendar year, or tax year beginning 10-01-2023 , and ending 09-30-2024
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
GIRL SCOUTS OF MN AND WI RIVER VALLEYS
INC
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
400 ROBERT STREET SOUTH
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
ST PAUL, MN55107
D Employer identification number

41-0693910
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 45,770,434
F Name and address of principal officer:
MARISA WILLIAMS
400 ROBERT STREET SOUTH
ST PAUL,MN55107
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) (insert no.) or
J
Website:
WWW.GIRLSCOUTSRV.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  
K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1914
M State of legal domicile: MN
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. 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.
2 Check this box
3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 25
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 25
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2023 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 349
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 6,000
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, Part I, line 11 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 2,632,389 1,892,271
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 1,132,630 1,053,720
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 1,151,433 1,921,917
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 11,650,807 13,077,924
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 16,567,259 17,945,832
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 201,031 200,444
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 11,126,161 12,143,358
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 156,524
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 1,446,239    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 7,365,703 6,821,135
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 18,692,895 19,321,461
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... -2,125,636 -1,375,629
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 56,270,043 57,749,359
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 7,061,407 7,288,496
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 49,208,636 50,460,863
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
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 SCOUTING BUILDS GIRLS OF COURAGE, CONFIDENCE, AND CHARACTER, WHO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE. GIRL SCOUTS RIVER VALLEYS' PURPOSE IS TO BOLDLY LEAD AS AN ANTIRACIST ORGANIZATION THAT UPLIFTS AND EMPOWERS EVERY GIRL TO KNOW THEIR WORTH AND LEAD IN THEIR WORLD.
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 $ 8,769,054 including grants of $ 84,769 ) (Revenue $ 13,748,322 )
GIRL LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM:GIRL SCOUTS IS THE BEST GIRL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM IN THE WORLD. OUR PROGRAM CENTERS ON THE GIRL SCOUT LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE, OR GSLE, WHERE GIRLS GAIN IMPORTANT SKILLS IN FOUR AREAS THAT FORM THE FOUNDATION: SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH (STEM), OUTDOORS, LIFE SKILLS, AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP. IN 2024, GIRLS EARNED ALMOST 57,849 BADGES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: STEM (ROBOTICS, CODING, ENGINEERING, TRADES, SPACE SCIENCE, CITIZEN SCIENCE); OUTDOORS (ROCK CLIMBING, ANIMAL HABITATS, TRAILBLAZING, SNOWSHOEING, TREES, ARCHERY); ENTREPRENEURSHIP (FINANCIAL LITERACY, COOKIE ENTREPRENEURSHIP, PRODUCT DESIGNING, BUSINESS STARTUP); AND LIFE SKILLS (PUBLIC SPEAKING, DEMOCRACY, FIRST AID, PHOTOGRAPHY, WOODWORKING, MUSIC). OVER 4,460 GIRL SCOUTS ENGAGED IN COUNCIL-LED PROGRAMS. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2024, RIVER VALLEYS PROVIDED $23,810 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR PROGRAM EVENTS. THIS AMOUNT HAS BEEN RECORDED AS A REDUCTION FROM EVENT PROGRAM FEES REPORTED ON FORM 990, PART VIII, LINE 2B.2,812 GIRL SCOUT CAMPERS CHOSE TO TAKE THE PATH OF COURAGE AND FIND ADVENTURE IN THE OUTDOORS. IN 2024, COUNCIL-LED DAY CAMP OPTIONS WERE EXPANDED TO HELP MAKE OUR PROGRAM MORE APPROACHABLE FOR ALL ESPECIALLY FIRST-TIME CAMP GOERS OFFERING A RANGE OF STEM, ADVENTURE, AND CLASSIC CAMP SESSIONS. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2024, RIVER VALLEYS AWARDED $185,998 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR OUR MEMBERS TO ATTEND SUMMER CAMP. THIS AMOUNT HAS BEEN RECORDED AS REDUCTION FROM CAMPING FEES REPORTED ON FORM 990, PART VIII, LINE 2A. TRAVEL PROGRAMS OFFER GIRL SCOUTS THE CHANCE FOR NEW ADVENTURES AND EXPERIENCES, BROADENING THEIR WORLDVIEW AND HELPING THEM BECOME GLOBAL CITIZENS AS THEY DEVELOP LIFE SKILLS LIKE TIME MANAGEMENT, COMMUNICATION, AND A SENSE OF PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY. 72 GIRL SCOUTS, 10 CHAPERONES, AND 4 STAFF TOOK AN EPIC TRIP TO JAPAN IN 2024. FROM DISNEY SEA IN TOKYO TO MOUNT FUJI, KYOTO, NARA, AND BEYOND, GIRL SCOUTS LEANED INTO CURIOSITY, ADVENTURE, AND WONDERMENT AND ACCOMPLISHED MANY "FIRSTS LIKE LEAVING THE COUNTY, FLYING IN A PLANE, AND TAKING MASS TRANSIT.CORE TO OUR COMMITMENT TO PROVIDING A WELCOMING AND INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL GIRL SCOUTS AND THEIR FAMILIES ARE OUR EFFORTS TO INCREASE VISIBILITY, BUILD TRUST, AND CULTIVATE AUTHENTIC, MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL RELATIONSHIPS WITHIN COMMUNITIES OF COLOR. THIS IMPORTANT WORK WAS ADVANCED IN 2024 THROUGH EXPANSION OF OUR BIPOC TROOP PROGRAMS, LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS, CULTURALLY RELEVANT PROGRAMMING, OUTREACH AND MORE. IN 2024, 736 GIRL SCOUTS PARTICIPATED IN THE MENTORED TROOP PROGRAM AND 1,041 GIRL SCOUTS PARTICIPATED IN THE STAFF LED CONNECTZ PROGRAM. THE GIRL SCOUT LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE (GSLI) WAS LAUNCHED IN 2024 TO EMPOWER TEENS (9TH-12TH GRADERS) BY EQUIPPING THEM WITH THE CRITICAL SKILLS AND IMPACTFUL EXPERIENCES NEEDED TO BECOME CONFIDENT, CAPABLE LEADERS. THROUGH AFFIRMING GSLI EXPERIENCES, GIRLS CAN FIND THEIR VOICE, THEIR UNIQUE WAY OF LEADING, AND ULTIMATELY, KICKSTART THEIR JOURNEY TO MAKE AN IMPACT IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. GSLI WAS CREATED TO BRIDGE THE GAP IN PROGRAMMING FOR TEEN GIRLS AND HELP THEM FIND ANSWERS TO THEIR BIGGEST QUESTIONS THROUGH: WORK AND CAREER EXPLORATION, LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE, COLLEGE PREPAREDNESS, AND OPPORTUNITIES TO BUILD SELF-CARE AND WELLNESS PRACTICES.THE GOLD, SILVER, AND BRONZE AWARDS ARE THE HIGHEST HONORS A GIRL SCOUT CAN LEARN. IN EARNING THESE AWARDS, GIRL SCOUTS ARE BUILDING THEIR OWN CHARACTERS AS THEY WORK TO FILL A NEED WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. THE GOLD AWARD IS THE HIGHEST ACHIEVEMENT IN GIRL SCOUTS, THE MOST PRESTIGIOUS AWARD IN THE WORLD FOR GIRLS AND THE MOST DIFFICULT TO EARN. THE GOLD AWARD IS ONLY OPEN TO GIRLS IN HIGH SCHOOL. GROUNDED IN REAL-LIFE PROBLEMS, GIRLS DEVELOP A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF THEIR COMMUNITY, MASTER TIME MANAGEMENT, AND PRACTICE FINANCIAL PLANNING. GIRLS TACKLE AN ISSUE LOCALLY OR GLOBALLY AND MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE. GOLD AWARD RECIPIENT ANUSHKA PROVIDED EDUCATION FOR THE PUBLIC TO BRING AWARENESS AND LIFESTYLE CHANGE AROUND TRASHING AND RECYCLING IN ORDER TO REDUCE HARM TO THE ENVIRONMENT. SILVER AWARD RECIPIENTS EMMIE AND ELIZABETH CLEANED HEADSTONES AND INSTALLED NEW ONES FOR GRAVES WITHOUT HEADSTONES TO HELP PEOPLE FIND THEIR ANCESTORS AND IMPROVE RECORDKEEPING. TROOP 18381 EARNED THEIR BRONZE AWARD BY INCREASING THE NUMBER OF BOOKS WITH REPRESENTATION OF LGBTQ+ CHARACTERS, NEURODIVERGENT CHARACTERS, AND CHARACTERS WITH DISABILITIES IN THEIR SCHOOL LIBRARY. THIS PAST HIGHEST AWARDS SEASON, GIRL SCOUTS INVESTED 15,410 HOURS IN SERVICE OF THEIR COMMUNITIES WHILE EARNING: 14 GOLD AWARDS, 131 SILVER AWARDS, AND 378 BRONZE AWARDS.THE GIRL SCOUT COOKIE PROGRAM PROVIDES AN IMPORTANT INGREDIENT FOR LEADERSHIP BY HELPING GIRLS DEVELOP FIVE KEY SKILLS: GOAL SETTING, DECISION MAKING, MONEY MANAGEMENT, PEOPLE SKILLS, AND BUSINESS ETHICS. THE PROGRAM ALSO RAISES PUBLIC AWARENESS ABOUT THE VALUE OF GIRL SCOUTING AND SUPPORTS LOCAL PROGRAMS AND MEMBERSHIP SERVICES FOR OUR GIRL SCOUT MEMBERS. THROUGH A VARIETY OF PARTICIPATION OPTIONS (ONLINE ORDERING, COOKIE BOOTHS, CONTACTLESS PAYMENTS, ETC.), GIRL SCOUTS BROUGHT THEIR GRIT, ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRITS, RESOURCEFULNESS, AND FUN TO THIS YEAR'S COOKIE PROGRAM. THROUGH THE COOKIE DONATION PROGRAMS, RIVER VALLEYS' DONATED 80,300 PACKAGES OF COOKIES TO LOCAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT OUR COUNCIL THROUGH THE COOKIE CARE PROGRAM. RIVER VALLEYS' GIRLS SOLD 3.3 MILLION PACKAGES OF COOKIES IN 2024.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 2,878,865 including grants of $ 115,675 ) (Revenue $   )
MEMBERSHIP AND VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT:GIRL SCOUTS OF MINNESOTA AND WISCONSIN RIVER VALLEYS' WORK IS SUPPORTED BY OVER 6,000 VOLUNTEERS WHO DELIVER THE GIRL SCOUT LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE TO OVER 16,600 GIRLS IN SOUTHERN MINNESOTA, WESTERN WISCONSIN, AND ONE COUNTY IN IOWA. AT THE HEART OF EVERY GIRL SCOUT EXPERIENCE ARE VOLUNTEERS OUR GIRLS' ROLE MODELS AND TEACHERS. RIVER VALLEYS CONTINUES TO RELY ON THE PASSION AND DEDICATION OF ADULT VOLUNTEERS TO SERVE AS TROOP LEADERS, TROOP COOKIE MANAGERS, TRAINERS, EPISODIC VOLUNTEERS AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS. VOLUNTEERS ALSO SERVE IN A RANGE OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPPORTIVE ROLES THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY AND AREA LEVELS. ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES ARE REMITTED TO GIRL SCOUTS OF THE USA AND RIVER VALLEYS DOES NOT RETAIN ANY PORTION OF THE MEMBERSHIP DUES.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 3,149,366 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
CAMP FACILITIES:RIVER VALLEYS OWNS AND OPERATES FIVE CAMP FACILITIES: ELK RIVER, LAKAMAGA, NORTHWOODS, SINGING HILLS, AND EDITH MAYO. RIVER VALLEYS' FOUR RESIDENT CAMPS (ELK RIVER, LAKAMAGA, NORTHWOODS, AND SINGING HILLS) ARE CURRENTLY ACCREDITED BY THE AMERICAN CAMP ASSOCIATION. ACA ACCREDITATION ENSURES THAT INDIVIDUALS HAVE A PHYSICALLY, MENTALLY, AND EMOTIONALLY SAFE CAMP EXPERIENCE. ACTIVITIES AT THE CAMPS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, DAY CAMPS, RESIDENT CAMPS, PROGRAM EVENTS, AND COMMUNITY ENCAMPMENTS. CAMP EDITH MAYO, LOCATED ON THE OUTSKIRTS OF ROCHESTER, MN, IS PERFECT FOR DAY CAMPS, TRAINING, AND PROGRAMMING WITH AN OUTDOOR FOCUS. RIVER VALLEYS CONTINUES TO MAKE IMPROVEMENTS AT ALL CAMP FACILITIES.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 676,835 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 273,549 )
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 $37,193. THIS AMOUNT IS RECORDED AS A REDUCTION FROM GROSS SALES OF INVENTORY REPORTED ON FORM 990, PART VIII LINE 10A.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 676,835 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 273,549 )
4e Total program service expenses15,474,120
Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
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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
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1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? See instructions. Click to see attachment
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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
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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
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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 Rev. Proc. 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIIClick to see attachment
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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
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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
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7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D,
Part IIIClick to see attachment
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8
 
No
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
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9
Yes
 
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 V......
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,
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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
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11b
 
No
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
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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
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11d
Yes
 
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
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11e
 
No
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
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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
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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
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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
 
No
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.........
14b
 
No
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.....
15
 
No
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...
16
 
No
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
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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
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18
Yes
 
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
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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
 
 
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
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No
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
Yes
No
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
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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
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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 or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II...........
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity (including an employee thereof) 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 the Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV......................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....
28b
 
No
c
A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in line 28a or 28b? 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..Click to see attachment
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Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .................Click to see attachment
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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
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No
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
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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
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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
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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
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37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations on Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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
76
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included on 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
 
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Form 990 (2023)
Page 5
Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued)
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
349
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
 
No
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
 
 
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
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country:
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
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
Yes
 
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
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
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
 
 
15
Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? ....................
If "Yes," see the instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N.
15
 
No
16
Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O.
16
 
No
17
Section 501(c)(21) organizations. Did the trust, or any disqualified or other person engage in any activities that would result in the imposition of an excise tax under section 4951, 4952, or 4953? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 6069.
17
 
 
Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
Page 6
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
25
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
25
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
 
No
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 on 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 on 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 on 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 filed
MN , WI
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (1024 or 1024-A, if applicable), 990, and 990-T (section 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:
LINDSAY SELVIG400 SOUTH ROBERT STREET   ST PAUL,MN55107 (763) 971-4032
Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
Page 7
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 the 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, box 6 of Form 1099-MISC, and/or box 1 of Form 1099-NEC) 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.

See the instructions for the order in which to list the persons above.
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/1099-NEC)
(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)
(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) MARNIE OVERMAN......................................................................
CHAIR
1.00
.................
 
X   X       0 0 0
(2) JANE CANNEY......................................................................
FORMER CHAIR
1.00
.................
 
X   X       0 0 0
(3) KEISHA HOUSTON......................................................................
FIRST VICE CHAIR
1.00
.................
 
X   X       0 0 0
(4) MELISSA MEYERS......................................................................
2ND VICE CHAIR
1.00
.................
 
X   X       0 0 0
(5) KATE BANTE......................................................................
SECRETARY
1.00
.................
 
X   X       0 0 0
(6) ALEXANDRA KOTZE......................................................................
TREASURER
1.00
.................
 
X   X       0 0 0
(7) MAI NHIA XIONG-CHAN......................................................................
FORMER SECRETARY
1.00
.................
 
X   X       0 0 0
(8) ANNE MAHLE......................................................................
DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE
1.00
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(9) BELINDA CORDINA......................................................................
DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE
1.00
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(10) BETH DUYVEJONCK......................................................................
DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE
1.00
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(11) CHRISTINE BATTIST......................................................................
DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE
1.00
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(12) DANIEL BALLARD......................................................................
DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE
1.00
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(13) ERICA KOENIG......................................................................
DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE
1.00
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(14) ERIK DRANGE......................................................................
DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE
1.00
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(15) GRACIE GEORGE......................................................................
DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE
1.00
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(16) JENNIFER MATEY......................................................................
DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE
1.00
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(17) KAADE WALLACE......................................................................
DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE
1.00
.................
 
X           0 0 0
Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
Page 8
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/1099-NEC)
(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)
(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) KENDRA ROSARIO REMIGIO........................................................................
DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE
1.00
.......................  
X           0 0 0
(19) LILIA CIVETTINI........................................................................
DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE
1.00
.......................  
X           0 0 0
(20) LISA LYNCH........................................................................
DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE
1.00
.......................  
X           0 0 0
(21) LIZ LEE........................................................................
DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE
1.00
.......................  
X           0 0 0
(22) LIZABETH NYOIKE........................................................................
DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE
1.00
.......................  
X           0 0 0
(23) MARGARET KAISER........................................................................
DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE
1.00
.......................  
X           0 0 0
(24) MARIA SARABIA........................................................................
DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE
1.00
.......................  
X           0 0 0
(25) MARIELA AMPUERO........................................................................
DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE
1.00
.......................  
X           0 0 0
(26) MELANIE LARSEN SINOUTHASY........................................................................
DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE
1.00
.......................  
X           0 0 0
(27) MICHELLE BENSON........................................................................
DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE
1.00
.......................  
X           0 0 0
(28) NANCY KLEMEK........................................................................
DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE
1.00
.......................  
X           0 0 0
(29) NNEKA CONSTANTINO........................................................................
DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE
1.00
.......................  
X           0 0 0
(30) PATTY TOENIES........................................................................
DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE
1.00
.......................  
X           0 0 0
(31) RAICHEL BROWN........................................................................
DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE
1.00
.......................  
X           0 0 0
(32) SUSANA ROSAS........................................................................
DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE
1.00
.......................  
X           0 0 0
(33) MARISA C WILLIAMS........................................................................
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
40.00
.......................  
    X       283,531 0 8,130
(34) SARAH KUENLE........................................................................
CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
40.00
.......................  
    X       168,606 0 6,801
(35) LYNNEA ATLAS........................................................................
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
40.00
.......................  
    X       155,490 0 16,321
(36) JANET GRACIA........................................................................
SENIOR VP OF CULTURE
40.00
.......................  
    X       134,248 0 25,175
(37) SUSAN ANDERSSON........................................................................
CHIEF ENGAGEMENT OFFICER
40.00
.......................  
    X       126,527 0 24,737
(38) BREANNE HEGG........................................................................
CHIEF EXPERIENCE OFFICER
40.00
.......................  
    X       140,776 0 6,942
(39) LINDSAY SELVIG CHIEF........................................................................
FINANCIAL OFFICER (AS OF 7/2023)
40.00
.......................  
    X       122,775 0 18,625
(40) DR KEVIN XIONG........................................................................
CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER (AS OF 9/2023)
40.00
.......................  
    X       42,176 0 1,665
(41) JUAN COCO DU........................................................................
CHIEF EXPERIENCE OFFICER
40.00
.......................  
        X   131,414 0 5,323
(42) KRISTEN NEURER........................................................................
VP OF MEMBER ENGAGEMENT
40.00
.......................  
        X   123,085 0 11,768
(43) BRENDA DEGE........................................................................
SR DIR FINANCE & ACCOUNTING
40.00
.......................  
        X   121,216 0 13,102
(44) LINDA MUNDHENK........................................................................
SR DIR OF HUMAN RESOURCES
40.00
.......................  
        X   111,892 0 6,954
1b Sub-Total..............
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A..
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)......... 1,661,736 0 145,543
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 11
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
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 0
Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue
(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue
(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue
(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants, and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a 25,321
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c 151,288
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 85,944
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 1,629,718
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 1g 172,826
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f....... 1,892,271
 Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a CAMPING FEES 721210 862,820 862,820    
b EVENT PROGRAM FEES 900099 189,933 189,933    
c ADULT TRAINING FEES 900099 967 967    
d
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f ..... 1,053,720
 OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ...... 990,135     990,135
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds        
5 Royalties...........        
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents 6a 121,708  
b Less: rental expenses 6b 0  
c Rental income or (loss) 6c 121,708  
d Net rental income or (loss)....... 121,708     121,708
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 7a 20,323,629 30,373
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 7b 19,422,220 0
c Gain or (loss) 7c 901,409 30,373
d Net gain or (loss)......... 931,782     931,782
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 151,288of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
8a 15,900
b Less: direct expenses ... 8b 111,046
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events.. -95,146   -95,146
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
9a  
b Less: direct expenses ... 9b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
10a 21,259,487
b Less: cost of goods sold .. 10b 8,291,336
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory.. 12,968,151 12,968,151    
 OtherRevenueMiscAmt
Business Code
11a MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 900099 83,211     83,211
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... 83,211
12 Total revenue. See instructions..... 17,945,832 14,021,871 0 2,031,690
Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
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 .... 1,671 1,671
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ........... 198,773 198,773
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. .............    
4 Benefits paid to or for members .......    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ........... 1,427,096 675,503 456,055 295,538
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .........        
7 Other salaries and wages........ 8,232,529 6,929,101 775,522 527,906
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 535,834 414,438 73,291 48,105
9 Other employee benefits ....... 1,122,715 871,927 147,581 103,207
10 Payroll taxes ........... 825,184 651,445 103,763 69,976
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 7,197 342 6,855  
c Accounting ........... 65,767   65,767  
d Lobbying ........... 44,000     44,000
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 156,524 156,524
f Investment management fees ...... 129,888   129,888  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 630,242 324,521 286,926 18,795
12 Advertising and promotion ....        
13 Office expenses ....... 11,040 9,252 1,498 290
14 Information technology ......        
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 805,934 767,878 24,207 13,849
17 Travel ............ 218,808 189,860 17,707 11,241
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 150,855 80,791 59,723 10,341
20 Interest ........... 20,222   20,222  
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 1,335,190 1,267,092 44,125 23,973
23 Insurance ... 381,185 324,653 47,090 9,442
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 SUPPLIES 1,371,179 1,361,618 2,155 7,406
b PRINTING & MEDIA 455,818 416,547 14,167 25,104
c EQUIPMENT 382,868 290,562 43,873 48,433
d TELECOMMUNICATIONS 219,506 200,628 12,021 6,857
e All other expenses 591,436 497,518 68,666 25,252
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 19,321,461 15,474,120 2,401,102 1,446,239
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 if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
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 ........ 846,425 1 768,926
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 2,413,651 2 10,047,671
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 828,759 3 637,603
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 384,303 4 369,864
5 Loans and other receivables from any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ...........   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ............ 380,082 8 294,275
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 101,680 9 84,924
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 34,735,961
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 21,077,601 13,989,607 10c 13,658,360
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 31,701,127 11 25,549,083
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 0 12 182,559
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 5,624,409 15 6,156,094
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)... 56,270,043 16 57,749,359
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 1,309,570 17 1,064,483
18 Grants payable ...   18  
19 Deferred revenue ......... 441,837 19 434,013
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D 5,310,000 21 5,790,000
22 Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
  22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..   24  
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   25  
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 7,061,407 26 7,288,496
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27 Net assets without donor restrictions .......... 43,734,228 27 44,353,552
28 Net assets with donor restrictions ........... 5,474,408 28 6,107,311
Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow and complete lines 29 through 33.
29 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   29  
30 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   30  
31 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   31  
32 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 49,208,636 32 50,460,863
33 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 56,270,043 33 57,749,359
Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
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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
17,945,832
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
19,321,461
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
-1,375,629
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..
4
49,208,636
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
2,576,170
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
51,686
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))
10
50,460,863
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 on
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 Uniform Guidance, 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Subpart F?
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 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
Additional Data


Software ID:  
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Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990)

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 Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
GIRL SCOUTS OF MN AND WI RIVER VALLEYS
INC
Employer identification number

41-0693910
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 12, check only one box.)
1
A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).
2
A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E (Form 990).)
3
A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).
4
A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name, city, and state:

5
An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).
7
An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)
8
A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)
9
An agricultural research organization described in 170(b)(1)(A)(ix) operated in conjunction with a land-grant college or university or a non-land grant college of agriculture. See instructions. Enter the name, city, and state of the college or university:
10
An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 33 1/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 33 1/3% of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
11
12
An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3). Check the box on lines 12a through 12d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 12e, 12f, and 12g.
a
Type I. A supporting organization operated, supervised, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by giving the supported organization(s) the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the directors or trustees of the supporting organization. You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B.
b
Type II. A supporting organization supervised or controlled in connection with its supported organization(s), by having control or management of the supporting organization vested in the same persons that control or manage the supported organization(s). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and C.
c
Type III functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with, and functionally integrated with, its supported organization(s) (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E.
d
Type III non-functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with its supported organization(s) that is not functionally integrated. The organization generally must satisfy a distribution requirement and an attentiveness requirement (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D, and Part V.
e
Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type III functionally integrated, or Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organization.
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- 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)
Yes No
Total
 
   
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990) 2023

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023
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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 failed 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) 2019 (b) 2020 (c) 2021 (d) 2022 (e) 2023 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. 2,432,130 6,304,641 3,945,209 2,632,389 1,892,271 17,206,640
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf ....            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 2,432,130 6,304,641 3,945,209 2,632,389 1,892,271 17,206,640
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) .. 732,826
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 16,473,814
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2019 (b) 2020 (c) 2021 (d) 2022 (e) 2023 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 2,432,130 6,304,641 3,945,209 2,632,389 1,892,271 17,206,640
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 461,714 412,784 599,984 1,028,007 1,111,843 3,614,332
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.).. 28,962 51,566 71,442 96,723 83,211 331,904
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 21,152,876
12
12
98,619,054
13
First 5 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
77.880 %
15
15
80.960 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2023. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization .......................right arrow
b
33 1/3% support test—2022. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..................... right arrow
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2023. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............ right arrow
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2022. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line 15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............ right arrow
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) 2023

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 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) 2019 (b) 2020 (c) 2021 (d) 2022 (e) 2023 (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) 2019 (b) 2020 (c) 2021 (d) 2022 (e) 2023 (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 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.)..            
14
First 5 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
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
33 1/3% support tests-2023. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....... right arrow
b
33 1/3 % support tests—2022. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..... right arrow
20
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions .... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990) 2023

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023
Page 4
Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked box 12a, of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked box 12b, of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked box 12c, of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked box12d, 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 lines 3b and 3c 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 box 12a or 12b in Part I, answer lines 4b and 4c 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 lines 5b and 5c 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) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described on line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990).
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 on 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 on 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) 2023

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023
Page 5
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 on lines 11b and 11c below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described on 11a above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described on line 11a or 11b above? If “Yes” to 11a, 11b, or 11c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the officers, 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 line 2 above, 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 lines 2a and 2b 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 on line 2a, above 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 lines 3a and 3b 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?If "Yes" or "No", 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) 2023

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023
Page 6
Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1
Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970 (explain in Part VI). See instructions. All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E.
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 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  
7
Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions)
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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 1  
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  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI
). See instructions
8  
9 Distributable amount for 2023 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-2023
(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2023
1 Distributable amount for 2023 from Section C, line 6  
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2023 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions.
 
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2023:
a From 2018.......  
b From 2019.......  
c From 2020.......  
d From 2021.......  
e From 2022.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2023 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2018 not applied (see
instructions)
 
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f.  
4Distributions for 2023 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2023 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2023, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2.
If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI.
See instructions.
 
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2023. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater
than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.
 
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2024. Add lines
3j and 4c.
 
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2019.....  
b Excess from 2020.....  
c Excess from 2021.....  
d Excess from 2022.....  
e Excess from 2023.....  
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Schedule A (Form 990) 2023
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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
 


Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: MISCELLANEOUS INCOME - 2019 AMOUNT: $ 28,962. 2020 AMOUNT: $ 51,566. 2021 AMOUNT: $ 71,442. 2022 AMOUNT: $ 96,723. 2023 AMOUNT: $ 83,211.
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Schedule B
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors

Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Name of the organization
GIRL SCOUTS OF MN AND WI RIVER VALLEYS
INC
Employer identification number

41-0693910
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 isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't 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 doesn't 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.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990) (2023)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023) Page 2
Name of organization
GIRL SCOUTS OF MN AND WI RIVER VALLEYS
INC
Employer identification number
41-0693910
Part I
Contributors
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) (2023)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
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Name of organization
GIRL SCOUTS OF MN AND WI RIVER VALLEYS
INC
Employer identification number

41-0693910
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) (2023)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
Page 4
Name of organization
GIRL SCOUTS OF MN AND WI RIVER VALLEYS
INC
Employer identification number

41-0693910
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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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990)

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

right arrow Complete if the organization is described below. right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrowGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2022
Open to Public
Inspection
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 MN AND WI RIVER VALLEYS
INC
Employer identification number

41-0693910
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. See instructions for definition of “political campaign activities."

2
Political campaign activity expenditures. See instructions ....................................................................right arrow
$ 0
3
Volunteer hours for political campaign activities. See instructions ..................................................................
0

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 ................................right arrow
$ 0
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 .......................right arrow
$ 0
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 ..... right arrow
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ............................................................................................................................right arrow

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b...........right arrow

$  
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
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50084S
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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 right arrowexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check right arrow
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) ........................    
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ............................................................    
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ...............................................................................    
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ..................................................    
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.
   
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) .................................................    
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) 2019 (b) 2020 (c) 2021 (d) 2022 (e) Total
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount          
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e))
 
c Total lobbying expenditures          
d Grassroots nontaxable amount          
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))
 
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures          
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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)
Yes|No
(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? ...........................................................................................................
 
No
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........
Yes
 
c
Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................
 
No
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................
 
No
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................
 
No
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................
 
No
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................
Yes
 
1,551
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................
Yes
 
11,912
i
Other activities? ...................................................................................................................
Yes
 
85,431
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................
98,894
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
No
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.
Return Reference Explanation
PART II-B, LINE 1: THE GIRL SCOUTS OF RIVER VALLEYS' DIRECTOR OF ADVOCACY AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS, A REGISTERED LOBBYIST, WORKED WITH THE SERVICES OF PROFESSIONAL LOBBYISTS DURING FISCAL YEAR 2024. DURING THE YEAR, THE DIRECTOR ADVOCATED FOR THE GIRL SCOUT BILL, A FUNDING BILL THAT WOULD, IF PASSED, ALLOCATED $1M IN STATE FUNDS TO THE GIRL SCOUTS RIVER VALLEYS' COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM. THE DIRECTOR, IN COOPERATION WITH THE LOBBYISTS, MET WITH MULTIPLE MEMBERS OF THE MN STATE HOUSE AND SENATE TO FIND AUTHORS, CO-AUTHORS AND SEEK SUPPORT THROUGHOUT THE LEGISLATIVE SESSION. THE DIRECTOR AND SELECT STAFF TESTIFIED IN SUPPORT FOR THE GIRL SCOUT BILL IN FRONT OF THE HOUSE AND SENATE EDUCATION POLICY COMMITTEES AND CONFERENCE COMMITTEES. GIRL SCOUTS RIVER VALLEYS USED SOCIAL MEDIA TO ACTIVE MEMBERS AND ENCOURAGED THEM TO REACH OUT TO THEIR REPRESENTATIVES. IN MARCH 2024, RIVER VALLEYS HELD A DAY AT THE CAPITOL EVENT. PART OF THE EVENT WAS PROVIDING EDUCATION ABOUT THE GIRL SCOUT BILL AND ENCOURAGING ATTENDEES TO WRITE POSTCARDS OF SUPPORT THAT THE COUNCIL THEN HAND-DELIVERED TO LEGISLATORS OFFICES AS PART OF THEIR LEGISLATIVE OUTREACH.
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
right arrow 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.
right arrow Attach to Form 990.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2022
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
GIRL SCOUTS OF MN AND WI RIVER VALLEYS
INC
Employer identification number

41-0693910
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 July 25, 2006, 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 right arrow  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located right arrow  
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
right arrow  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
right arrow $  
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 FASB 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 FASB 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 .........................right arrow $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................right arrow $  
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 FASB ASC 958 relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................right arrow $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................right arrow $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 52283D
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Part III
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 .... 10,378,598 9,573,246 10,954,888 9,343,713 8,879,227
b Contributions ... 378,224 249,102 546,925 589,382 124,537
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 2,074,369 893,417 -1,617,421 1,315,309 663,581
d Grants or scholarships ...          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ...
351,562 337,167 311,146 293,516 323,632
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ...... 12,479,629 10,378,598 9,573,246 10,954,888 9,343,713
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment right arrow58.660 %
b
Permanent endowment right arrow32.810 %
c
Term endowment right arrow8.530 %
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)
Yes
 
(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 .....   961,793 961,793
b Buildings ....   28,554,085 17,189,518 11,364,567
c Leasehold improvements        
d Equipment ....   5,072,538 3,888,083 1,184,455
e Other .....   147,545   147,545
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..right arrow 13,658,360
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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)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)right arrow  
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.)right arrow  
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)COMMUNITY FOUNDATION HOLDINGS 366,094
(2)CASH HELD FOR TROOPS AND SERVICE UNITS 5,790,000
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........right arrow 6,156,094
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  








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)right arrow  
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 20,554,847
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a 2,576,170
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 2d 162,733
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 2,738,903
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 17,815,944
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 129,888
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c 129,888
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 17,945,832
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 19,302,619
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 2d 111,046
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 111,046
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 19,191,573
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 129,888
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 129,888
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 19,321,461
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
PART IV, LINE 2B: RIVER VALLEYS RECOGNIZES AN ASSET AND A LIABILITY FOR CASH ACCOUNTS MAINTAINED BY TROOPS, COMMUNITIES, AREAS, AND DAY CAMPS. THE ACCOUNTS HAVE BEEN OPENED USING RIVER VALLEYS' TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER, BUT RIVER VALLEYS DOES NOT HAVE DIRECT CONTROL OVER THESE ACCOUNTS. THEREFORE, TROOP, COMMUNITY, AREA, AND DAY CAMP ACTIVITY IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES.
PART V, LINE 4: RIVER VALLEYS' ENDOWMENT CONSISTS OF 14 INDIVIDUAL FUNDS ESTABLISHED FOR A VARIETY OF PURPOSES INCLUDING GENERAL OPERATIONS, VARIOUS FORMS OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, AND FUNDING FOR SPECIFIC GEOGRAPHIC REGIONS. ITS ENDOWMENT INCLUDES BOTH DONOR-RESTRICTED ENDOWMENT FUNDS AND FUNDS DESIGNATED BY THE GOVERNING BOARD TO FUNCTION AS ENDOWMENTS. RIVER VALLEYS HAS ADOPTED INVESTMENT AND SPENDING POLICIES THAT ATTEMPT TO PROVIDE A PREDICTABLE STREAM OF FUNDING TO PROGRAMS SUPPORTED BY ITS ENDOWMENT WHILE SEEKING TO MAINTAIN THE PURCHASING POWER OF THE ENDOWMENT ASSETS.
PART X, LINE 2: RIVER VALLEYS AND CAMPS FOLLOW THE ACCOUNTING STANDARDS FOR CONTINGENCIES IN EVALUATING UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. THIS GUIDANCE PRESCRIBES RECOGNITION THRESHOLD PRINCIPLES FOR THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT RECOGNITION OF TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN ON A TAX RETURN THAT ARE NOT CERTAIN TO BE REALIZED. NO LIABILITY HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED BY RIVER VALLEYS AND CAMPS FOR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 AND 2023. RIVER VALLEYS AND CAMPS' TAX RETURNS ARE SUBJECT TO REVIEW AND EXAMINATION BY FEDERAL AND STATE AUTHORITIES.
PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: CHANGE IN VALUE OF COMMUNITY FOUNDATION HOLDINGS 51,686. DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 111,046. RENT INCOME OF RELATED ORGANIZATION - SEE SCH O, NOTE B 1.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 111,046.
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SCHEDULE G (Form 990)
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 arrowGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
GIRL SCOUTS OF MN AND WI RIVER VALLEYS
INC
Employer identification number

41-0693910
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 10 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
 
DR MAI MOUA CONSULTING LLC
3082 HAMLINE AVE N
 
ROSEVILLE, MN55113
GRANT WRITING & CONSULTING SERVICES   No 0 40,000 -40,000
 
J MURPHY & ASSOCIATES RAINMAKER LLC
1300 GODWARD ST NE STE 2625
 
MINNEAPOLIS, MN55413
CELEBRATE CHANGEMAKERS CONSULTANT   No 0 35,756 -35,756
 
EXCELLENT OCCASIONS
4626 RUSSELL AVE N
 
MINNEAPOLIS, MN55412
CELEBRATE CHANGEMAKERS CONSULTANT   No 0 26,768 -26,768
 
DENMONT CONSULTING
1004 LAKESIDE VILLAGE DR SE
 
ATLANTA, GA30317
CONSULTING SERVICES   No 0 54,000 -54,000
             
             
             
             
             
             
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . right arrow   156,524 -156,524
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.
MN
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

CELEBRATE CHANGEMAKERS
(event type)
(b) Event #2

 
(event type)
(c) Other events

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

1

Gross receipts . . . . .

167,188

 

 

167,188

2

Less: Contributions . . . .

151,288

 

 

151,288
3 Gross income (line 1 minus
line 2) . . . . . .

15,900

 

 

15,900



VerticalDirectExpenses
4 Cash prizes . . . . .        
5 Noncash prizes . . . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . . . .        
7 Food and beverages . . . 22,661     22,661
8 Entertainment . . . .        
9 Other direct expenses . . . 88,385     88,385
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow 111,046
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . . right arrow -95,146
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? . . . . . . . .
YesNo
b
If "No," explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? . . .
YesNo
b
If "Yes," explain:
 
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11
Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? . . . . . . . . . . .
YesNo
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? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YesNo
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 provide any additional information. See instructions.
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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 Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
GIRL SCOUTS OF MN AND WI RIVER VALLEYS
INC
Employer identification number
41-0693910
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
noncash assistance
(h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(11)
(12)
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
 
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
 
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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
noncash assistance
(e) Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)
(f) Description of noncash assistance
(1) GIRL MEMBERSHIP GRANTS 3420 96,055      
(2) ADULT MEMBERSHIP GRANTS 903 25,550      
(3) GIRL PROGRAM GRANTS 148 38,318      
(4) TROOP AND SERVICE UNIT ASSISTANCE 494 38,850      
(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
PART I, LINE 2: THE GIRL SCOUTS OF MINNESOTA AND RIVER VALLEYS MAINTAIN A "GRANT FOR GIRLS" PROGRAM TO ENSURE THAT FINANCIAL NEED IS NOT A BARRIER FOR GIRLS WHO WISH TO GO TO CAMP OR PARTICIPATE IN OTHER TROOP ACTIVITIES, TRIPS OR EVENTS. GSMWRV ALSO OFFERS ADULT GRANTS TO ENSURE THAT FINANCIAL NEED IS NOT A BARRIER FOR VOLUNTEERS WHO PARTICIPATE IN TRAINING SESSIONS OR CHAPERONE TROOP ACTIVITIES OR TRIPS. GRANTS ARE AWARDED BASED ON RECIPIENT REQUESTS. GRANTS AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ARE APPLIED DIRECTLY TO THE RECIPIENT'S ACCOUNTS AND NO FURTHER MONITORING IS PERFORMED.
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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
medium right arrow graphic Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
medium right arrow graphic Attach to Form 990.
medium right arrow graphic Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
GIRL SCOUTS OF MN AND WI RIVER VALLEYS
INC
Employer identification number

41-0693910
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 on 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
 
 
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 on Line 1a? ....
2
 
 
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
 
No
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
 
No
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
 
No
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 nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
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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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, 1099-MISC compensation, and/or 1099-NEC (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
1MARISA C WILLIAMS
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
(i)

(ii)
228,109
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
55,422
-------------
0
1,635
-------------
0
6,495
-------------
0
291,661
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
2SARAH KUENLE
CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
(i)

(ii)
167,622
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
984
-------------
0
6,705
-------------
0
96
-------------
0
175,407
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
3LYNNEA ATLAS
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
(i)

(ii)
154,506
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
984
-------------
0
2,803
-------------
0
13,518
-------------
0
171,811
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
4JANET GRACIA
SENIOR VP OF CULTURE
(i)

(ii)
133,014
-------------
0
250
-------------
0
984
-------------
0
5,932
-------------
0
19,243
-------------
0
159,423
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
5SUSAN ANDERSSON
CHIEF ENGAGEMENT OFFICER
(i)

(ii)
125,620
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
907
-------------
0
5,494
-------------
0
19,243
-------------
0
151,264
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
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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.
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Noncash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
GIRL SCOUTS OF MN AND WI RIVER VALLEYS
INC
Employer identification number

41-0693910
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable
(b)
Number of contributions or items contributed
(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g
(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods .......
     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 4 163,819 FAIR MARKET VALUE
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests ....
       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures .....
       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ...
       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( SUPPLIES ) X 4 9,007 FAIR MARKET VALUE
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement
29
0
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which isn't required to be used for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ...................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any nonstandard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization didn't report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 51227J
Schedule M (Form 990) (2023)
Schedule M (Form 990) (2023)
Page 2
Part IISupplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b, 32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, COLUMN (B): THE AMOUNT IN PART I, COLUMN B REPRESENTS THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS.
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Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
GIRL SCOUTS OF MN AND WI RIVER VALLEYS
INC
Employer identification number

41-0693910
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART I, LINE 5, TOTAL NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: ON 9/30/2024, RIVER VALLEYS EMPLOYED 121 EMPLOYEES: 116 FULL TIME AND 5 PART TIME EMPLOYEES. DURING CALENDAR YEAR 2023, RIVER VALLEYS EMPLOYED 349 EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING 194 HIRED AS SEASONAL AND TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES TO ASSIST WITH PROGRAMS AND SUMMER CAMP.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 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, SECTION A, LINE 7A 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.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B 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, SECTION A, LINE 8B THERE WERE NO COMMITTEES WITH AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BODY DURING THE TAX YEAR.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE 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, SECTION B, LINE 12C 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. EMPLOYEES AT THE DIRECTOR LEVEL AND ABOVE ARE REQUIRED TO 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. ALL EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO REVIEW THE EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK WHICH INCLUDES THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT THAT MAY EXIST.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 FISCAL YEAR 2024 WAS RIVER VALLEY'S CEO'S FIRST YEAR IN THIS ROLE FOLLOWING A NATION-WIDE SEARCH. THE ORIGINAL COMPENSATION WAS DETERMINED USING NATIONAL, REGIONAL AND LOCAL COMPENSATION MARKET DATA. THE MERIT INCREASE TO BASE SALARY FOR THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR WAS PROVIDED IN ALIGNMENT WITH THE INCREASES PROVIDED FOR ALL EXECUTIVE LEVEL LEADERSHIP AT RIVER VALLEY'S. THE ADDITIONAL BONUS COMPENSATION IS PART OF THE CEO'S COMPENSATION PACKAGE AND IS OFFERED AT A BONUS GOAL OF 30% OF BASE SALARY. BONUS AWARD IS DETERMINED FOLLOWING A REVIEW OF PERFORMANCE AS IT RELATES TO GOALS SET FORTH AT THE BEGINNING OF THE FISCAL YEAR. THE GOALS AND PERFORMANCE WERE REVIEWED BY THE OUTGOING AND INCOMING BOARD CHAIR AS WELL AS THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD. FOLLOWING A SPECIAL BOARD MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WHEREBY THE MERIT INCREASE AND BONUS PAYOUT WERE DISCUSSED AND APPROVED, THE BOARD CHAIR INFORMED THE CFO OF THE NEW CEO COMPENSATION AND BONUS AWARD AMOUNT VIA EMAIL. FOR OTHER OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES,RIVER VALLEYS TOOK AN APPROACH DURING FISCAL YEAR 2024 TO MAKE SURE WE WERE INTENTIONAL IN DOING WHAT IS RIGHT FOR OUR STAFF AND ABIDE BY OUR ANTI-RACIST VALUES THAT GUIDE HOW WE NEED TO NOT ONLY SHOW UP BUT BE HIGH IMPACTFUL IN OUR WORK. AS A RESULT, THE OFFICERS APPROVED A 4% INCREASE FOR ALL REGULAR FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME EMPLOYEES WHO STARTED OR HAD A CHANGE IN POSITION OR PAY ON AND BEFORE 9/30/2023. IN ADDITION, THE CURRENT MINIMUM WAGE WAS DETERMINED TO BE $20 PER HOUR. IN ORDER TO BALANCE OUT THE PAY EQUITY AT RIVER VALLEYS, ALL OFFICERS, INCLUDING THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER, CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, CHIEF ENGAGEMENT OFFICER AND CHIEF DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION OFFICER, RECEIVED A 3.5% PAY INCREASE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 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 IX, LINE 11G, FEES FOR SERVICES - OTHER: OTHER FEES FOR SERVICES (NON-EMPLOYEES) INCLUDE: TEMPORARY STAFF FOR COOKIE CUPBOARDS AND FILLING OPEN POSITIONS UNTIL PERMANENT STAFF ARE HIRED. OTHER FEES FOR SERVICES RECEIVED DURING THE YEAR INCLUDED PAYROLL SERVICING, EVALUATION, IT, BACKGROUND CHECKS, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: CHANGE IN VALUE OF COMMUNITY FOUNDATION HOLDINGS 51,686.
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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Department of the Treasury
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Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
Attach to Form 990.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
GIRL SCOUTS OF MN AND WI RIVER VALLEYS
INC
Employer identification number

41-0693910
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











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)ST CROIX VALLEY GIRL SCOUT CAMPS INC
400 ROBERT STREET SOUTH

ST PAUL,MN55107
23-7436373
HOLD PROPERTY TO BE USED FOR YOUTH CAMPS WI 501(C)(3) LINE 12B, II GIRL SCOUTS OF MN AND WI RIVER VALLEYS INC
 
Yes
 












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Cat. No. 50135Y
Schedule R (Form 990) 2023
Schedule R (Form 990) 2023
Page 2
Part III
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












Schedule R (Form 990) 2023
Schedule R (Form 990) 2023
Page 3
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
Yes
 
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
 
No
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
 
No
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) ST CROIX VALLEY GIRL SCOUT CAMPS INC

K 1 AGREED UPON RATE





Schedule R (Form 990) 2023
Schedule R (Form 990) 2023
Page 4
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






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2023
Schedule R (Form 990) 2023
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Part VII
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R. See instructions.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule R (Form 990) 2023

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