Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1993, with $22,543,742 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
20 S Clark 2nd Floor, Chicago, IL, 60603 EIN 36-3871241 Since 1993
Revenue (FY2023)
$22.5M
▲ 24.9% vs prior year
Youth median: $163K
Expenses (FY2023)
$20.0M
Net assets
$39.5M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating24 mo reserves · +11% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana: 24 mo reserves · +11% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 20 S Clark 2nd Floor, Chicago, IL, 60603
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- Category
- Youth Development
- Subcategory
- Scouting
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $15.4M (FY2013) to $22.5M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $4.0MNet assets $39.5M
Operating margin
11.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$43.5M
Total liabilities
$4.0M
Net assets
$39.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $22,543,742▲24.9% | $19,957,304▲4.0% | $39,508,406▲8.9% | $43,516,629▲5.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $18,043,408▼18.4% | $19,197,281▲19.0% | $36,292,181▼0.2% | $41,431,966▲6.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $22,114,104▲19.2% | $16,126,118▲3.2% | $36,361,863▲8.4% | $38,770,433▲4.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $18,544,811▲7.7% | $15,626,890▼1.7% | $33,529,183▲15.4% | $37,168,147▲10.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $17,214,988▼12.8% | $15,904,358▼18.2% | $29,063,163▲3.9% | $33,772,902▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $19,751,951▲3.6% | $19,445,434▲4.8% | $27,966,239▲0.3% | $32,598,775▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $19,057,046▲1.6% | $18,547,845▲5.9% | $27,896,024▲2.6% | $32,290,875▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $18,764,012▲9.6% | $17,520,244▲5.2% | $27,192,084▲6.8% | $31,899,811▲7.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $17,120,166▲3.1% | $16,652,294▲1.8% | $25,460,201▲3.1% | $29,666,703▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $16,603,275▲7.5% | $16,352,254▲1.0% | $24,689,004▼0.1% | $29,594,274▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $15,438,341 | $16,194,751▼10.8% | $24,720,046▼2.5% | $29,022,904▼5.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $18,155,005▼1.6% | $25,347,426▼4.6% | $30,547,630▼3.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $18,449,698▲2.1% | $26,566,969▲0.3% | $31,545,873▼4.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $18,071,843 | $26,482,543▼6.9% | $32,849,537▼4.0% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $18,065,946 | $28,443,485 | $34,217,706 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $11.0M total
64 grants to Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana totaling $11.0M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $55,626 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Community & human services | 2024 | $29,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $26,678 |
| American Heart Association Inc | Cardiac emergency response program | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $6,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $5,000 |
| Girl Scouts of the United States of America | Program fulfillment | 2023 | $102,507 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | 2023 | $59,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $44,450 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2023 | $37,610 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $29,778 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $18,354 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Education | 2023 | $12,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $11,500 |
| Girl Scouts of the United States of America | Program fulfillment | 2022 | $41,526 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-3871241, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana's EIN?
- Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-3871241.
- How much revenue does Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana report?
- Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana reported $22,543,742 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana have?
- CharityIndex grades Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana (EIN 36-3871241) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.