Girl Scouts of the United States of America
88% goes to programs $21 to raise $100 Strong reserves
Girl Scouts of the United States of America is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New York, New York, registered in 1919, with $118,136,966 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 88% of spending to programs.
420 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, 10018 EIN 13-1624016 Since 1919
Revenue (FY2023)
$118.1M
▲ 2.2% vs prior year
Youth median: $163K
Expenses (FY2023)
$118.1M
Net assets
$202.5M
Employees
405
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating88% to programs · $21 to raise $100
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. For Girl Scouts of the United States of America: 88% to programs · $21 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating21 mo reserves · +0% 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 the United States of America: 21 mo reserves · +0% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
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. For Girl Scouts of the United States of America: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 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 the United States of America: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Girl scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character.
What they do
Comprehensive council support (see schedule o)
Brand promotion and external engagement (see schedule o)
Contact & location
- Address
- 420 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, 10018
- City
- New York
- State
- New York
- Category
- Youth Development
- Subcategory
- Scouting
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $94.5M (FY2013) to $118.1M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $67.2MNet assets $202.5M
Operating margin
0.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$269.7M
Total liabilities
$67.2M
Net assets
$202.5M
Salaries & benefits
$48.9M
41% of expenses
Board members
28
28 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $118,136,966▲2.2% | $118,101,615▼4.8% | $202,528,631▲8.1% | $269,696,244▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $115,591,467▼3.8% | $124,042,410▲4.9% | $187,400,739▲3.3% | $256,496,744▲6.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $120,181,353▼8.0% | $118,251,913▲6.5% | $181,479,052▼17.0% | $240,386,284▼18.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $130,701,993▲16.5% | $111,013,709▼9.6% | $218,777,796▲22.2% | $294,411,077▲13.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $112,222,860▼8.1% | $122,770,123▼5.6% | $179,081,000▼4.6% | $258,877,900▼4.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $122,052,984▼7.9% | $130,040,613▲4.2% | $187,718,499▼5.6% | $271,397,447▼0.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $132,472,312▼8.8% | $124,809,237▲23.8% | $198,828,219▲8.5% | $272,718,664▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $145,210,333▲57.1% | $100,789,667▲2.6% | $183,286,830▲52.2% | $270,479,470▲38.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $92,413,077▼2.4% | $98,235,343▲5.3% | $120,422,767▲0.2% | $194,790,435▲2.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $94,683,567▲0.1% | $93,280,638▲4.0% | $120,179,626▼11.9% | $189,759,993▼4.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $94,543,136 | $89,705,735▼7.1% | $136,397,830▲4.7% | $199,618,501▲7.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $96,595,301▼2.8% | $130,304,035▲3.9% | $185,681,689▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $99,357,552▲10.9% | $125,436,738▲14.6% | $186,228,734▲9.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $89,593,125▲4.8% | $109,463,840▼2.3% | $170,148,603▲0.6% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $85,521,806 | $112,027,107 | $169,144,421 | 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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Bonnie Barczykowski — $687,644 (0.58% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonnie Barczykowski | Chief Executive Officer | 35 | $687,644 |
| Brandt Haynes Thru 012024 | Coo/head of Transformation | 35 | $644,069 |
| Sharon Naya | Chief Strategy & Planning Officer | 35 | $415,038 |
| Jocelyn Johnson Thru 122023 | Chief Marketing Officer | 35 | $414,817 |
| Shelley Goode Thru 032024 | Chief Development Officer | 35 | $402,190 |
| Wendy Lou | Chief Revenue Officer | 35 | $395,400 |
| Angela Olden Thru 112023 | Chief Financial Officer | 35 | $373,871 |
| Sydna Kelley | Chief Technology Officer | 35 | $369,300 |
| Maureen Mcnerney | Chief Hr Officer (thru 10/2023) | 35 | $350,326 |
| Diana Beinart | Chief General Counsel | 35 | $279,164 |
| Alexandra Traber | Chief Corporate Affairs Officer | 35 | $277,166 |
| Kenneth Distefano As of 0724 | Chief Financial Officer | 35 | $258,145 |
| Dianne Rieger | Vp, Foundational Services | 35 | $252,588 |
| Joseph Veno | Svp, Corporate Treasurer | 35 | $251,766 |
| Monica Leardi | Svp, Controller | 35 | $243,282 |
| Sue Santa | Svp, Public Policy & Advocacy | 35 | $242,005 |
| Kathleen Cusack | Vp, Social & Data Martech | 35 | $241,505 |
| Judith N Batty | Fmr Interim Chief Executive Officer | 0 | $170,695 |
| Sofia Chang | Former Chief Executive Officer | 0 | $107,750 |
| Abrar Omeish | Board Member | 5 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Salesforcecom Inc | Technical Services | $5,083,399 |
| Progressive Distribution Centers Inc | Warehouse and Fulfillment | $3,879,641 |
| Venables Bell & Partners LLC | Marketing Agency | $2,302,097 |
| Tech Holding LLC | Technical Services | $2,302,097 |
| Symbia of Colorado LLC | Warehouse and Fulfillment | $1,687,623 |
Grants received · $27.1M total
113 grants to Girl Scouts of the United States of America totaling $27.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New York Community Trust | For general support. | 2024 | $236,650 |
| Community Foundation of Elkhart County Inc | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | 2024 | $100,000 |
| Greater Kansas City Community Foundation | Human services | 2024 | $83,089 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $28,535 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Community & human services | 2024 | $15,000 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Community & human services | 2024 | $15,000 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $13,191 |
| Greater Horizons | Human services | 2024 | $10,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $9,848 |
| Nevada Donor Network Inc | Program support | 2024 | $7,500 |
| Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society | General support | 2024 | $6,050 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $1,018,000 |
| The New York Community Trust | For general support. | 2023 | $207,060 |
| Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc | Sponsorship-booth sponsorship at girl scouts annual convention in june 2023, opportunity to talk with hundreds/thousands of high school aged girls from accrss the country about the financial planning degree and career | 2023 | $150,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $101,920 |
Grants made · $7.6M in FY2023
103 grants totaling $7.6M in FY2023 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Girl Scouts of the United States of America →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Girl Scouts of Central Indiana Inc | Program fulfillment | $4,222,247 |
| Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania Inc | Program fulfillment | $218,011 |
| Girl Scout Council of the Nations Capital | Program fulfillment | $149,555 |
| Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council | Program fulfillment | $147,725 |
| Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta Inc | Program fulfillment | $141,090 |
| Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri Inc | Program fulfillment | $128,716 |
| Girl Scouts-arizona Cactus Pine Council Inc | Program fulfillment | $110,170 |
| Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas | Program fulfillment | $108,250 |
| Girl Scouts of Western Ohio | Program fulfillment | $102,633 |
| Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana | Program fulfillment | $102,507 |
| Girl Scouts of Colorado | Program fulfillment | $94,962 |
| Girl Scouts of Northern California | Program fulfillment | $87,490 |
| Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains Inc | Program fulfillment | $82,100 |
| Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson Inc | Program fulfillment | $68,666 |
| Girl Scouts of Central Texas Inc | Program fulfillment | $60,811 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Girl Scouts of the United States of America a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Girl Scouts of the United States of America is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 13-1624016, based in New York, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Girl Scouts of the United States of America's EIN?
- Girl Scouts of the United States of America's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 13-1624016.
- How much revenue does Girl Scouts of the United States of America report?
- Girl Scouts of the United States of America reported $118,136,966 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Girl Scouts of the United States of America's spending goes to programs?
- Girl Scouts of the United States of America spends about 88% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Girl Scouts of the United States of America have?
- CharityIndex grades Girl Scouts of the United States of America A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Girl Scouts of the United States of America's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Girl Scouts of the United States of America's latest Form 990 is $687,644, paid to Bonnie Barczykowski (Chief Executive Officer).
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Data for Girl Scouts of the United States of America (EIN 13-1624016) 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.