irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $38.78MCOMPREHENSIVE COUNCIL SUPPORT (SEE SCHEDULE O)
- #2 $19.53MBRAND PROMOTION AND EXTERNAL ENGAGEMENT (SEE SCHEDULE O)
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Girl Program Development and Adult Learning Opportunities
Develops leadership and skill-building programs for girls and provides training and support for adult volunteers who deliver Girl Scout programming.
Girl Scout Cookie Program
A girl-led entrepreneurial initiative that teaches financial literacy, goal setting, and business skills through the sale of cookies.
Leadership Awards
Recognition program that celebrates girls' unique strengths and leadership development through achievement in character, courage, and confidence.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Girls' Mentorship and Leadership Development 4 activities
- Girl Scout Cookie ProgramDevelops and promotes the Girl Scout Cookie Program, the largest girl-led entrepreneurial program in the world, as a core initiative to teach financial literacy and business skills to girls.
- Leadership Development ProgramsOffers Leadership Awards and free activities designed to support girls in discovering their leadership potential, fostering personal development, and driving positive community change.
- Marketing and communications support for councilsProvides Girl Scout councils with marketing and communications tools and resources to align local outreach with national branding and engagement strategies.
- Sale of Girl Scout-branded items and program materialsDevelops, markets, and sells Girl Scout-branded items and program materials to Girl Scout members and the general public to support program funding and engagement.
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Women's Rights and Empowerment Grants 1 activity
- Funding and capacity building for Girl Scout councilsProvides direct grants, consulting, and leadership support to all 111 Girl Scout councils and USA Girl Scouts Overseas to enhance financial stability, build programmatic capacity, and ensure consistent delivery of programs and services nationwide and internationally.
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Gender Equity Research and Advocacy 1 activity
- Research and advocacy on girls' and women's issuesConducts research and advocacy at local, national, and global levels to address issues affecting girls and women, informing program development and policy engagement.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$148.81M
Contributions & grants$52.75M35%
Program service revenue$49.05M33%
Investment income$9.38M6%
Other revenue$37.64M
expenses
Total expenses$123.29M
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$49.13M
Grants paid out$8.88M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$307.37M
Cash$66.29M
Investments$197.95M
Liabilities$68.83M
Net assets$238.54M
Liquid reserves25.7 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +26.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 14
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| BONNIE BARCZYKOWSKI | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 35 | $956K |
| SHARON NAYA | CHIEF STRATEGY & PLANNING OFFICER | 35 | $523K |
| SYDNA KELLEY | CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER | 35 | $507K |
| WENDY LOU | CHIEF REVENUE OFFICER | 35 | $476K |
| DIANA BEINART | CHIEF GENERAL COUNSEL | 35 | $456K |
| KENNETH DISTEFANO | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 35 | $427K |
| ALEXANDRA TRABER THRU 022025 | CHIEF CORPORATE AFFAIRS OFFICER | 35 | $411K |
| JOSEPH VENO THRU 122024 | SVP, CORPORATE TREASURER | 35 | $306K |
| MONICA LEARDI | SVP, CONTROLLER | 35 | $293K |
| ALICE HOCKENBURY | VP, MARKETING ACTIVATION | 35 | $290K |
| KATHLEEN CUSACK | VP, SOCIAL & DATA MARTECH | 35 | $285K |
| DIANNE RIEGER | VP, FOUNDATIONAL SERVICES | 35 | $265K |
| ANGELA OLDEN | FORMER CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 0 | $186K |
| SHELLEY GOODE | FORMER CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER | 0 | $113K |
board members · 11
- ABRAR OMEISH — BOARD MEMBER
- ADRIENNE COZART — BOARD MEMBER (THRU 01/2025)
- ALFIA ILICHEVA — BOARD MEMBER (THRU 01/2025)
- ANA TAVARES LATTIBEAUDIERE — BOARD MEMBER
- APRIL SCHNEIDER — BOARD MEMBER
- BETH BOVIS — BOARD MEMBER
- CAROLYN PITTMAN — BOARD MEMBER (AS OF 09/2025)
- DIANE TIPTON — TREASURER
- ERIKA ROTTENBERG — BOARD MEMBER
- ERIN MORGAN GORE — BOARD MEMBER (AS OF 09/2025)
- FELECIA GILMORE-LONG — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 3
Who they work with
- 111 Girl Scout councils Network — Provides consulting, training, and resources to support program delivery across all 111 councils
- USA Girl Scouts Overseas Network — Provides direct support and assistance to ensure consistent program delivery overseas
- girlscoutshop.com Partner — Official retail partner for Girl Scout uniforms and merchandise.
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Leadership Development Through Recognitionmethodology: leadership-awardsBy recognizing individual leadership achievements, Girl Scouts empowers girls to embrace their individuality and create positive change, because visible affirmation fosters self-efficacy and motivates sustained engagement in personal and community growth.
- Stakeholder Engagement for Movement Growthmethodology: sustainable membership growth through stakeholder engagementBy engaging a broad ecosystem of girls, volunteers, parents, councils, and supporters, Girl Scouts drives sustainable membership growth and organizational health, because inclusive participation strengthens network effects and deepens mission alignment across the movement.