Nonprofit · EIN 22-1638950
GIRL SCOUTS HEART OF NEW JERSEY INC
Tax-exempt · WESTFIELD, NJ 07090
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $8,687,644 | $8,630,275 | $57,369 | $12,606,469 | $2,579,475 | $10,026,994 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $6,821,643 | $7,696,458 | -$874,815 | $12,723,761 | $2,853,868 | $9,869,893 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $6,189,293 | $7,076,094 | -$886,801 | $11,342,579 | $866,875 | $10,475,704 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,284,206
- of which government grants
- $548,296
- Program service revenue
- $1,564,032
- Investment income
- $106,433
- Net rental income
- $136,907
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $7,950
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$25,319
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $4,792,364
- Other revenue
- $5,732,973
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $163,232
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $749,025
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,133,702
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $4,860,405
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $18,835
- Accounting fees
- $35,723
- Occupancy
- $460,452
- Travel
- $65,073
- Depreciation
- $351,607
- Program services (functional)
- $7,634,034
- Management and general (functional)
- $674,965
- Fundraising (functional)
- $321,276
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $12,723,761
- Total assets, end of year
- $12,606,469
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,579,475
- Net assets, end of year
- $10,026,994
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $5,457,791
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $9,324,311
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $702,683
- Gross receipts
- $12,304,095
- Employees
- 202
- Volunteers
- 5,790
- Year formed
- 2008
- State of legal domicile
- NJ
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATASHA HEMMINGS | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $334,208 | $8,517 |
| MICHAEL FORRESTALL | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $180,888 | $8,517 |
| JAMIE K DISCHER | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $121,384 | $20,593 |
| CHRISTIANE GRATZEL | HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $116,266 | $11,112 |
| VICKI PAULSON | VP FD Highest-paid employee | 40 | $117,663 | $0 |
| ADEMUSOYO AWOSIKA-OLUMO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AISHA LAWREY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALANA VEGA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES MIERSWA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISSY BUTEAS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DELIA WARE-TIBBS | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| EMIL MENZIES | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HEIDI HEMMER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JACLYN PENNELLA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA VIOTTO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
18 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHADIJA NIANG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LAUREEN DELANCE | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| LINDA CARTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| NICHELLE HOWE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| NICOLE DUBOIS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| RAY-ANDREW GIDDINGS PHD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SAMIRA SHARIF | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| T STRONG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TRASHAUN POWELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| WENDY DEER ESQ | FIRST VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| MARIE REGER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| NATASHA DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KENYETTA DR JACKSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ALLISON KIMMICH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ANISA MOHAMMED | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TRACEY REYNOLDS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SAMIRA SHARIF | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| AARIN MICHELE WILLIAMS ESQ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 26 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATASHA HEMMINGS | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $254,834 | $10,612 |
| MICHAEL FORRESTALL | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $162,036 | $9,875 |
| CHRISTIANE GRATZEL | HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $110,038 | $12,079 |
| VICKI PAULSON | VP FD Highest-paid employee | 40 | $116,259 | $1,235 |
| LAUREEN DELANCE | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| WENDY DEER ESQ | FIRST VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| NAIMA RICKS PHD | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISSY BUTEAS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| EMIL MENZIES | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ADEMUSOYO AWOSIKA-OLUMO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA CARTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE DUBOIS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY BETH DUNN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HEIDI HEMMER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AISHA LAWREY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RAY-ANDREW GIDDINGS PHD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES MIERSWA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KHADIJA NIANG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JACLYN PENNELLA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALANA VEGA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA VIOTTO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NICHELLE HOWE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TRASHAUN POWELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SAMIRA SHARIF | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| T STRONG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DELIA WARE-TIBBS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATASHA HEMMINGS | CEO Officer | 40 | $212,347 | $10,312 |
| MICHAEL FORRESTALL | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $154,393 | $26,148 |
| CHRISTIANE GRATZEL | HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $106,504 | $14,500 |
| LAUREEN DELANCE | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| WENDY DEER ESQ | FIRST VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| NAIMA RICKS PHD | SECOND VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISSY BUTEAS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| EMIL MENZIES | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ADEMUSOYO AWOSIKA-OLUMO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA CARTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE DUBOIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY BETH DUNN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HEIDI HEMMER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AISHA LAWREY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SERENA LEE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES MIERSWA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KHADIJA NIANG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JACLYN PENNELLA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALANA VEGA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA VIOTTO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DELLA WALKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 201 E GROVE ST, WESTFIELD, NJ 07090-5614
- In care of
- % TIMOTHY R GALE
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MICHAEL FORRESTALL, 201 E GROVE ST, WESTFIELD, NJ 07090
- Signed the 990
- MICHAEL FORRESTALL, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
- Phone
- (908) 947-1734
- Website
- WWW.GSHNJ.ORG
- Return prepared by
- HOLMAN FRENIA ALLISON PC
Mission
GIRL SCOUTING BUILDS GIRLS OF COURAGE, CONFIDENCE, AND CHARACTER WHO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE. GSHNJ PREPARES GIRLS FOR A LIFETIME OF LEADERSHIP THROUGH THE GIRL SCOUT LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE AND ITS FOCUS ON FOUR KEY PILLARS: STEM, OUTDOORS, LIFE SKILLS, AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP.
Program accomplishments
- PRODUCT PROGRAM - THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN THE PRODUCT PROGRAM, GIRLS LEARN TO THINK LIKE ENTREPRENEURS, GAINING THE CONFIDENCE AND KNOW-HOW TO DREAM BIG AND DO BIGGER. PROCEEDS FROM THE PRODUCT PROGRAM REMAIN LOCAL, HELPING TO FUND TROOP ACTIVITIES THAT ALLOW GIRLS TO EXPLORE THE OTHER PILLARS OF THE GIRL SCOUT LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE, AND SUPPORT COUNCIL OPERATIONS NECESSARY TO DELIVER PROGRAMING AND MAINTAIN COUNCIL INFRASTRUCTURE. DURING THE 2024-2025 YEAR, 2,660 GIRLS PARTICIPATED IN THE FALL PRODUCT PROGRAM, AND 10,253 GIRLS PARTICIPATED IN THE COOKIE PROGRAM.Expenses $626,994 · revenue $4,792,364
- CAMP - GSHNJ OFFERS SUMMER CAMP THROUGH ITS DAY CAMP (THE OVAL IN MAPLEWOOD, NJ) AND ITS RESIDENCE CAMP (CAMP HOOVER IN MIDDLEVILLE, NJ). PARTICIPATING IN GIRL SCOUT CAMP IS A BELOVED TRADITION, AND A GREAT WAY FOR GIRLS TO EXPLORE LEADERSHIP, BUILD SKILLS, AND DEVELOP A DEEP APPRECIATION FOR NATURE. DURING THE 2024-2025 YEAR, GSHNJ DELIVERED 10,460 OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES, INCLUDING 1,490 SUMMER CAMP SESSIONS, TROOP CAMPING TRIPS, AND OTHER OUTDOOR-BASED PROGRAMS.Expenses $2,170,958 · revenue $974,273
- GIRL SCOUT LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE - INCLUDES PARTICIPATION IN INDIVIDUAL AND TROOP ACTIVITIES, ATTENDING COUNCIL DEVELOPED AND DELIVERED PROGRAMS, EARNING BADGES, ENGAGING IN COMMUNITY SERVICE, TRAVELLING, AND PURSUING HIGH AWARDS. THE GIRL SCOUT LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE PREPARES GIRLS FOR A LIFETIME OF LEADERSHIP, SUCCESS, AND ADVENTURE IN A SAFE, NO-LIMITS PLACE DESIGNED FOR AND BY GIRLS. DURING THE 2024-2025 YEAR, GSHNJ DELIVERED THE GIRL SCOUT LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE TO 14,030 GIRLS. THE COUNCIL DELIVERED 354 PROGRAM SESSIONS, INCLUDING STEM, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND LIFE EXPERIENCES. ADDITIONALLY, 491 GIRLS EARNED HIGH AWARDS, INCLUDING: 33 GOLD AWARDS, 128 SILVER AWARDS, AND 330 BRONZE AWARDS.Expenses $4,836,082 · grants $163,232 · revenue $1,418,780
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 22-1638950
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1960
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O42)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $12,606,469
- Income (IRS master file)
- $12,304,095
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $8,687,644 | $8,630,275 | $12,606,469 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $6,821,643 | $7,696,458 | $12,723,761 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $6,189,293 | $7,076,094 | $11,342,579 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $8,216,605 | $5,803,834 | $11,975,972 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 22-1638950).
Questions about GIRL SCOUTS HEART OF NEW JERSEY INC
- What is the EIN of GIRL SCOUTS HEART OF NEW JERSEY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GIRL SCOUTS HEART OF NEW JERSEY INC is 22-1638950.
- Is GIRL SCOUTS HEART OF NEW JERSEY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1960.
- Are donations to GIRL SCOUTS HEART OF NEW JERSEY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GIRL SCOUTS HEART OF NEW JERSEY INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of GIRL SCOUTS HEART OF NEW JERSEY INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did GIRL SCOUTS HEART OF NEW JERSEY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of GIRL SCOUTS HEART OF NEW JERSEY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names MICHAEL FORRESTALL.
- Who are the officers and directors of GIRL SCOUTS HEART OF NEW JERSEY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 33 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $334,208 (NATASHA HEMMINGS, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
- How much revenue does GIRL SCOUTS HEART OF NEW JERSEY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $8,687,644, expenses of $8,630,275 and total assets of $12,606,469 at year end.
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