Nonprofit · EIN 38-1598947
GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN
Tax-exempt · DETROIT, MI 48207
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $10,131,763 | $11,378,882 | -$1,247,119 | $20,119,578 | $1,854,741 | $18,264,837 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $10,967,614 | $12,044,144 | -$1,076,530 | $21,737,908 | $2,510,894 | $19,227,014 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $9,087,664 | $11,222,399 | -$2,134,735 | $21,680,591 | $2,586,831 | $19,093,760 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,250,089
- of which government grants
- $457,255
- Program service revenue
- $469,993
- Investment income
- $428,607
- Net rental income
- $17,474
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $95,734
- Net income from fundraising events
- $55,824
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $7,806,401
- Other revenue
- $7,983,074
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $211,563
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $454,704
- Other salaries and wages
- $4,864,986
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $6,648,132
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $50,911
- Accounting fees
- $18,878
- Occupancy
- $590,729
- Travel
- $114,084
- Depreciation
- $697,025
- Program services (functional)
- $9,812,097
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,035,242
- Fundraising (functional)
- $531,543
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $21,737,908
- Total assets, end of year
- $20,119,578
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,854,741
- Net assets, end of year
- $18,264,837
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $5,684,362
- Publicly traded securities
- $10,252,964
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $16,643,934
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,620,903
- Gross receipts
- $19,114,584
- Employees
- 133
- Volunteers
- 7,603
- Year formed
- 1958
- State of legal domicile
- MI
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MONICA WOODSON | CEO Officer | 37.5 | $231,849 | $16,180 |
| DENISE MINOLETTI | CFOO Officer | 37.5 | $176,289 | $30,386 |
| MICHAEL VORE | CAO AND FACILITIES Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $147,310 | $25,016 |
| YAVONKIA JENKINS | CMCO Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $148,307 | $13,768 |
| DAMIANA SORRELL | CPO Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $133,177 | $23,323 |
| AMANDA THOMAS | CMO Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $115,484 | $28,875 |
| KATRINA PALMER | CHIEF OF STAFF Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $123,900 | $20,043 |
| KAREN EBBEN | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 | $0 |
| MORGAN ELLIOTT-ANDAHAZY | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JO ROBINSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANE MULLAN-CROMWELL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| TONYA BERRY | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER DARGAN | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIANNE FARLEY | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN HENDRICK | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
12 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARBARA HENDRICKSON | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| JESSICA JACKSON | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| AMY PERLMAN | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| CANDACE ROGERS | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| SATI SMITH | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| STACY SNYDER | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| LISA SPERLING | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| TRISHA STEIN | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| DENYSE VITALE | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| KAREN WEAVER | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| ANGELA WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| BRAD ZASA | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MONICA WOODSON | CEO Officer | 37.5 | $229,331 | $14,567 |
| DENISE MINOLETTI | CFOO Officer | 37.5 | $155,891 | $28,100 |
| MICHAEL VORE | CAO AND FACILITIES Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $138,275 | $23,403 |
| YAVONKIA JENKINS | CMCO Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $142,394 | $15,884 |
| SALLY FREELS | CDO Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $133,502 | $12,581 |
| KATRINA PALMER | CHIEF OF STAFF Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $121,096 | $18,598 |
| AMANDA THOMAS | CMO Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $111,888 | $13,520 |
| KAREN EBBEN | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 | $0 |
| MORGAN ELLIOTT-ANDAHAZY | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JO ROBINSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANE MULLAN-CROMWELL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY PERLMAN | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELA WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| BRAD ZASA | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CANDACE ROGERS INTERIM BOARD | CHAIR 4/24; DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER DARGAN | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN WEAVER | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN HENDRICK | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA SPERLING | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIANNE FARLEY | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| STACY SNYDER | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| TONYA BERRY | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| TRISHA STEIN | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MONICA WOODSON | CEO Officer | 37.5 | $211,735 | $13,685 |
| DENISE MINOETTI | CFOO Officer | 37.5 | $143,107 | $20,252 |
| JUSTIN WILLIAMS | CDE&I Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $134,622 | $23,625 |
| MICHAEL VORE | CAO AND FACILITIES Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $121,163 | $19,500 |
| SALLY FREELS | CDO Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $128,690 | $9,040 |
| YAVONKIA JENKINS | CMCO Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $125,547 | $10,948 |
| AMANDA THOMAS | DC MEMBERSHIP Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $107,726 | $10,084 |
| TELVA MCGRUDER | BOARD CHAIR (TERM. 04/2023) Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 | $0 |
| CANDYCE FOREMAN | INTERIM BOARD CHAIR (AS OF 05/2023) Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 | $0 |
| JO ROBINSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANE MULLAN-CROMWELL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY PERLMAN | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELA WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| BRAD ZASA | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CANDACE ROGERS | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN EBBEN | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN WEAVER | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY WEAVER | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN S HENDRICK | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIANNE FARLEY | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MORGAN ELLIOTT-ANDAHAZY | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| STACY SNYDER | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| TRISHA STEIN | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1333 BREWERY PARK BLVD STE 500, DETROIT, MI 48207-4549
- In care of
- % 500 FISHER BUILDING
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KAREN EBBEN, 1333 BREWERY PARK BLVD 500, DETROIT, MI 48207
- Signed the 990
- KAREN EBBEN, BOARD CHAIR
- Phone
- (800) 482-6734
- Website
- WWW.GSSEM.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BAKER TILLY ADVISORY GROUP LP
Mission
GIRL SCOUTS BUILDS GIRLS OF COURAGE, CONFIDENCE, AND CHARACTER, WHO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE.
Program accomplishments
- GIRL SCOUTS GIVES GIRLS UNMATCHED OPPORTUNITIES TO DISCOVER NEW INTERESTS, BUILD MEANINGFUL FRIENDSHIPS AND HONE LEADERSHIP SKILLS WHILE HAVING FUN IN A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE SPACE MADE JUST FOR THEM. GIRLS GROW COURAGEOUS AND STRONG THROUGH A WIDE VARIETY OF ENRICHING EXPERIENCES, INCLUDING OUTDOOR EDUCATION AND STEM ACTIVITIES, COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS, AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIPS. IN MY24/25 GSSEM AND MISSION ALIGNED PARTNERS PROVIDED GIRL SCOUTS MORE THAN 130 ENGAGING PROGRAMS TO CHOOSE FROM WITH PROGRAMS RANGING FROM STEAM/STEM EDUCATION AND ACCESS, ENTERPRENEURSHIP/FINANCIAL LITERACY TRAINING, LIFE SKILLS AND BADGE EARNING AND HIGHEST AWARD ACTIVITIES.Expenses $6,754,395 · grants $211,563 · revenue $827,522
- OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES HAVE BEEN UNIQUE TO THE GIRL SCOUT EXPERIENCE SINCE OUR BEGINNING IN 1912. CAMP PROGRAMS GIVE GIRLS OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPLORE LEADERSHIP, BUILD SKILLS, AND DEVELOP A DEEP APPRECIATION FOR NATURE, WHETHER FOR A DAY, A WEEK, OR LONGER. GIRL SCOUT CAMP AND OUTDOOR EDUCATION GIVES GIRLS AN OPPORTUNITY TO GROW, EXPLORE, AND HAVE FUN UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF CARING, TRAINED ADULTS. IN MY24/25 NEARLY 3,330 YOUTH PARTICIPATED IN GSSEM AND PARTNER PRESENTED OUTDOOR EDUCATION PROGRAMS.OUR PROGRAM OFFERINGS INCLUDE: WEEKEND CAMPS, OUTDOOR EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES, AND TRAVEL EXCURSIONS.Expenses $2,016,014 · revenue $507,432
- WHEN GIRLS PARTICIPATE IN THE GIRL SCOUTS FALL PRODUCT AND/OR THE COOKIE PROGRAM THEY GET MORE THAN NEW ADVENTURES. THEY DEVELOP IMPORTANT LIFE SKILLS, SUCH AS GOAL-SETTING, DECISION-MAKING, MONEY MANAGEMENT, PEOPLE SKILLS, AND BUSINESS ETHICS - ALL SKILLS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO INCREASED ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AND THAT HELP THEM LEARN TO ENGAGE MORE WITH THEIR COMMUNITY AND DISCOVER AND BUILD SKILLS FOR FUTURE CAREERS. GSSEM AND PARTNERS PRESENTED NEARLY 20 ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND FINANCIAL LITERACY PROGRAMS IN MY24/25, WITH 300 PARTICIPANTS. NEARLY 90% OF PARTICIPANTS INDICATED THEY ENJOYED THE PROGRAM THEY ATTENDED AND NEARLY 80% SAID THEY KNEW MORE OR BECAME BETTER AT THE PROGRAM ACTIVITY.Expenses $1,041,688 · revenue $6,941,440
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
- 38-1598947
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1958
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O42)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $20,119,578
- Income (IRS master file)
- $19,114,584
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $10,131,763 | $11,378,882 | $20,119,578 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $10,967,614 | $12,044,144 | $21,737,908 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $9,087,664 | $11,222,399 | $21,680,591 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $11,439,078 | $10,589,468 | $21,662,409 | 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 38-1598947).
Questions about GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN
- What is the EIN of GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN is 38-1598947.
- Is GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1958.
- Are donations to GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN 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 OF SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN 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 OF SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN 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 OF SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names KAREN EBBEN.
- Who are the officers and directors of GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 27 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $231,849 (MONICA WOODSON, CEO).
- How much revenue does GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $10,131,763, expenses of $11,378,882 and total assets of $20,119,578 at year end.
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