Nonprofit · EIN 39-0806331
GIRL SCOUTS OF WISCONSIN - BADGERLAND COUNCIL INC
Tax-exempt · MADISON, WI 53718
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $7,323,935 | $5,376,390 | $1,947,545 | $16,770,780 | $1,197,280 | $15,573,500 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $5,991,676 | $5,089,893 | $901,783 | $14,783,628 | $1,360,837 | $13,422,791 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $5,914,234 | $4,794,465 | $1,119,769 | $13,395,642 | $1,301,912 | $12,093,730 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $190,603
- Program service revenue
- $352,465
- Investment income
- $2,095,205
- Net rental income
- $72,142
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $1,728,498
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $4,571,601
- Other revenue
- $4,685,662
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $43,409
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $245,963
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,171,256
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,117,823
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $420
- Accounting fees
- $41,076
- Occupancy
- $396,617
- Travel
- $100,570
- Depreciation
- $263,939
- Program services (functional)
- $3,857,092
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,246,062
- Fundraising (functional)
- $273,236
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $14,783,628
- Total assets, end of year
- $16,770,780
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,197,280
- Net assets, end of year
- $15,573,500
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,821,583
- Publicly traded securities
- $4,387,612
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $14,399,643
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,173,857
- Gross receipts
- $9,872,649
- Employees
- 82
- Volunteers
- 3,542
- Year formed
- 1942
- State of legal domicile
- WI
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LISA SMITH | CEO Officer | 37.5 | $121,995 | $10,105 |
| KIMBERLY TOUSSAINT | CFO Officer | 37.5 | $104,036 | $9,827 |
| LOIS D COOKE | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSANNAH GUSTAFSON | 1ST VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLYN JAHNKE | 2ND VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| LASHELL LENTZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SARA LEMKE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHY ARNDT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREA COOPER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARITA FOSTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TEODORA HELLEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA HUNT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATHER MITCHELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH TESKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TONI TUYLS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASHLEY UTZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHELLE WALDRON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TRICIA WHITE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KIMBERLY TOUSSAINT | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 37.5 | $90,451 | $14,125 |
| LISA SMITH | CEO (START 07/2023) Officer | 37.5 | $56,237 | $3,124 |
| JENNIFER HALLATT | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| LOIS D COOKE | 1ST VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| LASHELL LENTZ | 2ND VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHELLEE BLY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SARA LEMKE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREA COOPER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLYN JAHNKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELANIE OLSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA HUNT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MONIQUE SIMPSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE SANDOVAL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSANNAH GUSTAFSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TEODORA HELLEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TRICIA WHITE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VICKI MARKUSSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARGARET MARCI HENDERSON | CEO (TERM 08/2023) Officer | 37.5 | $138,909 | $6,195 |
| KIMBERLY TOUSSAINT | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 37.5 | $87,780 | $11,868 |
| LORI ASTELL | CHIEF EXPERIENCE OFFICER Officer | 37.5 | $85,513 | $6,195 |
| CHRISTY GIBBS | CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER Officer | 37.5 | $69,526 | $11,671 |
| HILARY CARROLL | CHIEF CUSTOMER OFFICER Officer | 37.5 | $66,636 | $7,722 |
| KATHY BUSSE PART-TIME | CHIEF TALENT OFFICER Officer | 24 | $43,891 | $921 |
| JENNIFER HALLATT | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER HELLBERG | 1ST VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| LASHELL LENTZ | 2ND VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHELLEE BLY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SARA LEMKE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| AMBER FRANTZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREA COOPER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATHER ANDREWS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER GENSKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LETESHA NELSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LOIS D COOKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELANIE OLSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MONIQUE SIMPSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE SANDOVAL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSANNAH GUSTAFSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VICKI MARKUSSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA SMITH | CEO (START 07/2023) Officer | 37.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4801 S BILTMORE LN, MADISON, WI 53718-2108
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LISA SMITH, 4801 S BILTMORE LN, MADISON, WI 53718
- Signed the 990
- LISA SMITH, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
- Phone
- (800) 236-2710
- Website
- WWW.GSBADGERLAND.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BAKER TILLY ADVISORY GROUP LP
Mission
GIRL SCOUTING BUILDS GIRLS OF COURAGE, CONFIDENCE, AND CHARACTER, WHO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE.
Program accomplishments
- OUTDOORS: GIRL SCOUT OUTDOOR PROGRAMMING OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE, GIRL-LED EXPERIENCES THAT INCLUDE CAMPING, HIKING, HIGH-ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES, AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP - ALL INTENTIONALLY DESIGNED TO BUILD CONFIDENCE AND ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS. PROGRAMMING SPANS A WIDE RANGE OF EXPERIENCES, FROM LOCAL, TROOP-BASED ACTIVITIES SUCH AS GARDENING AND CAMPFIRE CAMARADERIE TO HIGH-ADVENTURE OPPORTUNITIES LIKE RAFTING AND ROCK CLIMBING.THROUGH THESE OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES, THE BADGERLAND COUNCIL AIMS TO STRENGTHEN GIRLS' CONFIDENCE, DEEPEN THEIR CONNECTION TO NATURE, SUPPORT PHYSICAL AND MENTAL WELL-BEING, AND CULTIVATE RESILIENCE, LEADERSHIP, AND SELF-DISCOVERY. IN 2025, MORE THAN 1,100 GIRLS PARTICIPATED IN OUTDOOR PROGRAMMING OPPORTUNITIES ACROSS THE COUNCIL'S SERVICE AREA.Expenses $1,082,086 · grants $43,409 · revenue $250,371
- ENTREPRENEURIAL EXPERIENCE: THE GIRL SCOUT ENTREPRENEURIAL EXPERIENCE PROGRAMS PROVIDE MEMBERS WITH MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS, INCLUDING FINANCIAL LITERACY, SALES, AND CUSTOMER SERVICE. THROUGH HANDS-ON PARTICIPATION, GIRLS LEARN THE FUNDAMENTALS OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP WHILE BUILDING CONFIDENCE AND GAINING REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE THAT SUPPORTS FUTURE CAREER READINESS AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT.BADGERLAND'S PRODUCT SALES PROGRAMS ALSO GENERATE SIGNIFICANT IMPACT FOR MEMBERS, TROOPS, AND THE ORGANIZATION AS A WHOLE. IN 2025, MORE THAN 5,400 MEMBERS PARTICIPATED IN PRODUCT SALES PROGRAMS, EARNING OVER $1.6 MILLION IN TROOP PROCEEDS AND REWARDS. THESE FUNDS DIRECTLY SUPPORT TROOP ACTIVITIES, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, AND CONTINUED PARTICIPATION IN THE GIRL SCOUT LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE-EMPOWERING GIRLS TO REINVEST THEIR EARNINGS INTO LEADERSHIP GROWTH AND SERVICE.Expenses $1,051,565 · revenue $4,503,562
- STEM/LIFE SKILLS: THE GIRL SCOUT LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE WEAVES TOGETHER THE CORE PROGRAMMING PILLARS - OUTDOORS, ENTREPRENEURIAL EXPERIENCES, STEM, AND LIFE SKILLS - INTO A COHESIVE AND MEANINGFUL JOURNEY FOR YOUTH MEMBERS. THROUGH PROGRESSIVE PROGRAMMING THAT EVOLVES AS GIRLS GROW, THE BADGERLAND COUNCIL ENSURES THAT EVERY GIRL SCOUT HAS ACCESS TO ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEARNING, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND PERSONAL GROWTH.STEM PROGRAMMING PLAYS A PARTICULARLY POWERFUL ROLE BY STRENGTHENING CRITICAL THINKING, PROBLEM-SOLVING, AND TEAMWORK - SKILLS ESSENTIAL FOR SUCCESS IN BOTH ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL SETTINGS. AT THE SAME TIME, A STRONG EMPHASIS ON LIFE SKILLS AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT EMPOWERS GIRLS TO BECOME CONFIDENT, WELL-ROUNDED INDIVIDUALS WHO NOT ONLY ACHIEVE PERSONAL SUCCESS BUT ALSO MAKE LASTING, POSITIVE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THEIR COMMUNITIES.Expenses $1,723,441 · revenue $170,133
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
- 39-0806331
- 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
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $16,770,780
- Income (IRS master file)
- $9,872,649
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $7,323,935 | $5,376,390 | $16,770,780 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $5,991,676 | $5,089,893 | $14,783,628 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $5,914,234 | $4,794,465 | $13,395,642 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $4,965,831 | $4,220,775 | $12,296,323 | 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 39-0806331).
Questions about GIRL SCOUTS OF WISCONSIN - BADGERLAND COUNCIL INC
- What is the EIN of GIRL SCOUTS OF WISCONSIN - BADGERLAND COUNCIL INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GIRL SCOUTS OF WISCONSIN - BADGERLAND COUNCIL INC is 39-0806331.
- Is GIRL SCOUTS OF WISCONSIN - BADGERLAND COUNCIL INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1960.
- Are donations to GIRL SCOUTS OF WISCONSIN - BADGERLAND COUNCIL INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GIRL SCOUTS OF WISCONSIN - BADGERLAND COUNCIL 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 OF WISCONSIN - BADGERLAND COUNCIL 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 OF WISCONSIN - BADGERLAND COUNCIL 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 OF WISCONSIN - BADGERLAND COUNCIL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names LISA SMITH.
- Who are the officers and directors of GIRL SCOUTS OF WISCONSIN - BADGERLAND COUNCIL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 18 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $121,995 (LISA SMITH, CEO).
- How much revenue does GIRL SCOUTS OF WISCONSIN - BADGERLAND COUNCIL INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $7,323,935, expenses of $5,376,390 and total assets of $16,770,780 at year end.
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