Nonprofit · EIN 41-0693910
GIRL SCOUTS OF MINNESOTA AND WISCONSIN RIVER VALLEYS INC
Tax-exempt · SAINT PAUL, MN 55107
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $15,543,111 | $19,225,542 | -$3,682,431 | $49,764,424 | $1,472,978 | $48,291,446 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $17,945,832 | $19,321,461 | -$1,375,629 | $57,749,359 | $7,288,496 | $50,460,863 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $16,567,259 | $18,692,895 | -$2,125,636 | $56,270,043 | $7,061,407 | $49,208,636 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,787,913
- of which government grants
- $1,500
- Program service revenue
- $963,260
- Investment income
- $1,208,896
- Net rental income
- $118,230
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $356,282
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$69,007
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $11,433,680
- Other revenue
- $11,583,042
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $318,676
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,261,081
- Other salaries and wages
- $7,906,211
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $11,775,103
- Professional fundraising fees
- $155,745
- Legal fees
- $11,483
- Accounting fees
- $62,760
- Occupancy
- $865,608
- Travel
- $169,575
- Depreciation
- $1,358,444
- Program services (functional)
- $15,392,386
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,549,484
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,283,672
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $57,749,359
- Total assets, end of year
- $49,764,424
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,472,978
- Net assets, end of year
- $48,291,446
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $13,425,937
- Publicly traded securities
- $29,180,673
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $41,852,718
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $6,438,728
- Gross receipts
- $34,904,404
- Employees
- 318
- Volunteers
- 6,000
- Year formed
- 1914
- State of legal domicile
- MN
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARISA WILLIAMS | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $347,922 | $10,509 |
| LINDSAY SELVIG | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $176,445 | $22,907 |
| LYNNEA ATLAS | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $178,938 | $18,820 |
| KEVIN XIONG | CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $170,865 | $11,839 |
| SUSAN ANDERSSON | CHIEF EXPERIENCE OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $141,179 | $28,689 |
| JUAN COCO DU THROUGH 12025 | CHIEF EXPERIENCE OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $149,604 | $6,048 |
| KRISTEN NEURER | VP OF MEMBER ENGAGEMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $128,646 | $12,925 |
| BRENDA DEGE | SR DIR FINANCE & ACCOUNTING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $124,233 | $14,313 |
| LINDA MUNDHENK | SR DIR OF HUMAN RESOURCES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $114,962 | $7,946 |
| MARNIE OVERMAN | BOARD CHAIR Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEISHA HOUSTON | FIRST VICE CHAIR Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHERINE BANTE | BOARD SECRETARY Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEXANDRA KOTZE | BOARD TREASURER Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNE MAHLE | DIRECTOR-AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH DUYVEJONCK | DIRECTOR-AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
26 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTINE BATTIST | DIRECTOR-AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DANIEL BALLARD | DIRECTOR-AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| EMILY TACKABERRY | DIRECTOR-AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ERICA KOENIG | DIRECTOR-AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ERIK DRANGE | DIRECTOR-AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GRACIE GEORGE | DIRECTOR-AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JEN MEDERNACH | DIRECTOR-AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JENNIFER MATEY | DIRECTOR-AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KAADE WALLAGE | DIRECTOR-AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KAOZOUAPA ELIZABETH LEE | DIRECTOR-AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KENDRA ROSARIO REMIGO | DIRECTOR-AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KYRA KUPLIC | DIRECTOR-AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LISA CIVETTINI | DIRECTOR-AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LISA LYNCH | DIRECTOR-AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LISA NAPOILITANO | DIRECTOR-AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LIZABETH NYOIKE | DIRECTOR-AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MEGAN BARKER | DIRECTOR-AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MELANIE LARSEN SINOUTHASY | DIRECTOR-AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MELISSA MEYERS | FORMER 2ND VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHELLE BENSON | DIRECTOR-AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NANCY KLEMEK | DIRECTOR-AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NNEKA CONSTANTINO | DIRECTOR-AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PATTY TOENIES | DIRECTOR-AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RACHEL BROWN | DIRECTOR-AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHANNON SMITH JONES | DIRECTOR-AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STACEY NELSON-KUMAN | DIRECTOR-AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 44 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARISA C WILLIAMS | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $283,531 | $8,130 |
| SARAH KUENLE | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Officer | 40 | $168,606 | $6,801 |
| LYNNEA ATLAS | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $155,490 | $16,321 |
| JANET GRACIA | SENIOR VP OF CULTURE Officer | 40 | $134,248 | $25,175 |
| SUSAN ANDERSSON | CHIEF ENGAGEMENT OFFICER Officer | 40 | $126,527 | $24,737 |
| BREANNE HEGG | CHIEF EXPERIENCE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $140,776 | $6,942 |
| LINDSAY SELVIG CHIEF | FINANCIAL OFFICER (AS OF 7/2023) Officer | 40 | $122,775 | $18,625 |
| JUAN COCO DU | CHIEF EXPERIENCE OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $131,414 | $5,323 |
| KRISTEN NEURER | VP OF MEMBER ENGAGEMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $123,085 | $11,768 |
| BRENDA DEGE | SR DIR FINANCE & ACCOUNTING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $121,216 | $13,102 |
| LINDA MUNDHENK | SR DIR OF HUMAN RESOURCES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $111,892 | $6,954 |
| DR KEVIN XIONG | CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER (AS OF 9/2023) Officer | 40 | $42,176 | $1,665 |
| MARNIE OVERMAN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANE CANNEY | FORMER CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEISHA HOUSTON | FIRST VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA MEYERS | 2ND VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE BANTE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEXANDRA KOTZE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAI NHIA XIONG-CHAN | FORMER SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNE MAHLE | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BELINDA CORDINA | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH DUYVEJONCK | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE BATTIST | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL BALLARD | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERICA KOENIG | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIK DRANGE | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GRACIE GEORGE | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER MATEY | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAADE WALLACE | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KENDRA ROSARIO REMIGIO | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LILIA CIVETTINI | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA LYNCH | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LIZ LEE | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LIZABETH NYOIKE | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARGARET KAISER | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIA SARABIA | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIELA AMPUERO | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELANIE LARSEN SINOUTHASY | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE BENSON | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY KLEMEK | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NNEKA CONSTANTINO | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATTY TOENIES | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RAICHEL BROWN | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSANA ROSAS | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 50 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PATRICIA BOLGER | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (retired 02/2023) Officer | 40 | $242,479 | $16,645 |
| CHRIS AMUNDSEN | CFAO (RETIRED 3/2023) Officer | 40 | $202,028 | $20,851 |
| JENNIFER L THORSON | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER (through 2/2023) Officer | 40 | $181,790 | $6,684 |
| JANET GRACIA | SENIOR VP OF CULTURE Officer | 40 | $149,069 | $25,374 |
| SARAH KUENLE | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Officer | 40 | $153,758 | $6,210 |
| LYNNEA INGEBRETSON | CHIEF DEI OFFICER (HIRED 2/2023) Officer | 40 | $128,280 | $9,899 |
| SUSAN ANDERSSON | CHIEF ENGAGEMENT OFFICER Officer | 40 | $111,529 | $22,606 |
| BREANNE HEGG | CHIEF EXPERIENCE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $126,449 | $6,364 |
| JUAN DU | SR VP OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & PROGRAM Highest-paid employee | 40 | $121,285 | $4,917 |
| BRENDA DEGE | SR DIR FINANCE & ACCOUNTING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $112,684 | $12,449 |
| KRISTEN NEURER | VP OF MEMBER ENGAGEMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $112,518 | $11,220 |
| SARA MEYER | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $108,649 | $4,797 |
| LINDA MUNDHENK | SR DIR OF HUMAN RESOURCES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,026 | $6,899 |
| LINDSAY SELVIG | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (as of 07/2023) Officer | 40 | $83,177 | $16,712 |
| ALEXANDRA KOTZE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANE CANNEY | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLY BLOCH | SECRETARY (through 02/2023) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAI NHIA XIONG-CHAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARNIE OVERMAN | 1ST VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA MEYERS | 2ND VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAM STEGORA AXBERG | TREASURER (through 06/2023) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BELINDA CORDINA | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH DUYVEJONCK | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE BATTIST | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL BALLARD | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR RACHEL WOBSCHALL | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE (through 02/2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR SHANNON LAUGHLIN-TOMMASO | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE (through 02/2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY DAVIS | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE (through 02/2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERICA KOENIG | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIK DRANGE | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GAIL EDIE | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE (through 02/2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GAYLE HAYHURST | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE (through 02/2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GRACIE GEORGE | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEAN BENNINGTON SWEENEY | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE (through 02/2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAADE WALLACE | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE BANTE | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEISHA HOUSTON | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LILIA CIVETTINI | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA LYNCH | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARGARET KAISER | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIA SARABIA | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIELA AMPUERO | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELANIE LARSEN SINOUTHASY | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY KLEMEK | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NNEKA CONSTANTINO | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NORMA PORTER | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE (through 02/2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATTY TOENIES | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSANA ROSAS | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR KEVIN XIONG | CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER (as of 09/2023) Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
| MARISA C WILLIAMS | CEO (as of 01/2023) Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 400 ROBERT ST S, SAINT PAUL, MN 55107-2214
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MARISA WILLIAMS, 400 ROBERT STREET SOUTH, ST PAUL, MN 55107
- Signed the 990
- ALEXANDRA KOTZE, TREASURER
- Phone
- (651) 227-8835
- Website
- WWW.GIRLSCOUTSRV.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. GIRL SCOUTS RIVER VALLEYS' PURPOSE IS TO BOLDLY LEAD AS AN ANTIRACIST ORGANIZATION THAT UPLIFTS AND EMPOWERS EVERY GIRL TO KNOW THEIR WORTH AND LEAD IN THEIR WORLD.
Program accomplishments
- GIRL SCOUTS IS THE BEST GIRL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM IN THE WORLD. OUR PROGRAM CENTERS ON THE GIRL SCOUT LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE, OR GSLE, WHERE GIRLS GAIN IMPORTANT SKILLS IN FOUR AREAS THAT FORM THE FOUNDATION: SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH (STEM), OUTDOORS, LIFE SKILLS, AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP. IN 2025, GIRLS EARNED OVER 55,000 BADGES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: STEM (ROBOTICS, CODING, ENGINEERING, TRADES, SPACE SCIENCE, CITIZEN SCIENCE); OUTDOORS (ROCK CLIMBING, ANIMAL HABITATS, TRAILBLAZING, SNOWSHOEING, TREES, ARCHERY); ENTREPRENEURSHIP (FINANCIAL LITERACY, COOKIE ENTREPRENEURSHIP, PRODUCT DESIGNING, BUSINESS START UP); AND LIFE SKILLS (PUBLIC SPEAKING, DEMOCRACY, FIRST AID, PHOTOGRAPHY, WOODWORKING, MUSIC). OVER 9,800 GIRL SCOUTS ENGAGED IN COUNCIL-LED PROGRAMS. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2025, RIVER VALLEYS PROVIDED $3,473 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR PROGRAM EVENTS. THIS AMOUNT HAS BEEN RECORDED AS A REDUCTION FROM EVENT PROGRAM FEES REPORTED ON FORM 990, PART VIII, LINE 2B.2,151 GIRL SCOUT CAMPERS CHOSE TO TAKE THE PATH OF COURAGE AND FIND ADVENTURE IN THE OUTDOORS. IN 2025, COUNCIL-LED DAY CAMP OPTIONS WERE EXPANDED TO HELP MAKE OUR PROGRAM MORE APPROACHABLE FOR ALL ESPECIALLY FIRST-TIME CAMP GOERS OFFERING A RANGE OF STEM, ADVENTURE, AND CLASSIC CAMP SESSIONS. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2025, RIVER VALLEYS AWARDED $200,641 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR OUR MEMBERS TO ATTEND SUMMER CAMP. THIS AMOUNT HAS BEEN RECORDED AS REDUCTION FROM CAMPING FEES REPORTED ON FORM 990, PART VIII, LINE 2A. TRAVEL PROGRAMS OFFER GIRL SCOUTS THE CHANCE FOR NEW ADVENTURES AND EXPERIENCES, BROADENING THEIR WORLDVIEW AND HELPING THEM BECOME GLOBAL CITIZENS AS THEY DEVELOP LIFE SKILLS LIKE TIME MANAGEMENT, COMMUNICATION, AND A SENSE OF PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY.CORE TO OUR COMMITMENT TO PROVIDING A WELCOMING AND INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL GIRL SCOUTS AND THEIR FAMILIES ARE OUR EFFORTS TO INCREASE VISIBILITY, BUILD TRUST, AND CULTIVATE AUTHENTIC, MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL RELATIONSHIPS WITHIN COMMUNITIES OF COLOR. THIS IMPORTANT WORK WAS ADVANCED IN 2025 THROUGH OUR BIPOC TROOP PROGRAMS, LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS, CULTURALLY RELEVANT PROGRAMMING, OUTREACH AND MORE. IN 2025, 792 GIRL SCOUTS PARTICIPATED IN THE MENTORED TROOP PROGRAM AND 960 GIRL SCOUTS PARTICIPATED IN THE STAFF LED CONNECTZ PROGRAM. THE GIRL SCOUT LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE (GSLI) IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING THE WELL-BEING OF HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS AND GENDER EXPENSIVE YOUTH (GRADES 9-12). THROUGH AFFIRMING GSLI EXPERIENCES, TEENS CAN FIND THEIR VOICE, THEIR UNIQUE WAY OF LEADING, AND ULTIMATELY, KICKSTART THEIR JOURNEY TO MAKE AN IMPACT IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. GSLI WAS CREATED TO BRIDGE THE GAP IN PROGRAMMING FOR TEEN GIRLS AND GENDER EXPANSIVE YOUTH AND HELP THEM FIND ANSWERS TO THEIR BIGGEST QUESTIONS THROUGH: WORK AND CAREER EXPLORATION, LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE, COLLEGE PREPAREDNESS, AND OPPORTUNITIES TO BUILD SELF-CARE AND WELLNESS PRACTICES. DURING 2025, 92 GIRL SCOUTS PARTICIPATED IN THE GSLI PATHWAY.THE GOLD, SILVER, AND BRONZE AWARDS ARE THE HIGHEST HONORS A GIRL SCOUT CAN EARN. IN EARNING THESE AWARDS, GIRL SCOUTS ARE BUILDING THEIR OWN CHARACTERS AS THEY WORK TO FILL A NEED WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. THE GOLD AWARD IS THE HIGHEST ACHIEVEMENT IN GIRL SCOUTS AND IS THE MOST PRESTIGIOUS AWARD IN THE WORLD FOR GIRLS AND THE MOST DIFFICULT TO EARN. THE GOLD AWARD IS ONLY OPEN TO GIRLS IN HIGH SCHOOL. GROUNDED IN REAL-LIFE PROBLEMS, GIRLS DEVELOP A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF THEIR COMMUNITY, MASTER TIME MANAGEMENT, AND PRACTICE FINANCIAL PLANNING. GIRLS TACKLE AN ISSUE LOCALLY OR GLOBALLY AND MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE. THIS PAST HIGHEST AWARDS SEASON, GIRL SCOUTS EARNED 17 GOLD AWARDS, 86 SILVER AWARDS, AND 172 BRONZE AWARDS.THE GIRL SCOUT COOKIE PROGRAM PROVIDES AN IMPORTANT INGREDIENT FOR LEADERSHIP BY HELPING GIRLS DEVELOP FIVE KEY SKILLS: GOAL SETTING, DECISION MAKING, MONEY MANAGEMENT, PEOPLE SKILLS, AND BUSINESS ETHICS. THE PROGRAM ALSO RAISES PUBLIC AWARENESS ABOUT THE VALUE OF GIRL SCOUTING AND SUPPORTS LOCAL PROGRAMS AND MEMBERSHIP SERVICES FOR OUR GIRL SCOUT MEMBERS. THROUGH A VARIETY OF PARTICIPATION OPTIONS (ONLINE ORDERING, COOKIE BOOTHS, CONTACTLESS PAYMENTS, ETC.), GIRL SCOUTS BROUGHT THEIR GRIT, ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRITS, RESOURCEFULNESS, AND FUN TO THIS YEAR'S COOKIE PROGRAM. THROUGH THE COOKIE DONATION PROGRAMS, RIVER VALLEYS' DONATED 83,000 PACKAGES OF COOKIES TO LOCAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT OUR COUNCIL THROUGH THE COOKIE CARE PROGRAM. RIVER VALLEYS' GIRLS SOLD OVER 2.9 MILLION PACKAGES OF COOKIES IN 2025.Expenses $8,574,800 · grants $97,497 · revenue $12,130,159
- GIRL SCOUTS OF MINNESOTA AND WISCONSIN RIVER VALLEYS' WORK IS SUPPORTED BY OVER 5,800 VOLUNTEERS WHO DELIVER THE GIRL SCOUT LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE TO ALMOST 15,400 GIRLS IN SOUTHERN MINNESOTA, WESTERN WISCONSIN, AND ONE COUNTY IN IOWA. AT THE HEART OF EVERY GIRL SCOUT EXPERIENCE ARE VOLUNTEERS, OUR GIRLS' ROLE MODELS AND TEACHERS. RIVER VALLEYS CONTINUES TO RELY ON THE PASSION AND DEDICATION OF ADULT VOLUNTEERS TO SERVE AS TROOP LEADERS, TROOP COOKIE MANAGERS, TRAINERS, EPISODIC VOLUNTEERS AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS. VOLUNTEERS ALSO SERVE IN A RANGE OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPPORTIVE ROLES THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY AND AREA LEVELS. ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES ARE REMITTED TO GIRL SCOUTS OF THE USA AND RIVER VALLEYS DOES NOT RETAIN ANY PORTION OF THE MEMBERSHIP DUES.Expenses $2,777,771 · grants $221,179
- CAMP FACILITIES:RIVER VALLEYS OWNS AND OPERATES FIVE CAMP FACILITIES: ELK RIVER, LAKAMAGA, NORTHWOODS, SINGING HILLS, AND EDITH MAYO. RIVER VALLEYS' FOUR RESIDENT CAMPS (ELK RIVER, LAKAMAGA, NORTHWOODS, AND SINGING HILLS) ARE CURRENTLY ACCREDITED BY THE AMERICAN CAMP ASSOCIATION. ACA ACCREDITATION ENSURES THAT INDIVIDUALS HAVE A PHYSICALLY, MENTALLY, AND EMOTIONALLY SAFE CAMP EXPERIENCE. ACTIVITIES AT THE CAMPS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, DAY CAMPS, RESIDENT CAMPS, PROGRAM EVENTS, AND COMMUNITY ENCAMPMENTS. CAMP EDITH MAYO, LOCATED ON THE OUTSKIRTS OF ROCHESTER, MN, IS PERFECT FOR DAY CAMPS, TRAINING, AND PROGRAMMING WITH AN OUTDOOR FOCUS. RIVER VALLEYS CONTINUES TO MAKE IMPROVEMENTS AT ALL CAMP FACILITIES.Expenses $3,410,998
- RETAIL SERVICES: RIVER VALLEYS OPERATES RETAIL SHOPS AT THEIR TWO SERVICE CENTERS, CAMP EDITH MAYO, AND ONE SATELLITE LOCATION. DURING THE SUMMER, RIVER VALLEYS OFFERS RETAIL CAMP STORES AT OUR CAMPS. RETAIL SERVICES PROVIDE PROGRAM RELATED MATERIALS TO MEMBERS PARTICIPATING IN RIVER VALLEYS' PROGRAMMING AND PROMOTE THE GIRL SCOUT BRAND AND MISSION THROUGH A VARIETY OF MERCHANDISE OFFERINGS. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDED TO GIRL SCOUTS FOR UNIFORMS AND PROGRAM MATERIAL TOTALED $31,124. THIS AMOUNT IS RECORDED AS A REDUCTION FROM GROSS SALES OF INVENTORY REPORTED ON FORM 990, PART VIII LINE 10A.Expenses $628,817 · revenue $266,781
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
- 41-0693910
- 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
- 1945
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O42)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $49,764,424
- Income (IRS master file)
- $34,904,404
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $15,543,111 | $19,225,542 | $49,764,424 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $17,945,832 | $19,321,461 | $57,749,359 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $16,567,259 | $18,692,895 | $56,270,043 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $21,615,008 | $16,319,586 | $56,716,789 | 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 41-0693910).
Questions about GIRL SCOUTS OF MINNESOTA AND WISCONSIN RIVER VALLEYS INC
- What is the EIN of GIRL SCOUTS OF MINNESOTA AND WISCONSIN RIVER VALLEYS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GIRL SCOUTS OF MINNESOTA AND WISCONSIN RIVER VALLEYS INC is 41-0693910.
- Is GIRL SCOUTS OF MINNESOTA AND WISCONSIN RIVER VALLEYS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1945.
- Are donations to GIRL SCOUTS OF MINNESOTA AND WISCONSIN RIVER VALLEYS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GIRL SCOUTS OF MINNESOTA AND WISCONSIN RIVER VALLEYS 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 MINNESOTA AND WISCONSIN RIVER VALLEYS 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 MINNESOTA AND WISCONSIN RIVER VALLEYS 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 MINNESOTA AND WISCONSIN RIVER VALLEYS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names MARISA WILLIAMS.
- Who are the officers and directors of GIRL SCOUTS OF MINNESOTA AND WISCONSIN RIVER VALLEYS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 41 people; 9 received compensation from the organization, the highest $347,922 (MARISA WILLIAMS, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
- How much revenue does GIRL SCOUTS OF MINNESOTA AND WISCONSIN RIVER VALLEYS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $15,543,111, expenses of $19,225,542 and total assets of $49,764,424 at year end.
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