Nonprofit · EIN 94-1567162
GIRL SCOUTS OF CALIFORNIAS CENTRAL COAST
Also known as LORI RIIS VESTERGAARD
Tax-exempt · VENTURA, CA 93003
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $6,040,656 | $6,462,856 | -$422,200 | $7,959,378 | $1,216,461 | $6,742,917 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $5,991,112 | $6,159,455 | -$168,343 | $8,145,890 | $986,015 | $7,159,875 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $5,466,505 | $6,199,844 | -$733,339 | $7,376,946 | $778,701 | $6,598,245 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,063,467
- of which government grants
- $1,466,039
- Program service revenue
- $258,132
- Investment income
- $403,007
- Net rental income
- $164,200
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $288,456
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$21,490
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $3,173,340
- Other revenue
- $3,316,050
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $20,215
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $463,880
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,593,397
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $4,074,762
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,875
- Accounting fees
- $24,000
- Occupancy
- $634,489
- Travel
- $84,529
- Depreciation
- $238,169
- Program services (functional)
- $5,748,103
- Management and general (functional)
- $353,871
- Fundraising (functional)
- $360,882
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $8,145,890
- Total assets, end of year
- $7,959,378
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,216,461
- Net assets, end of year
- $6,742,917
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,334,843
- Publicly traded securities
- $2,650,196
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $6,639,670
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $103,247
- Gross receipts
- $10,308,027
- Employees
- 73
- Volunteers
- 2,954
- Year formed
- 1963
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAMMIE HELMUTH | CEO Officer | 40 | $248,494 | $38,475 |
| CLARISSA ANN PAZ | CPCO Officer | 40 | $124,178 | $3,054 |
| CRYSTAL EVANS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN MURATA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SUE ROTH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIELLE MCCAFFERY | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BETTE GRACE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RAINIA KNAPP | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY FLEISCHER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| VERONICA RODARTE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY JOHN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| YVONNE LANG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACIE HUNTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CELINA ZACARIAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SEVET JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RACHEL JACOBS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ELISABETH PANIAGUA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SHELBY O'NEIL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAMMIE HELMUTH | CEO Officer | 40 | $226,281 | $6,994 |
| CLARISSA ANN PAZ | CPCO Officer | 40 | $124,200 | $2,338 |
| ALAN BEANS | CFO (FORMER) Officer | 40 | $28,893 | $6,698 |
| CRYSTAL EVANS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN MURATA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SUE ROTH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIELLE MCCAFFERY | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NATALIE MUSSI-KELLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BETTE GRACE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RAINIA KNAPP | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY FLEISCHER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIA VENTURA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| VERONICA RODARTE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY JOHN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| YVONNE LANG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACIE HUNTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CELINA ZACARIAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SEVET JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHEL KLEINZWEIG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAMMIE HELMUTH | CEO Officer | 40 | $203,611 | $7,647 |
| ALAN BEANS | CFO Officer | 40 | $94,817 | $8,764 |
| CLARISSA ANN PAZ | CPCO Officer | 40 | $44,423 | $0 |
| CRYSTAL EVANS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN MURATA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SUE ROTH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIELLE MCCAFFERY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NATALIE MUSSI-KELLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BETTE GRACE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RAINIA KNAPP | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY FLEISCHER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIA VENTURA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| VERONICA RODARTE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY JOHN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| YVONNE LANG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH ZIFF | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DYLAN ZULUETA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACIE HUNTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CELINA ZACARIAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1500 PALMA DRIVE 110, VENTURA, CA 93003-6451
- In care of
- % SHARON REECE
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- TAMMIE HELMUTH, 1500 PALMA DRIVE 110, VENTURA, CA 93003
- Signed the 990
- TAMMIE HELMUTH, CEO
- Phone
- (831) 633-4877
- Website
- WWW.GIRLSCOUTSCCC.ORG
- Return prepared by
- PROSPERITY PARTNERS
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 94-1567162 or by the name GIRL SCOUTS OF CALIFORNIAS CENTRAL COAST.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
GIRL SCOUTING BUILDS GIRLS OF COURAGE, CONFIDENCE & CHARACTER, WHO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE.
Program accomplishments
- PROGRAMS: UNDER THE GIRL SCOUT LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE, GIRL SCOUTS DISCOVER, CONNECT AND TAKE ACTION THROUGH GIRL-LED, COOPERATIVE, LEARN BY DOING EXPERIENCES. PROGRAMS INCLUDE ARTS AND CULTURE; BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL LITERACY; ENVIRONMENT AND OUTDOOR ADVENTURE; SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS (STEM); AND WELLNESS AND HEALTHY LIVING. GIRLS DEVELOP LEADERSHIP SKILLS AS THEY DISCOVER THEMSELVES WHILE EXPLORING THEIR INTERESTS, AND CONNECT WITH OTHERS TO TAKE POSITIVE ACTION IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE IS REFLECTED IN THE PRESTIGIOUS GIRL SCOUT GOLD, SILVER AND BRONZE AWARDS ACHIEVED, AS WELL AS THE SIGNIFICANT WAY THEY GIVE BACK TO THEIR COMMUNITY THROUGH SERVICE PROJECTS. GIRLS DEVELOP IMPORTANT BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL LITERACY SKILLS THROUGH THE GIRLS SCOUT COOKIE AND FALL PRODUCT SALES, BUILDING SELF-CONFIDENCE WHILE LEARNING BUSINESS AND MARKETING SKILLS, GOAL-SETTING, DECISION-MAKING, MONEY MANAGEMENT, CUSTOMER SERVICE AND BUSINESS ETHICS. THESE, AND OTHER FINANCIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS, HELP GIRLS GAIN THE SELF-CONFIDENCE TO ULTIMATELY TAKE CONTROL OF THEIR OWN FINANCIAL FUTURE. GIRL SCOUTS DEVELOP SKILLS IN STEM, THROUGH PROGRAMS SUCH AS FOREVER GREEN - A WILDLIFE AND CONSERVATION PROGRAM. GIRL SCOUTS OFFERS INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS TO IMPROVE A GIRL'S SELF-ESTEEM AND PERSONAL SELF-IMAGE, SUCH AS BE A FRIEND FIRST BULLYING PREVENTION PROGRAM, AND PHYSICAL FITNESS ACTIVITIES SUCH AS BROWNILYMPICS AND GIRL SCOUT SOCCER. THESE AND OTHER PROGRAMS DEVELOP OUR FEMALE LEADERS OF TOMORROW.Expenses $5,748,103 · grants $20,215 · revenue $3,431,472
- MEMBERSHIP: INCREASING GIRL AND VOLUNTEER MEMBERSHIP IS A TOP PRIORITY OF OUR ORGANIZATION. GSCCC CURRENTLY SERVES OVER 4,800 GIRLS AND 2,900 ADULT MEMBERS IN SIX COUNTIES - VENTURA, SANTA BARBARA, SAN LUIS OBISPO, SAN BENITO, MONTEREY, AND SANTA CRUZ - GIRL MEMBERSHIP IS CONTINUING TO GROW AND RECOVER FROM THE PANDEMIC. THE COUNCIL IS FOCUSED ON ENSURING THE MEMBERSHIP WE SERVE IS REFLECTIVE OF THE DEMOGRAPHICS IN OUR COUNCIL REGION. WE PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND ARE GROWING OUR SUPPORT FOR UNDERSERVED GIRLS THROUGH STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS.
- VOLUNTEER DEVELOPMENT: WITH 2,954 ADULT VOLUNTEERS TO DELIVER GIRL SCOUT PROGRAMS TO OUR GIRL MEMBERSHIP, VOLUNTEER DEVELOPMENT IS CRITICAL TO OUR SUCCESS IN MEETING OUR MISSION. OUR VOLUNTEER GROUP INCLUDES COLLEGE STUDENTS, RETIREES, PROFESSIONAL MEN AND WOMEN, PARENTS, AND GIRL SCOUT ALUMNAE. THESE VOLUNTEERS GO THROUGH TRAINING IN ORDER TO COACH AND TEACH GIRLS AND OTHER VOLUNTEERS AT THE TROOP, SERVICE UNIT, OR COUNCIL LEVEL. TRAINING IS OFFERED IN PERSON OR VIA WEBINAR, ON TOPICS INCLUDING AN INTRODUCTION TO GIRL SCOUTING, TROOP LEADER INSTRUCTION, OUTDOOR TROOP CAMPING, OUTDOOR SKILLS, AND COOKIE PROGRAM. ADDITIONALLY, TRAINING IS AVAILABLE FOR SERVICE UNIT MANAGERS, LEARNING FACILITATORS, AND PROGRAM AIDES. IN ADDITION TO TRAINING, VOLUNTEER DEVELOPMENT INCLUDES RECRUITING, INTERVIEWING, AND PERFORMING AND MONITORING BACKGROUND CHECKS, AND RECOGNIZING ACHIEVEMENT OF VOLUNTEERS.
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
- 94-1567162
- 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
- 1964
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O42)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $7,959,378
- Income (IRS master file)
- $10,308,027
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $6,040,656 | $6,462,856 | $7,959,378 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $5,991,112 | $6,159,455 | $8,145,890 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $5,466,505 | $6,199,844 | $7,376,946 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $7,459,803 | $5,807,623 | $7,636,801 | 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 94-1567162).
Questions about GIRL SCOUTS OF CALIFORNIAS CENTRAL COAST
- What is the EIN of GIRL SCOUTS OF CALIFORNIAS CENTRAL COAST?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GIRL SCOUTS OF CALIFORNIAS CENTRAL COAST is 94-1567162.
- Is GIRL SCOUTS OF CALIFORNIAS CENTRAL COAST tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1964.
- Are donations to GIRL SCOUTS OF CALIFORNIAS CENTRAL COAST tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GIRL SCOUTS OF CALIFORNIAS CENTRAL COAST 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 CALIFORNIAS CENTRAL COAST 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 CALIFORNIAS CENTRAL COAST 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 CALIFORNIAS CENTRAL COAST?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names TAMMIE HELMUTH.
- Who are the officers and directors of GIRL SCOUTS OF CALIFORNIAS CENTRAL COAST?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 18 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $248,494 (TAMMIE HELMUTH, CEO).
- How much revenue does GIRL SCOUTS OF CALIFORNIAS CENTRAL COAST have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $6,040,656, expenses of $6,462,856 and total assets of $7,959,378 at year end.
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