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Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England

EIN 05-0300724 · Warwick, RI

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SEE SCHEDULE O

Income
$5.4 million
Spending
$4.5 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
14.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 46%
Employees
97
Volunteers
1,961
Highest pay
$184,394, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 19 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    20 of 20 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (2)
  1. $2.2 million spent. MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND PROGRAMS IN GIRL SCOUTS, GIRL SCOUTS IN GRADES K - 12 PARTICIPATE IN THE GIRL SCOUT LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE-A COLLECTION OF ACTIVITIES AND EXPERIENCES RANGING FROM EARNING BADGES, SELLING COOKIES, TRAVELING, EXPLORING THE OUTDOORS, TO TAKE ACTION PROJECTS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE COMMUNITY, AND MORE. GIRL SCOUTS CONNECT BY COLLABORATING WITH OTHER PEOPLE, LOCALLY AND GLOBALLY, TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD; AND TAKE ACTION TO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE. GSSNE'S CORE PROGRAM FOCUS AREAS INCLUDE ENTREPRENEURSHIP, GLOBAL, LIFE SKILLS, OUTDOOR, AND S.T.E.A.M. THE BRONZE, SILVER, AND GOLD AWARDS ARE THE HIGHEST HONORS A GIRL SCOUT CAN ACHIEVE. GIRL SCOUTS DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT SUSTAINABLE PROJECTS ON LOCAL ISSUES THAT MATTER TO THEM. CAMPING SERVICES GSSNE'S LARGEST ANNUAL PROGRAM IS SUMMER CAMP. ACROSS TWO DAY CAMPS AND ONE RESIDENT CAMP, GIRL SCOUTS DEVELOP OUTDOOR SKILLS, SEEK ADVENTURE, CONNECT WITH NATURE, AND GAIN CONFIDENCE. CAMP ACTIVITIES INCLUDE ARCHERY, SWIMMING, KAYAKING, CANOEING, SAILING, ROCK CLIMBING, HIKING, ARTS & CRAFTS, TEAMBUILDING, LOW/HIGH ROPES CHALLENGE COURSE, AND MORE. CAMP ACCOMMODATIONS RANGE FROM PLATFORM TENTS TO WINTERIZED LODGES. ALL GSSNE CAMPS ARE PROUDLY ACCREDITED BY THE AMERICAN CAMP ASSOCIATION, INDICATING THAT EACH CAMP COMPLIES WITH MORE THAN 300 INDUSTRY-ESTABLISHED STANDARDS IN HEALTH, SAFETY, AND PROGRAM.
  2. $1.3 million spent. SEE SCHEDULE O

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since October 1941.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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