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Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York Inc

EIN 14-1438466 · Albany, NY

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

GIRL SCOUTING BUILDS GIRLS OF COURAGE, CONFIDENCE, AND CHARACTER, WHO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE.

Income
$5.3 million
Spending
$3.9 million
Spent on programs
69%
Reserves
23.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 61%
Employees
96
Volunteers
1,908
Highest pay
$167,930, chief executive officer

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. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 23.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 25% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    69% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 30 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. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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 (3)
  1. $1.8 million spent. THE GIRLS SCOUT LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE (GSLE) - GIRLS LEAD THEIR OWN ADVENTURES AND TEAM UP WITH THEIR SISTER GIRL SCOUTS IN AN ALL-GIRL ENVIRONMENT TO CHOOSE EXCITING, HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES. THIS UNIQUE PROCESS HELPS GIRLS UNLOCK THE LEADER WITHIN. THE GSLE FOCUSES ON FOUR PILLARS: OUTDOORS, STEM, LIFE SKILLS, AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP. THERE WERE 2,965 PARTICIPANTS IN COUNCIL LED PROGRAMS AND CAMP IN FY25.
  2. $434,771 spent. THE GIRL SCOUT CAMP PROGRAM AND OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE - SPENDING TIME IN NATURE, WHETHER HANGING FROM A CLIMBING WALL OR TAKING A WALK IN THE WOODS, HAS BEEN LINKED WITH BETTER MENTAL, EMOTIONAL, AND PHYSICAL HEALTH. GIRLS UNPLUG AS THEY STEP OUTSIDE OF THEIR COMFORT ZONE AND CREATE LIFELONG FRIENDSHIPS, WITHOUT GENDER BIAS. COUNCIL LED PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED YEAR-ROUND AT GSNENY'S FIVE CAMP PROPERTIES, AND A COMBINATION OF DAY AND RESIDENTIAL SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED AT THREE PROPERTIES
  3. $449,131 spent. VOLUNTEER DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT- AS GIRL SCOUTS EXPLORE THEIR STRENGTHS, TAKE ON NEW CHALLENGES, AND DISCOVER THEIR AUTHENTIC SELVES, THEY DO SO WITH THE SUPPORT OF TRUSTED ADULT VOLUNTEERS AND MENTORS. VOLUNTEERS PARTICIPATE IN TRAINING SESSIONS WITH COUNCIL STAFF THAT EQUIP THEM TO DELIVER THE GIRL SCOUT LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE. THEY SERVE AS TROOP LEADERS, COOKIE PROGRAM MANAGERS, AND IN MANY OTHER ROLES. IN FY25, VOLUNTEER SERVICES OFFERED TRAININGS TO OUR COUNCIL'S 1,908 VOLUNTEERS.

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 April 1965.

    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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