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Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta Inc

EIN 58-0566190 · Mableton, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair62 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 75 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place.

Income
$15.7 million
Spending
$16.7 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
8.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 72%
Employees
357
Volunteers
12,000
Highest pay
$204,760, chief operating 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

Fair: 62 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 75 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 28% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    24 of 24 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. $3.8 million spent. The Girl Scout Leadership Experience - The Girl Scout Leadership Experience prepares girls to be future leaders in their communities, businesses, and families by combining each girls' potential with robust skill-building programming that is designed to meet her where she is now and grow along with her and which is centered around four core areas: STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math), Outdoors, Life Skills, and Entrepreneurship. Girl Scout programming is proven to help girls thrive as they develop a strong sense of self, display positive values, seek challenges and learn from setbacks, form and maintain healthy relationships, and identify and solve problems in the community. During the year ended September 30, 2025, the Girl Scout Leadership Experience gave over 22,000 girls the tools they need to make the world a better place, including 2,000 girls who participated in STEM program activities, over 800 girls who received a Gold, Silver, or Bronze Award, and approximately 14,000 girls participated in the Financial Literacy program selling cookies. GSGATL also provided over 2,000 girls with financial assistance for membership and 14 girls received a total of $50,000 in Gold Award scholarships.
  2. $5.3 million spent. The Girl Scout Outdoor Program - the Girl Scout Camp Program is a place to embrace the natural environment, promote community, teach critical thinking, and create future leaders. Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta offers year-round camp experiences that promote these essential life skills in the outdoor setting at three camp facilities throughout our 34-county territory. During the year ended September 30, 2025, the Girl Scout Camp Program delivered over 9,000 experiences to girls and adults that provided the skills and experiences they need to build a solid foundation for self-management, healthy lifestyles and team building through day events, Council and volunteer day camps, equestrian activities, and weekend events.
  3. $4.9 million spent. Member and Volunteer Services - GSGATL is dedicated to building girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. Girl Scouting is primarily delivered by volunteers with Council resources dedicated to supporting the recruitment, education, support, and retention of volunteers. During the year ended September 30, 2025, over 22,000 girls and over 12,000 adult volunteers participated in the delivery of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. Without our signature volunteer education and support, GSGATL would not be able to deliver its premier leadership development programming.

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 July 1961.

    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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