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Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio Council

EIN 95-1967727 · Redlands, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak40 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 116 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 SCOUTS OF SAN GORGONIO COUNCIL, THE PREMIER FEMALE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT MOVEMENT FOR GIRLS AGES 5 THROUGH 18, SERVES RIVERSIDE AND SAN BERNARDINO COUNTIES WITH VOLUNTEER-DRIVEN PROGRAMS AND EXPERIENCES THAT INSTILL COURAGE, CONFIDENCE AND CHARACTER..

Income
$5.8 million
Spending
$7.6 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
4.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 76%
Employees
123
Volunteers
1,742
Highest pay
$227,716, president/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

Weak: 40 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 33% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 30% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 116 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

    18 of 19 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 (4)
  1. $2.1 million spent. MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: THE COUNCIL OPERATES 5 REGIONAL SERVICE CENTERS AND PROVIDES INTERPRETATION AND CONSULTATIVE SUPPORT TO ENSURE TROOPS ARE ORGANIZED AND MAINTAINED, AS WELL AS VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT AND TRAINING FOR VOLUNTEERS AT ALL LEVELS.
  2. $2.6 million spent. PROGRAM FOR GIRLS: THE COUNCIL IS DEDICATED TO CONTEMPORARY, MULTI-CULTURAL, ENRICHING EXPERIENCES FOR GIRLS. A WELL-ESTABLISHED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM THAT HELPS GIRLS DEVELOP QUALITIES OF LEADERSHIP, VALUES, SOCIAL CONSCIENCE, AND CONVICTION ABOUT THEIR SELF-WORTH THAT WILL SERVE THEM ALL THEIR LIVES. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OVER 1,700 COMMITTED ADULT VOLUNTEERS, THE COUNCIL SERVES OVER 5,500 GIRLS IN RIVERSIDE AND SAN BERNARDINO COUNTIES.
  3. $1.5 million spent. THE COUNCIL OWNS 3 CAMPS TO OPERATE RESIDENT AND DAY CAMP TO DELIVER OUTDOOR PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES THAT ENHANCE AND ENRICH A GIRL'S AWARENESS AND APPRECIATION OF THAT ENVIRONMENT. IN ADDITION, COUNCIL OVERSEES MULTIPLE STAFF AND VOLUNTEER LED DAY CAMPS AT LOCATIONS WITHIN COUNCIL JURISDICTION.
  4. $421,980 spent. ADULT EDUCATION INCLUDES TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION FOR TROOP LEADERS AND ADMINISTRATIVE 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 October 13, 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 1959.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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