GIRL SCOUTS OF MN AND WI RIVER VALLEYS INC

EIN: 410693910 501(c)(3) Youth Development

ST PAUL, MN

Total Revenue
$15,543,111
Total Expenses
$19,225,542
Total Assets
$49,764,424
Net Assets
$48,291,446
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1914
Legal Domicile
MN
Principal Officer
MARISA WILLIAMS
Phone
6512278835
Tax Period
2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

GIRL SCOUTS OF MN AND WI RIVER VALLEYS INC, founded in 1914, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $15.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 13% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $19.2M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 24% operating deficit.

Mission

GIRL SCOUTING BUILDS GIRLS OF COURAGE, CONFIDENCE, AND CHARACTER, WHO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE. GIRL SCOUTS RIVER VALLEYS' PURPOSE IS TO BOLDLY LEAD AS AN ANTIRACIST ORGANIZATION THAT UPLIFTS AND EMPOWERS EVERY GIRL TO KNOW THEIR WORTH AND LEAD IN THEIR WORLD.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $8,574,800 Revenue: $12,130,159

GIRL SCOUTS IS THE BEST GIRL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM IN THE WORLD. OUR PROGRAM CENTERS ON THE GIRL SCOUT LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE, OR GSLE, WHERE GIRLS GAIN IMPORTANT SKILLS IN FOUR AREAS THAT FORM THE...

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GIRL SCOUTS IS THE BEST GIRL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM IN THE WORLD. OUR PROGRAM CENTERS ON THE GIRL SCOUT LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE, OR GSLE, WHERE GIRLS GAIN IMPORTANT SKILLS IN FOUR AREAS THAT FORM THE FOUNDATION: SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH (STEM), OUTDOORS, LIFE SKILLS, AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP. IN 2025, GIRLS EARNED OVER 55,000 BADGES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: STEM (ROBOTICS, CODING, ENGINEERING, TRADES, SPACE SCIENCE, CITIZEN SCIENCE); OUTDOORS (ROCK CLIMBING, ANIMAL HABITATS, TRAILBLAZING, SNOWSHOEING, TREES, ARCHERY); ENTREPRENEURSHIP (FINANCIAL LITERACY, COOKIE ENTREPRENEURSHIP, PRODUCT DESIGNING, BUSINESS START UP); AND LIFE SKILLS (PUBLIC SPEAKING, DEMOCRACY, FIRST AID, PHOTOGRAPHY, WOODWORKING, MUSIC). OVER 9,800 GIRL SCOUTS ENGAGED IN COUNCIL-LED PROGRAMS. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2025, RIVER VALLEYS PROVIDED $3,473 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR PROGRAM EVENTS. THIS AMOUNT HAS BEEN RECORDED AS A REDUCTION FROM EVENT PROGRAM FEES REPORTED ON FORM 990, PART VIII, LINE 2B.2,151 GIRL SCOUT CAMPERS CHOSE TO TAKE THE PATH OF COURAGE AND FIND ADVENTURE IN THE OUTDOORS. IN 2025, COUNCIL-LED DAY CAMP OPTIONS WERE EXPANDED TO HELP MAKE OUR PROGRAM MORE APPROACHABLE FOR ALL ESPECIALLY FIRST-TIME CAMP GOERS OFFERING A RANGE OF STEM, ADVENTURE, AND CLASSIC CAMP SESSIONS. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2025, RIVER VALLEYS AWARDED $200,641 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR OUR MEMBERS TO ATTEND SUMMER CAMP. THIS AMOUNT HAS BEEN RECORDED AS REDUCTION FROM CAMPING FEES REPORTED ON FORM 990, PART VIII, LINE 2A. TRAVEL PROGRAMS OFFER GIRL SCOUTS THE CHANCE FOR NEW ADVENTURES AND EXPERIENCES, BROADENING THEIR WORLDVIEW AND HELPING THEM BECOME GLOBAL CITIZENS AS THEY DEVELOP LIFE SKILLS LIKE TIME MANAGEMENT, COMMUNICATION, AND A SENSE OF PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY.CORE TO OUR COMMITMENT TO PROVIDING A WELCOMING AND INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL GIRL SCOUTS AND THEIR FAMILIES ARE OUR EFFORTS TO INCREASE VISIBILITY, BUILD TRUST, AND CULTIVATE AUTHENTIC, MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL RELATIONSHIPS WITHIN COMMUNITIES OF COLOR. THIS IMPORTANT WORK WAS ADVANCED IN 2025 THROUGH OUR BIPOC TROOP PROGRAMS, LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS, CULTURALLY RELEVANT PROGRAMMING, OUTREACH AND MORE. IN 2025, 792 GIRL SCOUTS PARTICIPATED IN THE MENTORED TROOP PROGRAM AND 960 GIRL SCOUTS PARTICIPATED IN THE STAFF LED CONNECTZ PROGRAM. THE GIRL SCOUT LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE (GSLI) IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING THE WELL-BEING OF HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS AND GENDER EXPENSIVE YOUTH (GRADES 9-12). THROUGH AFFIRMING GSLI EXPERIENCES, TEENS CAN FIND THEIR VOICE, THEIR UNIQUE WAY OF LEADING, AND ULTIMATELY, KICKSTART THEIR JOURNEY TO MAKE AN IMPACT IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. GSLI WAS CREATED TO BRIDGE THE GAP IN PROGRAMMING FOR TEEN GIRLS AND GENDER EXPANSIVE YOUTH AND HELP THEM FIND ANSWERS TO THEIR BIGGEST QUESTIONS THROUGH: WORK AND CAREER EXPLORATION, LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE, COLLEGE PREPAREDNESS, AND OPPORTUNITIES TO BUILD SELF-CARE AND WELLNESS PRACTICES. DURING 2025, 92 GIRL SCOUTS PARTICIPATED IN THE GSLI PATHWAY.THE GOLD, SILVER, AND BRONZE AWARDS ARE THE HIGHEST HONORS A GIRL SCOUT CAN EARN. IN EARNING THESE AWARDS, GIRL SCOUTS ARE BUILDING THEIR OWN CHARACTERS AS THEY WORK TO FILL A NEED WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. THE GOLD AWARD IS THE HIGHEST ACHIEVEMENT IN GIRL SCOUTS AND IS THE MOST PRESTIGIOUS AWARD IN THE WORLD FOR GIRLS AND THE MOST DIFFICULT TO EARN. THE GOLD AWARD IS ONLY OPEN TO GIRLS IN HIGH SCHOOL. GROUNDED IN REAL-LIFE PROBLEMS, GIRLS DEVELOP A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF THEIR COMMUNITY, MASTER TIME MANAGEMENT, AND PRACTICE FINANCIAL PLANNING. GIRLS TACKLE AN ISSUE LOCALLY OR GLOBALLY AND MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE. THIS PAST HIGHEST AWARDS SEASON, GIRL SCOUTS EARNED 17 GOLD AWARDS, 86 SILVER AWARDS, AND 172 BRONZE AWARDS.THE GIRL SCOUT COOKIE PROGRAM PROVIDES AN IMPORTANT INGREDIENT FOR LEADERSHIP BY HELPING GIRLS DEVELOP FIVE KEY SKILLS: GOAL SETTING, DECISION MAKING, MONEY MANAGEMENT, PEOPLE SKILLS, AND BUSINESS ETHICS. THE PROGRAM ALSO RAISES PUBLIC AWARENESS ABOUT THE VALUE OF GIRL SCOUTING AND SUPPORTS LOCAL PROGRAMS AND MEMBERSHIP SERVICES FOR OUR GIRL SCOUT MEMBERS. THROUGH A VARIETY OF PARTICIPATION OPTIONS (ONLINE ORDERING, COOKIE BOOTHS, CONTACTLESS PAYMENTS, ETC.), GIRL SCOUTS BROUGHT THEIR GRIT, ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRITS, RESOURCEFULNESS, AND FUN TO THIS YEAR'S COOKIE PROGRAM. THROUGH THE COOKIE DONATION PROGRAMS, RIVER VALLEYS' DONATED 83,000 PACKAGES OF COOKIES TO LOCAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT OUR COUNCIL THROUGH THE COOKIE CARE PROGRAM. RIVER VALLEYS' GIRLS SOLD OVER 2.9 MILLION PACKAGES OF COOKIES IN 2025.

Program 2
Expenses: $2,777,771

GIRL SCOUTS OF MINNESOTA AND WISCONSIN RIVER VALLEYS' WORK IS SUPPORTED BY OVER 5,800 VOLUNTEERS WHO DELIVER THE GIRL SCOUT LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE TO ALMOST 15,400 GIRLS IN SOUTHERN MINNESOTA, WESTERN...

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GIRL SCOUTS OF MINNESOTA AND WISCONSIN RIVER VALLEYS' WORK IS SUPPORTED BY OVER 5,800 VOLUNTEERS WHO DELIVER THE GIRL SCOUT LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE TO ALMOST 15,400 GIRLS IN SOUTHERN MINNESOTA, WESTERN WISCONSIN, AND ONE COUNTY IN IOWA. AT THE HEART OF EVERY GIRL SCOUT EXPERIENCE ARE VOLUNTEERS, OUR GIRLS' ROLE MODELS AND TEACHERS. RIVER VALLEYS CONTINUES TO RELY ON THE PASSION AND DEDICATION OF ADULT VOLUNTEERS TO SERVE AS TROOP LEADERS, TROOP COOKIE MANAGERS, TRAINERS, EPISODIC VOLUNTEERS AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS. VOLUNTEERS ALSO SERVE IN A RANGE OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPPORTIVE ROLES THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY AND AREA LEVELS. ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES ARE REMITTED TO GIRL SCOUTS OF THE USA AND RIVER VALLEYS DOES NOT RETAIN ANY PORTION OF THE MEMBERSHIP DUES.

Program 3
Expenses: $3,410,998

CAMP FACILITIES:RIVER VALLEYS OWNS AND OPERATES FIVE CAMP FACILITIES: ELK RIVER, LAKAMAGA, NORTHWOODS, SINGING HILLS, AND EDITH MAYO. RIVER VALLEYS' FOUR RESIDENT CAMPS (ELK RIVER, LAKAMAGA...

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CAMP FACILITIES:RIVER VALLEYS OWNS AND OPERATES FIVE CAMP FACILITIES: ELK RIVER, LAKAMAGA, NORTHWOODS, SINGING HILLS, AND EDITH MAYO. RIVER VALLEYS' FOUR RESIDENT CAMPS (ELK RIVER, LAKAMAGA, NORTHWOODS, AND SINGING HILLS) ARE CURRENTLY ACCREDITED BY THE AMERICAN CAMP ASSOCIATION. ACA ACCREDITATION ENSURES THAT INDIVIDUALS HAVE A PHYSICALLY, MENTALLY, AND EMOTIONALLY SAFE CAMP EXPERIENCE. ACTIVITIES AT THE CAMPS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, DAY CAMPS, RESIDENT CAMPS, PROGRAM EVENTS, AND COMMUNITY ENCAMPMENTS. CAMP EDITH MAYO, LOCATED ON THE OUTSKIRTS OF ROCHESTER, MN, IS PERFECT FOR DAY CAMPS, TRAINING, AND PROGRAMMING WITH AN OUTDOOR FOCUS. RIVER VALLEYS CONTINUES TO MAKE IMPROVEMENTS AT ALL CAMP FACILITIES.

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,787,913
Program Service Revenue $963,260
Investment Income $1,208,896
Other Revenue $11,583,042
TOTAL REVENUE $15,543,111

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $318,676
Salaries & Benefits $11,775,103
Fundraising Expenses $1,283,672
Program Expenses $15,392,386
Other Expenses $6,976,018
TOTAL EXPENSES $19,225,542

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $15,543,111 $17,945,832 -0.1%
Expenses $19,225,542 $19,321,461 0.0%
Net Income $-3,682,431 $-1,375,629 +1.7%
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Governance

Voting Members
25
Independent Members
25
Employees
318
Volunteers
6000

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$557,783
Total Directors
28
$0
Key Employees
2
$380,462
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MARISA WILLIAMS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$347,922 $10,509 $358,431
LINDSAY SELVIG CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$176,445 $22,907 $199,352
LYNNEA ATLAS CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 40.00
Key Emp
$178,938 $18,820 $197,758
SUSAN ANDERSSON CHIEF EXPERIENCE OFFICER 40.00
Highest
$141,179 $28,689 $169,868
JUAN COCO DU THROUGH 12025 CHIEF EXPERIENCE OFFICER 40.00
Highest
$149,604 $6,048 $155,652
KEVIN XIONG CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER 40.00
Key Emp
$170,865 $11,839 $182,704
KRISTEN NEURER VP OF MEMBER ENGAGEMENT 40.00
Highest
$128,646 $12,925 $141,571
BRENDA DEGE SR DIR FINANCE & ACCOUNTING 40.00
Highest
$124,233 $14,313 $138,546
LINDA MUNDHENK SR DIR OF HUMAN RESOURCES 40.00
Highest
$114,962 $7,946 $122,908
MARNIE OVERMAN BOARD CHAIR 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
KEISHA HOUSTON FIRST VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
KATHERINE BANTE BOARD SECRETARY 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
ALEXANDRA KOTZE BOARD TREASURER 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
ANNE MAHLE DIRECTOR-AT LARGE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BETH DUYVEJONCK DIRECTOR-AT LARGE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTINE BATTIST DIRECTOR-AT LARGE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIEL BALLARD DIRECTOR-AT LARGE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EMILY TACKABERRY DIRECTOR-AT LARGE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERICA KOENIG DIRECTOR-AT LARGE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIK DRANGE DIRECTOR-AT LARGE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GRACIE GEORGE DIRECTOR-AT LARGE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEN MEDERNACH DIRECTOR-AT LARGE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER MATEY DIRECTOR-AT LARGE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAADE WALLAGE DIRECTOR-AT LARGE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAOZOUAPA ELIZABETH LEE DIRECTOR-AT LARGE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KENDRA ROSARIO REMIGO DIRECTOR-AT LARGE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KYRA KUPLIC DIRECTOR-AT LARGE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA CIVETTINI DIRECTOR-AT LARGE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA LYNCH DIRECTOR-AT LARGE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA NAPOILITANO DIRECTOR-AT LARGE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LIZABETH NYOIKE DIRECTOR-AT LARGE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MEGAN BARKER DIRECTOR-AT LARGE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELANIE LARSEN SINOUTHASY DIRECTOR-AT LARGE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELISSA MEYERS FORMER 2ND VICE CHAIR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELLE BENSON DIRECTOR-AT LARGE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NANCY KLEMEK DIRECTOR-AT LARGE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NNEKA CONSTANTINO DIRECTOR-AT LARGE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PATTY TOENIES DIRECTOR-AT LARGE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RACHEL BROWN DIRECTOR-AT LARGE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHANNON SMITH JONES DIRECTOR-AT LARGE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STACEY NELSON-KUMAN DIRECTOR-AT LARGE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $15,543,111 $19,225,542 $49,764,424 $-3,682,431
2024 $17,945,832 $19,321,461 $57,749,359 $-1,375,629
2023 $16,567,259 $18,692,895 $56,270,043 $-2,125,636
2022 $21,615,008 $16,319,586 $56,716,789 $5,295,422
2021 $18,695,880 $14,747,737 $57,310,791 $3,948,143
2020 $14,894,765 $15,907,454 $51,233,200 $-1,012,689
2019 $17,296,867 $17,696,627 $48,443,325 $-399,760
2018 $15,377,408 $15,137,425 $48,016,198 $239,983
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