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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: April 2026 Expires: April 2028

Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards

3110 Southwest Frwy.
Houston, TX, 77098

Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

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

Year, State Incorporated:
1922, TX

Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council (GSSJC) serves nearly 39,000 girls and adults in a 26 county jurisdiction. GSSJC offers a leadership development program for girls ages 5-17. With guidance from volunteers,
girls participate in a range of programs which allow them to connect to positive role models, pursue their interests and discover their full potential. GSSJC also provides day and resident camp programs. Both
camp programs offer activities including outdoor skills, art, hiking, science and nature experiences, and sports under the supervision of trained adults and camp aides.

For the year ended August 31, 2025, Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council's program expenses were:

Girl Scout Leadership Experience $17,747,097
Total Program Expenses $17,747,097

Chief Executive
Mary Vitek, Chief Executive Officer

Chair of the Board
Elizabeth Kamin

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Clark Hill

Board Size
33


Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Grant proposals, Internet

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council's audited financial statements for the year ended August 31, 2025.

Source of Funds
Cookie and fall product sales $18,621,873
Contributions $4,250,893
Net investment return $2,167,167
Program service fees $1,270,600
Shop and trading post sales $1,035,879
United Way allocation $823,347
Special events $364,265
Other revenue $252,516
Direct donor benefits - special events $-163,467
Cost of shop and trading post sales $-604,193
Cost of cookie and fall product sales $-5,949,955
Total Income $22,068,925

Programs: 87% Fundraising: 5% Administrative: 8%

Total Income $22,068,925
Total expenses: $20,510,228
  Program expenses $17,747,097
  Fundraising expenses $1,096,861
  Administrative expenses $1,666,270
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $1,558,697
Beginning Net Assets $53,146,329
Other Changes In Net Assets $1,712,633
Ending Net Assets $56,417,659
Total Liabilities $2,500,207
Total Assets $58,917,866

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BBB of Greater Houston and South Texas