Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana 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:
1932, KY
Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana is the premier leadership organization for girls in the communities it serves. For more than a century the organization has empowered a sense of belonging for young people in Western Kentucky and Southern Indiana, serving more than 9,000 girls in grades K-12 with 5,000 caring adult volunteers. Youth unlock their passions and discover life-readiness skills for today and tomorrow. Fun programs focus on leadership development, community engagement, and personal growth. The organization also operates several locations for learning activities and outdoor adventure camps. A Girl Scout practices hands-on activities that create new skills, outdoor exploration, entrepreneurship, and goal setting. They encounter a safe space to conquer challenges. Members realize their strengths, connect with others, find their voice, and take action to make a positive impact within their communities and beyond. Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana builds girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana's program expenses were:
| Program services | $5,467,069 |
| Total Program Expenses | $5,467,069 |
Chief Executive
Maggie Elder, CEO
Chair of the Board
Ms. Sharon Handy
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Board Size
23
Paid Staff Size
57
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Membership appeals, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)
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 Kentuckiana's audited financial statements - consolidated for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Product sales, net | $4,315,340 |
| Contributions/bequests/grants | $774,080 |
| Unrealized gains (losses) | $490,351 |
| Investment income | $369,157 |
| Change in value of perpetual trusts | $359,921 |
| Camping and program fees, net of financial assistance | $255,565 |
| Operating lease income | $209,527 |
| Retail store sales, net | $96,726 |
| Membership fees, net of financial assistance | $84,040 |
| Miscellaneous | $70,526 |
| Special events, net | $52,689 |
| Total Income | $7,077,922 |
Programs: 84% Fundraising: 4% Administrative: 12%
| Total Income | $7,077,922 |
| Total expenses: | $6,499,457 |
| Program expenses | $5,467,069 |
| Fundraising expenses | $255,420 |
| Administrative expenses | $776,968 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $578,465 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $15,819,690 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $16,398,155 |
| Total Liabilities | $3,405,439 |
| Total Assets | $19,803,594 |
Total assets as reported above include $7,905,334 in land, buildings, and equipment, net.
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