Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council
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 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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Report completed by:
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