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4301 CONNECTICUT AVE NW STE M2
Washington DC 20008-2388
Washington DC | IRS ruling year: 1964 | EIN: 54-0732966
GIRL SCOUTING BUILDS GIRLS OF COURAGE, CONFIDENCE, AND CHARACTER WHO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE.
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This overall score is calculated from multiple beacon scores: 90% Accountability & Finance, 10% Leadership & Adaptability. Learn more about our criteria and methodology.
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The IRS is significantly delayed in processing nonprofits' annual tax filings (Forms 990). As a result, the Accountability & Finance score for Girl Scout Council of the Nations Capital is outdated and the overall rating may not be representative of its current operations. Please check with the charity directly for any questions you may have.
Girl Scout Council of the Nations Capital has earned a 100% for the Accountability & Finance beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of a charity's financial health (financial efficiency, sustainability, and trustworthiness) and its commitment to governance practices and policies.
This Accountability & Finance score represents IRS Form 990 data up until FY 2020, which is the most recent Form 990 currently available to us.
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Not ApplicableBoard Composition - 36/36 - 25/25 ptsBoard Composition - 36/36 - 25/25 pts
Charity Navigator looks for at least 3 board members, with more than 50% of those members identified as independent (not salaried).
The presence of an independent governing body is strongly recommended by many industry professionals to allow for full deliberation and diversity of thinking on governance and other organizational matters.
Source: IRS Form 990
Independent Audit or Financial Review - Audited - 20/20 ptsIndependent Audit or Financial Review - Audited - 20/20 pts
An Audit, Review, or Compilation provides important information about financial accountability and accuracy. Organizations are scored based on their Total Revenue Amount:
| Total Revenue Amount | Expectation to Receive Credit |
|---|---|
| $1 million or higher | Expected to complete an audit |
| $500,000 - $1 million | Expected to complete an audit, review, or compilation |
| Less than $500,000 | No expectation (removed from scoring methodology) |
Source: IRS Form 990
Conflict of Interest Policy - Listed - 3/3 ptsConflict of Interest Policy - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a conflict of interest policy on the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy protects the organization and by extension those it serves, when it is considering entering into a transaction that may benefit the private interest of an officer, director and/or key employee of the organization.
Source: IRS Form 990
Board Meeting Minutes - Documented - 3/3 ptsBoard Meeting Minutes - Documented - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks to confirm on the Form 990 that the organization has this process in place as an accountability and transparency measure.
An official record of the events that take place during a board meeting ensures that a contemporaneous document exists for future reference.
Source: IRS Form 990
Document Retention and Destruction - Listed - 3/3 ptsDocument Retention and Destruction - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a document retention and destruction policy per the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy establishes guidelines for the handling, backing up, archiving and destruction of documents. These guidelines foster good record keeping procedures that promote data integrity.
Source: IRS Form 990
Whistleblower Policy - Listed - 3/3 ptsWhistleblower Policy - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a whistleblower policy per the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy outlines procedures for handling employee complaints, as well as a confidential way for employees to report financial or other types of mismanagement.
Source: IRS Form 990
Website - Listed - 3/3 ptsWebsite - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for a website on the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency metric.
Nonprofits act in the public trust and reporting publicly on activities is an important component.
Source: IRS Form 990
Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableLiabilities to Assets Ratio - 6.97% - 15/15 ptsLiabilities to Assets Ratio - 6.97% - 15/15 pts
The Liabilities to Assets Ratio is determined by Total Liabilities divided by Total Assets (most recent 990). This ratio is an indicator of an organization’s solvency and/or long-term sustainability.
| Liabilities to Assets Ratio | Amount of Credit Received |
|---|---|
| Less than 50% | Full Credit |
| 50% - 59.9% | Partial Credit |
| 60% or more | No Credit |
Source: IRS Form 990
Program Expense Ratio - 82.37% - 25/25 ptsProgram Expense Ratio - 82.37% - 25/25 pts
The Program Expense Ratio is determined by Program Expenses divided by Total Expense (average of most recent three 990s). This measure reflects the percent of its total expenses a charity spends on the programs and services it exists to deliver.
| Program Expense Percentage | Amount of Credit Received |
|---|---|
| 70% or higher | Full Credit |
| 60% - 69.9% | Partial Credit |
| 50% - 59.9% | Zero Points for Program Expense Score |
| Below 50% | Zero Points for Both Program Expense AND Liabilities to Assets Scores |
Source: IRS Form 990
This chart displays the trend of revenue and expenses over the past several years for this organization, as reported on their IRS Form 990.
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Key Persons data is currently unavailable for this organization. This data is only available if this charity has at least one year of electronically-filed Form 990 data filed within the last six years.
Below are some key data points from the Exempt Organization IRS Business Master File (BMF) for this organization. Learn more about the BMF on the IRS website
Activities:
Other school related activities (BMF activity code: 059)
Other youth organization or activities (BMF activity code: 349)
Foundation Status:
Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (BMF foundation code: 15)
Affiliation:
Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations). (BMF affiliation code: 3)
The Form 990 is a document that nonprofit organizations file with the IRS annually. We leverage finance and accountability data from it to form Encompass ratings. Click here to search for this organization's Forms 990 on the IRS website (if any are available). Simply enter the organization's name (Girl Scout Council of the Nations Capital) or EIN (540732966) in the 'Search Term' field.
Not Currently Scored
Girl Scout Council of the Nations Capital cannot currently be evaluated by our Impact & Results methodology because either (A) it is eligible, but we have not yet received data; (B) we have not yet developed an algorithm to estimate its programmatic impact; (C) its programs are not direct services; or (D) it is not heavily reliant on contributions from individual donors.
Note: The absence of a score does not indicate a positive or negative assessment, it only indicates that we have not yet evaluated the organization.
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Girl Scout Council of the Nations Capital reported its three largest programs on its FY 2020 Form 990 as:
Spent in most recent FY
Percent of program expenses
Troop-Type Service: Provides a full-range of program options, from in person to virtual gatherings during the COVID pandemic, to meet the individual and group needs of girls and adults. The number ser ... (More)
Troop-Type Service: Provides a full-range of program options, from in person to virtual gatherings during the COVID pandemic, to meet the individual and group needs of girls and adults. The number served was approximately 51,700 girls and 27,000 adults. (Less)
Spent in most recent FY
Percent of program expenses
Volunteer Coordination, Training and Supervision: Provides and expands opportunities for volunteer participation, develops an appreciation and awareness for inclusion, supports problem solving, and en ... (More)
Volunteer Coordination, Training and Supervision: Provides and expands opportunities for volunteer participation, develops an appreciation and awareness for inclusion, supports problem solving, and encourages girls and the adult volunteers who help deliver (Less)
Spent in most recent FY
Percent of program expenses
Camps: Provides unique opportunity in outdoor education, stressing teamwork, cooperation and self-reliance. During the COVID-pandemic camps were closed but thousands of girls participated in virtual c ... (More)
Camps: Provides unique opportunity in outdoor education, stressing teamwork, cooperation and self-reliance. During the COVID-pandemic camps were closed but thousands of girls participated in virtual camp activities and individual outdoor activities. (Less)
Girl Scout Council of the Nations Capital cannot currently be evaluated by our Culture & Community methodology because we have not received data from the charity regarding its Constituent Feedback or Equity Practices strategies.
Note: The absence of a score does not indicate a positive or negative assessment, it only indicates that we have not yet evaluated the organization.
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Girl Scout Council of the Nations Capital has earned a 100% for the Leadership & Adaptability beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of the organization's leadership capacity, strategic thinking and planning, and ability to innovate or respond to changes in constituent demand/need or other relevant social and economic conditions to achieve the organization's mission.
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Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableMission - 10/10 ptsMission - 10/10 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization's mission
GIRL SCOUTING BUILDS GIRLS OF COURAGE, CONFIDENCE, AND CHARACTER WHO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE.
Vision - 10/10 ptsVision - 10/10 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization’s vision.
GIRL SCOUTING BUILDS GIRLS OF COURAGE, CONFIDENCE, AND CHARACTER WHO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE.
Source: Nonprofit submitted responses
Goals - 20/20 ptsGoals - 20/20 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking and goal setting through sharing their most important strategic goals.
Goal One: SERVE MORE GIRLS Expand community impact of Girl Scouts by recruiting and retaining girl and adult members who reflect the rich diversity of people and cultures in our region.
Goal Type: Grow, expand, scale or increase access to the existing programs and services.
Goal Two: SUPPORT VOLUNTEERS Provide a volunteer experience that engages and excites adults to deliver high-quality program.
Goal Type: This goal reflects our commitment to further our advocacy work for our organization and or cause area.
Goal Three: INCREASE INVESTMENT IN GIRLS Grow our funding so all girls have access to the essential Girl Scout leadership experience.
Goal Type: Invest in the capacity of our organization (financial, management, technical, etc.).
Leadership Development - 15/15 ptsLeadership Development - 15/15 pts
The nonprofit provides evidence of investment in leadership development
Girl Scouts Nation's Capital is committed to training and supporting our dedicated volunteers to deliver high-quality leadership development programs. This year, our retention of volunteers is at a record high with 92% of our first-year troop leaders returning to serve another year. Troop leaders along with an entire volunteer troop committee make Girl Scouting possible and with the mentorship of experienced volunteers our girls are unstoppable. And volunteers earn awards, too. Each year girls, families and fellow volunteers nominate volunteers for a GSUSA or Nation’s Capital adult recognition. This past year 945 volunteers were formally recognized for their contributions. Together we are building a better world for all girls
Mobilizing for Mission - 15/15 ptsMobilizing for Mission - 15/15 pts
The nonprofit provides evidence of leadership through focusing externally and mobilizing resources for the mission.
Strategic Partnerships
Raising Awareness
Community Building
Girl Scouts Nation’s Capital remains the largest Girl Scout council in the country with membership at 70,542 strong. Our girl membership is 45,974 with 74% of the girls recommitted to Girl Scouts even though the challenges of COVID remained. There are 24,568 adult members with 77.6% renewing their membership. Girl Scouts were thrilled to be able to meet in person this year as well as gather virtually on Zoom. In partnership with our community volunteer troop organizers, our council formed 299 new Girl Scout troops providing more girls and their families with unique opportunities to experience Girl Scout traditions such as making new friends, testing their strengths, and exploring new possibilities.
Adaptability Story - 30/30 ptsAdaptability Story - 30/30 pts
The nonprofit has an opportunity to tell the story of how the organization adapted to tremendous external changes in the last year.
Despite ongoing challenges presented during the pandemic, we retained 74% of girls in troops. Efforts such as 15,000 wellness calls to our troops to offer support and ensure girls were being served made a big impact! Measures such as this demonstrate how we remain committed to our Girl Scout families. We especially acknowledge the contribution of our dedicated volunteers, 16,875 adults, whose hard work ensures that thousands of girls have access to our unique leadership program. We enhanced our volunteer experience this year as we increased our technology by implementing a webinar format to help transition from virtual to in-person meetings. Survey results reveal that more than 94% of our volunteers felt more confident in their abilities as Girl Scout leaders after completing gsLearn courses. These advances directly correspond with the 945 adults recognized this year, exceeding our goal of 900. Great job, volunteers: you truly are leading the way for our Girl Scouts! We hit a home run this summer as we welcomed campers back to Camp Potomac Woods and Camp May Flather. Our staff worked diligently to provide a safe and exciting experience to 1,385 campers. Girl Scouts were overjoyed to get back to tie-dying, hiking, high adventure, friendship bracelets, and making new friends. Our 201 Gold Award Girl Scouts, indeed demonstrated why they are "Girls the World Needs." The 2021 class of Gold Award Girl Scouts offered diverse and innovative Gold Award projects, from mental health publications to podcasts focusing on breaking down immigrants' barriers. We are so proud of the 705 Silver Awards and 187 Silver Trefoil Awards our Girl Scouts completed.
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