2011-06-14T16:51:02-05:00 2010-09-30 SINGERLEWAK LLP 10960 WILSHIRE BLVD SUITE 700 LOS ANGELES CA 900243783 990 2009-10-01 951644033 Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles GIRL 6266772211 801 S Grand Avenue No 300 LOS ANGELES CA 900174621 elisabeth l luttgens 2132130150 2011-05-27 1 Lior Temkin 3104773924 2011-05-27 2009 2016-02-24 21:20:13Z GSGLA ELISABETH L Luttgens 801 S Grand Avenue No 300 LOS ANGELES CA 900174621 27341444 0 X www.girlscoutsla.org X 1958 CA Girl Scouting builds girls of courage confidence & character who make the world a better place. 22 22 232 23513 15000 -1757 761244 1055378 665158 841248 -452784 1249344 8670171 11166882 9643789 14312852 105784 220946 0 6828834 7610869 2650 0 634528 4140536 5122695 11077804 12954510 -1434015 1358342 23321599 25372367 3283126 3643600 20038473 21728767 as the largest girl-serving nonprofit in SOCAL, GSGLA builds girls of courage, confidence, & character, who make the world a better place. With the help of over 23,000 volunteers & in collaboration with schools & nonprofit organizations, we serve over 40,000 girls in grades k-12. GSGLA REACHES GIRLS THROUGHOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY AND PARTS OF SAN BERNARDINO, VENTURA, AND KERN COUNTIES AND IS ACTIVELY SEEKING VOLUNTEERS TO SUPPORT THE MISSION. GSGLA IS FORMING AN ALUMNAE ASSOCIATION SO THAT WOMEN WHO WERE GIRL SCOUTS CAN NETWORK WITH OTHER ALUMNAE, SUPPORT THE MISSION AND ALSO BECOME MENTORS AND ROLE MODELS TO THE NEXT GENERATION OF GIRL SCOUTS. 0 0 1904479 9837026 BUSINESS SMARTS EXPOSES GIRLS TO SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES THAT HELP SHAPE THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF CAREER CHOICES AND BUILD THEIR CONFIDENCE IN BUSINESS. THE GIRL SCOUT COOKIE PROGRAM, PART OF BUSINESS SMARTS, IS THE NATION'S LEADING BUSINESS PROGRAM FOR YOUTH. THIS HANDS-ON FINANCIAL LITERACY PROGRAM TEACHES GIRLS VALUABLE BUSINESS AND LIFE SKILLS, LIKE MONEY MANAGEMENT, CUSTOMER SERVICE, MARKETING, GOAL SETTING, AND TEAMWORK. IT'S ALSO AN ENGAGING WAY FOR GIRLS TO HELP OTHERS; EG, DONATING COOKIES TO OVERSEAS MILITARY TROOPS. THE PROGRAM REVENUE ALLOWS GIRLS TO PARTICIPATE IN PERSONAL GROWTH EXPERIENCES LIKE EXPLORING A CULTURAL CENTER OR FEEDING THE HUNGRY. AND THE PROGRAM PROVIDES CRUCIAL FINANCIAL RESOURCES THAT ALLOW THE COUNCIL TO FULFILL ITS MISSION AND IMPLEMENT AN ARRAY OF LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. 2073665 124311 322943 ENVIRONMENT & OUTDOOR ADVENTURE IS DESIGNED TO CHALLENGE GIRLS, HELP THEM LEARN NEW SKILLS AND DEVELOP A SENSE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT WHILE INCREASING THEIR SELF-CONFIDENCE. GIRL SCOUTS LEARN AND APPLY LEADERSHIP SKILLS, TEAMWORK, SHARING, INDEPENDENCE, AND APPRECIATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT. THESE LEARNED SKILLS THEN TRANSLATE INTO EVERYDAY LIFE AT SCHOOL, HOME, AND IN THE COMMUNITY. A LARGE COMPONENT IS CAMPING, AND GSGLA OPERATES 4 CAMPSITES AND 14 PROGRAM CENTERS. DAY AND RESIDENT CAMPS TAKE PLACE IN THE MOUNTAINS AND DESERTS, NEAR THE OCEANS AND IN URBAN CENTERS THROUGHOUT GREATER LA. GIRLS CAN PARTICIPATE IN HORSEBACK RIDING, KAYAKING, ROCK CLIMBING, HIKING AND SWIMMING, AS WELL AS DRAMA, ARTS AND CRAFTS, SCIENCE EXPLORATION AND COMPUTER CAMPS. 1127749 62074 GSGLA AFTERSCHOOL AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS ARE CRITICAL TO OUR COMMUNITY. ANNUALLY GSGLA PROVIDES 6,000+ UNDERSERVED GIRLS THROUGHOUT THE DIVERSE COMMUNITIES OF LA A SAFE ENVIRONMENT WITH POSITIVE ROLE MODELS WHERE GIRLS ARE ENCOURAGED TO EXPLORE AND EXCEL. THESE PROGRAMS TAKE PLACE AT TITLE I SCHOOLS, LOCAL COMMUNITY CENTERS, PUBLIC & TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FACILITIES AND AT WOMEN'S PRISONS. GSGLA ALSO PROVIDES FINANCIAL AID TO ABOUT 4,000 LOW-INCOME GIRLS IN TROOPS TO HELP OFFSET COSTS FOR PROGRAM ACTIVITIES, UNIFORMS, MEMBERSHIP OR CAMPING FEES. THIS ASSISTANCE ALLOWS UNDERSERVED GIRLS TO PARTICIPATE IN ENRICHING EXPERIENCES THAT ARE AGE-APPROPRIATE AND HELP DEVELOP SKILLS IN CITIZENSHIP AND LEADERSHIP WHILE FOCUSED ON ENHANCING THEIR VALUES, SELF-ESTEEM, CONFIDENCE, AND INDIVIDUALITY. 5282409 34561 961357 GSGLA OFFERS A WIDE VARIETY OF PROGRAMS FOR GIRLS AGES 5-17. WE HAVE FIVE PROGRAM FOCUS AREAS: 1) GIRLS GO TECH & STEM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATH) OFFERS GIRL SCOUTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE AREAS SUCH AS ROBOTICS OR ASTRONOMY; 2) ENVIRONMENT & OUTDOOR ADVENTURE OFFERS GIRLS MANY OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN ABOUT GREEN INITIATIVES AND EXPLORE CAMPING OR OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES; 3) WELLNESS & HEALTHY LIVING TEACHES GIRLS ABOUT MAKING CHOICES REGARDING THEIR PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING; 4) ARTS & CULTURE EXPOSES GIRLS TO A WIDE VARIETY OF ARTISTIC EXPRESSION AND DIVERSE CULTURAL EXPERIENCES; AND 5) BUSINESS SMARTS & FINANCIAL LITERACY INCLUDES THE COOKIE PROGRAM AND EXPANDS ON IMPORTANT FINANCIAL LIFE SKILLS. GSGLA HAS A MYRIAD OF ACTIVITIES FOR YOUNGER GIRLS AND ADDITIONALLY PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR OLDER GIRLS TO FOCUS ON ENHANCING THEIR LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND HELPING THEM START THINKING ABOUT CAREERS AND/OR COLLEGE. THE GOLD AWARD, WHICH IS THE HIGHEST HONOR ACHIEVED IN GIRL SCOUTING, IS EARNED IN HIGH SCHOOL. EACH YOUNG WOMAN DEDICATES OVER 80 HOURS TOWARD THE CREATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF HER INDIVIDUAL COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT AND THROUGHOUT THE PROCESS IS BROUGHT BEFORE A PANEL FOR REVIEW. IN 2010, 231 YOUNG WOMEN EARNED A GOLD AWARD AND IN TOTAL GAVE OVER 18,000 HOURS IN COMMUNITY SERVICE. IN ADDITION, VOLUNTEER DEVELOPMENT IS A HIGH PRIORITY FOR GSGLA. THE COUNCIL DEPENDS ON OVER 23,000 VOLUNTEERS TO SUPPORT THE MISSION AND GSGLA PROVIDES TRAINING FOR ALL VOLUNTEERS AT ALL LEVELS.The following are the total expenses and revenue (including grants) for the programs listed on Part III line 4d: 5282409 34561 961357 10388302 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 42 0 1 232 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 22 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 CA X Charlene Garrison 2132130150 801 S Grand Avenue Suite 300 Los Angeles CA 900174621 Linda Aragon 1.00 X 0 0 0 Kim A Armstrong 1.00 X 0 0 0 MELANIE BATISTE 1.00 X 0 0 0 Lilian Coral 1.00 X 0 0 0 Diane Featherstone 1.00 X 0 0 0 Linda Griffey 1.00 X 0 0 0 Denise Hsu 1.00 X 0 0 0 Wendy Marlett 1.00 X 0 0 0 Janis Penton 1.00 X 0 0 0 Heather Rim 1.00 X 0 0 0 Margaret Rosenthal 1.00 X 0 0 0 Don Ryan 1.00 X 0 0 0 Linda Segal 1.00 X 0 0 0 David Valdez 1.00 X 0 0 0 Scott Wendelin 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jonathan Williams 1.00 X 0 0 0 Lynn Danielson 1.00 X 0 0 0 Betsey L Brewer 5.00 X X 0 0 0 Debbie Thorpe 1.00 X X 0 0 0 John Odetto 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Hailyn Chen 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Makoto Yamasaki 1.00 X X 0 0 0 ELISABETH L luttgens 60.00 X 223046 0 5385 CAROL DEDRICH 60.00 X 142588 0 5172 SHANNON JOHNSTON 60.00 X 109468 0 5013 GERRY KESHKA end Jan 2010 60.00 X 108824 0 4092 sylvia rosenberger 60.00 X 101221 0 5039 SANDRA SILVA 60.00 X 113579 0 4956 798726 0 29657 6 0 1 0 techmd 3525 hyland ave suite 235 costa mesa CA 92626 outsourced i.t. 265742 outdoor creations po box 921 temple city CA 91780 property restoration 180139 silverwind properties po box 6155 malibu CA 90264 service center landlord 130610 3 49826 22744 982808 14258 1055378 program fees 900099 841248 841248 841248 267074 267074 63415 2089 63415 2089 65504 15000 50504 2269479 3332673 2223123 2396759 46356 935914 982270 982270 18688788 8408710 10280078 10280078 insurance recovery 900099 768415 768415 other income 900099 52885 52885 821300 14312852 11121326 15000 2121148 220946 220946 753782 474883 150756 128143 5432646 4440073 766805 225768 385051 305913 57110 22028 602785 478897 89404 34484 436605 346871 64757 24977 55625 35520 17932 2173 12815 8183 4131 501 137397 87736 44294 5367 66446 42430 21421 2595 487984 311609 157313 19062 139585 120248 12074 7263 111060 60923 34444 15693 403808 289749 100628 13431 1152667 1000624 113704 38339 216238 193114 16470 6654 45842 28505 11442 5895 43640 10992 30664 1984 627807 539852 66240 21715 569923 404212 139124 26587 supplies 880653 880653 miscellaneous 126478 71630 27129 27719 postage & shipping 44727 34739 5838 4150 12954510 10388302 1931680 634528 500000 1500000 2627316 5578398 84705 64541 347100 162450 408942 526600 192897 334143 14359726 6292787 10594807 8066939 8536085 9063008 29747 76288 23321599 25372367 730593 1157370 51273 39447 318766 343838 2182494 2102945 3283126 3643600 X 19455627 21130948 442030 456278 140816 141541 20038473 21728767 23321599 25372367 X 0 1 1 X 0 X 593880 935218 628102 761244 1055378 3973822 593880 935218 628102 761244 1055378 3973822 37544 3936278 80403 80935 67957 274357 317578 821230 -3726 -1757 -5483 11916 821300 833216 5622785 50395559 0.70010 0.84600 X Schedule A, Part II, Line 10, Explanation of Other Income: 2008 other income: $11,916 2009 other income: $52,885 2009 insurance recovery: $768,415 Schedule A, Part IV, Supplemental Information: INSURANCE RECOVERY LOSS: On January 8, 2010, the dining hall at the Council's Camp Lakota burned to the ground. Insurance proceeds totaling $810,649 were received toward the restoration and replacement costs of the capital asset and personal property. The insurance recoveries were reported net of the loss on the impaired capital asset of $42,234 as an extraordinary gain of $768,415 for the year ended September 30, 2010. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 1 140816 725 2618 144159 140766 50 1570 1570 140816 0.98180 0.01820 0 0 2491074 2491074 7093911 3747592 3346319 722504 334871 387633 1173147 719757 453390 2879090 1490567 1388523 8066939 capital lease payable 754925 mortgage payable 574586 deferred rent 772244 DEPOSITS 1190 2102945 14312852 12954510 1358342 331952 331952 1690294 12841496 331952 331952 12509544 66446 1736862 1803308 14312852 12888064 0 12888064 66446 66446 12954510 Part IV, Line 2b: Part IV, line 2b: Girl scout membership dues are paid to gsgla as custodian for girl scouts of the usa (GSUSA). These funds are transferred 100% to GSUSA. Approximately 12% of total custodial funds are held for local Girl Scout troops or groups for their use. The organization has custodial funds that consist primarily of membership fees collected that will be remitted to Girl Scouts of the USA and other fees collected for the future use of members. As of fiscal year end 09/30/10, the fund has a balance of $343,838. Part V, Line 4: Description of Intended Use of Endowment Funds: the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds are for scholarships, camperships, and general uses. Part X: Description of Uncertain Tax Positions Under FIN 48: In accordance with FASB ASC Topic No. 740, "Uncertainty in Income Taxes" (formerly FASB Interpretation No. 48 ("FIN 48"), "Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes - an interpretation of FASB Statement 109"), the Council recognizes the impact of tax positions in the financial statements if that position is more likely than not to be sustained on audit, based on the technical merits of the position. To date, the Council has not recorded any uncertain tax positions. The Council recognizes potential accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense. During the years ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively, the Council performed an evaluation of uncertain tax positions and did not note any matters that would require recognition in the financial statements or which might have an effect on its tax-exempt status. Accordingly, no provision or benefits for federal or state income taxes is recorded in the accompanying financial statements. Part XII, Line 4b - Other Adjustments: Extraordinary gain on insurance recovery: 768415. Extraordinary gain on disposition of assets: 968447. 1 payment of national membership dues 5967 71415 0 payment of uniform components, misc. 2807 21025 0 assistance for camp registration fees 586 124906 0 assistance for program fees 35 2600 0 scholarships awarded 2 1000 0 Procedure for Monitoring Grants in the U.S.: Part I, Line 2: Schedule I, Part I, Line 2: THE MEMBERSHIP AND PROGRAM DEPARTMENTS OF GIRL SCOUTS OF GREATER LOS ANGELES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR REVIEWING AND APPROVING ALL FINANCIAL AID REQUESTS. APPROVAL IS BASED ON ESTABLISHED FINANCIAL AID CRITERIA. FOR LARGER REQUESTS A COMMITTEE IS INVOLVED. FINANCIAL AID IS GIVEN TO ASSIST GIRLS WHO CANNOT AFFORD EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH GIRL SCOUTING, SUCH AS GSUSA MEMBERSHIP DUES OF $12, UNIFORMS, PROGRAM ACTIVITIES AND CAMP. X X X X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ELISABETH L luttgens 196046 0 21000 0 6000 0 0 0 5385 0 228431 0 0 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 GSGLA members include all volunteers and girls over the age of 14 who are registered through GSGLA. GSGLA members' rights include the right to elect members of the Board of Directors, to approve any amendments to the bylaws recommended by the Board of Directors, and to approve the election of "elected officers" of GSGLA (Chair of the Board, Vice Chairs of the Board, Chief Financial Officer, and Secretary) recommended by the Board of Directors. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a every registered member of girl scouts age 14 and up can vote at the annual meeting. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7b The only decisions of the governing body subject to approval by members are changes to the organization's bylaws and the slate of board of directors members. This approval is in the form of a vote at the council's annual meeting held each spring. At the annual meeting, the members shall: - elect officers of the Council, members of the Board of Directors, members of the Board Development Committee, and delegates and alternates to the National Council of the Girl Scouts of the United States of America - consider and vote on any proposed amendments to the Council Bylaws - provide input on key issues affecting the Council and the Girl Scout Movement - conduct such other proper business as may from time to time come before the Council. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11 the audit committee meets with the auditors to review and discuss a draft of the form 990. once approved by the audit committee, the form is presented to the board of directors. the return is then electronically filed. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c The organization regularly and consistently monitors and enforces compliance with the policy upon annual updates. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a The organization has an Executive Compensation Committee composed of three board members and staffed by the Human Resources Director. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 18 FORM 1023 AND ALL OTHER INFORMATIONAL RETURN DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC EITHER THROUGH A PUBLIC WEBSITE OR UPON WRITTEN REQUEST. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 GSGLA MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND INFORMATIONAL RETURNS AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST. THE INFORMATIONAL RETURNS ARE ALSO MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH WWW.GUIDESTAR.ORG, A PUBLIC WEBSITE. GSGLA'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND WHISTLEBLOWER POLICIES ARE AVAILABLE ON THE GSGLA WEBSITE.