Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital
Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital reported $22.0 million in revenue and $22.8 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $79.65 went to program services, $10.65 to management and general costs and $9.70 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 79.3% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $329,047 (Chief Executive Officer). 13 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 30% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending September 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $23MFor context, the median across 212 covered youth development charities: $83.69 programs, $11.78 management, $4.53 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
The fiscal year ending September 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $22MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 79.6% | 82.4% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 9.7% | 4.5% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $1.24 | $0.07 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 8.1% | 80.1% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 79.3% | 6.6% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $329,047 | $274,234 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 1.45% | 1.76% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 13 | 6 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 29.9 | 15.4 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 27 of 27 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseTroop-type Service: Provides a full-range of program options, from in-person to virtual gatherings, to meet the individual and group needs of youth and adults. The number served was approximately 39,878 youth and 22,767 adults
Volunteer Coordination, Training and Supervision: Provides and expands opportunities for volunteer participation, develops an appreciation and awareness for inclusion, supports problem solving, and encourages youth and the adult volunteers who help deliver the youth program. Provided online learning opportunities and specific support for virtual meetings and programs
Highest reported compensation
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Executive Officer Officer, 55.00 hrs/week | $309,180 | $0 | $19,867 | $329,047 |
| Chief Operating Officer (thru 06/25) Officer, 50.00 hrs/week | $252,174 | $0 | $18,901 | $271,075 |
| Human Resources Director Highest compensated employee, 50.00 hrs/week | $180,364 | $0 | $18,958 | $199,322 |
| Chief Financial Officer (thru 07/25) Officer, 50.00 hrs/week | $179,751 | $0 | $11,600 | $191,351 |
| Chief Strategy & External Affairs Officer (started Officer, 50.00 hrs/week | $172,056 | $0 | $12,593 | $184,649 |
| Director of Membership Highest compensated employee, 50.00 hrs/week | $157,560 | $0 | $18,452 | $176,012 |
| Business Operations Manager Highest compensated employee, 50.00 hrs/week | $114,488 | $0 | $16,331 | $130,819 |
| Camping Services Manager Highest compensated employee, 50.00 hrs/week | $114,488 | $0 | $16,331 | $130,819 |
13 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $766K (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
FY2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b27 · 27 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4Yes
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 5445
- Volunteers Part I, line 620,850
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| Progressive Distribution Centers Shipping Services | $1,358,561 |
| Flik Dining Hospitality & Wellness | $475,486 |
| Thrive IT Services | $381,990 |
| M2 Media Group Sotware Platform Services | $232,055 |
| Planet Technologies Database Migration | $159,216 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 7 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
17 private foundations reported grants to Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital totaling $84,660 on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Of every $100 Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital spent in FY2025, $79.65 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital reported that 79.6% of its $22.8 million in expenses went to program services, 10.6% to management and general and 9.7% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital reported for one person in the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025 was $329,047, for the role of Chief Executive Officer (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital get its money?
Of $22.0 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, 8.1% came from contributions and grants and 79.3% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 54-0732966 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, object 202621279349304112 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, object 202530599349300603 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, object 202410469349302286 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, object 202300449349300515 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, object 202240569349300624 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, object 202110469349300116 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 54-0732966: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.