Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana
The organization's mission is to build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.
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Visit www.girlscoutsgcnwi.orgAbout Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana
Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana is a youth development organization based in CHICAGO, United States. Annual revenue: $18.5 million. EIN: 363871241.
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Mission
The organization's mission is to build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 5 similar youth development in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 98% of similar organizations. See the sources
- GiveRadar holds 14 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 18,694 youth development charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- It is one of the better-documented youth development charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (14 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyGirl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Chicago, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1993 and has been operating for 33 years. Its EIN is 363871241. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $23M in annual revenue. 190 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 363871241. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 87% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United States is 90/100.
Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana is located in Chicago, IL, United States. The organization was established in 1993 and has been active for 33 years.
Based on official tax filings, Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana has $23M in annual revenue. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 81% for youth development charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $23M in annual revenue. The organization has 190 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 87% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 81%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana is a youth development organization based in CHICAGO, United States. Annual revenue: $18.5 million. EIN: 363871241. Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana is classified as a youth development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1993.
Among youth development charities registered in United States: It allocates 87% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $23M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 363871241, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
GIRL SCOUTS OF GREATER CHICAGO & NORTHWEST INDIANA is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 190 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 190 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1993
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana
- What is Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana?
- Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana is a youth development supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Chicago, United States. Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana is a youth development organization based in CHICAGO, United States. Annual revenue: $18.5 million. EIN: 363871241.
- When was Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana founded?
- Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana was founded in 1993.
- Who leads Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana?
- Nancy Wright serves as Chief Executive Officer.
- Where is Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana located?
- Headquartered in Chicago, IL, United States.
- What is Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 87% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana trustworthy?
- Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 363871241.
- What is Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana's website?
- http://www.girlscoutsgcnwi.org