Nonprofit · EIN 51-0064337
GIRL SCOUTS OF THE CHESAPEAKE BAY COUNCIL INC
Tax-exempt · NEWARK, DE 19713
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,822,932 | $4,117,926 | -$1,294,994 | $10,437,117 | $259,103 | $10,178,014 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $3,566,299 | $4,387,475 | -$821,176 | $11,445,976 | $241,553 | $11,204,423 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $3,511,741 | $4,256,939 | -$745,198 | $14,115,782 | $1,979,308 | $12,136,474 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $282,908
- of which government grants
- $93,500
- Program service revenue
- $173,347
- Investment income
- $33,560
- Net rental income
- $26,456
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$65,921
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $2,275,589
- Other revenue
- $2,333,117
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $45,452
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $233,381
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,712,405
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,511,060
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $21,041
- Accounting fees
- $277,358
- Occupancy
- $225,835
- Travel
- $85,452
- Depreciation
- $126,324
- Program services (functional)
- $3,788,558
- Management and general (functional)
- $199,201
- Fundraising (functional)
- $130,167
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $11,445,976
- Total assets, end of year
- $10,437,117
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $259,103
- Net assets, end of year
- $10,178,014
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,090,513
- Publicly traded securities
- $6,355,386
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $9,171,703
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,006,311
- Gross receipts
- $5,377,598
- Employees
- 49
- Volunteers
- 1,650
- Year formed
- 1962
- State of legal domicile
- DE
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLAUDIA PORRETTI | CHIEF EXCECUTIVE OFFICER Former | 40 | $137,354 | $15,726 |
| TEMEKA EASTER RICE | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STACY CONN | VICE CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA NASH CHRISTEL | VICE CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TAVANYA LOCKETT | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANET CHAVOUS | TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NATALIE DICOSTANZA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANURADHA ANU SIVARAMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIMBERLEE ZIOLKOWSKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARMINA ELLIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VANESSA FISHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AUTUMN TUXWARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMBER YOUNG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIELLE VOZZO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG FOGARTY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HELEN WRONSKI | INTERIM CHEIF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLAUDIA PENA PORRETTI | CHIEF EXCECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $139,979 |
| SINDY RODRIGUEZ | CHIEF OF STAFF Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,342 |
| TEMEKA EASTER RICE | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| STACY CONN | VICE CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SARAH LONG | VICE CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ELEANOR BENJAMIN TORRES ESQ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DALE HOOPS | TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| VANESSA FISHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GREG FOGARTY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JESSICA JORDAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DEVON MANNING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KEISHA MORRIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AUTUMN TUXWARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AMBER YOUNG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DANIELLE VOZZO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ELLEN WHITMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLAUDIA PENA PORRETTI | CHIEF EXCECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $148,701 |
| KATYA NEIBERG-WHEELER | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JENNY TEAL | VICE CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SARAH LONG | VICE CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ELEANOR BENJAMIN TORRES ESQ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DALE HOOPS | TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STACY CONN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TEMEKA EASTER RICE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GREG FOGARTY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GAIL FOLTZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JESSICA JORDAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TAVANYA LOCKETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KEISHA MORRIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AMBER YOUNG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ELLEN WHITMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KIMBERLEE ZIOLKOWSKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4142 OGLETOWN STANTON RD PMB 312, NEWARK, DE 19713-4169
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- TEMEKA EASTER RICE, 1051 SHARPLESS RD, HOCKESSIN, DE 19707
- Signed the 990
- HELEN WRONSKI, INTERIM CEO
- Phone
- (302) 451-9220
- Website
- WWW.GSCB.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BARBACANE THORNTON & COMPANY LLP
Mission
GIRL SCOUTS OF THE CHESAPEAKE BAY COUNCIL, INC. (THE COUNCIL) IS AN INDEPENDENT 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION, OPERATING UNDER A CHARTER FROM THE GIRL SCOUTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (GSUSA). SEE SCHEDULE O FOR FURTHER DESCRIPTION.THE COUNCIL PROVIDES PROGRAMMING AND SUPPORT TO OVER 4,000 GIRLS AND 3,000 ADULT MEMBERS THROUGHOUT 14 COUNTIES BETWEEN DELAWARE AND THE EASTERN SHORES OF MARYLAND AND VIRGINIA (DELMARVA PENINSULA). THE COUNCIL OPERATES TWO CAMPS, AND ITS MISSION IS TO BUILD GIRLS OF COURAGE, CONFIDENCE AND CHARACTER, WHO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE.
Program accomplishments
- MEMBERSHIP - WHERE GIRLS DISCOVER THE FUN, FRIENDSHIP, AND POWER OF GIRLS TOGETHER. GIRL SCOUTING HELPS GIRLS DEVELOP THEIR FULL INDIVIDUAL POTENTIAL; RELATE TO OTHERS WITH INCREASING UNDERSTANDING, SKILL, AND RESPECT; DEVELOP VALUES TO GUIDE THEIR ACTIONS AND PROVIDE THEFOUNDATION FOR SOUND DECISION-MAKING; AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE IMPROVEMENT OF SOCIETY THROUGH THEIR ABILITIES, LEADERSHIP SKILLS, AND COOPERATION WITH OTHERS.Expenses $457,017 · grants $35,592
- SPECIAL PROGRAMS- PROGRAM PROVIDING ACCESS TO TWO CAMP PROPERTIES OPERATED BY THE ORGANIZATION. GIRLS AND ADULTS PARTICIPATE IN STEM AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR ON A DAILY, WEEKLY, OVERNIGHT, OR WEEKEND BASIS THROUGH OUR CAMP PROGRAMS, ENCAMPMENTS, AND TROOP CAMPING. CAMP EXPERIENCES ALLOW EVERYONE TO DEVELOP NEW SKILLS THAT WILL SERVE THEM IN THEIR EVERYDAY LIVES; SKILLS SUCH AS GREATER INDEPENDENCE, COMMUNICATION AND DECISION MAKING. CAMPS INCLUDE ACTIVITIES, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO,ZIPLINING, ROPES COURSES, KAYAKING, GEOCACHING, ORIENTEERING, ARCHERY, AND WATER SPORTS. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR FUTHER DESCRIPTION.DURING THE YEAR, GIRL SCOUTS OF CHESAPEAKE BAY COUNCIL SOLD 1 PROPERTY. AS OF 9/30/25 GIRL SCOUTS OF CHESAPEAKE BAY COUNCIL IS OPERATING 2 CAMP PROPERTIES.PROGRAM PROVIDING A MYRIAD OF ENRICHING PROGRAMS, SUCH AS STEM PROGRAMMING, EXTRAORDINARY FIELD TRIPS, SPORTS SKILL-BUILDING CLINICS, COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS, CULTURAL EXCHANGES, AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIPS THROUGHOUT THE DELMARVA PENINSULA.Expenses $3,331,541 · grants $9,860 · revenue $2,388,677
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 51-0064337
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1964
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O42Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $10,437,117
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,377,598
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $2,822,932 | $4,117,926 | $10,437,117 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2024 | $3,566,299 | $4,387,475 | $11,445,976 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $3,511,741 | $4,256,939 | $14,115,782 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $4,301,413 | $4,536,193 | $14,786,974 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 51-0064337).
Questions about GIRL SCOUTS OF THE CHESAPEAKE BAY COUNCIL INC
- What is the EIN of GIRL SCOUTS OF THE CHESAPEAKE BAY COUNCIL INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GIRL SCOUTS OF THE CHESAPEAKE BAY COUNCIL INC is 51-0064337.
- Is GIRL SCOUTS OF THE CHESAPEAKE BAY COUNCIL INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1964.
- Are donations to GIRL SCOUTS OF THE CHESAPEAKE BAY COUNCIL INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GIRL SCOUTS OF THE CHESAPEAKE BAY COUNCIL INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of GIRL SCOUTS OF THE CHESAPEAKE BAY COUNCIL INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did GIRL SCOUTS OF THE CHESAPEAKE BAY COUNCIL INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of GIRL SCOUTS OF THE CHESAPEAKE BAY COUNCIL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names TEMEKA EASTER RICE.
- Who are the officers and directors of GIRL SCOUTS OF THE CHESAPEAKE BAY COUNCIL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 16 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $137,354 (CLAUDIA PORRETTI, CHIEF EXCECUTIVE OFFICER).
- How much revenue does GIRL SCOUTS OF THE CHESAPEAKE BAY COUNCIL INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,822,932, expenses of $4,117,926 and total assets of $10,437,117 at year end.
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