2026-07-17T14:44:40-05:00 2025-09-30 390859910 BAKER TILLY ADVISORY GROUP LP 790 N WATER ST SUITE 2000 MILWAUKEE WI 53202 990 2024-10-01 390806331 GIRL SCOUTS OF WISCONSIN - BADGERLAND COUNCIL INC GIRL 8002362710 4801 S BILTMORE LN MADISON WI 53718 LISA SMITH CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 8002362710 2026-03-12 1 0 SHELBY NETZ P01405265 4147775500 2026-03-12 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z LISA SMITH 4801 S BILTMORE LN MADISON WI 53718 9872649 0 X WWW.GSBADGERLAND.ORG X 1942 WI SEE SCHEDULE O. 16 16 82 3542 0 0 651263 190603 314541 352465 569510 2095205 4456362 4685662 5991676 7323935 62639 43409 0 0 2709640 3117823 0 0 273236 2317614 2215158 5089893 5376390 901783 1947545 14783628 16770780 1360837 1197280 13422791 15573500 X GIRL SCOUTING BUILDS GIRLS OF COURAGE, CONFIDENCE, AND CHARACTER, WHO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE. 0 0 1082086 43409 250371 OUTDOORS: GIRL SCOUT OUTDOOR PROGRAMMING OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE, GIRL-LED EXPERIENCES THAT INCLUDE CAMPING, HIKING, HIGH-ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES, AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP - ALL INTENTIONALLY DESIGNED TO BUILD CONFIDENCE AND ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS. PROGRAMMING SPANS A WIDE RANGE OF EXPERIENCES, FROM LOCAL, TROOP-BASED ACTIVITIES SUCH AS GARDENING AND CAMPFIRE CAMARADERIE TO HIGH-ADVENTURE OPPORTUNITIES LIKE RAFTING AND ROCK CLIMBING.THROUGH THESE OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES, THE BADGERLAND COUNCIL AIMS TO STRENGTHEN GIRLS' CONFIDENCE, DEEPEN THEIR CONNECTION TO NATURE, SUPPORT PHYSICAL AND MENTAL WELL-BEING, AND CULTIVATE RESILIENCE, LEADERSHIP, AND SELF-DISCOVERY. IN 2025, MORE THAN 1,100 GIRLS PARTICIPATED IN OUTDOOR PROGRAMMING OPPORTUNITIES ACROSS THE COUNCIL'S SERVICE AREA. 1051565 4503562 ENTREPRENEURIAL EXPERIENCE: THE GIRL SCOUT ENTREPRENEURIAL EXPERIENCE PROGRAMS PROVIDE MEMBERS WITH MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS, INCLUDING FINANCIAL LITERACY, SALES, AND CUSTOMER SERVICE. THROUGH HANDS-ON PARTICIPATION, GIRLS LEARN THE FUNDAMENTALS OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP WHILE BUILDING CONFIDENCE AND GAINING REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE THAT SUPPORTS FUTURE CAREER READINESS AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT.BADGERLAND'S PRODUCT SALES PROGRAMS ALSO GENERATE SIGNIFICANT IMPACT FOR MEMBERS, TROOPS, AND THE ORGANIZATION AS A WHOLE. IN 2025, MORE THAN 5,400 MEMBERS PARTICIPATED IN PRODUCT SALES PROGRAMS, EARNING OVER $1.6 MILLION IN TROOP PROCEEDS AND REWARDS. THESE FUNDS DIRECTLY SUPPORT TROOP ACTIVITIES, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, AND CONTINUED PARTICIPATION IN THE GIRL SCOUT LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE-EMPOWERING GIRLS TO REINVEST THEIR EARNINGS INTO LEADERSHIP GROWTH AND SERVICE. 1723441 170133 STEM/LIFE SKILLS: THE GIRL SCOUT LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE WEAVES TOGETHER THE CORE PROGRAMMING PILLARS - OUTDOORS, ENTREPRENEURIAL EXPERIENCES, STEM, AND LIFE SKILLS - INTO A COHESIVE AND MEANINGFUL JOURNEY FOR YOUTH MEMBERS. THROUGH PROGRESSIVE PROGRAMMING THAT EVOLVES AS GIRLS GROW, THE BADGERLAND COUNCIL ENSURES THAT EVERY GIRL SCOUT HAS ACCESS TO ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEARNING, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND PERSONAL GROWTH.STEM PROGRAMMING PLAYS A PARTICULARLY POWERFUL ROLE BY STRENGTHENING CRITICAL THINKING, PROBLEM-SOLVING, AND TEAMWORK - SKILLS ESSENTIAL FOR SUCCESS IN BOTH ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL SETTINGS. AT THE SAME TIME, A STRONG EMPHASIS ON LIFE SKILLS AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT EMPOWERS GIRLS TO BECOME CONFIDENT, WELL-ROUNDED INDIVIDUALS WHO NOT ONLY ACHIEVE PERSONAL SUCCESS BUT ALSO MAKE LASTING, POSITIVE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THEIR COMMUNITIES. 3857092 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 32 0 1 82 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 16 16 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 WI X KIM TOUSSAINT 6082371156 4801 S BILTMORE LANE MADISON WI 53718 LOIS D COOKE BOARD CHAIR 8.00 X X 0 0 0 SUSANNAH GUSTAFSON 1ST VICE CHAIR 3.00 X X 0 0 0 CAROLYN JAHNKE 2ND VICE CHAIR 3.00 X X 0 0 0 LASHELL LENTZ SECRETARY 3.00 X X 0 0 0 SARA LEMKE TREASURER 3.00 X X 0 0 0 CATHY ARNDT DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ANDREA COOPER DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 SARITA FOSTER DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 TEODORA HELLEN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MELISSA HUNT DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 HEATHER MITCHELL DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 SARAH TESKE DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 TONI TUYLS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ASHLEY UTZ DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MICHELLE WALDRON DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 TRICIA WHITE DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 LISA SMITH CEO 37.50 X 121995 0 10105 KIMBERLY TOUSSAINT CFO 37.50 X 104036 0 9827 226031 0 19932 2 0 0 0 CG SCHMIDT 11777 WEST LAKE PARK DRIVE MILWAUKEE WI 53224 CAMP KITCHEN REMODEL 178754 BADGER SWIMPOOLS N789 GOLF ROAD PRAIRIE DU SAC WI 53578 IN-GROUND POOL LINER AND TILE UPDATE 103425 2 8084 182519 7822 190603 PROGRAM SERVICE REVENUE 900099 351905 351905 ADULT DEVELOPING/TRAINING FEES 900099 560 560 352465 366707 366707 72142 0 72142 72142 72142 643726 1700000 576001 39227 67725 1660773 1728498 1728498 6505087 1933486 4571601 4571601 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 900099 41919 41919 41919 7323935 4924066 0 2209266 43409 43409 245963 170243 60254 15466 2171256 1502834 531898 136524 229977 162592 56953 10432 231368 164074 56710 10584 239259 168901 55806 14552 420 420 41076 41076 35814 35814 224321 151088 65568 7665 86430 33505 41758 11167 40059 30292 8236 1531 396617 339021 45159 12437 100570 74165 21639 4766 20566 20566 263939 186096 65867 11976 PROGRAM SUPPLIES 528562 499938 23492 5132 OTHER EXPENSES 194057 108450 74586 11021 LICENSES & FEES 111493 78067 29999 3427 BANK AND CREDIT CARD FE 60857 59828 1029 0 110377 84589 9232 16556 5376390 3857092 1246062 273236 371275 338027 5760166 7084890 4155 0 27963 15115 124710 131514 45856 82566 8287442 4465859 3432392 3821583 4050059 4387612 695407 723489 271645 185984 14783628 16770780 362031 412427 43630 67355 39359 50424 635071 474516 280746 192558 1360837 1197280 X 12266459 14399643 1156332 1173857 13422791 15573500 14783628 16770780 X 1947545 175082 28082 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 282767 726197 231963 290020 190603 1721550 209113 400128 380495 311131 352465 1653332 491880 1126325 612458 601151 543068 3374882 0 0 0 3374882 91477 71593 306393 451969 438849 1360281 91477 71593 306393 451969 438849 1360281 43570 49220 56566 54690 41919 245965 626927 1247138 975417 1107810 1023836 4981128 0.67750 0.27310 X SCHEDULE A, PART III, LINE 12, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: MISCELLANEOUS - 2020 AMOUNT: $ 43,570. 2021 AMOUNT: $ 49,220. 2022 AMOUNT: $ 56,566. 2023 AMOUNT: $ 54,690. 2024 AMOUNT: $ 41,919. SCHEDULE A, PART VI, LIST OF UNUSUAL GRANTS: DESCRIPTION: ESTATE CONTRIBUTION DATE: 12/26/23 AMOUNT: 361243. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 1 X 145008 12516 289 157235 122561 22704 257 145008 112935 9863 237 122561 130793 -17614 245 112934 115660 15409 276 130793 0.17290 0.43490 0.39220 0 0 677874 677874 5515402 3259338 2256064 1378999 676486 702513 438799 374180 64619 276368 155855 120513 3821583 LEASE LIABILITY PAYABLE 192558 192558 X 5899352 175082 112740 -28220 259602 5639750 35814 1648371 1684185 7323935 5397014 112740 112740 5284274 35814 56302 92116 5376390 PART IV, LINE 2B: CUSTODIAL ACCOUNTS ARE KEPT FOR NATIONAL REGISTRATION DUES. THESE DUES ARE PAID BY THE INDIVIDUAL GIRL SCOUTS AND COLLECTED AND REMITTED TO GIRL SCOUTS OF USA BY THE COUNCIL. THEY ARE NOT INCLUDED IN REVENUES OR EXPENSES. PART V, LINE 4: THE WISCONSIN - BADGERLAND COUNCIL MAINTAINS ENDOWMENT FUNDS TO INCREASE OUTREACH EFFORTS IN GIRL SCOUTING AND TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO MEMBER GIRL SCOUTS RESIDING IN THE COUNCIL'S SERVICE AREA. PART X, LINE 2: THE COUNCIL HAS RECEIVED NOTIFICATION THAT IT QUALIFIES AS A TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE U.S. INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND CORRESPONDING PROVISIONS OF STATE LAW AND, ACCORDINGLY, IS NOT SUBJECT TO FEDERAL OR STATE INCOME TAXES. PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: NET CHANGE IN BENEFICAL INTEREST IN TRUST 28,082. BAD DEBT EXPENSE -12,893. ASSISTANCE TO MEMBERS -43,409. PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: CHANGE IN VALUE OF INTEREST RATE SWAP -12,402. GAIN ON DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT 1,660,773. PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: ASSISTANCE TO MEMBERS 43,409. BAD DEBT EXPENSE 12,893. 1 ASSISTANCE TO GIRLS, LEADERS, AND TROOPS FROM LOWER INCOME FAMILIES/COMMUNITIES TO HELP SUBSIDIZE THE COST OF FEES, UNIFORMS, SUPPLIES, CAMP AND ACTIVITY EXPENSE. 340 43409 PART I, LINE 2: THE COUNCIL UTILIZES SPECIFIC ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE TO TRACK COLLECTION AND DISPOSITION OF GRANT FUNDS. ASSISTANCE: GIRLS AND ADULTS CAN APPLY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED GIRLS WHO ASPIRE TO BE GIRL SCOUTS. APPLICATIONS FOR ASSISTANCE CAN BE FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE, WWW.GSBADGERLAND.ORG. APPROVAL FOR NEW MEMBERS AND RETURNING MEMBERS IS DETERMINED BY THE CUSTOMER CARE TEAM AND MEMBERS SERVICES RESPECTIVELY. APPROVAL FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS BASED ON SEVERAL FACTORS AND ASSISTANCE CAN BE USED FOR A VARIETY OF ITEMS INCLUDING MEMBERSHIP DUES, UNIFORMS HANDBOOKS, ETC. LETTERS ARE SENT TO THE RECIPIENT FAMILY INFORMING THEM OF THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE DECISION AND INCLUDE A LISTING OF APPROVED ITEMS. FINANCIAL ASSISTANT LETTERS DO NOT INCLUDE DOLLAR AMOUNTS, AND FUNDS ARE NEVER ISSUED FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. INSTEAD, INTERNAL ADJUSTING ENTRIES ARE MADE TO TRANSFER FUNDS FROM FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE APPROPRIATE PROGRAM AND/OR ACCOUNT. FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1: GIRL SCOUTS EMPOWER GIRLS TO BECOME LEADERS, CONFIDENT CHANGE MAKERS, AND CHAMPIONS OF A BETTER WORLD. THE GIRL SCOUTS OF WISCONSIN BADGERLAND COUNCIL IS A MEMBERSHIP-BASED 501(C)(3) NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO HELPING ALL GIRLS DEVELOP THE CONFIDENCE, SKILLS, AND CHARACTER NEEDED TO THRIVE IN TODAY'S WORLD. ROOTED IN OUR MISSION TO BUILD GIRLS OF COURAGE, CONFIDENCE, AND CHARACTER WHO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE, THE BADGERLAND COUNCIL SUPPORTS THE GIRL SCOUT LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE THROUGH THE DEDICATION OF MORE THAN 3,500 VOLUNTEERS. THIS EXPERIENCE BEGINS WITH ADULT-LED PROGRAMMING THAT BUILDS A STRONG FOUNDATION OF ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS, INCLUDING PROBLEM-SOLVING, DECISION-MAKING, TEAMWORK, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. AS OUR YOUTH MEMBERS GROW IN CONFIDENCE AND CAPABILITY, THE PROGRAM INTENTIONALLY SHIFTS TO GIRL-LED ACTIVITIES AND DEEPER COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, FOSTERING LEADERSHIP AND INDEPENDENCE. THE BADGERLAND COUNCIL SERVES A DIVERSE AND EXPANSIVE COMMUNITY ACROSS 23 COUNTIES IN WISCONSIN AND PARTS OF IOWA AND MINNESOTA. THROUGH THIS BROAD NETWORK OF MENTORS, PEERS, AND VOLUNTEERS, GIRL SCOUTS GAIN ACCESS TO MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITIES, GUIDANCE, AND ENCOURAGEMENT-ENSURING EVERY MEMBER CAN DEVELOP INTO A CONFIDENT LEADER AND A COMMUNITY-MINDED PROBLEM SOLVER. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 THE GIRL SCOUTS OF WISCONSIN-BADGERLAND COUNCIL, INC. IS A MEMBERSHIP-BASED ORGANIZATION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A THE VOTING MEMBERS, AS DEFINED IN THE BYLAWS OF GIRL SCOUTS OF WISCONSIN - BADGERLAND COUNCIL, ELECT THE MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY. ALL VOTING MEMBERS HAVE EQUAL RIGHTS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B BOTH MANAGEMENT AND THE AUDIT COMMITTEE REVIEW THE AUDIT AND THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO FINAL APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. OUR AUDIT PARTNERS, BAKER TILLY, PRESENT AT BOTH THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AND BOARD MEETINGS TO ANSWER QUESTIONS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C BOARD MEMBERS ANNUALLY SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM AND ALSO COMPLETE A FORM ABOUT BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS THAT THEY (OR A FAMILY MEMBER) HAVE TO THE ORGANIZATION. IF THERE IS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, AT BOTH THE BOARD AND COMMITTEE LEVELS, THE PERSON WITH THE CONFLICT WOULD ABSTAIN FROM VOTING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 POSITIONS ARE GRADED AND ASSIGNED A RECOMMENDED SALARY RANGE USING NATIONAL AND LOCAL COMPARATIVE DATA. AS PART OF THE ANNUAL BUDGET PROCESS, THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, CEO, AND CFO RECOMMEND MERIT INCREASES. THE BOARD APPROVES TOTAL COMPENSATION AS PART OF THE BUDGET APPROVAL AND SPECIFICALLY REVIEWS ANNUAL COMPENSATION FOR THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE 990, GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE ALL PROVIDED UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: NET CHANGE IN BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN TRUST 28,082. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: NO CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE FROM PRIOR YEAR.