Girl Scouts - North Carolina Coastal Pines Inc

Nonprofit profile at a glance

EIN
560791500
IRS 990 coverage
2009–2024
Forms available
Form 990 2024
Location
Raleigh, NC, USA
Phone
9197823021
Rating
87
Verdict
STRONG
Rating confidence
Standard
Sector
Human Services

Official website

Reported finances

Revenue
$12,649,364
Expenses
$13,747,588
Assets
$29,138,401
Liabilities
$1,813,505

Source: IRS Form 990. Selected filing: tax year 2024. Amounts in USD.

Leadership & pay

33 people listed

Executive titles in this filing

  • Lisa Jones (Chief Executive Officer)

Highest reported compensation

  • Lisa Jones (Chief Executive Officer): $290,695 total reported compensation
  • Alison DeCinti (Chief Development Officer): $192,892 total reported compensation
  • Leslie Flood (Chief Business Officer): $191,577 total reported compensation

Source: IRS Form 990. Selected filing: tax year 2024. Names and roles reflect this filing, not necessarily current officeholders.

Overview

Mission

Building girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.

What it reported doing in 2024

The Girl Scout Leadership Experience-Girl Scouts is the premier inclusive leadership development organization for youth. With a mission to build individuals of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place, Girl Scouts gives participants the tools and confidence to lead boldly, solve challenges creatively, and advocate for change in their communities and beyond. Through hands-on activities, Girl Scouts gain life skills, explore new interests, and develop a strong sense of self. Girl Scouts - North Carolina Coastal Pines (GS-NCCP) is one of 111 Girl Scout councils across the country, serving 41 counties in central and eastern North Carolina. We take pride in reflecting the communities we serve, with nearly 38% of our members identifying as racially or ethnically diverse. In 2024-2025, GS-NCCP supported 17,407 Girl Scouts, including 11,460 participants who thrived as part of Girl Scout troops. Through the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, Girl Scouts unlock their potential while participating in activities centered on STEM, the outdoors, life skills, leadership, and entrepreneurship. From learning through the Girl Scout Cookie Program to advocating for causes they care about, every experience builds courage and new skills. Across the council, members participated in 113 council-sponsored events, which welcomed 3,820 youth and 1,779 adults for opportunities like badge workshops, outdoor adventures, service projects, and celebrations of Girl Scout traditions. Camping remains a cornerstone of the Girl Scout experience, providing opportunities to connect with nature, build teamwork, and make lifelong memories. In 2024-2025, 787 Girl Scouts attended resident camp, where they honed outdoor skills and created unforgettable moments with peers. Volunteer-led day camps reached 630 campers, and specialized troop camping events allowed small groups to engage in unique, tailored outdoor experiences. To ensure all Girl Scouts have access to programming, GS-NCCP utilizes mobile program vehicles to deliver hands-on activities directly to communities. This year, these vehicles completed 228 visits, serving 2,494 Girl Scouts and 792 adults who might not otherwise have had the chance to engage with Girl Scout programming. Through this initiative, participants discovered new passions, developed practical skills, and expanded their horizons. STEM remains a vital part of Girl Scout programming. In 2024-2025, 1,820 participants explored topics like coding, robotics, and environmental science, opening doors to careers and fields where Girl Scouts can become future innovators and leaders. From tinkering with cutting-edge technology to experimenting with sustainable solutions, Girl Scouts gained valuable exposure to real-world applications of science and problem-solving. Earning one of Girl Scouting's Highest Awards is a life-changing experience that demonstrates leadership, commitment, and creativity. In 2024-2025, 47 Girl Scouts earned the prestigious Gold Award by spearheading impactful community projects that matter to them. Additionally, 181 middle schoolers earned the Silver Award, and 398 elementary-aged participants achieved the Bronze Award. These awards represent a legacy of Girl Scouts taking initiative, solving community challenges, and inspiring others to take action. At its core, Girl Scouts is about creating a safe space for participants to grow into leaders, innovators, and advocates. Whether they're engaging in community service, hiking under the stars, launching a business idea, or solving real-world challenges, Girl Scouts offers the building blocks for a lifetime of success. Girl Scouts - North Carolina Coastal Pines is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment where every participant can thrive. By offering diverse opportunities for leadership development, adventure, and personal growth, Girl Scouts ensures that every participant discovers their unique potential and learns to lead with conf

Operating model

Revenue model
Mixed. Its operating money came from several sources; no one source provided a clear majority.
Distribution model
Direct operator. The filing allocates 96% of reported program-service expenses outside its grant, affiliate-payment, and member-benefit lines. This expense classification does not rule out separately announced grant awards.
  • Includes noncash contributions: Reported contributions include donated property or goods.

The verdict

STRONG - A large share of available resources goes toward mission work and the filed numbers largely add up. Fundraising costs are high for each dollar raised and expenses are high relative to revenue.

Rating breakdown

  • Financial Efficiency: 84
  • Transparency & Controls: 88
  • Accountability: 100
  • Sustainability: 36
  • Growth: 100

Detailed rating inputs

Financial Efficiency

  • Mission deployment rate: 100%; rating input score 100
  • Program expense ratio: 84.4%; rating input score 84
  • Fundraising efficiency: $2.29 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 8; 8th percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

  • Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 62nd percentile among comparable filings
  • Pay-setting controls: 3 of 6 controls in place; rating input score 50
    • Compensation committee: Missing
    • Independent consultant: Missing
    • Other Form 990s reviewed: Pass
    • Written employment contract: Missing
    • Compensation survey or study: Pass
    • Board or committee approval: Pass
  • Foreign activity oversight: Limited
  • Grant itemization coverage: 100%; rating input score 100; 72nd percentile among comparable filings
  • Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
  • Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

  • Independent voting board: 100%; rating input score 100; 66th percentile among comparable filings
  • Governance controls: 9 of 9 controls in place; rating input score 100
    • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
    • Whistleblower policy: Pass
    • Document-retention policy: Pass
    • CEO compensation review process: Pass
    • Other executive compensation review process: Pass
    • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
    • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
    • Audit committee oversight: Pass
    • Independent financial-statement audit: Pass

Sustainability

  • Operating margin: -8.7%; rating input score 12; 12th percentile among comparable filings
  • Total-asset coverage ratio: 2.12; rating input score 64; 64th percentile among comparable filings
  • Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.06; rating input score 81; 81st percentile among comparable filings
  • Officer compensation ratio: 10.3%; rating input score 19; 19th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

  • Program expense growth: 3.4% per year; rating input score 100; 29th percentile among comparable filings
  • Revenue growth: 3.1% per year; rating input score 100; 27th percentile among comparable filings
  • Asset growth: 3.5% per year; rating input score 100; 26th percentile among comparable filings

Details

  • Where the money goes: 100% of revenue deployed · 84.4% of spending went to programs
  • Governance: 25 of 25 board members independent · 9 of 9 filing controls reported
  • Programs: 1 filed program accomplishment · $11.6M in reported program spending
  • Leadership: top reported pay $291K · 33 people listed · 3 of 6 pay-setting controls reported
  • Highest-paid contractors: 5 contractors listed · $4.5M reported
  • Consistency: 46 of 46 current checks pass
  • Schedules: 7 filed schedules · includes major donors, grants, and executive pay
  • Filing history: 16 filing years from 2009 to 2024
  • Contacts: How to reach this organization
  • Money network: 7 filed money-flow records
  • Related organizations: Filed and resolved organization relationships.
  • Grant readiness: Federal tax and exclusion status, award history, and grant-maker relationships.
  • People: Everyone the filings name, and which of them the filings identify by more than a name.
  • Staff and benefit plans: Retirement and health plans the organization files with the Department of Labor, and the people in them.

Key Signals

Signals prioritize questions for review. They are not findings of misconduct.

  • High — Financial Efficiency: Fundraising efficiency scored 8/100.
  • High — Sustainability: Operating margin scored 12/100.
  • High — Sustainability: Officer compensation ratio scored 19/100.