Girl Scout Council of the Nation's

Washington, DC · Founded 1963

Developing leadership and character in girls across the Washington DC region

Primary audience
Business Members
Work area
Regional Advocacy
Topic
Economic Development
Contact
Colleen Cibula
Website Contact

About Organization

Based in Washington, DC, the Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital develops leadership skills, courage, and character in girls through outdoor education, community service, and STEM programs. The council generates $22.1 million in annual revenue and serves thousands of girls and volunteers in the DC metropolitan area.

What They Focus On

Workforce Development

Supports talent pipeline development through education partnerships and workforce readiness programming initiatives

Business Advocacy

Represents member interests in policy development and advocates for pro-business initiatives at local and state levels

Economic Growth

Promotes regional economic development through strategic partnerships and support for business expansion initiatives

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$22.1M

+13.4% vs 2022

Expenses (2023)

$20.7M

+13.2% vs 2022

Assets (2023)

$69.2M

+8% vs 2022

Employees (2023)

407

+25.2% vs 2022

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2023 $22,096,728 $20,650,524 $69,227,400 407
2022 $19,487,144 $18,239,039 $64,119,762 325
2021 $26,167,029 $15,691,698 $53,966,257 330
2020 $15,415,936 $14,309,945 $48,329,649 187
2019 $16,929,022 $14,360,346 $46,341,590 487
2018 $35,920,867 $16,547,310 $42,654,731 563
2017 $17,498,359 $15,523,860 $23,223,990 578

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Member Engagement

    Identifies priority issues through stakeholder consultation and analysis of business community needs

  • 02

    Strategic Planning

    Develops targeted initiatives based on member input and regional economic development priorities

  • 03

    Program Implementation

    Executes programs through partnerships with member organizations and community stakeholders

  • 04

    Impact Assessment

    Evaluates outcomes through member feedback and tracks progress toward organizational objectives

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Girl Scout Council of the Nation's

2023 FINANCIAL AID FOR GIRLS

Supports stakeholders through 2023 financial aid for girls programming designed to address community needs

DESIGNATED AND/OR GRANTED IN SUPPORT

Supports stakeholders through designated and/or granted in support of agency programs programming designed to address community needs

CHARITABLE DONATION

Coordinates charitable donation efforts through strategic planning and implementation support

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Girl Scout Council of the Nation's.

CC

Colleen Cibula

Chief Operating Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $213,613
JE

Jessica E McClain

Chief Financial Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $161,832
ME

Mary Elizabth Kemp Thurston

Development Director
Full-time
Compensation: $148,843
AB

Angela Baker

Human Resources Director
Full-time
Compensation: $138,512
AB

Antionette Barksdale

Second Vice President
2 hrs/week
KM

Kathleen Matthews

Third Vice President
2 hrs/week
KR

Kim R Ford

Chief Executive Officer
Full-time
NC

Nicole Clifton

First Vice President
2 hrs/week
LS

Lidia Soto-Harmon

Former Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $133,059
AS

Anne Scott

Member At Large
1 hrs/week
BT

Brigitta Toruno

Member At Large
1 hrs/week
CT

Cheryle Thorne-Harris

Member At Large
1 hrs/week
DJ

Debbi Jarvis

Member At Large
1 hrs/week
HT

Harriett Thompson

Member At Large
1 hrs/week
JO

Janet Osborn

Member At Large
1 hrs/week
JS

Jeri Somers

Member At Large
1 hrs/week
JM

Jodi Morton

Member At Large
1 hrs/week
KC

Kathleen Carl

Member At Large
1 hrs/week
MA

Mary Abbajay

Member At Large
1 hrs/week
MS

Megan Sawant

Member At Large
1 hrs/week
MF

Michelle Floh

Member At Large
1 hrs/week
MB

Morlon Bell-Izzard

Member At Large
1 hrs/week
NM

Namara Mugamba

Member At Large
1 hrs/week
NL

Natalie Ludaway

Member At Large
1 hrs/week
NA

Nedra Agnew

Member At Large
1 hrs/week
NH

Nishita Henry

Member At Large
1 hrs/week
PD

Paul Donato

Member At Large
1 hrs/week
RM

Rory Maynard

Member At Large
1 hrs/week
SM

Susan Moser

Member At Large
1 hrs/week
TD

Tracy DeCock

Member At Large
1 hrs/week

Milestones

1963

Organization Founded

1963

Established to serve business community development and economic growth initiatives

1994

Regional Expansion

1994

Extended programming and membership services to serve broader regional business community

2025

Program Enhancement

2025

Launched enhanced member services and expanded advocacy initiatives for business community

2026

Continued Impact

2026

Maintains active programming serving member organizations and regional economic development priorities

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

BK
Barbara Krumsiek Chair 5.00 hrs/week
JH
Jenny Herrera Assistant Treasurer 2.00 hrs/week
MR
Maria Rodriguez Treasurer 2.00 hrs/week
WW
Wendelin White Secretary 2.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$867K

Highest Paid

$234K

Colleen Cibula

Compensated Officers

5

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Colleen Cibula Chief Operating Officer $213,613 $20,243 $233,856 50
Jessica E Mcclain Chief Financial Officer $161,832 $9,105 $170,937 50
Mary Elizabth Kemp Thurston Development Director $148,843 $16,961 $165,804 45
Angela Baker Human Resources Director $138,512 $15,320 $153,832 45
Lidia Soto-Harmon Until 423 Former Officer $133,059 $9,534 $142,593 55

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

COVID-19 PPP Loans

Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Fully Forgiven

Total Approved

$1.3M

Total Forgiven

$1.4M

101% forgiven

Jobs Retained

489

Loan Details 1 loan

$1,340,600
Forgiven
Forgiven: $1,359,368 100%
Approved Apr 14, 2020
Lender PNC Bank, National Association
Jobs Reported 489
Forgiven On Sep 7, 2021

Source: Small Business Administration • Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$4.1M Grants Received
10 Organizations

Top Funders

10 total
TC
The Chicago Community Trust
$3.8M
GW
Greater Washington Community Foundation 2 grants
$75K
AO
American Online Giving Foundation Inc.
$67K
MS
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc. 2 grants
$65K
FI
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund
$28K
UW
United Way Of The National Capital Area
$20K
AF
Ausherman Family Trust
$15K
CA
Charities Aid Foundation America
$13K
RJ
Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund
$13K
TI
The Independent Charitable Gift Fund
$8K
The Chicago Community Trust Greater Washington Community Foundation American Online Giving Foundation Inc. Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc. Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund United Way Of The National Capital Area Ausherman Family Trust Charities Aid Foundation America Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund The Independent Charitable Gift Fund
The Chicago Community Trust Greater Washington Community Foundation American Online Giving Foundation Inc. Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc. Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund United Way Of The National Capital Area Ausherman Family Trust Charities Aid Foundation America Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund The Independent Charitable Gift Fund

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Contact

Get in touch with Girl Scout Council of the Nation's

Phone

(202) 237-1670 (301) 978-3865

Social

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4301 Connecticut Avenue NW M-2 Washington, DC 20008