How are the Girl Scouts funded?

Girl Scout groups are funded by a share of money earned through council-sponsored product sale activities (such as Girl Scout cookie activities), group money-earning activities (council-approved, of course), and any dues your group may charge.

Do Boy Scouts receive federal funding?

Funds to support the national organization of the Boy Scouts of America come from registration fees, local council service fees, investment income, Scouting and Boys’ Life magazines, sale of uniforms and equipment, and contributions from individuals.

Can Girl Scouts raise money for other organizations?

Girl Scout members cannot participate in games of chance, direct solicitation for cash or product endorsement. (GSUSA) b. Girls cannot raise money for other organizations or causes; they can decide to donate as an act of service, a portion of their earnings to another organization.

Can Girl Scout troops accept donations?

Donation Policy Girl Scout troops, Service Units, or individual adults may not solicit monetary donations from businesses, corporations, foundations, or individuals for the benefit of troops or Service Units.

What does your Girl Scout troop plan to do with the money earned from your product program?

Girls put their cookie earnings to good use. All of the net revenue raised through the Girl Scout Cookie Program—100 percent of it—stays with the local council and troops. Or they may use the money earned to fund a project that will improve their community, or donate the money to a worthy cause.

Can I donate money instead of buying Girl Scout cookies?

If you don’t want to buy Girl Scout Cookies, simply make a cash contribution to your local troop. Hand the money to the Girl Scout who comes to your door or the girls selling cookies outside the supermarket. Every cent of your donation will go to that Girl Scout troop. It’s tax-deductible–which a cookie purchase isn’t.