Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida

What Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida does

Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida, Inc. (GSGCF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit local council of Girl Scouts of the USA, headquartered at 4780 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, Florida, and serving girls across 10 counties in the Florida Gulf Coast region. Founded as part of the national Girl Scout movement, the council delivers youth development programming for girls in grades K-12 through age-graded tiers (Daisies through Ambassadors) delivered via weekly or bi-weekly troop meetings led by adult volunteers, as well as individually registered member ("Juliette") pathways. Core program offerings include the Badges and Journeys achievement curriculum, the annual Girl Scout Cookie Program (produced by licensed baker Little Brownie Bakers), outdoor programming at council-operated Camp Caloosa and Camp Honi Hanta, travel trips for Cadette-level and older girls, and the Highest Awards progression culminating in the 80+ hour Gold Award.

The organization's supporting infrastructure includes the myGS membership platform, Rallyhood volunteer collaboration tool, and gsLearn adult training modules, with no proprietary technology or AI/ML components. Revenue is generated through four streams: annual membership dues ($45 girls / $30 adults; $91/$42 for extended-year), the seasonal Cookie Program, individual and corporate donations (including the Flanzer matching program, Patterson Foundation matches, Denim and Pearls annual fundraiser, Juliette Gordon Low Society planned giving, and a $400 Lifetime Membership), and ancillary program fees such as the $15 Small Craft Safety Training course. The council is led by CEO and Chief Girl Champion Mary Anne Servian and operates with 11–50 staff, supported by a network of corporate partners including Publix Super Markets Charities, Benderson Development, Florida Power & Light, HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital, and the Community Foundation of Sarasota County.

Name

Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida

Legal name

Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida, Inc.

Website

https://gsgcf.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1923

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit local council of Girl Scouts of the USA, headquartered in Sarasota and serving girls in grades K-12 across 10 Florida Gulf Coast counties through troop-based programming, the annual Cookie Program, camps, and Highest Awards leadership development.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

Educational Services (61), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Leadership, Debate & Model UN Camps (EDAMALAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps) (MPAKAJAA)

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• Girl leadership programs
• Nonprofit membership organization
• Outdoor education programs
• STEM youth programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Sarasota

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees collected from girl members ($45) and adult volunteers ($30), with extended year memberships available at higher rates.
2. Girl Scout Cookie Program: The iconic cookie sales program where registered Girl Scouts sell cookies, with proceeds supporting troop activities and council operations.
3. Donations and Fundraising: Individual donations, corporate giving, planned giving, lifetime memberships, and special event fundraising including the Denim and Pearls luncheon and annual Giving Challenge.
4. Program Fees: Fees collected for camps, travel programs, training courses (e.g., Small Craft Safety Training at $15), and special programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida delivers structured youth development programming for girls in grades K-12 (Daisies through Ambassadors) through troop-based and individually registered membership. The core offering is the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, supported by badge and journey curriculum, outdoor resident camps, the annual Cookie Program for entrepreneurship, the Highest Awards (Bronze, Silver, Gold) leadership recognition pathway, and the GSGCF Travel Program.

Product overview

Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida is a regional council of Girl Scouts of the USA operating as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers youth development programming across 10 counties in Florida. The organization offers a unified portfolio centered on the core Girl Scout Membership Program, which provides age-graded programming (Daisies through Ambassadors) through troop-based and individually registered pathways. Supporting the membership are add-on modules including badge achievement programs (Badges and Journeys, Badge in a Box), outdoor experiences (Camp and Outdoor Activities at Camp Caloosa and Camp Honi Hanta), the Cookie Program for entrepreneurial skill-building, leadership development pathways (CIT Leadership, Program Aide Experience), virtual programming (Readers Book Club), volunteer tools (Rallyhood, Troop Year Planner), travel opportunities, and recognition programs (Highest Awards including Gold, Silver, Bronze). The council also operates fundraising and alumni engagement programs including Giving Challenge events, Denim and Pearls celebrations, Planned Giving, Lifetime Membership, and corporate giving partnerships. Technology offerings include the Rallyhood digital platform for volunteers and gsLearn for training. Key initiatives include the State of the Florida Girl research report and Get Ready with Girl Scouts school readiness program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 40,000 girls and 90,000 volunteers served across Florida
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Little Brownie BakerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial Girl Scout cookie baker licensed by Girl Scouts of the USA to produce cookies for the council's annual cookie program.
• Smithsonian National Zoo & Conservation Biology InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for the 'Let's Go Outside!' interactive online experience for new Girl Scout members joining between April and June, featuring behind-the-scenes animal encounters.
• HarperCollinsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial Girl Scouts + HarperCollins publishing partnership providing books for the Girl Scout Readers Book Club program.
• Manatee Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner2024 Proud Member of the Manatee Chamber of Commerce, providing networking and community connections.
• Girl Scouts of Florida AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA separate nonprofit organization of six Florida Girl Scout councils dedicated to advocating for girls in the state. Commissioned the State of the Florida Girl Report.
• 11 Florida Academic PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerColleges and universities across Florida that peer-reviewed the State of the Florida Girl Report findings.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• American Camp Association: Industry association accrediting youth camps and supporting camp operators — directly relevant given GSGCF operates resident camps at Camp Caloosa and Camp Honi Hanta with archery, kayaking, and outdoor programming.

Broad incumbents

• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National network of youth-serving clubs focused on academic success, leadership, and healthy lifestyles for K-12 youth. Overlaps with GSGCF in mission and after-school engagement for parents.
• YMCA of the USA: Multi-purpose community organization running resident camps, after-school programs, and youth leadership initiatives. Comparable in operating resident camps, fundraising campaigns, and reliance on local branches across multiple counties.
• Scouting America (formerly Boy Scouts of America): The largest U.S. youth scouting organization, offering parallel badge, camping, leadership, and highest-award programs. Serves a co-ed audience but competes for the same volunteer and donor pool in shared school and community settings.
• YWCA USA: National nonprofit with mission alignment to girls' empowerment, leadership, and youth development programming. Competes for girl-focused corporate giving and grant funding in similar regions.

Direct peers

• 4-H (National 4-H Council): Cooperative Extension-based youth development program delivering STEM, leadership, citizenship, and outdoor programming through club and camp structures. Operates as the leading federally-tied youth counterpart to GSGCF's badges and journeys.
• Camp Fire: National youth development nonprofit combining resident camping, leadership programming, and badge-style achievement tracks in a co-ed format — the closest direct equivalent to Girl Scouts' youth-camping-led model.
• Girl Scouts of West Central Florida: Sister local Girl Scout council covering an adjacent Florida region with the same membership, camp, and cookie program operating model. Competes with GSGCF for member, volunteer, and donor mindshare within the broader Florida Girl Scout ecosystem.
• Girl Scouts of Citrus Council: Another Florida Girl Scout council operating the same K-12 leadership curriculum, badge program, cookie sales, and resident camp structure. Directly comparable in mission, revenue model, and program scope.
• Girl Scouts of Gateway Council: Florida-based Girl Scout council serving a comparable multi-county region, sharing the Girl Scouts of the USA program standards, cookie program, and highest-awards structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/GSGCF
• Facebookfacebook.com/GirlScoutsofGulfcoastFlorida
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/girl-scouts-of-gulfcoast-florida-inc-
• Instagraminstagram.com/girlscoutsgulfcoast

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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