Girl Scouts - Arizona Cactus-Pine

What Girl Scouts - Arizona Cactus-Pine does

Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine (GSACPC) is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation (EIN 86-0133397) operating as a local council of Girl Scouts of the USA under a Congressional charter held at the national level (36 U.S.C. §80301). Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, with a secondary training/academy site at the Bob and Renee Parsons Leadership Center for Girls and Women at Camp South Mountain and a Mesa office, the council serves girls in grades K-12 across Arizona through a hybrid delivery model that combines volunteer-led troops, staff-led Girl Scout Centers (Flagstaff, Hopi Lands, Kayenta, Maryvale, Mesa, Peach Springs, South Phoenix), Individually Registered Members (Juliettes), and ACA-accredited residential camps.

The council's core product surface is the Girl Scout Leadership Experience: the annual Cookie Program (with a Digital Cookie online channel), the Fall Product Program, 15 Journeys and 130+ badge pathways, Bronze/Silver/Gold highest-award recognition, ACA-accredited summer and year-round camping, GS Impact social-justice programs (Girl Scouts Beyond Bars, Bloom Beyond, Adelante Jovencitas), and the September 2025-launched College Readiness Patch Program Powered by Arizona State University (ENG 101, 3 transferable credits). Underlying technology consists of integrated, third-party-hosted platforms: MyGS membership portal, gsLearn volunteer training LMS, Digital Cookie, Rallyhood for troop communications, Ultracamp for camp session management, Juicer.io for social feed aggregation, GoFevo for event registration, PayPal for payments, and Wells Fargo for troop banking.

Revenue is generated across multiple streams: annual membership dues ($65 girl / $30 adult), Cookie and Fall Product Program sales, individual donations across tiered giving circles (Join the Journey $5,000+, Trefoil Tradition $1,000+, Troop Pearl $75, Circle of Friendship recurring), corporate sponsorships and event fundraising (Badge Bash, Bring Home the Cookies 5K, Gold & Silver Awards Celebration, Girl Scout Night with Arizona Diamondbacks, Arizona Rattlers Big Flag Game), program fees (College Readiness $250, Girl Scout Centers $25), and financial-services facilitation via Wells Fargo. Customer segments include girl members, adult volunteers, parents/caregivers, at-risk and underserved populations (girls affected by parental incarceration, juvenile-justice involvement, foster care, immigration, and economic poverty — including 18 Native American populations), individual donors and alumnae, and 500+ corporate and foundation partners (Amazon Air, APS, Arizona Cardinals, Arizona Coyotes, Arizona Diamondbacks, Phoenix Suns, ASU, Avnet, GM, SRP, Wells Fargo, State Forty Eight Foundation, and others).

Name

Girl Scouts - Arizona Cactus-Pine

Legal name

Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council, Inc.

Website

https://girlscoutsaz.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1912

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine is an independent 501(c)(3) local council serving girls grades K-12 across Arizona through volunteer-led troops, staff-led Girl Scout Centers, ACA-accredited camps, and programs including the Cookie Program and ASU College Readiness partnership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Group Camping & Scout Camps (THAGAOAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Life Skills & SEL Camps (Confidence, Executive Function, Social Skills) (EDAMALAO), STEM & Science Camps (Biology, Chemistry, Space, Lab Science) (EDAMALAC)

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• Girl leadership training
• Girl scout cookies
• Outdoor camp experiences
• Nonprofit youth services

Headquarters

HQ city

Phoenix

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees collected from girl members ($65) and adult members ($30). The membership year runs October 1 through September 30. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify.
2. Girl Scout Cookie Program: Annual cookie sales program where Girl Scouts learn entrepreneurship skills while generating revenue for their troops and the council. Includes both traditional in-person sales and Digital Cookie online sales.
3. Fall Product Program: Fall product sales program complementing the cookie program, providing additional fundraising opportunities for troops.
4. Individual Donations: Individual gifts through various giving circles including Join the Journey ($5,000+), Trefoil Tradition ($1,000+), Troop Pearl ($75), and Circle of Friendship (recurring monthly). Also includes one-time and monthly donations.
5. Corporate Sponsorships and Event Fundraising: Corporate sponsorships for events and programs including Badge Bash, Gold & Silver Awards Celebration, Bring Home the Cookies 5K. Recognition includes logo placement, event recognition, advertising, and co-branded communications.
6. Program Fees: Fees for specialized programs such as the College Readiness Patch Program ($250 one-time) and Girl Scout Center registration ($25 per year). Financial assistance available for qualifying participants.
7. Banking Services for Troops: Council facilitates troop banking through Wells Fargo, enabling troops to manage their funds. Revenue derived from troop money management activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine delivers the Girl Scout Leadership Experience to girls in grades K-12 across Arizona through volunteer-led troops, staff-led Girl Scout Centers, individually registered members, and community partnerships. Core offerings include the annual Cookie Program (with Digital Cookie online sales), badge and journey curriculum, Highest Awards (Silver and Gold), accredited camp experiences, Experience Boxes for Daisy and Brownie troops, and GS Impact social impact programs for underserved populations.

Product overview

Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine is a regional council of Girl Scouts of the USA operating a comprehensive youth development organization rather than a traditional technology product. The council's core offerings center on the Girl Scout Leadership Experience—a unified program framework combining the Girl Scout Cookie Program (with Digital Cookie online platform), badge and Journey achievement programs, camp experiences, and leadership development pathways. Key programs include Girl Scout Experience Boxes (monthly themed boxes for Daisy and Brownie troops), the College Readiness Patch Program powered by ASU, and specialized GS Impact social impact initiatives including Girl Scouts Beyond Bars, Bloom Beyond, and Adelante Jovencitas serving girls across diverse circumstances. The council also hosts signature fundraising events including Badge Bash, Bring Home the Cookies 5K, and Gold/Silver Awards Celebration. All programs support the organization's mission of building girls of courage, confidence, and character through girl-led, hands-on activities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Girl Scout Cookie Program Annual council-wide entrepreneurship initiative in which Girl Scouts learn essential business and life skills including goal-setting, money management, teamwork, and community engagement by selling cookies.
• Digital Cookie Online and mobile platform enabling Girl Scouts to sell cookies through digital channels, manage online orders, and participate in the cookie program virtually.
• Girl Scout Experience Boxes Monthly delivery program for Daisy and Brownie troops providing pre-packaged meeting materials, easy-to-follow scripts, and ready-to-use supplies for fun and enriching troop meetings.
• Girl Scout Centers Staff-led community troops welcoming all girls in grades K-12 from surrounding communities to participate in Girl Scouting with adult-guided, girl-led programming.
• Badges and Journeys Award programs allowing Girl Scouts to earn badges and complete Journeys by participating in activities across STEM, outdoor skills, entrepreneurship, life skills, and community service.
• Highest Awards (Gold and Silver Awards) Prestigious leadership awards for Girl Scouts—Silver Award for Cadettes and Gold Award for Seniors and Ambassadors—recognizing significant community service and leadership projects.
• Girl Scout Camp Accredited summer and year-round camp programs offering outdoor experiences including hiking, camping, environmental education, and skill-building activities; accredited by the American Camp Association.
• GSACPC College Readiness Patch Program Powered by ASU Eight-week college readiness program for Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors featuring weekly in-person sessions, guest speakers, and enrollment in ASU's ENG 101 Universal Learner course for transferable college credits.
• Girl Scouts Beyond Bars (GSBB) Program established in 1994 serving girls grades K-12 whose mothers are incarcerated, providing in-facility visits at Arizona State Prison Complex Perryville and post-release community troop support.
• Bloom Beyond Free community-based program supporting girls impacted by familial incarceration through monthly meetings and field trips at The Bob and Renee Parsons Leadership Center for Girls and Women at Camp South Mountain.
• Adelante Jovencitas (AJ) Juvenile justice diversion program for girls ages 12-17 partnering with Adobe Mountain School, Durango Juvenile Detention Center, Florence Crittenton, and Pinal County Youth Justice Center.
• Leadership Development Programs Leadership training programs including Program Aide, Counselor-in-Training I & II, Volunteer-in-Training, and Oxford Leadership Youth Program for Girl Scouts Seniors and Ambassadors.
• Badge Bash Annual fundraising event where adults experience Girl Scout badge-earning activities as a camp-inspired evening of fun and fundraising.
• Bring Home the Cookies 5K Annual community run/walk event presented with State Forty Eight Foundation celebrating the Girl Scout Cookie Program and entrepreneurship, held at Westgate Entertainment District.
• STEAM Challenge Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math programming challenges and activities for Girl Scouts to explore STEAM subjects and career paths.
• Thank a Teacher, #PassTheApple Badge-earning program in partnership with the Million Dollar Teacher Project encouraging Girl Scouts to create video messages thanking teachers for their impact.
• Troop Banking Services Banking services for Girl Scout troops provided through Wells Fargo, including online banking, debit cards, and account management.
• Gold and Silver Awards Celebration Annual spring recognition ceremony honoring Girl Scouts who earned the Gold and Silver Awards, featuring project displays and family celebrations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 84% of girl members love being Girl Scouts (2024 Girl Scout Voices Count survey)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Arizona State University (ASU)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 September 2025Partnership for GSACPC College Readiness Patch Program powered by ASU. Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors enroll in ASU's Universal Learner Course ENG 101: First-Year Composition (3 transferable credits) combined with weekly in-person programming at council offices. Program runs September 13 - November 1, 2025 with $250 program fee including course and patch.
• Boys and Girls ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership to share the Girl Scout Leadership Experience with girls who otherwise might not have access to it.
• Homeward BoundcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership to share the Girl Scout Leadership Experience with girls and families in need.
• ICANcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership to share the Girl Scout Leadership Experience with youth programs.
• MentorKids MaryvalecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership to share the Girl Scout Leadership Experience with children in Maryvale area.
• UMOMcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership to share the Girl Scout Leadership Experience with families experiencing homelessness.
• Oxford Leadership AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to bring Oxford Leadership Youth Program to Girl Scouts in the council. Program provides integrated personal leadership development using reflective practices combined with experiential education.
• Adobe Mountain SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Adelante Jovencitas (AJ) programs serving girls ages 12-17 in juvenile justice system.
• Durango Juvenile Detention CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for AJ and justice programs serving detained girls.
• Florence CrittentoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for AJ programs serving girls in residential treatment.
• Pinal County Youth Justice CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for AJ and justice programs serving girls in Pinal County juvenile justice system.
• Arizona State Prison Complex (ASPC) - PerryvillecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Girl Scouts Beyond Bars (GSBB) program serving girls with incarcerated mothers, grandmothers, aunts, and older sisters at Perryville prison.
• Girl Scouts of Southern ArizonacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister council partnership to ensure coverage of GSBB program across the entirety of Arizona.
• General MotorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational sponsorship making Girl Scout Experience Boxes possible. GM logo appears on Girl Scout Experience Box materials.
• State Forty Eight FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration for Bring Home the Cookies 5K Run/Walk, the fourth annual community event celebrating the Girl Scout Cookie Program with State Forty Eight Foundation.
• Wells FargocoreOthersOfficial banking partner for troop accounts. Provides online banking, debit cards, and account management services. Troops use Wells Fargo for troop finances with council coordination.
• Million Dollar Teacher ProjectminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for #PassTheApple video project celebrating teachers. Open to Girl Scouts of all levels, adults, family, and friends.
• Arizona DiamondbacksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for Girl Scout Night at Chase Field. Special event tickets include discounted rates and limited-edition Arizona Diamondbacks Girl Scout patch.
• Arizona RattlersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for Big Flag Game Experience. Girl Scouts receive patches and participate in on-field ceremonies at Rattlers games.
• Chicken N' PickleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHost venue for Bring Home the Cookies 5K packet pick-up party featuring pickleball activities. Event included raffle for year's worth of Girl Scout Cookies and electric bike.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• YMCA of the USA: Broad, established youth and family services organization offering camps, after-school, sports, and leadership programs; comparable in scale, mission breadth, and youth-development curriculum, but generalized across many program areas rather than the all-girl niche.

Direct peers

• National 4-H Council: U.S. youth development organization delivering hands-on learning, leadership, civic engagement, and outdoor programming through cooperative extension chapters comparable in mission, curriculum depth, and volunteer-driven delivery to Girl Scouts.
• Camp Fire: National youth organization focused on camp, outdoor education, and youth-led programs including teen leadership pathways — directly comparable to Girl Scouts' camp experience, badge work, and youth-driven programming structure.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of America: National youth-mentoring nonprofit pairing adult volunteers with young people—comparable to Girl Scouts in volunteer dependency, mission (confidence and character building), and reliance on corporate/foundation funding streams.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National federation of youth-development clubs providing after-school programming, STEM, leadership, and outdoor activities to K-12 youth, mirroring Girl Scouts' youth-development, badge, and community-partnership model while serving both genders.
• Scouting America (formerly Boy Scouts of America): U.S. youth scouting organization with co-ed programs delivering badges, outdoor skills, and leadership development—directly competing with Girl Scouts for youth members, volunteer families, and corporate sponsorships across Arizona.
• Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona: Named sister council that partners with GSACPC to deliver Girl Scouts Beyond Bars across Arizona; operates the same national Girl Scout program, cookie program, and troop/center model in the southern half of the state.
• Girl Scouts of the USA: National umbrella organization chartered by Congress that licenses the brand, program, marks, and cookie program to GSACPC. Operates the same girl-leadership mission and troop/camp model that GSACPC delivers locally, making it the most direct comparable anchor.

Others

• American Camp Association: Industry accreditor for the residential camps operated by GSACPC (Camp South Mountain and related sites) — adjacent enabling organization rather than a direct competitor, defining the standards that GSACPC's outdoor revenue line must meet.

Regional players

• Boys & Girls Club of Greater Phoenix: Local Phoenix-metro club that is a named GSACPC community partner (alongside other Boys & Girls Clubs), delivering comparable youth-development programming to K-12 youth in overlapping Arizona communities and competing for the same corporate sponsorships and member families.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/gsacpc
• Pinterestpinterest.com/gsacpc

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

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