GIRL SCOUTS OF NORTHEAST KANSAS AND NORTHWEST MISSOURI, INC

What GIRL SCOUTS OF NORTHEAST KANSAS AND NORTHWEST MISSOURI, INC does

Girl Scouts of Northeast Kansas and Northwest Missouri, Inc. is a regional 501(c)(3) nonprofit council affiliated with Girl Scouts of the USA, delivering girl-leadership programming to youth from kindergarten through grade 12 across northeast Kansas and northwest Missouri, headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. The council's core offering is a troop-based, community-led curriculum covering STEM, entrepreneurship, outdoor skills, travel, community service, and the tiered Bronze, Silver, and Gold highest-award system, supplemented by the annual Cookie Program and Fall Product Program as both fundraising vehicles and entrepreneurship-training experiences. Operational technology is limited to the national MyGS member portal for membership management and account access, and the Rallyhood volunteer coordination platform for troop and service-unit communication.

Revenue is generated through four streams: (1) cookie and fall product direct-to-consumer sales, (2) annual membership dues from girls, volunteers, and lifetime members, (3) donations and planned giving including the Daisy's Circle recurring-giving program, and (4) fees for camps, travel programs, scholarships, and community service awards. Financial assistance is delivered via the Opportunity Fund to remove economic barriers to participation. Programs are distributed through direct troop delivery, camp properties, community and school outreach, social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Pinterest), a Find Cookies locator, and self-serve web enrollment. Pricing is not publicly disclosed at the council level, as cookie pricing is set nationally and program fees are not itemized. No acquisitions, funding rounds, or external equity are involved; governance is by a Board of Directors and Staff Leadership operating within the federated GSUSA structure.

Name

GIRL SCOUTS OF NORTHEAST KANSAS AND NORTHWEST MISSOURI, INC

Legal name

Girl Scouts of Northeast Kansas and Northwest Missouri, Inc

Website

https://girlscoutsksmo.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Girl Scouts of Northeast Kansas and Northwest Missouri is a regional 501(c)(3) council under Girl Scouts of the USA delivering troop-based leadership, STEM, outdoor, and entrepreneurship programming to girls in northeast Kansas and northwest Missouri.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Programs

NAICS

Educational Services (61), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAMALAO

Life Skills & SEL Camps (Confidence, Executive Function, Social Skills)

Education/Supplemental & Enrichment Programs (Arts, STEM, Language)/Summer & Holiday Enrichment Camps (Multi-Activity, Academic)

SECONDARYTHAGAOAI

Group Camping & Scout Camps

Travel & Hospitality/Lodging & Accommodation/Camping & Glamping Facilities

Keywords

• Youth development
• Leadership programs
• Girl scouting
• Volunteer coordination
• Nonprofit services

Headquarters

HQ city

Not specified in source

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

Revenue model

1. Cookie and Fall Product Program: Annual cookie sales program and fall product program where Girl Scouts sell cookies and specialty products directly to consumers, with proceeds supporting troop activities and council operations
2. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues paid by Girl Scouts, volunteers, and lifetime members to participate in Girl Scout programs and access council resources
3. Donations and Planned Giving: Voluntary contributions from supporters, including Daisy Circle recurring donors and planned giving programs for long-term financial support
4. Program and Event Fees: Fees collected for camps, travel programs, scholarships, highest award projects, and community service awards

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Girl Scouts of NE Kansas & NW Missouri operates as a regional council delivering girl-led youth development programming for girls in kindergarten through grade 12 across northeast Kansas and northwest Missouri. Core offerings include the Cookie Program and Fall Product Program (entrepreneurship training), troop-led programming, the highest awards (Bronze, Silver, Gold), travel programs, overnight and day camps, scholarships, and volunteer-supported community service. Financial assistance through the Opportunity Fund ensures access regardless of economic circumstances.

Product overview

Girl Scouts of NE Kansas & NW Missouri offers a comprehensive youth development program focused on leadership building for girls from kindergarten through high school. The core offerings include the Cookie Program and Fall Product Program (entrepreneurship training), various Highest Awards (Bronze, Silver, Gold), Travel programs, and Summer Program activities. The council provides supporting resources like the Girl Scout Experience Box, You Schedule It Troop Opportunities, and financial assistance through the Opportunity Fund. For teens, there are Scholarships, Community Service Awards, Leadership Awards, and Lifesaving Awards. Additional member benefits include Lifetime Membership and the Girl Scout Network community platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cookie Program
• Fall Product Program
• Travel Program
• Summer Camp Program
• Highest Awards Program (Bronze, Silver, Gold)
• Get Ready with Girl Scouts™ Program
• Lifetime Membership
• Opportunity Fund (Financial Assistance)
• Scholarships for Teens
• Daisy's Circle (Monthly Giving)
• Planned Giving / Legacy Program
• Find Cookies (Online Locator)

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational parent organization that sets Girl Scout program standards, brand guidelines, badge requirements, and provides national marketing, research, and advocacy support. The council operates under the GSUSA umbrella and follows national program guidelines.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Local Boy Scout councils (e.g., Heart of America Council): Direct regional counterpart operating under Scouting America, serving the same Kansas City metropolitan area with the same troop/camp structure. Closest head-to-head competitor for youth enrollment and adult volunteers in the region.
• 4-H (National 4-H Council / Cooperative Extension): Long-standing US youth development organization offering structured leadership, STEM, and civic programs through clubs and camps. Overlaps directly with Girl Scouts on mission, age range, and deliverable programs (leadership, STEM, community service).
• Camp Fire: National youth development organization with roots in the camp/scouting tradition, offering programs in leadership, outdoor education, and SEL. Closely comparable to Girl Scouts on operating model (councils/troops/camps) and population served.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National youth development organization operating club-based programs for K-12 youth, focused on academic success, leadership, and healthy lifestyles. Operates a Kansas City-area affiliate that competes for the same demographic and donor pool.
• Scouting America (formerly Boy Scouts of America): The most direct parallel: a national, brand-driven youth development organization built around troop structure, ranks/awards, outdoor camping, and a federated council model. Competes for the same family time, volunteers, and donor dollars in the Kansas/Missouri region.
• Girls Inc. National nonprofit delivering girl-focused programming in STEM, leadership, and life skills — a near-mission twin to Girl Scouts. Comparable programming model, comparable donor base, and overlapping beneficiary demographics.

Regional players

• YMCA of Greater Kansas City: Regional YMCA chapter delivering youth programming, camps, and after-school enrichment in the same Kansas/Missouri geography. Competes for camp registrations, after-school slots, and family memberships within the same metropolitan footprint.
• YWCA of Greater Kansas City: Regional YWCA chapter providing youth empowerment and family services in Kansas City, including girl-focused leadership programming. Comparable mission focus (girls/women empowerment) and identical regional service territory.

Broad incumbents

• Girl Scouts of the USA: National umbrella organization that sets brand standards, program curriculum, and cookie pricing for all councils including GSKSMO. Direct operational counterparty and the source of most of GSKSMO's programming assets.

Emerging players

• Kansas City-area private summer camps and enrichment providers: Aggregator/portal for the region's private STEM, arts, and outdoor summer camps that compete with Girl Scout camp properties for week-long summer registrations and per-activity fees from the same families.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@gsksmo
• Facebookfacebook.com/gsksmo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/girl-scouts-of-northeast-kansas-and-northwest-missouri-inc
• Instagraminstagram.com/gsksmo
• Pinterestpinterest.com/gprograms

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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