Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington

What Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington does

Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington, Inc. (GSOSW) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation headquartered at 9620 SW Barbur Blvd., Portland, Oregon, formed in 2008 through the merger of four predecessor councils: Girl Scouts of Western Rivers, Columbia Rivers, Santiam, and Winema Councils. The council operates under a charter from Girl Scouts of the USA, which holds the national brand, trademarks, and congressional charter (36 U.S.C. § 80301). It serves youth members (girls in Pre-K through 12th grade, organized into Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador levels) and adult volunteers across 37 geographic service units covering Oregon and Southwest Washington.

Name

Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington

Legal name

Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington, Inc.

Website

https://girlscoutsosw.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Rooming and Boarding Houses, Dormitories, and Workers' Camps (7213), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAGAOAI

Group Camping & Scout Camps

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

SECONDARYEDAMALAA

Multi-Activity Enrichment Camps (Academic + Arts + Sports)

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

SECONDARYEDAMALAO

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

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

SECONDARYEDAMALAC

STEM & Science Camps (Biology, Chemistry, Space, Lab Science)

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

Keywords

• Youth development
• Leadership programs
• Outdoor education
• STEM education
• Nonprofit services

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

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, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues from youth and adult members fund council operations and program delivery.
2. Cookie and Product Sales: The iconic Girl Scout Cookie Program and Fall Product Program enable girls to earn funds through product sales, with proceeds supporting troop activities and council operations.
3. Donations and Fundraising: Individual donations, corporate partnerships, foundation grants, and planned giving support council programming, financial assistance, and capital improvements.
4. Camp and Program Fees: Registration fees for overnight camps, day camps, workshops, and special programs like True North Girls' Leadership Sports Camp.
5. Girl Scout Shop Sales: Sale of Girl Scout uniforms, insignia, badges, apparel, and merchandise through council shops and online.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington delivers youth leadership development for girls in grades K-12 through membership programs, overnight and day camp experiences, the annual Cookie Program, STEM and patch programs, and the Highest Awards (Bronze, Silver, Gold). The council also operates culturally responsive outreach (Latina Engagement Program), volunteer training, and travel programs across Oregon and Southwest Washington.

Product overview

Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington offers a comprehensive youth membership program structured around the Girl Scout Leadership Experience for girls in grades K-12, organized into age-based levels (Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Cadette, Senior, Ambassador). The core offering includes membership programs, camp experiences (overnight camps at Camp Cleawox and Camp Arrowhead), the Cookie Program, STEM activities (including Pi Day Patch Series), and badge/patch programs. Supporting programs include the Highest Awards (Bronze, Silver, Gold), scholarship opportunities, travel programs, Mental Wellness patches, and volunteer training. The council also runs specialized programs like the Latina Engagement Program for underserved communities, Girl Scout Week celebrations, Outdoor Day events, and the Seeking Sasquatch STEM patch program. All programs are designed to build courage, confidence, and character in girls.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Girl Scout Membership Programs Youth membership program for girls in grades K-12 (Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Cadette, Senior, Ambassador levels) offering leadership development through the Girl Scout Leadership Experience delivered via troop-based and individually registered (Juliette) participation.
• Camp Cleawox Overnight camp on the Oregon Coast near Lake Cleawox and Honeyman Memorial State Park, offering swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding, horseback riding, sandboarding, and low ropes course activities.
• Camp Arrowhead Overnight camp in the Columbia River Gorge near Stevenson, WA on approximately 266 acres, featuring the 40-foot Marie Lamfrom climbing wall, swimming pool, hiking trails to Dog Mountain, and outdoor skills programs.
• Cookie Program Annual Girl Scout Cookie sales program teaching girls entrepreneurship, goal-setting, and business skills through product sales, with proceeds supporting troop activities and council operations.
• STEM Programs Science, technology, engineering, and math programs including STEM Day events, Pi Day celebrations, and STEM patch programs for Girl Scout members.
• Patch Programs Council-specific patch programs covering outdoor, STEAM, civic leadership, multicultural, winter adventure, and mental wellness themes, available to Girl Scout members.
• Highest Awards (Bronze, Silver, Gold) Prestigious leadership awards requiring girls to identify and solve community problems through sustainable service projects, with Gold Award recipients eligible for college scholarships.
• Travel Program Travel opportunities for Girl Scouts including local trips, regional adventures, and national/international travel experiences.
• Volunteer Training Adult training programs including Before Your First Troop Meeting, GSOSW Foundations, and other volunteer development courses delivered via Zoom to support troop leaders and volunteers.
• Latina Engagement Program Culturally responsive after-school programming (Puentes summer and Community Troops school year) providing leadership opportunities for Latina girls in partnership with school districts and Migrant Education programs across Oregon.

Quantifiable outcome

• The council serves girls and families across 37 service units in Oregon and Southwest Washington
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Portland Fire (WNBA)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 2 August 2026Community partnership for Girl Scout Day with the Portland Fire basketball game on August 2, 2026. Includes discounted tickets, exclusive commemorative patch, Bench Warmers experience with early entry, and opportunity for halftime activities. Event open to Girl Scouts, troops, families, and the public.
• Elite Sports AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for True North Girls' Leadership and Sports Day Camp hosting girls entering grades 4-6. Camp held in August at Bethany, Oregon, combining leadership development with sports activities.
• First Tech Federal Credit UnionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSTEM program sponsor for Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington, supporting Pi Day celebrations and other STEM programming.
• Oregon State Credit UnionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSTEM program sponsor supporting Girl Scout STEM initiatives including Pi Day patch series and other STEM activities.
• PLSO Professional Land Surveyors of OregonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSTEM program sponsor contributing to Girl Scout STEM education and patch programming.
• TillamookminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor supporting Girl Scout STEM programming and activities.
• The Dougy CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization for Saige's Gold Award project focused on grief support for youth. The Dougy Center agreed to continue running the grief camp with Saige's contributions after project completion.
• Portland FBIminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFBI involvement in Seeking Sasquatch patch program event, helping girls discover investigation tools and create footprint casts.
• Laura Krantz (Author)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuthor of 'The Search for Sasquatch' participated in Seeking Sasquatch patch program event, discussing her book and signing autographs.
• School Districts and Migrant Education ProgramscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with school districts and Migrant Education programs throughout Oregon for Latina Engagement Program, including Puentes summer program and Community Troops during school year in Woodburn, Gresham, Portland, Salem, Molalla, Silverton, Hillsboro, Gresham, Forest Grove, and Woodburn.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Scouting America (formerly Boy Scouts of America): The most direct scouting peer—same model of badge-driven youth development, camp properties, and volunteer-led troops. Both organizations compete for the same families' youth enrichment time and operate similar overnight camp infrastructure.
• 4-H Youth Development (Cooperative Extension): University-extension-affiliated youth program operating clubs, camps, and STEM/civic programming across the U.S. Directly comparable as a federally connected, volunteer-led, badge-based youth organization.
• Camp Fire (formerly Camp Fire Boys and Girls): National youth-development nonprofit offering similar age-tiered programming, camp experiences, and volunteer-led clubs. Comparable mission, funding model (donations + program fees), and target demographic.
• Girls Inc. National nonprofit operating affiliate local organizations serving girls with leadership, STEM, and outdoor programming. Closest direct female-focused peer with similar mission, age-tiered programming, and local-council structure.

Broad incumbents

• Girl Scouts of the USA: National umbrella organization that charters GSOSW and all other local councils. Directly comparable as the parent and brand steward governing curriculum, trademarks, and program standards across the network.
• YMCA of the USA: Largest U.S. youth and family services nonprofit, operating overnight camps (e.g., Camp Orkila in the Pacific Northwest) and youth programs. Comparable as a multi-revenue, donor- and fee-supported youth organization with significant camp real estate.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: Larger national youth-services nonprofit with club-based programming, summer camps, and similar donor/foundation funding model. Comparable in scale and youth-development mission but broader demographic and facility-based rather than troop-based.

Regional players

• Trail Blazers / Portland Parks & Recreation Youth Programs: Regional outdoor-education and youth-program providers in the Portland/Oregon market. Comparable as local competitors for outdoor-program participation and as alternative youth-development experiences for families in GSOSW's service area.

Others

• American Camp Association: National accrediting body and resource network for organized camps. Comparable because GSOSW's overnight and day camps must align with ACA standards, and many ACA-member independent summer camps compete directly with GSOSW for the same seasonal camp market.

Emerging players

• NatureBridge: National nonprofit operating outdoor science and environmental-education programs in Yosemite, Olympic, and other national parks. Comparable in mission around outdoor STEM/environmental education but focuses on school-based immersive experiences rather than troop membership.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/GirlScoutsOSW
• Facebookfacebook.com/GirlScoutsOSW
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/girl-scouts-of-oregon-and-sw-washington
• Instagraminstagram.com/girlscoutsosw

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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