Girl Scouts Of Nypenn Pathways, Inc.

What Girl Scouts Of Nypenn Pathways, Inc. does

Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit local council of Girl Scouts of the USA, serving members across 14 counties in New York and Pennsylvania from a headquarters at 960 James Street, Floor 2, Syracuse, NY, with five additional regional offices (Horseheads, New Hartford, Seneca Falls, Watertown, and a Maine listing) and four camp properties (Camp Trefoil, Camp Hoover, Camp Comstock, Camp Amahami). The council delivers girl-centered leadership development programming across six age-based levels (Daisy through Ambassador) and operates under the national organization's Congressional Charter (36 U.S.C. § 80301) and EIN 16-0844808.

The core product portfolio consists of the Cookie Program and Treats, Reads & More fall product sales (primary fundraising and entrepreneurship-education channels), a Badge and Journey curriculum spanning STEM, outdoor, life-skill, and creative-arts tracks, the Bronze/Silver/Gold highest-awards recognition ladder, summer day and overnight camp programs, travel programs, and signature events including the Veni. Vidi. Vici. (V3) lock-in and the annual Women of Distinction fundraiser. Underlying technology is provided by GSUSA and is limited to the MyGS member portal for registration and account management, an e-commerce platform for the GSNYPENN Press Shop retail store, digital event-management systems, and a Shutterfly-hosted photo gallery — there is no proprietary tech stack owned or developed by the council.

The revenue model is diversified across seven streams: annual membership dues (nationally set), Cookie Program net proceeds, Treats/Reads & More product sales, camp and program registration fees, corporate event sponsorships (tiered from $500 to $10,000) and individual tickets ($45) for Women of Distinction, charitable donations, and retail shop sales of uniforms, insignia, and merchandise. Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven: growth depends on volunteer recruitment, troop formation in schools/churches/community centers, word-of-mouth family referrals, and signature events that double as recruitment and fundraising mechanisms. Customer segments are youth members (K–12), adult volunteers, parents and families, and individually registered members (Juliettes).

Name

Girl Scouts Of Nypenn Pathways, Inc.

Legal name

Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways, Inc.

Website

https://gsnypenn.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit local council of Girl Scouts of the USA, delivering leadership, outdoor, STEM, and entrepreneurship programs to girls in 14 counties across New York and Pennsylvania from six offices and four camp properties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (7212)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Group Camping & Scout Camps (THAGAOAI), Multi-Activity Enrichment Camps (Academic + Arts + Sports) (EDAMALAA)

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• Girl leadership training
• Outdoor education
• Girl scout cookies
• Summer camp programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Syracuse

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues collected from youth members (Daisies through Ambassadors) and adult volunteers. These dues support council operations and national Girl Scout membership.
2. Cookie Program: The iconic Girl Scout Cookie Program where members sell cookies to fund troop activities and council programming. This is a primary revenue stream and entrepreneurship education tool.
3. Product Programs (Treats, Reads & More): Additional product sales programs including fall product programs and catalog sales that generate revenue for members and the council.
4. Summer Camp & Programs: Registration fees for council-run camps and programs including day camps, overnight camps, travel programs, and special events.
5. Event Sponsorships & Tickets: Revenue from Women of Distinction event sponsorships (ranging from $500 to $10,000) and individual tickets ($45) with proceeds supporting Gold Award scholarships.
6. Donations: Charitable contributions from individuals, corporations, and foundations supporting council scholarships and programming.
7. Retail Shop Sales: The council operates retail stores (GSNYPENN Press Shop) selling uniforms, insignia, merchandise, and council-specific items.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways delivers girl-centered leadership, outdoor, STEM, life skills, and entrepreneurship programming through volunteer-led troops, summer camps, the iconic Cookie Program, badge/award curricula, and signature events for youth members across 14 counties in New York and Pennsylvania. The council operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit local council chartered under Girl Scouts of the USA.

Product overview

Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways operates as a single, unified nonprofit service organization rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The council provides a portfolio of interconnected programs centered on youth development through the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. Core offerings include the Cookie Program (primary product sales/fundraising initiative), Summer Camp programs at multiple properties, and Badge/Journey curriculum programs spanning STEM, outdoor skills, life skills, and creative arts. The portfolio also includes the Highest Awards recognition system (Bronze, Silver, Gold), Travel Programs, and signature events such as Veni. Vidi. Vici. (V3) lock-in and the Women of Distinction celebration. These programs are supported by member resources including the MyGS member portal and Girl Scout Experience Box.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cookie Program The council's flagship product sales program where Girl Scouts learn entrepreneurship skills by selling cookies. Includes various cookie varieties and online/digital sale options; primary revenue stream and entrepreneurship education tool.
• Summer Camp Overnight and day camp programs held at council properties including Camp Trefoil, Camp Hoover, Camp Comstock, and Camp Amahami. Offers traditional camp activities such as archery, swimming, boating, and themed programs for Girl Scout members.
• Treats, Reads & More Program A product program alternative to the cookie program featuring literary and snack products that Girl Scouts sell to raise funds for their activities and programming.
• Badge and Journey Programs Structured curriculums where Girl Scouts earn badges across various subjects including STEM, outdoor skills, life skills, creative arts, entrepreneurship, and healthy living, organized by grade level from Daisies through Ambassadors.
• Highest Awards Program (Bronze, Silver, Gold) Prestigious leadership awards for Girl Scouts at different grade levels: Bronze Award (Juniors), Silver Award (Cadettes), and Gold Award (Seniors/Ambassadors). The Gold Award is described as the Movement's most prestigious achievement, recognized by the U.S. military and universities.
• Travel Programs Travel opportunities for Girl Scouts including day trips, weekend excursions, and destination travel programs.
• Veni. Vidi. Vici. (V3) Event An annual giant lock-in event for all Girl Scouts from Daisies to Ambassadors featuring themed activities, overnight accommodation, and swag. Registration includes swag bag, fun patch, dinner, snacks, and breakfast.
• Women of Distinction Event Annual event honoring exceptional women who exhibit outstanding leadership through mentoring, community service and/or business. The 2026 honoree is Carolyn M. Mancini, with proceeds supporting Gold Award Girl Scout scholarships.
• Girl Scout Experience Box A curated box of resources and materials for volunteers to support troop activities and programming.
• MyGS Member Portal Online member portal for Girl Scouts and volunteers to manage membership, register for events, access resources, and track progress toward awards. Provided under Girl Scouts of the USA's centralized technology infrastructure.

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered pearl, gold, silver, core and flagship.

• Andrew R. Mancini FoundationpearlGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 September 2026Pearl-level sponsor of the 2026 Women of Distinction event honoring Carolyn M. Mancini. Sponsorship includes premier seating for 10 and recognition at the event.
• GuthriepearlGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 September 2026Pearl-level sponsor of the 2026 Women of Distinction event. Sponsorship includes premier seating and recognition at the event.
• MirabitopearlGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 September 2026Pearl-level sponsor of the 2026 Women of Distinction event. Sponsorship includes premier seating and recognition at the event.
• Visions Federal Credit UniongoldGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 September 2026Gold-level sponsor of the 2026 Women of Distinction event. Sponsorship includes seating for 8 and logo recognition.
• Pyramid Brokerage CompanysilverGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 September 2026Silver-level sponsor of the 2026 Women of Distinction event. Sponsorship includes seating for 6 and recognition.
• NBT BanksilverGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 September 2026Silver-level sponsor of the 2026 Women of Distinction event. Sponsorship includes seating for 6 and recognition.
• UHS (United Health Services)goldGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 September 2026Gold-level sponsor of the 2026 Women of Distinction event. Sponsorship includes seating for 8 and logo recognition.
• DoubleTree by Hilton BinghamtoncoreOthers · 17 September 2026Host venue for the 2026 Women of Distinction event on September 17, 2026, at 225 Water Street, Binghamton, N.Y. 13901.
• Girl Scouts of the USAflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization that provides the Girl Scout brand, programming framework, badge curriculum, insurance, technology platforms (MyGS), and operational support. All 111 local councils operate under GSUSA's congressional charter.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Camp Fire: National youth-development nonprofit (formerly Camp Fire Boys and Girls) offering camp, outdoor, and youth-leadership programming; closely comparable as another multi-activity youth organization operating camps and progressive-age programming.
• Girl Scouts of the USA: National parent organization and brand owner under which NYPENN Pathways operates as a local council; directly comparable because it delivers the same programming framework, badge curriculum, and cookie model at national scale.
• National 4-H Council: Federally affiliated youth-development nonprofit delivering STEM, civic, and outdoor programming through clubs and camps; directly comparable as an alternative structured youth-leadership pipeline competing for the same families.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National youth-development nonprofit offering afterschool programming, mentoring, and leadership curricula; comparable as a competing member-based youth organization with a similar volunteer/donor model and badge-style recognition.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of America: National nonprofit delivering structured one-to-one youth mentoring; directly comparable as a competing youth-mentorship and positive youth development organization dependent on volunteer recruitment.
• Scouts BSA (Boy Scouts of America): Closest direct functional peer offering structured youth-development programming with ranks, badges, and outdoor experiences; competes for the same families and volunteer base despite serving co-ed/youth of different demographics.
• Junior Achievement USA: National youth-development nonprofit focused on financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship — overlapping with Girl Scouts' entrepreneurship/cookie curriculum and competing for school-day program time and corporate sponsorships.

Others

• American Camp Association: Industry association for organized camps; relevant adjacent peer because NYPENN Pathways operates four camp properties and relies on camp-industry standards, accreditation, and best-practice frameworks for its outdoor programming.

Broad incumbents

• YMCA of the USA: Large incumbent youth and family services organization offering afterschool programming, day/resident camps, and youth sports — overlapping in camp delivery and youth programming but with a much broader fitness/community mandate.

Emerging players

• World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS): Global umbrella for the Girl Guide/Girl Scout movement; comparable because it enables international travel and leadership experiences that NYPENN Pathways can package for members, but does not directly compete for U.S. domestic members.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@GirlScoutsofNYPENNPathways
• Facebookfacebook.com/gsnypenn
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/girl-scouts-of-nypenn-pathways
• Instagraminstagram.com/gsnypenn

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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