Girl Scouts Of Central California South, Inc.

What Girl Scouts Of Central California South, Inc. does

Girl Scouts of Central California South is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit local council of Girl Scouts of the USA, headquartered in Fresno, California. It serves nearly 9,000 girl members across five Central California counties (Fresno, Kern, Madera, Kings, and Tulare) with the support of more than 3,000 adult volunteers and a paid staff in the 11–50 employee range. The council delivers a structured K–12 youth development program across six age tiers (Daisy through Ambassador) with badges, journeys, travel, outdoor adventure at Camp El-O-Win, and three prestigious highest awards (Bronze, Silver, Gold).

The core product portfolio includes the annual Girl Scout Cookie Program (the largest girl-led entrepreneurial program in the world, nationally priced at $7 per package), the Fall Product Program (nuts, chocolates, magazines, Tervis Tumblers), multi-format camp experiences, leadership training, and patch programs. Operationally, the council runs on a digital ecosystem of national-platform tools: the MYGS membership management portal, Digital Cookie for online cookie sales, the ABC Smart Cookies system for troop-level order and booth management, M2OS Media Online Store for the Fall Product Program, gsLearn for volunteer training, and the Volunteer Toolkit for troop leaders. Physical infrastructure includes the Fresno headquarters and Gold Mine Store, the Bakersfield GS Innovation Center, a Taft programmatic facility, and the Camp El-O-Win camp property at Shaver Lake.

Revenue is generated through a hybrid nonprofit model combining recurring membership dues ($25/year plus council fees, with $400 or $200 lifetime options), transaction-based product sales (cookies at $7/package, Fall Product Program proceeds), unit-priced camp and program fees (with $75 deposits), and a diversified fundraising mix that includes the Society 1912 monthly giving program ($19.12+/month), lifetime memberships, Juliette Gordon Low Society planned gifts, and corporate/foundation donations. Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven: troop-based weekly programming, badge workshops, camps, cookie booth sales, and direct-to-consumer enrollment via mygs.girlscouts.org, supported by marketing across Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, the council website, email newsletters, and earned media. The council is governed by a Board of Directors chaired by Hon. Virna Santos with Dr. Russel Statham serving as CEO and a planned leadership transition scheduled for 2026.

Name

Girl Scouts Of Central California South, Inc.

Legal name

Girl Scouts of Central California South

Website

https://girlscoutsccs.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Girl Scouts of Central California South is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit local council serving nearly 9,000 girls across five Central California counties through leadership, outdoor, entrepreneurial, and badge-based programs funded by membership dues, the annual Cookie Program, the Fall Product Program, donations, and camp fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

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

Keywords

• Youth leadership development
• Girl scout programs
• Cookie sales fundraising
• Outdoor camping education
• Community service programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Fresno

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

Revenue model

1. Girl Scout Membership Dues: Annual membership fees collected from girl and adult members. A Girl Scout membership costs $25 plus applicable council fees. Lifetime membership available for $400 (or $200 for alums under 30 or volunteers with 10+ years of service). $25 of each lifetime membership fee funds a year of Girl Scouting for a member whose family cannot afford it.
2. Girl Scout Cookie Program: The largest girl-led entrepreneurial program in the world. Girl Scouts sell cookie packages (priced at $7 per package) through booth sales and Digital Cookie online platform. Proceeds support troop activities and council operations.
3. Fall Product Program: Annual fall program where Girl Scouts sell nuts, chocolates, magazines, and Tervis Tumblers to family and friends both in-person (order cards) and online (M2OS platform). Products delivered in November for holiday gifting.
4. Society 1912 Monthly Giving Program: Monthly donation program requiring $19.12+ per month, providing year-round support for Girl Scout programs. Members receive exclusive patches and newsletters.
5. Donations and Fundraising: One-time and recurring donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations to support local Girl Scouts. Includes planned giving/legacy gifts through the Juliette Gordon Low Society.
6. Camp and Program Fees: Fees for day camps, overnight camps, summer camp programs, and specialty programming (e.g., Artrageous Camp, DIY Camp, Fairytale Camp). Camp programs require a $75 non-refundable deposit. Financial aid (camperships) available.
7. Lifetime Membership: One-time lifetime membership purchase ($400 standard; $200 for alums under 30 or volunteers with 10+ years). Provides lifetime membership status with ongoing benefits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Girl Scouts of Central California South delivers age-tiered youth leadership programming for girls in grades K-12 (Daisies through Ambassadors) across five California Central Valley counties. Core offerings include the Girl Scout Cookie Program and Fall Product Program (nuts, chocolates, magazines, Tervis Tumblers), camp and outdoor experiences, badges and highest awards (Bronze, Silver, Gold), travel, and patch programs. Membership is managed nationally via the MYGS portal, with cookie sales supported by the Digital Cookie platform and ABC Smart Cookies system.

Product overview

Girl Scouts of Central California South operates as a council within the Girl Scouts organization, providing a comprehensive youth development ecosystem. The core offerings include the Girl Scout Cookie Program (the largest girl-led entrepreneurial program with Digital Cookie online platform) and Fall Product Program (with M2OS platform) for product sales, alongside camp programs, travel opportunities, badges and awards system, patch programs, and leadership training. The council serves nearly 9,000 girls across Fresno, Kern, Madera, Kings, and Tulare counties through troops, individually registered members (Juliettes), and camp facilities including Camp El-O-Win at Shaver Lake. Membership management is handled through the MYGS platform, with volunteer support via gsLearn training and Volunteer Toolkit. The council also operates retail locations (Gold Mine Store) and programmatic facilities (Innovation Center in Bakersfield, Taft House).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Girl Scout Cookie Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 400+ California Girl Scouts earned the Gold Award in 2024, Girl Scouts' highest award
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• 4-H (National 4-H Council): U.S. youth development organization delivering STEM, civic engagement, and outdoor programming through local clubs with volunteer-led delivery. Comparable in structure (national org + local clubs) and in mission (positive youth development through hands-on learning).
• Girls Inc. National nonprofit inspiring girls through after-school/summer programming in STEM, leadership, and life skills. Highly comparable in mission (girls-only enrichment and confidence-building), though delivered through local affiliates rather than a scout/troop model.
• Camp Fire: National youth development nonprofit with similar co-curricular enrichment programs, summer camps, and badge-based progression. Comparable in mission (confidence, character, curiosity) and in offering programs to elementary-age children across regional councils.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of America: National youth mentoring nonprofit pairing adult volunteers with youth. Comparable in volunteer-dependent delivery model and youth development mission, though focused on one-on-one mentoring rather than troop-based enrichment.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National youth development nonprofit providing after-school programming, leadership, and enrichment for school-age youth. Comparable in serving K–12 youth with local-club delivery and in offering STEM, arts, and outdoor programming through a national affiliate network.
• Boy Scouts of America (Scouting America): Closest direct peer as a national youth development organization offering badge-driven advancement, outdoor/camping programs, leadership training, and product fundraising. Comparable in mission (character/citizenship development) though coed and serving both genders.
• Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles: Sister local council within the GSUSA network operating in Southern California. Most directly comparable in governance structure, programming, and revenue model — differing primarily by geography (Los Angeles metro vs. Central Valley).

Broad incumbents

• American Camp Association: Industry association that accredits and supports youth camp operators, including Girl Scout camps. Comparable as the broader ecosystem that GSCCS's Camp El-O-Win and summer camp programs operate within and align to.
• YWCA USA: National nonprofit with a comparable mission of empowering girls and women through youth programs, leadership development, and community-based programming. Overlaps in target demographic (girls/women) and youth development emphasis.
• Girl Scouts of the USA: National umbrella organization and parent entity of Girl Scouts of Central California South. Operates the same programming model, cookie pricing, badge system, and digital platforms (MyGS, Digital Cookie) at national scale across all U.S. councils.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@girlscoutscentralcaliforni4841
• Facebookfacebook.com/GSCCS
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/girl-scouts-of-central-california-south
• Instagraminstagram.com/gsccs

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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