All Brands Owned by Girl Scouts of the USA

Is Girl Scouts a nonprofit organization?
Yes, Girl Scouts of the USA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization governed by a National Board of Directors and operated through 111 local councils across the United States. The organization is funded through membership dues, program fees, merchandise sales, royalties, donations, and revenue from the cookie program.

Who founded Girl Scouts?
Girl Scouts was founded on March 12, 1912, by Juliette Gordon Low in Savannah, Georgia. Low was inspired by the Girl Guides movement in the United Kingdom and wanted to create similar opportunities for American girls to develop leadership skills and self-reliance.

Who is the CEO of Girl Scouts?
Bonnie Barczykowski serves as Chief Executive Officer of Girl Scouts of the USA. In July 2026, Telva McGruder was elected National Board President for the 2026-2029 term by the National Council at its 58th National Council Session in Washington, DC.

What is Girl Scouts' annual revenue?
For fiscal year 2025 (ended September 30, 2025), Girl Scouts of the USA reported total operating revenue of $148.6 million, up 26% from $113.0 million in FY2024. Revenue sources include membership dues ($38.0 million), merchandise gross profit ($21.9 million), royalty income ($12.2 million), gifts and grants ($52.7 million), and other streams. The Girl Scout Cookie Program generates approximately $800 million in annual revenue at the council level.

How much money does the cookie program generate?
The Girl Scout Cookie Program generates approximately $800 million in revenue annually across all councils, making it the largest girl-led entrepreneurial program in the world. Proceeds support local troops and council activities. Girls learn goal-setting, money management, marketing, and customer service skills through the program.

Who makes Girl Scout Cookies?
Girl Scout Cookies are produced by two licensed bakers: ABC Bakers (a division of Interbake Foods) and Little Brownie Bakers (a division of Ferrero's Keebler Company). These bakers produce all cookie varieties sold in the program, including Thin Mints, Samoas/Caramel deLites, Tagalongs/Peanut Butter Patties, and others.

How many girls participate in Girl Scouts?
Girl Scouts serves nearly 2 million total members, including more than 1.1 million girl members, supported by adult volunteers across the United States through its network of 111 local councils and USA Girl Scouts Overseas (USAGSO). Girls in every zip code can participate.