Girl Scouts of the USA Plans To Raise Dues

Saturday, October 19th, 2024 -- 7:51 AM

The Girl Scouts of the USA plans to raise prices, but not for their famous cookies.

Today, the 900 delegates of the Girl Scouts of the USA’s National Council will vote on whether to raise dues for the first time in eight years. The Board proposes raising membership dues from $25 dollars a year to $85 per scout – a hike of 240%.  

Membership dues are the Girl Scout’s largest source of revenue, generating $38 million in 2023 from its nearly 2 million total members. But the organization is losing money, projecting operating losses of $5.6 million this year, so it’s looking for cash.   However, some members believe the eye-popping number is too far out of reach for many families, potentially leaving girls across the country shut out.  

The Boy Scouts of America’s membership fee also rose to $85 in April, but that increase was just $5.

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