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Girl Scout Mission Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.

100+ Years Founder Juliette Gordon Low organized the first Girl Scout troop on March 12, 1912, in Savannah, Georgia.

An American Institution Girl Scouts of the USA was chartered by the US Congress on March 16, 1950.

Empowering Girls As Girl Scouts, girls discover the fun, friendship, and power of girls together. Girls grow courageous and strong through a wide variety of enriching experiences, such as field trips, skill-building sports clinics, community service projects, cultural exchanges, and environmental stewardships.

Girl Scouts helps girls develop their full individual potential; relate to others with increasing understanding, skill, and respect; develop values to guide their actions and provide the foundation for sound decision making; and contribute to the improvement of society through their abilities, leadership skills, and cooperation with others.

Around the Globe Girls at home and abroad participate in troops and groups in more than 92 countries through USA Girl Scouts Overseas, and over 100 local Girl Scout councils offer girls the opportunity for membership across the United States.

An International Family Through its membership in the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS), Girl Scouts of the USA is part of a worldwide family of 10 million girls and adults in 146 countries.

A Pivotal Part of Women's History More than 50 million women in America today enjoyed Girl Scouts during their childhood—and that number keeps on growing as Girl Scouts of the USA continues to inspire, challenge, and empower girls everywhere.

Annual Report In a constantly and rapidly changing world, Girl Scouts offers boundless opportunities for girls to become life ready—for today and tomorrow. Learn about the year in Girl Scouting and our impact in the 2024 Annual Report.

To review audited financial statements and 990 forms, please visit our Financials page.

Blue Book of Basic Documents Our Blue Book of Basic Documents contains important information and source documents, including the Constitution of Girl Scouts of the United States of America, bylaws, policies, credentials criteria and standards for councils, our Congressional Charter, and more.

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Facts & Figures Did you know that Girl Scout earn nearly 4 million badges every year? And that most women NASA astronauts are Girl Scout alums? Check out these facts and more.

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