How the Cookie Crumbles
Each package of Girl Scout Cookies costs $4.00. Of that purchase price, more than 70% stays with the Girl Scout, her troop and the council to fund high-quality leadership development programming that builds girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place.
Where Does Money from Cookies Go?
Cookie Program + Baker Costs
- 24% or $.97/PACKAGE
- Cost of cookies from the baker
Troop Proceeds, Troop & SU Rewards, + Girl Rewards
- 22% OR $.86/PACKAGE
- $.40 to $.80 in troop proceeds.
- $.10 in girl rewards
- $.02 in troop and service unit rewards
Camp Facilities + Program
- 16% OR $.63/PACKAGE
- Financial assistance to provide access to camp to all girls
- Maintenance and upkeep of residential camps and program facilities
- Keeps camp registration affordable
Girl Scout Leadership Experience
- 13% OR $.52/PACKAGE
- Supports GSUSA chartered curriculum with staff, resources and council-sponsored events
- Supports girls and troops experiencing financial barriers through financial assistance
- Bronze, Silver and Gold Award project support
Member + Volunteer Support
- 19% OR $.76/PACKAGE
- Support for new volunteers, including background checks
- Provides marketing resources and supplies to volunteers to promote Girl Scout membership
- Development of volunteer training to address emerging needs of volunteers
Customer Service + Support
- 6% OR $.26/PACKAGE
- Customer service professionals available to answer volunteer questions by phone and email, and assist service center guests
- Administrative support for programs girls and volunteers
- Girls Scout membership and event registration processing as well as data management
