Finance

Financial Aid

Girl Scouts of Northern California welcomes youth and volunteer members in any financial situation. We make funds available to cover membership, events and workshops, background checks, and camp. Membership Dues: Membership dues are $50/year for youth and $25/year for adults.  Uniforms: Youth can request uniform aid, which includes a voucher to our retail shops to receive a sash, vest or […]

Financial Aid Options

Girl Scouts of Northern California provides Financial Aid for membership, uniforms, events, and camp.  Membership Dues: Membership dues are $50/year for youth and $25/year for adults. Girl Scouts of Northern California welcomes youth and volunteer members in any financial situation.  Both new and returning members can apply for membership dues financial aid. Uniforms: Youth can request uniform aid, which includes […]

Pass-Through Gifts and Fiscal Sponsorship Defined

Pass-Through. When a donor designates a charitable gift to a specific service unit or troop, this gift is considered a pass-through, as it “passes through” the council’s administrative offices and then is directly awarded to the Service Unit or troop. Monetary donations of $250 or more must be received by the council to comply with IRS […]

What is a Council Emergency Card?

Council Emergency CardGSNorCal Emergency Plan Leaders must have with them the most current council emergency cards. All adults should have a copy of the card along with troop emergency contact information. Note that there are 10 cards in the document and that it should be printed double-sided to ensure that everyone has the emergency phone numbers. […]

Tips for Managing Troop Finances

Every year, the troop leader and troop treasurer reconcile the annual income and expenses and complete the Annual Troop Finance Report. The more prepared you both are, the easier it will be to complete. For information on record keeping and completing the Troop Finance Report, you can access the Troop Finance Report Overview module in GSLearn by […]

Ambassador Girl Scout Troop Meetings

Ambassador Girl Scouts have strong leadership abilities and are able to manage most responsibilities for the planning and program of troop meetings. Some activities Ambassadors are able to coordinate might be Cookie business entrepreneurship, travel and planning programming for younger Girl Scouts. Ambassadors will soon bridge to adult Girl Scouts and be able to create […]

What is a Council Emergency Card?

Leaders must have with them the most current council emergency cards. All adults should have a copy of the card along with troop emergency contact information. Note that there are 10 cards in the document and that it should be printed double-sided to ensure that everyone has the emergency phone numbers. Please remember to observe the […]

Involving Girls in Troop Finances

Helping Girl Scouts earn and manage money is a key part of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. From the Daisy level all the way up to Ambassadors, Girl Scouts can take responsibility for managing their troop money.  Involve your Girl Scouts in all aspects of financial management including, goal setting, managing a budget, spending responsibly, […]

Cheddar Up & 3rd Party Accounts: Confirming Account is Set Up Correctly

Make sure your Cheddar Up or Square accounts are set up correctly. This will prevent you from personally receiving a 1099-K form. If you use another vendor, please ensure they are set up correctly as well. Remember, you should never use your own personal accounts to collect or manage Girl Scout funds or transactions. This […]

Pass-Through Process

Girl Scouts of Northern California is a nonprofit, and donations to GSNorCal must benefit our collective mission and not provide a private benefit to a specific individual girl. Pass-through donations for troops must go into the troop treasury and be used for the benefit of all girls in the troop. If the troop has decided, […]