Gratitude Report
Your Impact on Girl Scouting in Western Washington During Our 2023-2024 Membership Year
THANK YOU to our community—who makes the successes of our 15,000 youth members AND the success of Girl Scouts of Western Washington’s programming—possible now and in the future. We couldn’t do this work without the thousands of volunteers, caregivers, staff, and donors who champion our next generation of leaders and all of their big dreams for a brighter tomorrow.
In our 2023–2024 membership year, Girl Scouts continued to break barriers, unlock new skills, and unleash their limitless potential. They were welcomed into safe spaces where they could thrive and be their most authentic selves with their peers at troop meetings, alongside fellow campers at our properties, and on adventures throughout our region and beyond.
Scroll down to read through our full report and see the inspiring breadth of impact we accomplished together, or use the button navigation menu below to jump ahead to a section of interest from our previous membership year.
A Letter from Our Board Chair/President and CEO
As we reflect on the past membership year, two words stand out: gratitude and hope. We are deeply grateful for you—our community—whose unwavering support made another year of life-changing Girl Scout adventures possible. And we’re filled with hope, knowing that the 15,038 youth members who joined us from Bellingham, Vancouver, and everywhere in between are continuing to demonstrate the power and purpose of our mission. Together, we’re building a world where Girl Scouts can reach their limitless potential, and your partnership has been vital to making that vision a reality.
At Girl Scouts of Western Washington, our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, racial justice, and belonging is unwavering even as those values are facing increasing external challenges. We remain steadfast in our work to create spaces where every girl* feels seen, valued, and prepared to thrive.
We can’t thank you enough for your continued partnership and look forward to sharing this journey with you in the years ahead.
Yours in Girl Scouting,
Shelley Whelan, Board Chair/President
Andrea Anderson, Cheif Executive Officer
Local Girl Scouts Served 
Girl Scout Programs: Local Girl Scouts Served
Girl Scouts is a journey that grows with youth members, and our 76% retention rate in 2023-2024 reflects the deep value our members find in the experience. With 15,037 Girl Scouts across all grade levels, we’re a strong, connected community that’s both welcoming and built to last.
Girl Scout Troops
Girl Scout Programs: Girl Scout Troops
At Girl Scouts, community is at the heart of everything we do. Our troops are a supportive space where Girl Scouts build confidence, explore new opportunities, and form lasting friendships—so much so that three out of five Girl Scouts seek challenges and develop healthy relationships, compared to just two in five non-Girl Scouts.
Each troop is backed by a network of support that extends beyond their troop leader and troop volunteers to service units—local volunteer-led teams that provide regional mentorship and resources—and to our council staff who ensure every Girl Scout has the opportunity to thrive.
Programming Overview
Entrepreneurship
Camp and The Outdoors
Highest Awards
Travel
Girl Scout Volunteers
Community Investors
Our Partners: Community Investors
The success of Girl Scouts of Western Washington in fulfilling its mission to build girls* of courage, confidence, and character is made possible by the generous support of our community.
Below we highlight the collective impact of our donors who believe in our vision and invest in the next generation of leaders. Together, we have encouraged Girl Scouts to develop skills and traits that will serve them throughout their lives, and we are grateful for the commitment and dedication of our supporters to create a brighter future for girls* across Western Washington.
Partner Spotlight: Adobe
A special thank you to Adobe for their $150,000 investment in digital technology tools to help Girl Scouts build critical skills for the future. Through hands-on workshops on AI literacy, content creation, and digital marketing, Girl Scouts learned to design fliers, create videos, and even develop personal avatars using AI with Adobe Express. Their partnership means local Girl Scouts get to explore career paths in tech and design and take their cookie sale promotion to the next level!
Partner Spotlight: Medina
For 23 years, the Medina Foundation has been a steadfast champion of Girl Scouts, investing over $245,000 to ensure every girl* has the opportunity to participate in Girl Scouts. Their support has made financial assistance, affinity programs like Umoja Family Camp and PRIDE Camp, and the AmeriCorps expansion into Title 1 schools possible—transforming countless lives along the way. Together, we celebrate their incredible legacy and deep commitment to building a more inclusive, accessible Girl Scout experience for all.
Realized Bequests from our Juliette Gordon Low Society
The Juliette Gordon Low Society is a special group of friends who have committed to sharing their legacy with the next generation. Their commitment ensures the long-term health and vitality of the Girl Scout movement.
The following members of the Juliette Gordon Low Society made a significant impact on Girl Scouts of Western Washington with a realized legacy gift in our 2023-2024 membership year. We thank them for their contributions and service, and honor their passing.
Barbara Jean Allan
Ruth Brooks
Diana Klein
Barbara Pelett
Maryalice Sumner
We offer our sincere gratitude to all of our Juliette Gordon Low Society members.
Thank You to Our Supporters
Thank you to everyone who supported the Girl Scout mission in our 2023-2024 membership year!
THANK YOU
Financial Assistance
Property Investments
How Did We Do?
Our Finances: How Did We Do?
How We're Funded
What Our Funding Provides
Previous Years' Financials
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*Girl Scouts of Western Washington uses the term girls inclusively to speak to everyone who identifies with the Girl Scout experience, which includes cisgender girls, gender-expansive youth, transgender youth, non-binary youth, gender nonconforming youth, genderqueer youth, and any girl-identifying human.
