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Est.

1958

Latest Fiscal Year

Not available

Organization Type

Grantseeker

AI Summary

GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering girls through girl-led, girl-centered leadership experiences in an inclusive and safe environment. With an operating budget of $11.2 million and serving over 32,000 girls and adults across Oakland, Macomb, Genesee, Lapeer, St. Clair, Sanilac, and parts of Wayne, Monroe, and Livingston counties, GSSEM focuses on youth services, entrepreneurship, and environmental stewardship. The organization receives significant support from major funders, including DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING INC and AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC, but does not rely on any single funder for 50% or more of its revenue. For more information, visit www.gssem.org.

Mission Statement

GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN (GSSEM) IS THE LOCAL COUNCIL CHARTERED BY GIRL SCOUTS OF THE USA TO PROVIDE GIRLS WITH GIRL-LED, GIRL-CENTERED, FUN-FILLED QUALITY LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCES, SUPPORTED BY MENTORING ADULTS. GIRL SCOUT EXPERIENCES GIVES GIRLS SKILLS TO DEVELOP THEIR INDIVIDUAL POTENTIAL; RELATE TO OTHERS WITH INCREASING UNDERSTANDING, SKILL, AND RESPECT; DEVELOP VALUES TO GUIDE THEIR ACTIONS AND CONTRIBUTE TO SOCIETY'S IMPROVEMENT BY USING LEADERSHIP ABILITIES AND COOPERATION WITH OTHERS. MOST IMPORTANT, GIRLS GET TO DO ALL OF THIS IN AN INCLUSIVE, SAFE SPACE WHERE THEY ARE FREE TO EXPLORE THEIR POTENTIAL AND TAKE THE LEAD WITHOUT THE DISTRACTIONS OR PRESSURES THAT CAN EXIST IN A CO-ED ENVIRONMENT. GSSEM SERVES MORE THAN 32,000 GIRLS AND ADULTS IN OAKLAND, MACOMB, GENESEE, LAPEER, ST. CLAIR, SANILAC AND PARTS OF WAYNE, MONROE AND LIVINGSTON COUNTIES
Revenues
$10.1M
Expenses
$11.4M
Net Income:
-$1.2M
Assets
$20.1M
Liabilities
$1.9M
Net Assets:
+$18.3M
Operating Budget
$11.2M
Operating Budget by Year

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Total No. of Grants
13
Median grant size
$10K
Largest grant received
$33.7K
M
Monica Woodson
Board Member
J
Jo Robinson
Board Member
M
Marianne Farley
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN’s budget?
In 2025, GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN reported an annual operating budget of around $11.2 million. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN support?
GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN supports work in Environment, Entrepreneurship, and Youth services.
Where does GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN operate?
GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN is headquartered in Detroit, MI.
Who funded GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN recently?
In 2025, GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN received grants from GRACE I KLEINPELL TRUST, CHARITIES AID FOUNDATION AMERICA, and LYLE AND DIANE FOUNDATION MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF MICHIGAN. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN received in 2024?
The largest grant to GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN in 2024 exceeds $34 thousand.
What is GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN’s reliance on government grants?
GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN relied on government grants for less than 5% of their total revenue in 2025.