GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN
DETROIT, MI · Youth Development
Mission
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.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2023.
Who funds GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN
$857K in foundation grants on record from 27 funders — from IRS 990 grant line items.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Community Trust | $4.8M | 2 |
| United Way for Southeastern Michigan | $137K | 5 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Flint | $100K | 3 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | $39K | 3 |
| United Way of Genesee County | $25K | 1 |
| Mgm Resorts Foundation | $18K | 2 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | $5K | 1 |
| Supporting Kids' Athletics & Education | $5K | 1 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $5K | 1 |
Leadership
KAREN EBBEN — BOARD CHAIR (Principal officer)
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