Friends of Scouting (FOS)

100% of your gift goes directly to Northern Star Council. There is no charge to you, it is a secure website, and you will receive an e-mail confirmation immediately after it is submitted.

Where does the money go?

84% goes to Programs and Camping Support

• Cub/Boy Scout; Venturing; Learning for Life & Exploring
• Jamborees, Recognition Dinners, and much more
• Scout Reach, Special Needs, Juvenile Diversion
• Scholarships for youth members
• Scouting for food, Drug Awareness, Youth Protection
• Support in establishing new units
• Camper insurance for units at council and sponsored events
• Monthly Roundtables
• Training for volunteers: Fast Start, Basic Training, Woodbadge
• Training for Youth Leaders: Grey Wolf, Silver Path Finder
• Maintenance services and improvements for eight Scout camps
• Community Public Relations
• Trained staff to support the council, districts, and Units

8% goes to Fundraising

• Friends of Scouting supplies and support
• Product sales ( popcorn) coordination and support
• Grant writing

• Maintenance of Service Centers, Annual Reports, independent auditor, accounting
• Maintenance of office equipment
• Council website
• Council bulletins to inform leaders of events, programs, trainings
• Transportation and staff training

8% goes to Management and General Expense

34% comes from camping and activities
23% comes from Friends of Scouting
12% comes from the United Way
10% comes from Foundations and grants
8% comes from the Product (popcorn) sale
7% comes from Investment income
4% comes from special events
2% is miscellaneous

Where does the money come from?

Donate ONLINE, Pledge Form, Brochure, Matching Gift Form

Northern Star Council