This procedure is strictly in regards to solicitation of charitable donations only.
To be in compliance with the policies and procedures of Girl Scouts USA and the IRS Guidelines, the
following procedures must be met:
Generally, troops or groups should not accept donations of $250 or more.
If an unsolicited gift is received by a troop, group or service unit, in excess of $250, the check
must be made payable to Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania (GSWPA) and forwarded to the
corporate office (for processing):
Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania
30 Isabella Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
ATTN: Director, Fund Development.
The troop number or group name should be indicated in the memo line of the check.
A 10% processing fee (maximum fee $25) will be charged.
GSWPA is required by the IRS to send a tax substantiation letter to any donor whose gift is $250
or more.
Troops and groups may not solicit cash gifts, cash donations or grants of any monetary value.
For information regarding troop/group money-earning activities, please refer to the Additional
Money-Earning Activities Procedure.
Please see gswpa.org/girls/awards/gold-award/ for information on Gold Award money-earning
guidelines.
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