Consider the great investment opportunities: gold, real estate, stocks and bonds, and the Boy Scouts of America. Yes, the Boy Scouts! Other investment opportunities lose their luster and their value can declines according to the whims of an unpredictable market. But the worth of the Boy Scouts never declines. It is an investment that always appreciates and always pays dividends because Boy Scouts invest in people.

Since 1910, the Boy Scouts of America have been teaching young people fundamental lessons in life. We develop enlightened, responsible citizens with the timeless values of trustworthiness and loyalty, helpfulness and friendliness, cheerfulness, courage and kindness. Yet like all good investments, the Boy Scouts need contributions now to reap a golden harvest in the future.

One of the strengths of Scouting is the way that many people pull together to coordinate wonderful events and activities for the youth in our programs. In the Greenwich Council, we have hundreds of volunteers who donate their time and energies to make sure our members receive the best program and support available.

The dollars we raise locally go to directly support the youth and adults we serve in Greenwich. We are committed to raising funds to ensure that the Scouting program can continue to grow with a quality program that youth deserve.

Like many things in life, a successful program needs the resources of money and volunteers to ensure that our camp facilities and Scout Service Center are operating at their best.


Explore the ways you cansupport the Greenwich Council, BSA through Friends of Scouting, Golf Tournament, Endowment gifts, Matching gifts, or Stock donations .

The Friends of Scouting campaign is conducted annually among the parents of Scouts and volunteers. Families are the ones who see firsthand the benefit of Scouting for their child.  District and unit volunteers conduct the campaign to give all Scouting families the opportunity to support Greenwich Scouting.

We also involve business and community leaders in the Friends of Scouting program. These leaders recognize the value of a future workforce trained and ready to deliver superior results in a competitive global market. Youth instilled with character development, citizenship training, and personal fitness are vital to the future success of any competitive business.

The Greenwich Council conducts an annual Golf Tournament each September at the Round Hill Club in Greenwich. Individuals and teams compete in a round of golf and putting contest and bid on valuable items in the silent and live auctions. Funds raised support the programs and services provided by the council.

The Greenwich Council, Boy Scouts of America, Inc. Endowment Fund is one of the three funds of local Scouting. The other two are Operating and Capital. Gifts can be made to the Endowment Fund through several methods, such as the James E. West Award, Scouting Heritage Society, 1910 Society, and the Boy Scouts of America Founders Circle.  Each of these programs has specific requirements for donations.

The future of Greenwich Scouting is dependent on a sound financial foundation. The development of an adequate endowment fund is vital to the long-range fiscal stability of the Greenwich Council and the development of its youth members.

Matching gifts are a vital program in many companies. Don't forget that many companies do "match" or even “double match” their employee's donation.   To see an initial list of companies known to have this policy, contact the Greenwich Council or check with your human resources department for the appropriate paperwork.

Stock Donations is another way to support the Greenwich Council. One way to perpetuate your legacy in Scouting is to make a donation of stock. Stocks can be used to enhance the endowment funds of the council. You can make a significant gift while also reducing your tax liability. Download Stock Donation form


Please review these additional ways to support Greenwich Scouting:

Family Friends of Scouting

Planned Giving