Founded in 2021, Girl Scouts of Northern California’s newest Giving Circle chapter is a network of Girl Scout alums and friends who share a passion for making Girl Scouts more accessible in our area, including to many girls in low-income situations. We pool our donations and award grants to selected GSNorCal programs and projects. 

Since its launch, San Mateo Giving Circle has awarded nearly $150,000 in grants: we supported Girl Scout troop programs for girls in East Palo Alto and Redwood City, scholarships for high school girls to attend GSNorCal's 'Lead the Way' leadership conference, capital improvement projects at Camp Butano Creek, Skylark Ranch and Two Sentinels, and support for adult volunteer development.

Our Giving Circle meets four times a year, and offers additional social activities. Members receive Council updates, have opportunities to volunteer, learn about girl programming, vote and award grants to Girl Scouts of Northern California’s programs, and hear how their collective contribution is elevating the Girl Scout experience in our local communities. We make a difference for girls, while connecting with an amazing group of women! 

Donate below to join!

Membership deadline: April 15
Philanthropist: $1025
Emerging Philanthropist, 40 years and younger: $525
We welcome any additional donation amount!

Should you have any questions or wish to discuss a more flexible donation plan please contact us at funddevelopment@gsnorcal.org.

To donate by mail, send your donation to: Girl Scouts of Northern California Attention: Fund Development 1301 Marina Village Parkway, Suite 200 Alameda, CA 94501. Please notate "SMC Giving Circle" on the check.

San Mateo County Giving Circle 2026 Calendar

Below is our general meeting calendar. Specific dates will be provided with your welcome or renewal letter from our Giving Circle.

February: CONNECT Member & Guests
We discuss the mission of the Giving Circle and our relationship to Girl Scouts of Northern California.

April: Donations are due for the Giving Circle fund.

May: VOTE Member Meeting
We review grant proposals made by Girl Scouts of Northern California to determine how we will award our annual pooled donation.

August: SERVE Member & Guests Work Party
We volunteer at a Girl Scout property or project to give more girls and their leaders the Girl Scout Experience.

November: LEARN Member & Guests Meeting
We learn more about an issue impacting girls and reflect on the skills and leadership that Girl Scouts provides to address this need.

The San Mateo County Giving Circle members also hosts three social events annually. We warmly welcome you to the Giving Circle and congratulate you on making an impact through your donation.