Somewhere in Greater St. Louis right now, a kid is figuring out who they are.
Maybe they're leading their first campfire. Maybe they're packing food boxes for a neighbor they'll never meet. Maybe they just earned an advancement, and now they're standing a little taller because of it.
That's what Greater St. Louis Area Scouting does. Every single day, across 63 counties in Missouri and Southern Illinois, we give young people the experiences that shape who they become.
In 2025, our Scouts showed up in a big way for this region:
398 Eagle & Advancements earned- Hundreds of future leaders are being shaped right now in St. Louis.
8,845 youth earned STEM based merit badges- Thousands of kids being prepared for the careers of tomorrow.
$1,866,202 worth of food items collected for St. Louis families through Scouting for Food- Thousands of youth are learning to serve their communities.
We are the largest council serving African American youth in Scouting America, and one of the fastest growing councils for female youth in the country.
Scouting works because communities invest in it. Your gift on Give STL Day goes directly to programs, camps, and experiences that give every young person in our region — regardless of background a chance to discover what they're made of.
This is your community. These are your kids. Give today!
Mission
Greater St. Louis Area Scouting develops today's youth into tomorrow's leaders. We do this by creating opportunities for learning and growth that foster and strengthen self-confidence, values, respect for others, character, citizenship and leadership abilities. Lessons that shape their entire lives.
The mission of Scouting America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.
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Organization Data
Summary
Organization name
Greater St. Louis Area Scouting
Tax id (EIN)
43-0652676
Mission/Purpose
Education, Education - Early Childhood, Education - K-12, Employment & Workforce Development, Environment, Health & Wellness, Sports, Parks & Recreation, STEM
Operating Budget
Giant: $5,000,001 and above
Service Area
St Louis County
Audiences Served
Children, Youth, Families, Teens, BILPOC, General Public
Address
1122 Town and Country Commons Dr. Suite 200 St. Louis, MO 63017