The Girl Scouts says it is losing money and is hoping to make it up with a major increase in membership dues. RELATED | Girl Scout fined $400 for selling cookiesThe Girl Scouts says it wants to increase yearly fees from $25 to $85. It says its largest source of revenue comes from the dues, and not by selling its famous cookies. Troop leaders have said they believe the membership due increase could put a financial strain on families, causing troops to have issues, possibly including losing members.