Friends of Scouting is an annual giving campaign, reaching out to Scouting families, service organizations and businesses. Friends of Scouting is one of the largest sources of funding for the Bay-Lakes Council. Nearly 25% of the operating budget is funded through this annual giving campaign.

The Trail's End mission is to provide a means of raising money for Cub Scout Packs and Boy Scout Troops, with which they can expand their programs and give boys the best Scouting experience possible.