Boy Scouts Of America

Organization Overview

Boy Scouts Of America is located in East Hartford, CT. The organization was established in 1965. According to its NTEE Classification (O41) the organization is classified as: Boy Scouts of America, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Boy Scouts Of America employed 55 individuals. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Boy Scouts Of America is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2020, Boy Scouts Of America generated $3.5m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.1m during the year ending 12/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.8%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2020

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE CONNECTICUT RIVERS COUNCIL SHALL, PROMOTE WITHIN THE TERRITORY COVERED BY THE CHARTER FROM TIME TO TIME GRANTED IT BY THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONGRESSIONAL CHARTER, BYLAWS, AND RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, THE SCOUTING PROGRAM OF PROMOTING THE ABILITY OF YOUTHS AND YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN TO DO THINGS FOR THEMSELVES AND OTHERS, TRAINING THEM IN SCOUTCRAFT, AND TEACHING THEM PATRIOTISM, COURAGE, SELF-RELIANCE, AND KINDRED VIRTUES, USING THE METHODS WHICH ARE NOW IN COMMON USE BY THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE COUNCIL'S PROGRAMS ARE CLASSIFIED AS FOLLOWS:LION SCOUTS: A FUN INTRODUCTION TO THE SCOUTING PROGRAM FOR KINDERGARTEN-AGE YOUTH EAGER TO GET GOING. LIONS DO ADVENTURES WITH THEIR ADULT PARTNERS AND OTHER LIONS EVERY MONTH. THIS PROGRAM INTRODUCES YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES TO SCOUTING AND THE OUTDOORS AS IT BUILDS A FOUNDATION OF CHARACTER. A LION DEN IS PART OF THE CUB SCOUT PACK.TIGER SCOUTS: ONE-YEAR, FAMILY-ORIENTED PROGRAM FOR A GROUP OF TEAMS, EACH CONSISTING OF A FIRST GRADE (OR 7-YEAR-OLD) BOY OR GIRL AND AN ADULT PARTNER (USUALLY A PARENT). A TIGER DEN IS PART OF THE CUB SCOUT PACK.CUB SCOUTING: FAMILY AND COMMUNITY CENTERED APPROACH TO LEARNING CITIZENSHIP, COMPASSION, AND COURAGE THROUGH SERVICE PROJECTS, CEREMONIES, GAMES, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES PROMOTING CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT AND PHYSICAL FITNESS.SCOUTS BSA: SCOUTS BSA IS A YEAR-ROUND PROGRAM FOR YOUTH 11-17 YEARS OLD THAT PROVIDES FUN, ADVENTURE, LEARNING, CHALLENGE, AND RESPONSIBILITY TO HELP THEM BECOME THE BEST VERSION OF THEMSELVES. VENTURING: PROVIDES EXPERIENCES TO HELP YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN, AGES 14-OR 13 WITH COMPLETION OF THE EIGHTH GRADE-THROUGH 20, BECOME MATURE, RESPONSIBLE, CARING ADULTS. YOUNG PEOPLE LEARN LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND PARTICIPATE IN CHALLENGING OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING HAVING ACCESS TO BOY SCOUT CAMPING PROPERTIES, A RECOGNITION PROGRAM, AND YOUTH PROTECTION TRAINING. IN THE CURRENT YEAR, OVER 8,800 WERE SERVED THROUGH 141 CUB SCOUT PACKS, 201 BOY SCOUT TROOPS, 14 VENTURING CREWS, 13 EXPLORER POSTS AND 15 STEM LABS.LEARNING FOR LIFE: OFFERS SEVEN PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS IN THEIR EFFORTS TO PREPARE YOUTH TO SUCCESSFULLY HANDLE THE COMPLEXITIES OF CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY AND TO ENHANCE THEIR SELF-CONFIDENCE, MOTIVATION, AND SELF-ESTEEM. THE SEVEN PROGRAMS FOCUS ON CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT AND CAREER EDUCATION. LEARNING FOR LIFE PROGRAMS HELP YOUTH DEVELOP SOCIAL AND LIFE SKILLS, ASSIST IN CHARACTER AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT, AND HELP YOUTH FORMULATE POSITIVE PERSONAL VALUES. IT PREPARES YOUTH TO MAKE ETHICAL DECISIONS THAT WILL HELP THEM ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. EXPLORING IS A WORKSITE-BASED PROGRAM. IT IS PART OF A LEARNING FOR LIFE'S CAREER EDUCATION PROGRAM ALSO FOR YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN WHO ARE 14 THROUGH 20 YEARS OLD. EXPLORING'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE EXPERIENCES THAT HELP YOUNG PEOPLE MATURE AND TO PREPARE THEM TO BECOME RESPONSIBLE AND CARING ADULTS. EXPLORERS ARE READY TO INVESTIGATE THE MEANING OF INTERDEPENDENCE IN THEIR PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS AND COMMUNITIES. EXPLORING IS BASED ON A UNIQUE AND DYNAMIC RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN YOUTH AND THE ORGANIZATIONS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. LOCAL COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS INITIATE A SPECIFIC EXPLORER POST BY MATCHING THEIR PEOPLE AND PROGRAM RESOURCES TO THE INTERESTS OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY. THE RESULT IS A PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES THAT HELP YOUTH PURSUE THEIR SPECIAL INTERESTS, GROW, AND DEVELOP. EXPLORING PROGRAMS ARE BASED ON FIVE AREAS OF EMPHASIS: CAREER OPPORTUNITIES, LIFE SKILLS, CITIZENSHIP, CHARACTER EDUCATION, AND LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Steven A Smith
Scout Executive/ceo
$252,966
Elizabeth Squillace
CFO
$132,236
Marjorie Dedrick
Chief Development Officer
$108,005
Eric Remington
Chair
$0
Shannon Smith
Treasurer
$0
R David Lee
Commissioner
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$71,099
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$340,068
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$820,369
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,231,536
Total Program Service Revenue$770,984
Investment income $149,296
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $37,681
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $679,594
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $70,408
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $3,496,168

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Boy Scouts Of America has recieved totaling $184,890.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$173,029
Paypal Charitable Giving Fund

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: General Support

$11,861
View Grant Recipient Profile

Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$8,533,202
Earnings$1,464,084
Net Contributions$131,330
Other Expense-$3,972,119
Ending Balance$14,100,735

Peer Organizations

Organization NameAssets
Boy Scouts Of America
New York, NY
$8,822,168
Boy Scouts Of America
Cranston, RI
$7,984,407
Boy Scouts Of America
Massapequa, NY
$3,296,625
Boy Scouts Of America
Rochester, NY
$4,407,012
Boy Scouts Of America
Milford, CT
$4,735,917
Heart Of New England Council Bsa Inc
Rutland, MA
$2,836,927
Boy Scouts Of America
Mohegan Lake, NY
$5,343,213
Boy Scouts Of America
East Hartford, CT
$3,496,168
Boy Scouts Of America
Milford, MA
$6,029,246
Boy Scouts Of America
Woburn, MA
$3,027,939
Boy Scouts Of America
Utica, NY
$1,621,319
Boy Scouts Of America
Binghamton, NY
$1,269,645

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