Boy Scouts Of America

Organization Overview

Boy Scouts Of America is located in Mohegan Lake, NY. 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 134 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 12/2021, Boy Scouts Of America generated $5.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.3m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO PROVIDE A VALUES-BASED YOUTH PROGRAM BASED ON PRECEPTS IN THE SCOUT OATH AND LAW.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

TRADITIONAL SCOUTING - IN THE BSA, SCOUTING IS CONSIDERED TO BE ONE MOVEMENT WITH THREE MAIN PROGRAMS: CUB SCOUTING IS THE LARGEST OF THE THREE PROGRAMS, AVAILABLE TO BOYS AND GIRLS FROM KINDERGARTEN THROUGH FIFTH-GRADE OR 5 TO 11 1/2 YEARS. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PURSUE THE AIMS OF CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, CITIZENSHIP TRAINING, AND PERSONAL FITNESS. CUB SCOUTING IS DIVIDED INTO AGE-BASED LEVELS OF LIONS, TIGER CUBS, WOLF CUBS, BEAR CUBS, AND WEBELOS SCOUTS. SCOUTS BSA IS THE FLAGSHIP PROGRAM OF THE BSA FOR BOYS AND GIRLS AGES 10 TO 18. IT USES OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES SUCH AS CAMPING, AQUATICS AND HIKING TO ACHIEVE THE AIMS OF CHARACTER, CITIZENSHIP, AND PERSONAL FITNESS TRAINING. THE ORDER OF THE ARROW IS THE SCOUTING'S NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY FOR EXPERIENCED CAMPERS AND IS DEDICATED TO THE IDEAL OF CHEERFUL SERVICE AND BROTHERHOOD. VENTURING IS A PROGRAM FOR YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN 14 (AND WHO HAVE COMPLETED THE EIGHTH GRADE) THROUGH 20 YEARS OF AGE. VENTURING'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE POSITIVE EXPERIENCES TO HELP YOUNG PEOPLE MATURE AND TO PREPARE THEM TO BECOME RESPONSIBLE AND CARING ADULTS. OVER 7,814 YOUTH ARE SERVED THROUGH 325 CUB SCOUT PACKS, SCOUT TROOPS, AND VENTURING CREWS.EXPLORING IS A WORKSITE-BASED PROGRAM. IT IS PART OF LEARNING FOR LIFE'S CAREER EDUCATION PROGRAM ALSO FOR YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN WHO ARE 14 (AND HAVE COMPLETED THE EIGHTH GRADE) 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 HELPS 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. OVER 171 YOUTH ARE SERVED THROUGH 10 EXPLORER POSTS.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$177,193
Related organizations$1,411,085
Government grants $239,039
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$812,391
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,639,708
Total Program Service Revenue$1,284,899
Investment income $1,420
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $29,544
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $1,170,778
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$15,192
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $142,160
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $5,343,213

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Boy Scouts Of America has recieved totaling $25,226.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: HEALTH

$19,250
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$5,876
Amg Charitable Gift Foundation

Greenwood Village, CO

PURPOSE: PUBLIC ASSISTANCE

$100
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$9,262,164
Ending Balance$9,262,164

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