Boy Scouts Of America

Organization Overview

Boy Scouts Of America, operating under the name Chief Seattle Council, is located in Seattle, WA. 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, Chief Seattle Council employed 158 individuals. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Chief Seattle Council 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, Chief Seattle Council generated $7.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.6m 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 PREPARE YOUNG PEOPLE TO MAKE ETHICAL AND MORAL CHOICES OVER THEIR LIFETIMES BY INSTILLING IN THEM THE VALUES OF THE SCOUT OATH AND LAW. SCOUT OATH - ON MY HONOR I WILL DO MY BEST TO DO MY DUTY TO GOD AND MY COUNTRY AND TO OBEY THE SCOUT LAW; TO HELP OTHER PEOPLE AT ALL TIMES; TO KEEP MYSELF PHYSICALLY STRONG, MENTALLY AWAKE, AND MORALLY STRAIGHT. SCOUT LAW - A SCOUT IS TRUSTWORTHY, LOYAL, HELPFUL, FRIENDLY, COURTIOUS, KIND, OBEDIENT, CHEERFUL, THRIFTY, BRAVE, CLEAN, AND REVERENT. THE SCOUT LAW HAS 12 POINTS. EACH IS A GOAL FOR EVERY SCOUT. A SCOUT TRIES TO LIVE UP TO THE LAW EVERY DAY. IT IS NOT ALWAYS EASY TO DO, BUT A SCOUT ALWAYS TRIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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SCOUTS BSA IS A PROGRAM FOCUSED ON FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY FOR YOUTH 11 TO 18 YEARS OF AGE. WITH THE SCOUT OATH AND SCOUT LAW AS GUIDES, AND THE SUPPORT OF PARENTS, COMMUNITY AND RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS, THESE YOUTH DEVELOP AN AWARENESS AND APPRECIATION OF THEIR ROLE IN THE COMMUNITY AND BECOME GOOD CITIZENS. THE PROGRAM TEACHES LEADERSHIP AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT THROUGH DIFFERENT METHODS, SUCH AS ADVANCEMENT, CAMPING AND TRAINING. THIS PROGRAM SERVED 3,999 YOUTH IN 2021.


CUB SCOUTING IS A PROGRAM FOCUSED ON FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY FOR YOUTH 6 TO 10 YEARS OF AGE. CUB SCOUTS LEARN CITIZENSHIP, COMPASSION, AND COURAGE THROUGH SERVICE PROJECTS, CEREMONIES, GAMES, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES PROMOTING CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT AND PHYSICAL FITNESS. THIS PROGRAM SERVED 4,503 YOUTH IN 2021.


VENTURING IS A PROGRAM FOR YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN 14 (OR 13 WITH COMPLETION OF THE EIGHTH GRADE) THROUGH 20 YEARS OF AGE. VENTURING PROVIDES EXPERIENCES TO DEVELOP YOUTH TO BECOME MATURE, RESPONSIBLE, CARING ADULTS. EACH PROGRAM IS SPECIFIC TO THE YOUTH PARTICIPATING. THERE ARE ROBOTIC GROUPS, HIGH ADVENTURE GROUPS, COMPUTER GROUPS, AND SHIPS. THE ONE THING THAT IS CONSISTENT WITH VENTURING IS THAT THE YOUTH RUN THE PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM SERVED 364 YOUTH IN 2021.


EXPLORING IS A PROGRAM FOR 14 TO 21 YEAR OLD BOYS & GIRLS WHICH FOCUSES ON CAREER & HOBBY INTERESTS.LEARNING FOR LIFE IS A PROGRAM FOR BOTH BOYS & GIRLS AGE 5 YEARS THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL. IT FOCUSES ON "AT RISK" ELEMENTARY CHILDREN & CAREER EXPLORATION FOR OLDER YOUTH. THESE TWO PROGRAMS SERVED 148 YOUTH IN 2021.CHILDREN OF INCARCERATED PARENTS IS ANOTHER PROGRAM BOY SCOUTS FOCUSES ON.


SCOUTS BSA IS A PROGRAM FOCUSED ON FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY FOR YOUTH 11 TO 18 YEARS OF AGE. WITH THE SCOUT OATH AND SCOUT LAW AS GUIDES, AND THE SUPPORT OF PARENTS, COMMUNITY AND RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS, THESE YOUTH DEVELOP AN AWARENESS AND APPRECIATION OF THEIR ROLE IN THE COMMUNITY AND BECOME GOOD CITIZENS. THE PROGRAM TEACHES LEADERSHIP AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT THROUGH DIFFERENT METHODS, SUCH AS ADVANCEMENT, CAMPING AND TRAINING. THIS PROGRAM SERVED 3,999 YOUTH IN 2021.


CUB SCOUTING IS A PROGRAM FOCUSED ON FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY FOR YOUTH 6 TO 10 YEARS OF AGE. CUB SCOUTS LEARN CITIZENSHIP, COMPASSION, AND COURAGE THROUGH SERVICE PROJECTS, CEREMONIES, GAMES, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES PROMOTING CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT AND PHYSICAL FITNESS. THIS PROGRAM SERVED 4,503 YOUTH IN 2021.


VENTURING IS A PROGRAM FOR YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN 14 (OR 13 WITH COMPLETION OF THE EIGHTH GRADE) THROUGH 20 YEARS OF AGE. VENTURING PROVIDES EXPERIENCES TO DEVELOP YOUTH TO BECOME MATURE, RESPONSIBLE, CARING ADULTS. EACH PROGRAM IS SPECIFIC TO THE YOUTH PARTICIPATING. THERE ARE ROBOTIC GROUPS, HIGH ADVENTURE GROUPS, COMPUTER GROUPS, AND SHIPS. THE ONE THING THAT IS CONSISTENT WITH VENTURING IS THAT THE YOUTH RUN THE PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM SERVED 364 YOUTH IN 2021.


EXPLORING IS A PROGRAM FOR 14 TO 21 YEAR OLD BOYS & GIRLS WHICH FOCUSES ON CAREER & HOBBY INTERESTS.LEARNING FOR LIFE IS A PROGRAM FOR BOTH BOYS & GIRLS AGE 5 YEARS THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL. IT FOCUSES ON "AT RISK" ELEMENTARY CHILDREN & CAREER EXPLORATION FOR OLDER YOUTH. THESE TWO PROGRAMS SERVED 148 YOUTH IN 2021.CHILDREN OF INCARCERATED PARENTS IS ANOTHER PROGRAM BOY SCOUTS FOCUSES ON.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Lzl Construction Inc
Construction
$3,301,717
Exxel Pacific Inc
Construction
$1,517,517
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$46,368
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$395,873
Related organizations$0
Government grants $824,907
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$986,737
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $223,265
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,253,885
Total Program Service Revenue$1,330,337
Investment income $620,458
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $12,862
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $3,008,628
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$83,459
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $110,160
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $7,383,007

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 12 grants that Boy Scouts Of America has recieved totaling $639,336.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Network For Good Inc

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED

$203,393
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$174,067
The Blackbaud Giving Fund

Charleston, SC

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$87,919
The Blackbaud Giving Fund

Charleston, SC

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$87,919
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund

New York, NY

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES

$55,000
Waldemar L Stein Foundation

Dallas, TX

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL

$14,196
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$23,705,841
Earnings$3,307,704
Admin Expense$125,994
Net Contributions$60,938
Other Expense$6,503,715
Grants$1,391,429
Ending Balance$19,053,345

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