Boy Scouts Of America, operating under the name Northern Star Council, is located in Fort Snelling, MN. 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 12/2022, Northern Star Council employed 497 individuals. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Northern Star 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 12/2022, Northern Star Council generated $12.9m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $20.3m during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, Northern Star Council has awarded 20 individual grants totaling $24,431,422. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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NORTHERN STAR COUNCIL PREPARES YOUNG PEOPLE TO BE LEADERS AND INDIVIDUALS OF STRONG CHARACTER BY HELPING THEM DISCOVER AND LIVE BY THE PRINCIPLES OF SCOUTING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
NORTHERN STAR COUNCIL, BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA HELPS YOUNG PEOPLE ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL BY DEVELOPING THEIR SELF-CONFIDENCE, LEADERSHIP, RESPECT, AND A COMMITMENT TO SERVICE THROUGH THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS: -CUB SCOUTING (262 PACKS GRADES K-5) -SCOUTS BSA (354 TROOPS OF BOYS AND GIRLS AGES 10-18) -VENTURING (30 VENTURE CREWS OF BOYS AND GIRLS AGES 14-21) -SEA SCOUTS (1 SHIP) -EXPLORING (47 EXPLORER POSTS IN WORK SITE-BASED CAREER EXPLORATION). IN ADDITION, NORTHERN STAR COUNCIL SPECIAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE: JUVENILE DIVERSION PROGRAM WHICH TARGETS FIRST-TIME NON-VIOLENT YOUTH OFFENDERS; OUTREACH PROGRAM DEVELOPED TO EFFECTIVELY REACH OUT TO AT-RISK YOUTH AND YOUTH OF ALL ETHNICITIES AND CULTURES; AND POLARIS WHICH BRINGS SCOUTING PROGRAMS TO PHYSICALLY AND DEVELOPMENTALLY CHALLENGED BOYS, GIRLS, AND ADULTS WITH COGNITIVE CHALLENGES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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John R Andrews Scout Execut | Officer | 40 | $376,840 |
Paula Miller CFO | Officer | 40 | $155,091 |
Colleen Brazier Deputy Scout | 40 | $141,781 | |
Kent York Director Of | 40 | $132,133 | |
Jennifer Hedal Director Of | 40 | $117,306 | |
Robert Thielen Assist Direc | 40 | $117,457 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Usi Insurance Services Llc Insurance | 12/30/21 | $252,580 |
Reinhart Food Service Llc Food | 12/30/21 | $200,089 |
Huffcutt Concrete Llc Concrete | 12/30/21 | $141,100 |
Fredrikson & Byron Legal | 12/30/21 | $136,073 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $22,684 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $652,021 |
Related organizations | $2,789,344 |
Government grants | $676,239 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $714,199 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $210,502 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,854,487 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $6,812,895 |
Investment income | $75,690 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $24,827 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$7,544 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $995,405 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $12,913,005 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,032,753 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $353,658 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $531,930 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $69,042 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $5,929,115 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $588,701 |
Other employee benefits | $464,435 |
Payroll taxes | $549,713 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $100,925 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $227,385 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $139,665 |
Advertising and promotion | $103,452 |
Office expenses | $150,147 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $1,109,626 |
Travel | $300,704 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $123,475 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $90,686 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $666,005 |
Insurance | $325,418 |
All other expenses | $533,444 |
Total functional expenses | $20,263,842 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $459,810 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $10,906,658 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $616,945 |
Accounts receivable, net | $7,304,303 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $347,134 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $484,696 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $15,052,421 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,730,947 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $130,947 |
Total assets | $40,033,861 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,626,915 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $496,143 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $462,316 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $133,340 |
Total liabilities | $8,718,714 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $26,226,496 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $5,088,651 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $40,033,861 |
Over the last fiscal year, Boy Scouts Of America has awarded $2,032,753 in support to 3 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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INDIANHEAD SCOUT CAMPS INC PURPOSE: TRANSFER TO RELATED | $209,326 |
NORTHERN STAR COUNCIL TRUST PURPOSE: TRANSFER TO RELATED | $688,235 |
SCOUTING USA PURPOSE: TRANSFER TO RELATED | $1,135,192 |