Boy Scouts Of America is located in Oakland, NJ. 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, Boy Scouts Of America employed 185 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 12/2022, Boy Scouts Of America generated $3.4m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.6m during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
INSTILLING CHARACTER, LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE INTO BOYS AND GIRLS AGES 5-20.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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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 TO FIFTH GRADE OR 5 TO 10 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 LION CUBS, TIGER CUBS, WOLF CUBS, BEAR CUBS AND WEBELOS SCOUTS. SCOUTS BSA IS THE FLAGSHIP PROGRAM OF THE BSA FOR BOYS AND GIRLS AGES 10 1/2 TO 17. IT USES OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES SUCH AS CAMPING, AQUATICS AND HIKING TO ACHIEVE THE AIMS OF CHARACTER, CITIZENSHIP AND PERSONAL FITNESS TRAINING. THE EXPLORING PROGRAM IS AN INTERACTIVE, WORKSITE-BASED CAREER EDUCATION PROGRAM THAT SERVES YOUTH IN 6TH-8TH GRADES (EXPLORING CLUBS), AND YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN WHO ARE 14 THROUGH 20 YEARS OLD (EXPLORING POSTS). 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 9000 SERVED THROUGH CUB SCOUTS, BOY SCOUTS, VENTURING CREWS, AND EXPLORERS.
OUTDOOR PROGRAMS - PLANNED, ORGANIZED OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES AT THE DEN, PACK, DISTRICT, AND COUNCIL LEVELS FULFILL THE PROMISE MADE TO OUR CUB SCOUTS. YOUNG BOYS AND GIRLS HAVE A GREAT DESIRE FOR OUTDOOR FUN, EXCITEMENT, AND ADVENTURE. THESE EXPERIENCES ENCOURAGE THEM TO SPEND QUALITY TIME WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS. QUALITY COUNCIL CAMPS AND FUN PACK OUTDOOR EVENTS DIRECTED BY QUALIFIED, TRAINED LEADERS PROVIDE AN IDEAL SETTING FOR THESE ACTIVITIES. SCOUTING IS DESIGNED TO TAKE PLACE OUTDOORS. IT IS IN THE OUTDOOR SETTING THAT SCOUTS SHARE RESPONSIBILITIES AND LEARN TO LIVE WITH ONE ANOTHER. IN THE OUTDOORS, THE SKILLS AND ACTIVITIES PRACTICED AT TROOP MEETINGS COME ALIVE WITH PURPOSE. BEING CLOSE TO NATURE HELPS SCOUTS GAIN AN APPRECIATION FOR THE BEAUTY OF THE WORLD AROUND US. THE OUTDOORS IS THE LABORATORY IN WHICH SCOUTS LEARN ECOLOGY AND PRACTICE CONSERVATION OF NATURE'S RESOURCES.OUTDOOR/HIGH ADVENTURE IS THE LARGEST AND FASTEST GROWING INTEREST IN THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, AS YOUTH GROW THEY SEEK GREATER AND GREATER CHALLENGES. THE EXCITEMENT OF THESE PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY CHALLENGING ACTIVITIES IS BOTH PERSONALLY REWARDING AND AIDS IN THE CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT OF THOSE PARTICIPATING. HIGH ADVENTURE CREATES LIFETIME MEMORIES AND EXPERIENCES.CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES SUPPLEMENT THE PROGRAM OF SCOUT ADVANCEMENT, SUMMER CAMP AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES AND TEACH YOUNG PEOPLE TO BETTER UNDERSTAND THEIR INTERDEPENDENCE WITH THE ENVIRONMENT.
SCOUTREACH- OUR SCOUTREACH PROGRAM DEVELOPS PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS TO IMPLEMENT AND DELIVER THE SCOUTING PROGRAM TO GIVE YOUTH IN URBAN NEIGHBORHOODS, WHO NEED OUR PROGRAMS, THE OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN AND HAVE THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO SUCCEED IN LIFE. OUR TEAM OF 3 EMPLOYEES AND 71 VOLUNTEERS OPERATES 23 PROGRAM SITES IN NEWARK, JERSEY CITY, PATERSON, UNION CITY AND PASSAIC TO SERVE YOUTH, FAMILIES AND EDUCATORS WHO NEED A SCOUTING PROGRAM TAILORED TO FIT UNIQUE ECONOMIC CHALLENGES, LANGUAGE BARRIERS AND LACK OF FAMILIARITY OF SCOUTING. PROVIDING PROGRAMS TO NEARLY 820 BOYS AND GIRLS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 5 AND 20, SCOUTREACH IS SPECIALIZED TO DELIVER THE SCOUTING MESSAGE DURING CRITICAL HOURS WHEN CHILDREN IN SINGLE-PARENT OR WORKING-PARENT HOUSEHOLDS NEED SUPERVISED AND STRUCTURED TIME TO BUILD SELF-ESTEEM, LEARN NEW SKILLS AND GROW AS CITIZENS NORMALLY, THE SCOUTREACH INITIATIVE GIVES BOYS AND GIRLS THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE OUTDOOR CAMPING DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS. WE HAD 73 CUBS AND SCOUTS BSA YOUTH PARTICIPATE IN OUR CAMPING PROGRAMS THIS SUMMER 2022.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Kenneth E Dutcher President | OfficerTrustee | 3.5 | $0 |
Christopher J Sullivan Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3.5 | $0 |
Joseph M Healy Director | Trustee | 3.5 | $0 |
Jeremiah T Murnane III Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 3.5 | $0 |
Dr Philip J Mollica Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 3.5 | $0 |
Gretchen Scheiman Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 3.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $439,434 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $548,509 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $987,943 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $2,020,603 |
Investment income | $10,342 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$13,734 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $239,717 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,414,148 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $234,307 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $12,305 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,750,870 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $191,224 |
Other employee benefits | $150,731 |
Payroll taxes | $196,763 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $26,375 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $26,999 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $6,451 |
Fees for services: Other | $135,013 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $582,248 |
Information technology | $28,802 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $446,552 |
Travel | $167,444 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $29,462 |
Interest | $6,377 |
Payments to affiliates | $70,155 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $342,414 |
Insurance | $109,121 |
All other expenses | $4,820 |
Total functional expenses | $4,608,777 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $261,492 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $17,757 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $151,595 |
Accounts receivable, net | $59,140 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $61,688 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $83,768 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,973,140 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $74,432 |
Investments—other securities | $2,679,173 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $75,033 |
Total assets | $6,437,218 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $239,206 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $232,879 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $329,954 |
Other liabilities | $233,409 |
Total liabilities | $1,035,448 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,475,520 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,926,250 |
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 | $6,437,218 |