Boy Scouts Of America

Organization Overview

Boy Scouts Of America is located in Reading, PA. 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 86 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 $2.4m 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 (5.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.3m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.6%) per year over the past 7 years. 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

PREPARE OUR YOUTH TO MAKE ETHICAL AND MORAL CHOICES BY TEACHING THEM THE VALUES OF SCOUTING

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

IN THE BSA, SCOUTING IS 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 6 TO 11 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 BOY SCOUTING NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY FOR EXPERIENCED CAMPERS, BASED ON NATIVE AMERICAN TRADITIONS 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. STEM (SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING MATH) SCOUTS IS A CO-ED PROGRAM FOR YOUTH FROM THIRD TO TWELTH GRADE. STEM SCOUTS INTERACTS WITH PROFESSIONALS IN WEEKLY HANDS-ON LAB SESSIONS AND DISCOVER NEW THINGS IN A FAST-PACED, THOUGHT-PROVOKING, AND FUN WAY. WE ENDED 12/31/21 WITH 2,858 REGISTERED YOUTH: 115 YOUTH EARNED THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT. 5,143 MERIT BADGES AND 2,187 RANK ADVANCEMENTS EARNED. 150,000 HOURS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE PERFORMED BY OUR YOUTH MEMBERS AND ADULT VOLUNTEERS. 135,000 POUNDS OF FOOD WAS COLLECTED FOR THE LOCAL FOOD BANK. IN 2021, THE COUNCIL HAD 324 REGISTERED GIRLS IN CUB SCOUTS, SCOUTS BSA AND VENTURING. WE CONTINUED OUR VIRTUAL PROGRAM DELIVERY THROUGH SPRING OF 2021 AS A METHOD TO DELIVER SCOUTING DURING THE PANDEMIC BUT TRANSITIONED IN JUNE 2021 TO PROVIDE MORE IN PERSON PROGRAMMING AS WE HAVE DONE IN PRIOR YEARS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
James T Milham Jr
Scout Executive
$198,886
Duane Crouse
Director Of Development
$103,139
Jerry Blecker
President
$0
Jerry Beaver
VP Of Membership
$0
Jeffrey Euclide
Executive Vice President
$0
Matthew Hensinger
Board Member Council Commi
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$327,137
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$245,357
Related organizations$0
Government grants $408,121
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$285,319
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,265,934
Total Program Service Revenue$582,051
Investment income $346,418
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $160,254
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,354,657

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Boy Scouts Of America has recieved totaling $17,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Schuylkill United Way

Pottsville, PA

PURPOSE: PERSONAL/SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT YOUTH

$17,000
View Grant Recipient Profile

Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$5,981,148
Earnings$837,030
Net Contributions$11,171
Other Expense$346,756
Ending Balance$6,482,593

Peer Organizations

Organization NameAssets
Boy Scouts Of America
Bethesda, MD
$6,247,537
Boy Scouts Of America
New York, NY
$8,822,168
Boy Scouts Of America
Massapequa, NY
$3,296,625
Boy Scouts Of America
Columbus, OH
$5,049,823
Boy Scouts Of America
Dover, DE
$5,844,390
Boy Scouts Of America
Pittsburgh, PA
$6,582,230
Boy Scouts Of America
Cedar Knolls, NJ
$6,743,504
Boy Scouts Of America
Morganville, NJ
$9,889,272
Boy Scouts Of America
Wayne, PA
$5,783,567
Boy Scouts Of America
Cincinnati, OH
$5,610,410
Boy Scouts Of America
Oakland, NJ
$5,054,287
Boy Scouts Of America
Rochester, NY
$4,407,012

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