Boy Scouts Of America
- Assets
- $3.7m
- Revenue
- $2.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 90
- Location
- Reading, PA
- Founding
- 11/1965
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 23-1352047
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 12/2023, Boy Scouts Of America employed 90 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 12/2023, Boy Scouts Of America generated $2.2m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.5m during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.4%) per year over the past 8 years. 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
2023
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, THERE IS ONE PROGRAM - SCOUTING. WITHIN SCOUTING THERE IS CUB SCOUTING WHICH IS 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 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 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 CO-ED 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 12/31/23 WITH 2,465 REGISTERED YOUTH: 91 YOUTH EARNED THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT. 4,196 MERIT BADGES AND 1,748 RANK ADVANCEMENTS WERE EARNED. 150,000 HOURS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE PERFORMED BY OUR YOUTH MEMBERS AND ADULT VOLUNTEERS. 80,000 POUNDS OF FOOD WAS COLLECTED FOR THE LOCAL FOOD BANK. IN 2023, THE COUNCIL HAD 340 GIRLS REGISTERED IN CUB SCOUTS, SCOUTS BSA, STEM SCOUTS AND VENTURING.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sam Alleymd Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Senator David Argall Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jerry Beaver VP Of Membership | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Paul Berthinet Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Richard Blakeslee Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jerry Blecker Immediate Past President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $337,433 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $302,706 |
| Related organizations | $253,012 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $148,858 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,042,009 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $950,350 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $197,558 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,189,917 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $18,556 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $108,842 |
| Other salaries and wages | $881,928 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $99,546 |
| Other employee benefits | $98,407 |
| Payroll taxes | $80,702 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $18,275 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $39,649 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $63,825 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $155,968 |
| Travel | $65,617 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $129,018 |
| Interest | $28,787 |
| Payments to affiliates | $37,078 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $206,177 |
| Insurance | $49,179 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,531,298 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $547,318 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $260,167 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $8,657 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $775 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $155,220 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $36,478 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,145,524 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $578,786 |
| Total assets | $3,732,925 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $64,917 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $75,145 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $85,393 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $475,500 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $620,482 |
| Total liabilities | $1,321,437 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,794,096 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $617,392 |
| 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 | $3,732,925 |