Boy Scouts Of America is located in Little Rock, AR. 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 93 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 $7.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.0m during the year ending 12/2023. 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:
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TO PREPARE YOUNG PEOPLE TO MAKE ETHICAL DECISIONS OVER THEIR LIFETIMES BY INSTILLING IN THEM THE VALUES OF THE SCOUT OATH AND LAW.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE QUAPAW AREA COUNCIL, BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA OFFERS THE CUB SCOUT PROGRAM TO FAMILIES WITH BOYS AND GIRLS AGES 5 THROUGH 10 YEARS OLD SEEKING FUN, SOCIAL, AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT WITH FAMILIES IN THEIR LOCAL NEIGHBORHOODS. CUB SCOUTS IS A FAMILY PROGRAM WITH AN EMPHASIS ON BUILDING AND SUPPORTING THE FAMILY UNIT. THE CUB SCOUT PROGRAM IS HOSTED WITHIN LOCAL NEIGHBORHOODS, THROUGH A PARTNER ORGANIZATION. ALL OF THE SCOUTS ARE SEPARATED INTO AGE-APPROPRIATE GROUPS BY THEIR GRADE LEVEL WHERE THEY WILL WORK ON DIFFERENT ADVENTURES AND ELECTIVES TO ACHIEVE THEIR NEXT RANK. ACTIVITIES COULD INCLUDE ARTS & CRAFTS, CITIZENSHIP, GOOD MANNERS, PHYSICAL FITNESS, SWIMMING, HIKING, AND OF COURSE, THE PINEWOOD DERBY RACE! SCOUTS WILL TYPICALLY HAVE AN OUTDOOR ADVENTURE EACH MONTH IN ADDITION TO THEIR TYPICAL DEN AND PACK MEETINGS.
THE QUAPAW AREA COUNCIL, BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA IS PROUD TO OFFER PROGRAMS AT THE GUS BLASS SCOUT RESERVATION LOCATED IN DAMASCUS, ARKANSAS. THE 3200 ACRE PROPERTY IS HOME TO A RESIDENTIAL LONG TERM CAMPGROUND, A STATE-OF-THE-ART SCOUT TRAINING CENTER AND DORMITORY BUILDING, AND SEVERAL SHORT TERM CAMPING AREAS, NESTLED JUST SOUTH OF THE OZARK MOUNTAIN RANGE. OUR CAMP PROPERTY PROVIDES LOCAL SCOUT UNITS WITH SUMMER CAMP OPPORTUNITIES, SCOUT RANK ADVANCEMENT SESSIONS, SHORT TERM-CAMPOREES, CUB SCOUT FAMILY WEEKENDS, WILDERNESS FIRST AID TRAINING AND A CHANCE TO RECONNECT WITH THE OUTDOORS. GUS BLASS SCOUT RESERVATION HAS A TOP-NOTCH SHOOTING SPORTS AREA, A BEAUTIFUL LAKE FOR AQUATICS ACTIVITIES, A MID-SIZED ROCK WALL, FULL SERVICE DINING FACILITY, A GRASSROOTS STEM LAB, AND HUNDREDS OF SCOUT MEMORIES.
THE QUAPAW AREA COUNCIL, BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA OFFERS THE SCOUTS BSA PROGRAM TO YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN AGES 10 THROUGH 17 YEARS OLD SEEKING FUN, OUTDOOR ENRICHMENT WITH PEERS OF SIMILAR INTERESTS, YET DIFFERENT BACKGROUNDS. UTILIZING OUR GOAL-ORIENTED, VALUES-BASED, TEAM-FOCUSED ACTIVITIES, OUR SCOUTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ACCOMPLISH A VARIETY OF ENGAGING AND HANDS ON ACHIEVEMENTS WHICH SUPPORT THE POSITIVE CHARACTER ATTRIBUTES WHICH DEFINE THE FOUNDATION OF OUR FLAGSHIP PROGRAM, THE SCOUT OATH AND LAW. ACTIVITIES COULD INCLUDE CAMPING, FISHING, MOUNTAIN BIKING, HIKING, WHITE WATER RAFTING, ROCK CLIMBING, SHOOTING SPORTS, AQUATICS ACTIVITIES, MERIT BADGE PROGRAMS, HIGH ADVENTURE AND MORE. TYPICALLY, A SCOUTS BSA TROOP WILL GO ON A 3-DAY CAMPOUT ONCE A MONTH. SEPARATE HIGH ADVENTURE OPPORTUNITIES ARE ALSO OFFERED TO OLDER SCOUTS THROUGH OUR VENTURING BSA AND SEA SCOUT PROGRAMS. THE OVERALL PROGRAM IS SUPPORTED BY PARENTS, RELIGIOUS, AND NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS AND PROMIS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Shanna Richardson Scout Executive | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $170,550 |
Judge Rita Gruber Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mark Amox Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Randy Zook Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Brock Martin Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Judge Andrew Fulkerson Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Boy Scouts Of America Comp & Benefits | 12/30/23 | $238,177 |
Performance Food Service Food Stuff | 12/30/23 | $111,222 |
Boy Scouts Of America Supplies | 12/30/23 | $158,385 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $9,143 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $35,911 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $100,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,198,028 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,343,082 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $503,308 |
Investment income | $503,655 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $32,763 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$9,182 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $192,128 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $6,993,970 |
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. | $42,557 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $182,829 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $26,691 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,021,566 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $266,043 |
Payroll taxes | $98,088 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $76,224 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $53,134 |
Advertising and promotion | $23,617 |
Office expenses | $210,702 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $326,182 |
Travel | $76,986 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $48,496 |
Interest | $6,839 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $260,113 |
Insurance | $101,477 |
All other expenses | $87,861 |
Total functional expenses | $3,016,584 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,726,499 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $687,192 |
Accounts receivable, net | $96,436 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $124,707 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $27,399 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,923,438 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $3,506,535 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $365,972 |
Total assets | $16,458,178 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $34,636 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $45,401 |
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 | $767,368 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $328,671 |
Total liabilities | $1,176,076 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $11,407,257 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,874,845 |
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 | $16,458,178 |