Boy Scouts Of America
- Assets
- $11.2m
- Revenue
- $3.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 130
- Location
- Vernon Hills, IL
- Founding
- 11/1965
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 36-2663224
Organization Overview
Boy Scouts Of America is located in Vernon Hills, IL. 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 130 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 $3.1m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.3m during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.7%) per year over the past 9 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Boy Scouts Of America has awarded 20 individual grants totaling $4,193,031. 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
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PREPARE YOUNG PEOPLE TO MAKE ETHICAL AND MORAL CHOICES OVER THEIR LIFETIMES BY INSTILLING IN THEM THE VALUES OF THE SCOUT OATH AND LAW.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SCOUT AND OTHER ACTIVITIES - PROVIDE SCOUTING ACTIVITIES TO YOUNG PEOPLE AND THEIR FAMILIES INCLUDING PINEWOOD DERBY RACES, DEN MEETINGS, TROOP MEETINGS, FISHING DERBIES, BOO CAMP, MERIT BADGE OPPORTUNITY DAYS, CUBMOBILE RACES, KLONDIKE DERBIES, NEW SCOUT FUN DAYS, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES INCLUDES THE SALE OF BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA MERCHANDISE AND RETURNED MERCHANDISE.
CAMPING ACTIVITIES - PROVIDE OUTDOOR CAMPING FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS TO YOUNG PEOPLE AND FAMILIES AT OUR THREE CAMP PROPERTIES, CAMP OAKARRO, CAMP SOL R CROWN AND THE MA-KA-JA-WAN SCOUT RESERVATION. CAMP RELATED PROGRAMS INCLUDE HIKING, BIKING, HORSEMANSHIP, SWIMMING, BOATING, FISHING, PIONEERING, NATURE STUDY, CRAFTS, WILDERNESS SURVIVAL, FIELD SPORTS, SHOOTING SPORTS, AND MUCH MORE. CAMPS ARE HELD YEAR-ROUND, AND INCLUDE WEEKEND CAMPS, AND LONG-TERM CAMPS.
TRAINING ACTIVITIES - LEADERSHIP TRAINING OF BOTH YOUTH AND ADULTS. WOOD BADGE, NATIONAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP TRAINING, SKILL TRAININGS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Bethany Micksch President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Reed Snyder Commissioner | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
William Ratzer Treasurer (termed 12/23) | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Kenneth Morrison Past President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Gregory Lawless Immediate Past President (termed 1/23) | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Iris Farley Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Olson General Contractors Inc Renovations At Corporate Headquarters | 12/30/18 | $500,848 |
Kerkman Brothers Construction Co Inc Construction Of New Cabin At Camp Crown | 12/30/18 | $129,195 |
Kandle Dining Services Inc Providing Food For Summer Camp | 12/30/18 | $307,483 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $263,194 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $714,896 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $5,820 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $978,090 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,115,082 |
| Investment income | $133,901 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $52,135 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$9,842 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $346,101 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,099,720 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $121,453 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $84,596 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $350,266 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $12,218 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $862,297 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $104,868 |
| Other employee benefits | $78,755 |
| Payroll taxes | $94,628 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $92,642 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $86,093 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $44,098 |
| Fees for services: Other | $3,490 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $59,687 |
| Information technology | $18,798 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $128,757 |
| Travel | $96,993 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $136,272 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $51,148 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $46,273 |
| Insurance | $131,042 |
| All other expenses | $78,058 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,313,745 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,515,145 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $254,556 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $21,338 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $253,551 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $80,837 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,932,194 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $6,059,273 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $59,549 |
| Total assets | $11,176,443 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $103,858 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $270,848 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $214,462 |
| 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 | $25,455 |
| Total liabilities | $614,623 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,802,662 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $6,759,158 |
| 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 | $11,176,443 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Boy Scouts Of America has awarded $121,453 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
WISCONSIN CAMPS OF NEIC BOY SCOUTS INC PURPOSE: REAL PROPERTY DONATED TO IMPROVE THE EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE OF THE WISCONSIN CAMPS AND TO ENHANCE THE SCOUTING EXPERIENCE. | $91,394 |
WISCONSIN BOY SCOUTS SOL CROWN NATURE APPRECIATION SOCIETY INC PURPOSE: REAL PROPERTY DONATED TO IMPROVE THE EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE OF THE WISCONSIN CAMPS AND TO ENHANCE THE SCOUTING EXPERIENCE. | $30,059 |