Boy Scouts Of America

Organization Overview

Boy Scouts Of America is located in Fargo, ND. 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 82 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 $4.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.3m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 0.4% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE COUNCIL SERVES OTHERS AND IN OTHER WAYS, INSTILLS VALUES IN YOUNG PEOPLE THAT BETTER PREPARES YOUNG PEOPLE TO MAKE ETHICAL CHOICES OVER THEIR LIFETIME BY INSTILLING THE VALUES OF THE SCOUT OATH AND LAW.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

THE NORTHERN LIGHTS COUNCIL, BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEVOTED TO OUR MISSION OF PREPARING YOUNG PEOPLE TO MAKE ETHICAL AND MORAL CHOICES OVER THEIR LIFETIME BY INSTILLING IN THEM VALUES OF THE SCOUT OATH AND LAW. THIS MISSION IS IMPLEMENTED THROUGH FIVE ELEMENTS THAT ENCOMPASS THE FOUNDATION OF SCOUTING, LEADERSHIP, ACHIEVEMENT, CHARACTER, SERVICE AND OUTDOORS. THE PROGRAMS OF SCOUTING INCLUDE; CUB SCOUTS FOR BOYS AND GIRLS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH THE FIFTH GRADE, SCOUTS BSA FOR YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN 14 THROUGH 17 YEARS OF AGE, AND VENTURING FOR YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN 14 THROUGH 20 YEARS OF AGE. THE NORTHERN LIGHTS COUNCIL, B.S.A.'S MOST RECOGNIZABLE METHOD FOR DELIVERING THESE PROGRAMS IS THROUGH OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES THAT INCLUDE DAY CAMPS, RESIDENT CAMPS, COUNCIL ORGANIZED FAMILY CAMPS, CAMPOREES, SUMMER CAMPS, NATIONAL JAMBOREES AND HIGH ADVENTURE CAMPING. A SECOND METHOD FOR ACHIEVING THE MISSION IS THROUGH THE AWARDS AND RECOGNITION YOUTH RECEIVE FROM ACHIEVEMENT OF SKILLS, PARTICIPATION IN ACTIVITIES, COMMUNITY SERVICE AND ADVANCEMENT WITHIN THE VARIOUS PROGRAMS.OUR COUNCIL PROVIDES SERVICE TO 78 COUNTIES IN 4 STATES. CURRENTLY WE HAVE 4,817 YOUTH MEMBERS AND 1,747 ADULT VOLUNTEER LEADERS IN OUR COUNCIL. OVER 5,500 YOUTH WERE SERVED THROUGHOUT 2023. ANY YOUTH OR LEADER IS ELIGIBLE TO JOIN THE SCOUTING PROGRAM IF THEY ARE WILLING TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE BSA'S DECLARATION OF RELIGIOUS PRINCIPLE, THE POLICIES AND BYLAWS OF THE BOY SCOUTS, AND THE AGE/GRADE JOINING REQUIREMENTS.


CAMP OPERATIONS - CAMPS ARE USED BY SCOUTS AND ADULT VOLUNTEERS FOR OUTDOOR CAMPING ACTIVITIES, TRAINING COURSES, CONFERENCES, AND MEETINGS. CAMP IS OUR OUTDOOR CLASSROOM TO TEACH SKILLS, BUILD CHARACTER, PROMOTE GOOD CITIZENSHIP, AND EARN MERIT BADGES BASED ON LIFE LESSONS, SKILLS, HOBBIES AND OCCUPATIONS.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Helenske Design Group
Design Service
$445,780
Pro Landscapers
Lawn Service
$143,391
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$89,825
Membership dues$298,929
Fundraising events$58,872
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$207,061
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $36,869
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$654,687
Total Program Service Revenue$960,519
Investment income $129,987
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $741,916
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $1,162,860
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$6,893
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $399,819
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $4,128,334

Peer Organizations

Organization NameAssets
Boy Scouts Of America
Missoula, MT
$8,637,679
Boy Scouts Of America
Fort Snelling, MN
$1,268,916
Boy Scouts Of America
Great Falls, MT
$3,951,757
Boy Scouts Of America
Fargo, ND
$4,128,334
Boy Scouts Of America
Sioux Falls, SD
$1,696,416
Boy Scouts Of America
Rapid City, SD
$1,002,481
Boy Scouts Of America
Sartell, MN
$1,958,576
Boy Scouts Of America
Mankato, MN
$1,085,497
Boy Scouts Of America
Hermantown, MN
$585,702

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