Boy Scouts Of America
- Assets
- $16.5m
- Revenue
- $3.4m
- Investments
- $5.2m
- Employees
- 81
- Location
- Fargo, ND
- Founding
- 11/1965
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 45-0226415
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 12/2021, Boy Scouts Of America employed 81 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 12/2020, Boy Scouts Of America generated $3.4m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.2m during the year ending 12/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by 0.0% per year over the past 6 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
2020
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:
Part 3 - Line 4a
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 THE FIRST THROUGH 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 COUNCIL ALSO SERVES YOUTH THROUGH EXPLORING, A CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AND WITH LEARNING FOR LIFE, A CLASSROOM BASED CHARACTER EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ENCOMPASSING ELEMENTARY, JUNIOR HIGH AND HIGH SCHOOL AGE STUDENTS. 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 4,539 YOUTH MEMBERS AND 1,689 ADULT VOLUNTEER LEADERS IN OUR COUNCIL. OVER 5,000 YOUTH WERE SERVED THROUGHOUT 2021. 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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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Richard Mccartney Scout Executive/ceo - Nonv | Officer | 50 | $172,768 |
Tim Sayler Council President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Stephen Snowden Council Commissioner | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Doug Restemayer Vice President Fund Develo | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
John Huettle Council Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Bradley A Ballweber Vice President Administrat | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Pro Landscapers Lawn Service | 12/30/16 | $143,391 |
Helenske Design Group Design Service | 12/30/16 | $445,780 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $60,600 |
| Membership dues | $363,810 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $966,592 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $241,900 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $20,525 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,632,902 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $351,096 |
| Investment income | $76,120 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $164,951 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $340,364 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $74,823 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $443,547 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,415,930 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $130,638 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $306,957 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $23,165 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,101,482 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $74,615 |
| Other employee benefits | $134,962 |
| Payroll taxes | $108,122 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $17,843 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $21,300 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $39,375 |
| Fees for services: Other | $16,350 |
| Advertising and promotion | $6,847 |
| Office expenses | $96,084 |
| Information technology | $11,625 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $170,382 |
| Travel | $54,207 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $37,363 |
| Interest | $64 |
| Payments to affiliates | $41,470 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $451,181 |
| Insurance | $72,401 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,159,664 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $889,149 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $68,972 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $177,385 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $102,434 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $56,512 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $9,443,475 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $5,161,345 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $635,374 |
| Total assets | $16,534,646 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $49,075 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $6,980 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $313,704 |
| 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 | $17,539 |
| Total liabilities | $387,298 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $13,949,162 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,198,186 |
| 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 | $16,534,646 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Boy Scouts Of America has recieved totaling $11,572.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Sanford Sioux Falls, SD PURPOSE: COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT | $8,500 |
Hartz Foundation Thief River Falls, MN PURPOSE: OPERATIONS | $2,700 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $272 |
John A Kozel Charitable Trust Bismarck, ND PURPOSE: GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $100 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $5,897,251 |
| Earnings | $842,039 |
| Net Contributions | $340,525 |
| Ending Balance | $7,079,815 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Boy Scouts Of America Fort Snelling, MN | $39,420,415 | $15,893,265 |
Boy Scouts Of America Missoula, MT | $30,027,707 | $6,047,349 |
Boy Scouts Of America Fargo, ND | $16,534,646 | $3,415,930 |
Boy Scouts Of America Sioux Falls, SD | $7,822,334 | $3,957,626 |
Boy Scouts Of America Fort Snelling, MN | $44,548,251 | $3,733,177 |
Boy Scouts Of America Sartell, MN | $6,228,671 | $1,141,700 |
Boy Scouts Of America Hermantown, MN | $2,214,120 | $915,898 |
Boy Scouts Of America Mankato, MN | $4,771,830 | $1,409,848 |
Boy Scouts Of America Rapid City, SD | $1,598,940 | $1,143,419 |
Boy Scouts Of America Great Falls, MT | $11,240,234 | $1,182,957 |