Boy Scouts Of America is located in Walton, NE. The organization was established in 1971. 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 12/2020, Boy Scouts Of America employed 67 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 $939.9k 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 (18.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 12/2020. 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:
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THE MISSION OF THE CORNHUSKER COUNCIL IS 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:
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DESCRIPTION OF OUR ORGANIZATIONTHE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA WAS FOUNDED IN 1910 AND EXISTS TODAY TO SERVE OTHERS BY HELPING INSTILL VALUES IN YOUNG PEOPLE AND PREPARE THEM TO MAKE ETHICAL CHOICES DURING THEIR LIFETIME AND ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVE NATIONAL CHARTERS TO USE THE SCOUTING PROGRAM AS PART OF THEIR OWN YOUTH WORK IN THE CORNHUSKER COUNCIL. THESE 250 GROUPS IN OUR COUNCIL HAVE GOALS COMPATIBLE WITH THOSE OF THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND INCLUDE RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL, CIVIC, FRATERNAL, BUSINESS AND LABOR GROUPS, GOVERNMENTS, CORPORATIONS, PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND CITIZENS' GROUPS.
PROGRAM/ACTIVITESOUR YOUTH PARTICIPATE IN EXCITING INDOOR/OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES FOR BOYS AND GIRLS (AGES 7/14) AND FOR YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN (AGES 14-20). THEY ARE UNDER GUIDANCE OF TRAINED ADULT VOLUNTEERS, WHO HELP THEM DEVELOP LIFE SKILLS THEY NEED TO BECOME FUTURE LEADERS AND ACTIVE CITIZENS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. THESE SKILLS INCLUDE INDEPENDENCE, ETHICAL DECISION MAKING, CONFLICT RESOLUTION, SELF-ESTEEM, LITERACY SKILLS, VALUE SYSTEM, PERSONAL GROWTH, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, SEXUAL RESPONSIBILITY, POSITIVE PEER RELATIONSHIPS, SERVICE TO OTHERS, MENTORING SKILLS, DRUG AWARENESS EDUCATION, TEAMWORK, FITNESS, POSITIVE TEEN-ADULT RELATIONSHIPS, SCHOOL-TO-WORK SKILLS, EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, CHARACTER EDUCATION, AND MANY MORE.
GEOGRAPHIC REACHOUR COUNCIL PROVIDES SERVICE TO 16 COUNTIES AND 141 COMMUNITIES IN NEBRASKA. SCOUTING YOUTH NATIONAL TOTALS ARE CLOSE TO FIVE MILLION MEMBERS, WITH OVER ONE MILLION ADULT VOLUNTEERS. SCOUTING IS NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL. CURRENTLY WE HAVE 5,100 YOUTH MEMBERS AND 2,000 ADULT VOLUNTEER LEADERS IN OUR COUNCIL. ANY YOUTH OR ADULT IS ELIGIBLE TO JOIN THE SCOUTING PROGRAM IF THEY ARE WILLING TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA'S DECLARATION OF RELIGIOUS PRINCIPLES, AND THE POLICIES AND BYLAWS OF THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND THE AGE/GRADE JOINING REQUIREMENTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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John Sumner Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $113,661 |
Karen Griffin-Sieber Commissioner | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mark Bertsche President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Logan Ohs Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Joy Citta VP Of Administration | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jim Smith VP Of Development | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $155,700 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $373,289 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $528,989 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $188,763 |
Investment income | $50,257 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,275 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $162,556 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $939,925 |
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. | $5,928 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $113,661 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $18,186 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $491,602 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $99,938 |
Payroll taxes | $50,314 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $27,978 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $44,783 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $58,629 |
Travel | $21,072 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,422 |
Interest | $489 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $184,252 |
Insurance | $40,493 |
All other expenses | $16,734 |
Total functional expenses | $1,323,329 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $144,522 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $2,180 |
Accounts receivable, net | $25,590 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $41,273 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $14,073 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,657,215 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $425,519 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $4,310,372 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,832 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $5,057 |
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 | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $150,000 |
Other liabilities | $162,917 |
Total liabilities | $325,806 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,569,885 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $414,681 |
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 | $4,310,372 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Boy Scouts Of America has recieved totaling $30,784.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Lincoln Community Foundation Inc Lincoln, NE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $22,894 |
National Boy Scouts Of America Foundation Irving, TX PURPOSE: Support local council Scouting | $7,890 |
Beg. Balance | $1,910,512 |
Earnings | -$247,500 |
Admin Expense | $4,049 |
Net Contributions | $1,000 |
Ending Balance | $1,659,963 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Boy Scouts Of America St Louis, MO | $35,114,546 | $12,584,712 |
Boy Scouts Of America Kansas City, MO | $25,063,573 | $9,765,423 |
Boy Scouts Of America Greeley, CO | $16,342,736 | $3,498,074 |
Boy Scouts Of America Denver, CO | $28,165,919 | $6,523,696 |
Boy Scouts Of America Springfield, MO | $4,665,977 | $1,889,948 |
Boy Scouts Of America Des Moines, IA | $20,488,788 | $2,765,077 |
Boy Scouts Of America Colorado Springs, CO | $11,927,149 | $2,486,161 |
Boy Scouts Of America Wichita, KS | $7,351,189 | $2,408,875 |
Boy Scouts Of America Sioux Falls, SD | $7,822,334 | $3,957,626 |
Boy Scouts Of America Columbia, MO | $10,008,885 | $2,521,069 |
Boy Scouts Of America Saint Joseph, MO | $7,761,988 | $1,680,418 |
Boy Scouts Of America Waterloo, IA | $3,780,344 | $1,128,044 |