Boy Scouts Of America is located in Ogden, UT. 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 235 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 $3.6m 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 (13.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.9m during the year ending 12/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.6%) 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:
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THE MISSION OF THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA IS TO PREPARE YOUNG PEOPLE TO MAKE ETHICAL AND MORAL CHOICES OVER THEIR LIFETIME BY INSTILLING IN THEM THE VALUES OF THE SCOUT OATH AND LAW.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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TRADITIONAL SCOUTING - THE SCOUTING PROGRAM INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING: LION SCOUTSA FUN INTRODUCTION TO THE SCOUTING PROGRAM FOR KINDERGARTEN-AGE YOUTH EAGER TO GET GOING! LIONS DO ADVENTURES WITH THEIR ADULT PARTNERS AND OTHER LIONS EVERY MONTH. THIS PROGRAM INTRODUCES YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES TO SCOUTING AND THE OUTDOORS AS IT BUILDS A FOUNDATION OF CHARACTER. A LION DEN IS PART OF THE CUB SCOUT PACK. TIGER SCOUTSONE-YEAR, FAMILY-ORIENTED PROGRAM FOR A GROUP OF TEAMS, EACH CONSISTING OF A FIRST-GRADE (OR 7-YEAR-OLD) BOY OR GIRL AND AN ADULT PARTNER (USUALLY A PARENT). A TIGER DEN IS PART OF THE CUB SCOUT PACK. CUB SCOUTINGFAMILY- AND COMMUNITY-CENTERED APPROACH TO LEARNING CITIZENSHIP, COMPASSION, AND COURAGE THROUGH SERVICE PROJECTS, CEREMONIES, GAMES, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES PROMOTING CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT AND PHYSICAL FITNESS.SCOUTS BSAWITH THE SCOUT OATH AND SCOUT LAW AS GUIDES, AND THE SUPPORT OF PARENTS AND RELIGIOUS AND NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS, SCOUTS DEVELOP AN AWARENESS AND APPRECIATION OF THEIR ROLE IN THEIR COMMUNITY AND BECOME WELL-ROUNDED YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN THROUGH THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE PROGRAM. SCOUTS PROGRESS IN RANK THROUGH ACHIEVEMENTS, GAIN ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND RESPONSIBILITIES, AND EARN MERIT BADGES THAT INTRODUCE A LIFELONG HOBBY OR A REWARDING CAREER.VENTURINGPROVIDES EXPERIENCES TO HELP YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN, AGES 14OR 13 WITH COMPLETION OF THE EIGHTH GRADETHROUGH 20, BECOME MATURE, RESPONSIBLE, CARING ADULTS. YOUNG PEOPLE LEARN LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND PARTICIPATE IN CHALLENGING OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING HAVING ACCESS TO BSA CAMPING PROPERTIES, A RECOGNITION PROGRAM, AND YOUTH PROTECTION TRAINING. THE ORDER OF THE ARROW IS THE BSA NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY FOR EXPERIENCED CAMPERS, BASED ON NATIVE AMERICAN TRADITIONS AND IS DEDICATED TO THE IDEAL OF CHEERFUL SERVICE AND BROTHERHOOD. OVER 10,000 SERVED THROUGH 112 CUB SCOUT PACKS, 224 SCOUTS BSA TROOPS, AND 28 VENTURING CREWS.
LEARNING FOR LIFE/EXPLORING PROGRAMS: LEARNING FOR LIFE OFFERS SEVEN PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS IN THEIR EFFORTS TO PREPARE YOUTH TO SUCCESSFULLY HANDLE THE COMPLEXITIES OF CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY AND TO ENHANCE THEIR SELF-CONFIDENCE, MOTIVATION, AND SELF-ESTEEM. THE SEVEN PROGRAMS FOCUS ON CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT AND CAREER EDUCATION. LEARNING FOR LIFE PROGRAMS HELP YOUTH DEVELOP SOCIAL AND LIFE SKILLS, ASSIST IN CHARACTER AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT, AND HELP YOUTH FORMULATE POSITIVE PERSONAL VALUES. IT PREPARES YOUTH TO MAKE ETHICAL DECISIONS THAT WILL HELP THEM ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. EXPLORING IS A WORKSITE-BASED PROGRAM. IT IS PART OF LEARNING FOR LIFE'S CAREER EDUCATION PROGRAM ALSO FOR YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN WHO ARE 14 (AND HAVE COMPLETED THE EIGHTH GRADE) THROUGH 20 YEARS OLD.EXPLORING'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE EXPERIENCES THAT HELP YOUNG PEOPLE MATURE AND TO PREPARE THEM TO BECOME RESPONSIBLE AND CARING ADULTS. EXPLORERS ARE READY TO INVESTIGATE THE MEANING OF INTERDEPENDENCE IN THEIR PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS AND COMMUNITIES. EXPLORING IS BASED ON A UNIQUE AND DYNAMIC RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN YOUTH AND THE ORGANIZATIONS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. LOCAL COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS INITIATE A SPECIFIC EXPLORER POST BY MATCHING THEIR PEOPLE AND PROGRAM RESOURCES TO THE INTERESTS OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY. THE RESULT IS A PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES THAT HELPS YOUTH PURSUE THEIR SPECIAL INTERESTS, GROW, AND DEVELOP. EXPLORING PROGRAMS ARE BASED ON FIVE AREAS OF EMPHASIS: CAREER OPPORTUNITIES, LIFE SKILLS, CITIZENSHIP, CHARACTER EDUCATION, AND LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE. OVER 2750 YOUTH SERVED THROUGH 18 LEARNING FOR LIFE GROUPS AND 12 EXPLORER POSTS.
THE ALL MARKETS PROGRAM VISION IS TO ENSURE THAT THE SCOUTING PROGRAM IS PROVIDED TO ALL YOUTH AND ADULTS; REGARDLESS OF COLOR, RACE, RELIGION, GENDER, ETHNIC BACKGROUND, DISABILITY, ECONOMIC STATUS, OR CITIZENSHIP. THE PROGRAM SERVES DIVERSE UNITS, INCLUDING 299 REFUGEE SCOUTS AND 200 AFTERSCHOOL PARTICIPANTS. THE PROGRAM SERVES YOUTH FROM 75 COUNTRIES, SPEAKING OVER 150 LANGUAGES AND DIALECTS. THE BENEFITS OF SERVING THESE COMMUNITIES ENHANCES THE BOY SCOUT PROGRAM'S ABILITY TO DELIVER ON ITS MISSION AND VISION IN A WAY THAT RESONATES WITH ALL YOUTH.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Allen Endicott Scout Executive | Officer | 40 | $161,592 |
Alan Rex Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Allan Karras Commissioner | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Chris Killpack President Elect | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
David Wadman VP Of Camps | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
James Thayer VP Of Finance | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Gt Nix Construction Construction Hsr | 12/30/18 | $372,871 |
Us Foods Food For Camp | 12/30/18 | $333,038 |
Advanced Modular Construction Hsr | 12/30/18 | $205,030 |
Noland & Sons Construction Construction Millcreek | 12/30/18 | $188,111 |
Tuck Landscape Landscaping/construction Hsr And Blab | 12/30/18 | $189,623 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $62,749 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $102,781 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $139,600 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $325,236 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $99,281 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $630,366 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,130,528 |
Investment income | $194,185 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,512,353 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$24,996 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $13,913 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,636,927 |
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. | $3,521 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $194,609 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $126,496 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,132,126 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $127,383 |
Payroll taxes | $135,697 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $33,718 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $134,562 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $43,402 |
Fees for services: Other | $37,909 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $165,257 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $541,981 |
Travel | $108,941 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $28,617 |
Interest | $314,683 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,335,868 |
Insurance | $358,402 |
All other expenses | $158,047 |
Total functional expenses | $5,878,372 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,484,546 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $433,673 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $28,961 |
Accounts receivable, net | $29,273 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $569,209 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $54,520 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $28,339,606 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $6,721,610 |
Investments—other securities | $3,915,098 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $3,749 |
Total assets | $45,580,245 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $203,213 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $386,689 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $354,769 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $59,000 |
Other liabilities | $3,749 |
Total liabilities | $1,007,420 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $38,602,498 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $5,970,327 |
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 | $45,580,245 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Boy Scouts Of America has recieved totaling $65,832.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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United Way Of Salt Lake Salt Lake City, UT PURPOSE: PREPARE YOUNG PEOPLE TO MAKE ETHICAL CHOICES OVER THEIR LIFETIME BY INSTILLING VALUES OF SCOUT OATH AND LAW | $59,125 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,602 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $105 |
Beg. Balance | $4,030,005 |
Earnings | $1,044,403 |
Net Contributions | $6,541,985 |
Other Expense | $1,848 |
Ending Balance | $11,614,545 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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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 Ogden, UT | $45,580,245 | $3,636,927 |
Utah National Parks Council 591 Boy Scouts Of America Ogden, UT | $12,285,464 | $3,718,027 |
Boy Scouts Of America Scottsdale, AZ | $15,350,751 | $5,300,732 |
Trapper Trails Council - Boy Scouts Of America 589 Ogden, UT | $6,657,370 | $3,868,935 |
Boy Scouts Of America Reno, NV | $12,602,121 | $2,933,901 |
Boy Scouts Of America Las Vegas, NV | $13,951,474 | $2,114,511 |
Boy Scouts Of America Colorado Springs, CO | $11,927,149 | $2,486,161 |
Boy Scouts Of America Idaho Falls, ID | $8,090,212 | $1,809,870 |
Boy Scouts Of America Boise, ID | $9,532,930 | $1,366,700 |
Boy Scouts Of America Roswell, NM | $3,383,041 | $1,125,208 |