Boy Scouts Of America, operating under the name Chief Seattle Council, is located in Seattle, WA. 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, Chief Seattle Council employed 158 individuals. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Chief Seattle Council 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 12/2021, Chief Seattle Council generated $7.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.6m during the year ending 12/2021. 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
2021
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. SCOUT OATH - ON MY HONOR I WILL DO MY BEST TO DO MY DUTY TO GOD AND MY COUNTRY AND TO OBEY THE SCOUT LAW; TO HELP OTHER PEOPLE AT ALL TIMES; TO KEEP MYSELF PHYSICALLY STRONG, MENTALLY AWAKE, AND MORALLY STRAIGHT. SCOUT LAW - A SCOUT IS TRUSTWORTHY, LOYAL, HELPFUL, FRIENDLY, COURTIOUS, KIND, OBEDIENT, CHEERFUL, THRIFTY, BRAVE, CLEAN, AND REVERENT. THE SCOUT LAW HAS 12 POINTS. EACH IS A GOAL FOR EVERY SCOUT. A SCOUT TRIES TO LIVE UP TO THE LAW EVERY DAY. IT IS NOT ALWAYS EASY TO DO, BUT A SCOUT ALWAYS TRIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SCOUTS BSA IS A PROGRAM FOCUSED ON FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY FOR YOUTH 11 TO 18 YEARS OF AGE. WITH THE SCOUT OATH AND SCOUT LAW AS GUIDES, AND THE SUPPORT OF PARENTS, COMMUNITY AND RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS, THESE YOUTH DEVELOP AN AWARENESS AND APPRECIATION OF THEIR ROLE IN THE COMMUNITY AND BECOME GOOD CITIZENS. THE PROGRAM TEACHES LEADERSHIP AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT THROUGH DIFFERENT METHODS, SUCH AS ADVANCEMENT, CAMPING AND TRAINING. THIS PROGRAM SERVED 3,999 YOUTH IN 2021.
CUB SCOUTING IS A PROGRAM FOCUSED ON FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY FOR YOUTH 6 TO 10 YEARS OF AGE. CUB SCOUTS LEARN CITIZENSHIP, COMPASSION, AND COURAGE THROUGH SERVICE PROJECTS, CEREMONIES, GAMES, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES PROMOTING CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT AND PHYSICAL FITNESS. THIS PROGRAM SERVED 4,503 YOUTH IN 2021.
VENTURING IS A PROGRAM FOR YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN 14 (OR 13 WITH COMPLETION OF THE EIGHTH GRADE) THROUGH 20 YEARS OF AGE. VENTURING PROVIDES EXPERIENCES TO DEVELOP YOUTH TO BECOME MATURE, RESPONSIBLE, CARING ADULTS. EACH PROGRAM IS SPECIFIC TO THE YOUTH PARTICIPATING. THERE ARE ROBOTIC GROUPS, HIGH ADVENTURE GROUPS, COMPUTER GROUPS, AND SHIPS. THE ONE THING THAT IS CONSISTENT WITH VENTURING IS THAT THE YOUTH RUN THE PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM SERVED 364 YOUTH IN 2021.
EXPLORING IS A PROGRAM FOR 14 TO 21 YEAR OLD BOYS & GIRLS WHICH FOCUSES ON CAREER & HOBBY INTERESTS.LEARNING FOR LIFE IS A PROGRAM FOR BOTH BOYS & GIRLS AGE 5 YEARS THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL. IT FOCUSES ON "AT RISK" ELEMENTARY CHILDREN & CAREER EXPLORATION FOR OLDER YOUTH. THESE TWO PROGRAMS SERVED 148 YOUTH IN 2021.CHILDREN OF INCARCERATED PARENTS IS ANOTHER PROGRAM BOY SCOUTS FOCUSES ON.
SCOUTS BSA IS A PROGRAM FOCUSED ON FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY FOR YOUTH 11 TO 18 YEARS OF AGE. WITH THE SCOUT OATH AND SCOUT LAW AS GUIDES, AND THE SUPPORT OF PARENTS, COMMUNITY AND RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS, THESE YOUTH DEVELOP AN AWARENESS AND APPRECIATION OF THEIR ROLE IN THE COMMUNITY AND BECOME GOOD CITIZENS. THE PROGRAM TEACHES LEADERSHIP AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT THROUGH DIFFERENT METHODS, SUCH AS ADVANCEMENT, CAMPING AND TRAINING. THIS PROGRAM SERVED 3,999 YOUTH IN 2021.
CUB SCOUTING IS A PROGRAM FOCUSED ON FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY FOR YOUTH 6 TO 10 YEARS OF AGE. CUB SCOUTS LEARN CITIZENSHIP, COMPASSION, AND COURAGE THROUGH SERVICE PROJECTS, CEREMONIES, GAMES, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES PROMOTING CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT AND PHYSICAL FITNESS. THIS PROGRAM SERVED 4,503 YOUTH IN 2021.
VENTURING IS A PROGRAM FOR YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN 14 (OR 13 WITH COMPLETION OF THE EIGHTH GRADE) THROUGH 20 YEARS OF AGE. VENTURING PROVIDES EXPERIENCES TO DEVELOP YOUTH TO BECOME MATURE, RESPONSIBLE, CARING ADULTS. EACH PROGRAM IS SPECIFIC TO THE YOUTH PARTICIPATING. THERE ARE ROBOTIC GROUPS, HIGH ADVENTURE GROUPS, COMPUTER GROUPS, AND SHIPS. THE ONE THING THAT IS CONSISTENT WITH VENTURING IS THAT THE YOUTH RUN THE PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM SERVED 364 YOUTH IN 2021.
EXPLORING IS A PROGRAM FOR 14 TO 21 YEAR OLD BOYS & GIRLS WHICH FOCUSES ON CAREER & HOBBY INTERESTS.LEARNING FOR LIFE IS A PROGRAM FOR BOTH BOYS & GIRLS AGE 5 YEARS THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL. IT FOCUSES ON "AT RISK" ELEMENTARY CHILDREN & CAREER EXPLORATION FOR OLDER YOUTH. THESE TWO PROGRAMS SERVED 148 YOUTH IN 2021.CHILDREN OF INCARCERATED PARENTS IS ANOTHER PROGRAM BOY SCOUTS FOCUSES ON.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Manuel Ramos Scout Executive, Ceo, Secretary | Officer | 40 | $239,208 |
Martha Prestin Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 40 | $148,518 |
Christopher Otto Director Of Field Services | 40 | $144,224 | |
Jeffrey Nelson Assist Director Of Field Services | 40 | $116,389 | |
William Beaumont Director Of Support Services | 55 | $101,703 | |
Todd Zarfos Vice-President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Exxel Pacific Inc Construction | 12/30/14 | $1,517,517 |
Lzl Construction Inc Construction | 12/30/14 | $3,301,717 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $46,368 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $395,873 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $824,907 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $986,737 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $223,265 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,253,885 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,330,337 |
Investment income | $620,458 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $12,862 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $3,008,628 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$83,459 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $110,160 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $7,383,007 |
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. | $52,996 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $415,580 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $155,109 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $1,738,299 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $231,765 |
Other employee benefits | $211,034 |
Payroll taxes | $177,581 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $49,506 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $125,994 |
Fees for services: Other | $25,738 |
Advertising and promotion | $12,470 |
Office expenses | $570,233 |
Information technology | $72,267 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $444,569 |
Travel | $87,061 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $14,406 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $88,141 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,100,992 |
Insurance | $143,768 |
All other expenses | $6,175 |
Total functional expenses | $5,648,552 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $10,905 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $12,233,682 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $54,199 |
Accounts receivable, net | $9,480 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $114,576 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $226,985 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $13,999,306 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $17,691,602 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $773,138 |
Total assets | $45,113,873 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $239,818 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $195,443 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $511,028 |
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 | $7,517,262 |
Total liabilities | $8,463,551 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $26,451,623 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $10,198,699 |
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 | $45,113,873 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 12 grants that Boy Scouts Of America has recieved totaling $639,336.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $203,393 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $174,067 |
The Blackbaud Giving Fund Charleston, SC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $87,919 |
The Blackbaud Giving Fund Charleston, SC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $87,919 |
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES | $55,000 |
Waldemar L Stein Foundation Dallas, TX PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $14,196 |
Beg. Balance | $23,705,841 |
Earnings | $3,307,704 |
Admin Expense | $125,994 |
Net Contributions | $60,938 |
Other Expense | $6,503,715 |
Grants | $1,391,429 |
Ending Balance | $19,053,345 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Boy Scouts Of America Portland, OR | $58,262,697 | $12,741,927 |
Boy Scouts Of America Seattle, WA | $45,113,873 | $7,383,007 |
Boy Scouts Of America Everett, WA | $6,550,657 | $2,505,428 |
Boy Scouts Of America Spokane, WA | $565,875 | $1,429,134 |
Boy Scouts Of America Anchorage, AK | $16,562,029 | $1,862,907 |
Boy Scouts Of America Tacoma, WA | $8,564,188 | $1,821,394 |
Boy Scouts Of America Eugene, OR | $11,425,353 | $2,102,545 |
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 Central Point, OR | $3,468,889 | $1,389,153 |
Boy Scouts Of America Fairbanks, AK | $9,202,751 | $856,609 |
Snake River Council Inc Bsa Twin Falls, ID | $3,054,907 | $804,969 |