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Boy Scouts of America

EIN 44-0546294 · Springfield, MO

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair61 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

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Income
$2.7 million
Spending
$1.8 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
-3.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 62%
Employees
76
Volunteers
1,394
Highest pay
$105,460, scout executive

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 61 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 17% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 34% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    43 of 43 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $893,276 spent. THIS PROGRAM FOR BOYS AND GIRLS BEGINS WITH LION CUBS IN KINDERGARTEN AND ENDS WITH WEBELOS SCOUTS AT THE END OF 5TH GRADE. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES EACH CUB SCOUT WITH THE ADULT FAMILY ROLE MODELS NEEDED TO GIVE SCOUTS A VALUES-PACKED PROGRAM THAT WILL PULL FAMILIES CLOSER TOGETHER RATHER THAN APART. THIS FUN-FILLED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM WILL HELP BOYS AND GIRLS DEVELOP KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING, AND IMPORTANT LEADERSHIP SKILLS THAT WILL REMAIN WITH THEM FOR THEIR ENTIRE LIFETIME.
  2. $557,297 spent. THIS IS A PROGRAM FOR BOYS AND GIRLS AGES 11-18 YEARS OF AGE. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES AN EXCITING, FUN-FILLED AND CHALLENGING OUTDOOR HIGH ADVENTURE PROGRAM THAT WILL PLACE OUR YOUNG PEOPLE IN POSITIVE SITUATIONS, GIVING THEM A SIGNIFICANT ALTERNATIVE IN WHICH TO SPEND THEIR TIME AND ENERGY. PHYSICAL AND MENTAL FITNESS, THE BUILDING OF GOOD CHARACTER, SELF-ESTEEM AND GOOD SOCIAL SKILLS ARE JUST A FEW OF THE BYPRODUCTS OR GOALS OF THIS PROGRAM.
  3. $106,015 spent. VENTURING/CAREER EXPLORING: VENTURING IS A CHALLENGING OUTDOOR ALTERNATIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM MADE UP OF YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN WHO HAVE COMPLETED THE 8TH GRADE AND ARE BETWEEN THE AGES OF 13 AND 21. EXPLORING IS A WORKSITE-BASED PROGRAM GEARED TO HELP YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN 14-20 YEARS OF AGE TO LOCATE AND EXPLORE A POTENTIAL LIFELONG CAREER.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since November 1965.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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