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Boy Scouts of America

EIN 56-0529937 · Asheville, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROMOTE THE ABILITY OF BOYS AND YOUNG MEN TO DO THINGS FOR THEMSELVES AND OTHERS IN WESTERN NC AND PREPARE YOUNG PEOPLE TO MAKE ETHICAL AND MORAL CHOICES OVER THEIR LIFETIMES BY INSTILLING THEM THE VALUES OF THE SCOUT OATH AND LAW.

Income
$3.7 million
Spending
$3.1 million
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
11.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 57%
Employees
122
Volunteers
727
Highest pay
$264,880, scout execut

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 17 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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    55 of 55 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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (1)
  1. $3.0 million spent. BOY SCOUT PROGRAMS TARGET BOYS AGES 6-10 FOR CUB SCOUT PACKS, BOYS AGES 11 -17 FOR BOY SCOUT TROOPS, BOYS AND GIRLS AGES 14-20 FOR VENTURING AND EXPLORING PROGRAMS, AND BOYS AND GIRLS IN KINDERGARTEN - 12TH GRADE FOR LEARNING FOR LIFE PROGRAMS. THOUSANDS OF ADULT VOLUNTEERS IN 14 WESTERN NC COUNTIES, GUIDED BY PROFESSIONAL STAFF MEMBERS FROM THE DANIEL BOONE COUNCIL, WORK CLOSELY WITH THE YOUNG PEOPLE IN THEIR PROGRAMS TO PROVIDE THEM WITH FUN AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES WHILE ALSO SERVING AS MENTORS AND POSITIVE ROLE MODELS IN THE PROCESS. BY INSTILLING VALUES AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT IN THE YOUTH OF WESTERN NC, THE FUTURE LEADERSHIP OF THESE COUNTIES AND THEIR ORGANIZATIONS WILL BE BETTER PREPARED TO ASSUME THAT RESPONSIBILITY. IN ADDITION, SCOUTING'S FOCUS ON DEVELOPING A KEEN AWARENESS OF PERSONAL AND CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY THROUGH COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS AND LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROVIDES A TREMENDOUS VOLUME OF COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS CONDUCTED BY YOUTH IN SCOUTING PROGRAMS. ESTABLISHED WEEKLY PROGRAM MEETINGS, ACTIVITIES AND SERVICE PROJECTS TAKE PLACE AT AREA CHURCHES, SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY CENTERS ON A REGULAR BASIS AND ALL SCOUT LEADERS COMPLETE COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING COURSES HELD BY THE COUNCIL. BOY SCOUT PROGRAMS TARGET BOYS AGES 6-10 FOR CUB SCOUT PACKS, BOYS AGES 11 -17 FOR BOY SCOUT TROOPS, BOYS AND GIRLS AGES 14-20 FOR VENTURING AND EXPLORING PROGRAMS, AND BOYS AND GIRLS IN KINDERGARTEN - 12TH GRADE FOR LEARNING FOR LIFE PROGRAMS. THOUSANDS OF ADULT VOLUNTEERS IN 14 WESTERN NC COUNTIES, GUIDED BY PROFESSIONAL STAFF MEMBERS FROM THE DANIEL BOONE COUNCIL, WORK CLOSELY WITH THE YOUNG PEOPLE IN THEIR PROGRAMS TO PROVIDE THEM WITH FUN AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES WHILE ALSO SERVING AS MENTORS AND POSITIVE ROLE MODELS IN THE PROCESS. BY INSTILLING VALUES AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT IN THE YOUTH OF WESTERN NC, THE FUTURE LEADERSHIP OF THESE COUNTIES AND THEIR ORGANIZATIONS WILL BE BETTER PREPARED TO ASSUME THAT RESPONSIBILITY. IN ADDITION, SCOUTING'S FOCUS ON DEVELOPING A KEEN AWARENESS OF PERSONAL AND CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY THROUGH COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS AND LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROVIDES A TREMENDOUS VOLUME OF COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS CONDUCTED BY YOUTH IN SCOUTING PROGRAMS. ESTABLISHED WEEKLY PROGRAM MEETINGS, ACTIVITIES AND SERVICE PROJECTS TAKE PLACE AT AREA CHURCHES, SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY CENTERS ON A REGULAR BASIS AND ALL SCOUT LEADERS COMPLETE COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING COURSES HELD BY THE COUNCIL.

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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