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Boy Scouts of America

EIN 82-0288020 · Boise, ID

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE CORPORATION SHALL PROMOTE, WITHIN THE TERRITORY COVERED BY THE CHARTER FROM TIME TO TIME GRANTED IT BY THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONGRESSIONAL CHARTER, BYLAWS, AND RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, THE SCOUTING PROGRAM OF PROMOTING THE ABILITY OF BOYS AND YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN TO DO THINGS FOR THEMSELVES AND OTHERS, TRAINING THEM IN SCOUTCRAFT, AND TEACHING THEM PATRIOTISM, COURAGE, SELF- RELIANCE, AND KINDRED VIRTUES, USING THE METHODS WHICH ARE NOW IN COMMON USE BY THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA.

Income
$17.6 million
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 96%
Employees
11
Volunteers
979
Highest pay
$140,481, scout exec/c

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.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 93% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1194% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 41 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

    50 of 47 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 (5)
  1. $873,133 spent. OTHER - COMPREHENSIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT THROUGH A PROFESSIONAL STAFF EMPLOYED TO COORDINATE, ORGANIZE, TRAIN AND MOTIVATE APPROXIMATELY 979 VOLUNTEERS TO CARRY THE SCOUTING PROGRAM TO APPROXIMATELY 2,001 YOUTH IN 108 PACKS, TROOPS, TEAMS AND POSTS. THE COUNCIL PROVIDES FUNDING, PROGRAM MATERIALS, TRAINING SESSIONS AND OTHER SUPPORT FOR SUCH GOALS AS CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, LEADERSHIP TRAINING, CITIZENSHIP TRAINING AND PHYSICAL FITNESS.
  2. $146,967 spent. CAMP MORRISON OVER 224 YOUTH SERVED WITH VALUES-BASED PROGRAMS TO MEET THE NEEDS FOR CITIZENSHIP AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT. A FULL PROGRAM OF ADVANCEMENT ACTIVITIES AND A TOAL OF 32 MERIT BADGES ARE OFFERED, INCLUDING WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES, ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, CAMPING, SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION, ARCHERY AND SHOOTING SKILLS.
  3. $74,325 spent. WHITE WATER HIGH ADVENTURE - THIS FIVE DAY, NEARLY 100 MILE EXCURSION IS A TRUE WILDERNESS EXPERIENCE AND IS A HIGHLIGHT FOR SO MANY YOUNG PEOPLE WHO ARE 14 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER. THEY WILL SPEND FIVE DAYS ON THE MIDDLE FORK OF THE SALMON RIVER.
  4. CAMP BRADLEY - SUMMER CAMPING FOR SCOUTS NORTHWEST OF STANLEY, IDAHO. SALMON RIVER HIGH ADVENTURE BASE (SRHAB)- OVER 46 YOUTH SERVED WITH THE EXCITING AND CHALLENGING CAMP EXPERIENCE OF HIGH ADVENTURE RIVER RUNNING, HIKING, AND RAPELLING. THE MOTTO AND GUIDING PRINCIPLE OF THE SRHAB IS "STRIVING FOR PERSONAL EXCELLENCE." CAMP MURTAUGH - ON THE BANK OF MURTAUGH LAKE, SOUTHEAST OF TWIN FALLS, CAMP MURTAUGH IS AVAILAABLE FOR SINGLE DAY EVENTS OR OVERNIGHT CAMPOUTS WITH TWO BUILDINGS AVAILABLE. CUB DAY CAMP - OVER 216 YOUTH SERVED WITH A FUN, EXCITING CAMPING EXPERIENCE FOR THE FIRST-TIME CUB SCOUT CAMPER. THEY ARE EXPOSED TO THE POSITIVE VALUES OF SCOUTING FOUND IN THE CUB SCOUT PROMISE, SUCH AS DUTY TO GOD AND HELPING OTHERS.
  5. CAMP BRADLEY - SUMMER CAMPING FOR SCOUTS NORTHWEST OF STANLEY, IDAHO. SALMON RIVER HIGH ADVENTURE BASE (SRHAB)- OVER 46 YOUTH SERVED WITH THE EXCITING AND CHALLENGING CAMP EXPERIENCE OF HIGH ADVENTURE RIVER RUNNING, HIKING, AND RAPELLING. THE MOTTO AND GUIDING PRINCIPLE OF THE SRHAB IS "STRIVING FOR PERSONAL EXCELLENCE." CAMP MURTAUGH - ON THE BANK OF MURTAUGH LAKE, SOUTHEAST OF TWIN FALLS, CAMP MURTAUGH IS AVAILAABLE FOR SINGLE DAY EVENTS OR OVERNIGHT CAMPOUTS WITH TWO BUILDINGS AVAILABLE. CUB DAY CAMP - OVER 216 YOUTH SERVED WITH A FUN, EXCITING CAMPING EXPERIENCE FOR THE FIRST-TIME CUB SCOUT CAMPER. THEY ARE EXPOSED TO THE POSITIVE VALUES OF SCOUTING FOUND IN THE CUB SCOUT PROMISE, SUCH AS DUTY TO GOD AND HELPING OTHERS.

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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