Mars Area Scouting Association
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Mars Area Scouting Association is a group of concerned citizens dedicated to providing a top-quality Scouting program to operate and maintain a permanent association for the promotion, leadership, and sustainability of Scouting and Youth Leadership programs in western Pennsylvania.
- Income
- $4,169
- Spending
- $6,073
- Reserves
- 45.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 97%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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)
- $18,333 spent. We will extend the opportunity for participation to area youth in reduced circumstances or under financial hardship, providing them with opportunities for character development, personal fitness, citizenship, STEM, and career enlightenment.
- The Howard & Neil Croop Award was established in 2002 to offer an award to Troop 400 Scouts who achieve the rank of Eagle Scout and intend on pursuing a post-secondary education. The award is to be used to supplement the funds each scout obtains for their post-secondary education and should not be used to reduce the amounts of any other scholarship, grant, loan, or any other financial support attained independently by the recipient. The recipient may use the award funds for anything needed to further their education. The award is funded through Troop 400 fundraising and donations in conjunction with Mars Area Scouting Association. The award is limited to a $1,000 maximum award per eligible Eagle Scout.
- Established in 2023 to provide adult advisors of chartered units financial relief for the additional and external training requirements for High Adventure or unit operations. Awards include reimbursement for the cost of tuition for approved specialized training classes (online or in-person).
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 2022.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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