National Catholic Committee on Scouting Ltd
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The National Catholic Committee on Scouting (NCCS) exists to utilize and ensure the constructive use of the program of the BSA as a viable form of youth ministry with the Catholic youth of our nation. The NCCS seeks to sustain and strengthen the relationship between the BSA and the Catholic Church and to work cooperatively with the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry (NFCYM) and various other groups involved in youth ministry in the United States.
- Income
- $977,567
- Spending
- $648,802
- Spent on programs
- 67%
- Reserves
- 60.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- investment income, 64%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 500
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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 60.2 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes -0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 34% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 113% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1567% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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
Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 25395 of 395 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (4)
- $33,100 spent. Scholarship Program - The National Catholic Committee on Scouting (NCCS) has established the NCCS Scholarship program to be awarded to outstanding high school seniors who are Catholic Scouts in a BSA program and continuing their education in college. Ten separate scholarships are awarded: 1st place $5,000, 2nd place $4,000, two 3rd place $3,000, and seven additional $2,000 scholarships
- $94,557 spent. Vocational Programs - The Saint George Trek is the National Catholic Committee on Scouting's high adventure Catholic leadership program for older Catholic Scouts and Venture Crew members at Philmont Scout Ranch. The program brings high school age youth from around the country together with selected priests, religious, and seminarians for eleven days of backpacking in the context of a vocation retreat.
- $82,768 spent. The NCCS offers training programs for volunteers who work in Catholic youth ministry. These programs include "Scouting in the Catholic Church", "Scouting in the Local Church", "National Catholic Leadership Development", and NCCS Annual and Biennial meetings.
- $222,847 spent. Other program services include NCCS's Chaplains program at Philmont Scout Ranch, Religious Emblems, and Religious Activities faith formation programs, and support of the National Catholic Education Association, National Federation of Catholic Youth Ministers, and the United State Conference of Catholic Bishop's Youth Protection Conference and National Pastoral Framework.
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
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 November 6, 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 2024.
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 January 2023.
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 November 4, 2026.
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