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Boy Scouts of America

EIN 94-1156255 · Fresno, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE SCOUTING AMERICA, SEQUOIA COUNCIL IS TO PREPARE YOUNG PEOPLE TO MAKE ETHICAL AND MORAL CHOICES OVER THEIR LIFETIMES BY INSTILLING IN THEM THE VALUES OF THE SCOUT OATH AND LAW. THIS MISSION IS ACCOMPLISHED BY PROMOTING THE ABILITY OF BOYS, GIRLS, AND YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN TO DO THINGS FOR THEMSELVES AND OTHERS, TRAINING THEM IN LEADERSHIP, SCOUTCRAFT, PATRIOTISM, COURAGE, USING THE EDUCATIONAL METHODS AND PROGRAMS WHICH OR PROMULGATED AND MADE AVAILABLE TO THE LOCAL COUNCIL BY THE NATIONAL COUNCIL, BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA. NO CHURCH OR RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION HOLDING A VALID CHARTER SHALL BE REQUIRED TO ACCEPT AS ADULT LEADERS ANY PERSON WHOSE ESPOUSED PERSONAL BELIEFS ARE IN CONFLICT WITH THE RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION'S PRINCIPLES.

Income
$3.1 million
Spending
$3.0 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
3.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 67%
Employees
95
Volunteers
800
Highest pay
$188,033, ceo/scout executive

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 17 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    24 of 24 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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, 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 (2)
  1. $2.4 million spent. SUMMER CAMPING PROGRAM:OPERATION OF LONG-TERM CAMPING FACILITIES FOR SCOUTS AND DAY CAMPS FOR CUB SCOUTS. DURING 2025, THE COUNCIL SERVED OVER 2,100 YOUTH AT CAMP CHAWANAKEE AND OVER 2,600 CAMPERS THROUGH MULTIPLE CAMP AND LEADERSHIP TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES.
  2. $254,905 spent. DIRECT SERVICE TO SCOUTING UNITS:PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL AND SUPPORT STAFF SERVICES FOR UNIT ORGANIZATIONS; VOLUNTEER RECRUITING AND TRAINING (INCLUDING MATERIALS); AND SPECIAL ACTIVITIES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 November 6, 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 2025.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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