National Capital Area Council Boy Scouts of America
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National Capital Area Council Boy Scouts of America reported $12.2 million in revenue and $10.8 million in expenses for calendar year 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $80.64 went to program services, $8.29 to management and general costs and $11.07 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 41.2% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $376,353 (SECRETARY/CEO/SCOUT EXECUTIVE). 8 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 2% between 2019 and 2025. Source: Form 990, 2025.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $11MFor context, the median across 2,433 covered unclassified charities: $88.27 programs, $11.68 management, $0.05 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
Calendar year 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $12MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 80.6% | 86.7% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 8.3% | 11.5% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.24 | $0.01 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 41.0% | 29.9% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 3.8% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 41.2% | 58.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $376,353 | $301,601 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 3.47% | 1.38% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 8 | 6 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 48.2 | 6.8 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 64 of 65 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseThe council delivered scouting programs to over 27,000 youth members in 2025. Scouting programs include the following:cub scouting: provided character development, citizenship, leadership, and outdoor education programs for youth in grades k-5 through cub scout packs, family activities, camping programs, and advancement opportunities.scouts bsa: delivered year-round leadership, advancement, camping, and outdoor adventure programs for youth ages 11-17, emphasizing character development, citizenship, personal fitness, and leadership skills.venturing: provided coeducational youth development…
Highest reported compensation
2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SECRETARY/CEO/SCOUT EXECUTIVE Director/trustee, officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $307,551 | $0 | $68,802 | $376,353 |
| CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $225,205 | $0 | $38,720 | $263,925 |
| CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $159,067 | $0 | $48,530 | $207,597 |
| CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $142,094 | $0 | $42,097 | $184,191 |
| DIRECTOR OF SUPPORT SERVICES Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $141,928 | $0 | $29,705 | $171,633 |
| DIRECTOR OF FIELD OPERATIONS Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $131,729 | $0 | $24,799 | $156,528 |
| DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI RELATIONS & ANNUAL GIVING Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $135,865 | $0 | $17,158 | $153,023 |
| DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL FUNDRAISING EVENTS Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $109,578 | $0 | $13,915 | $123,493 |
8 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from National Capital Area Council Boy Scouts of America (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $814K (Part IX, line 5).
7 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b65 · 64 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4No
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18Yes
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 5318
- Volunteers Part I, line 616,600
Largest outside contractors
2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Program services & fees | $564,639 |
| US FOODS INC Camp catering | $246,137 |
| BRISTOL CAPITAL CORPORATION Consulting | $120,000 |
| GILL GRILLING COMPANY LLC Construction & repairs | $107,911 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 4 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
13 private foundations reported grants to National Capital Area Council Boy Scouts of America totaling $368K on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Questions people ask
How much of National Capital Area Council Boy Scouts of America's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2025, National Capital Area Council Boy Scouts of America reported that 80.6% of its $10.8 million in expenses went to program services, 8.3% to management and general and 11.1% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does National Capital Area Council Boy Scouts of America pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation National Capital Area Council Boy Scouts of America reported for one person in calendar year 2025 was $376,353, for the role of SECRETARY/CEO/SCOUT EXECUTIVE (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does National Capital Area Council Boy Scouts of America get its money?
Of $12.2 million in revenue in calendar year 2025, 41.0% came from contributions and grants and 41.2% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is National Capital Area Council Boy Scouts of America a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 53-0204610 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- 2025: Form 990 for calendar year 2025, object 202602659349301020 · read the filing
- 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024, object 202502699349300935 · read the filing
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202432079349301558 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202302519349301400 · read the filing
- 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202242589349302119 · read the filing
- 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202142569349301384 · read the filing
- 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019 (amended), object 202042839349300634 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 53-0204610: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.