Boy Scouts of America
Boy Scouts of America reported $13.9 million in revenue and $14.6 million in expenses for calendar year 2024. Of every $100 it spent, $81.41 went to program services, $10.80 to management and general costs and $7.79 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 42.9% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $393,207 (CEO/Scout Executive & Secretary). 7 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue fell 52% between 2019 and 2024. Source: Form 990, 2024.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $15MFor context, the median across 212 covered youth development charities: $83.69 programs, $11.78 management, $4.53 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $14MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2024 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 81.4% | 82.4% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 7.8% | 4.5% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.19 | $0.07 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 42.9% | 80.1% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 17.8% | 6.6% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $393,207 | $274,234 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 2.70% | 1.76% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 145.7 | 15.4 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 51 of 51 | 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
2024 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseThe Council operates under a charter granted by the Boy Scouts of America (the National Council) in the counties of Austin, Brazos, Burleson, portions of Chambers, Colorado, Fort Bend, Grimes, Harris, Madison, Matagorda, Montgomery, portions of Trinity, Walker, Waller, Washington, and Wharton. The Council is devoted to promoting the ability of boys and girls, as well as young men and women, to do things for themselves and others, training them in Scoutcraft and teaching them patriotism, courage, self-reliance, and similar virtues, using the methods now in everyday use by the National Council
ScoutReach is the Sam Houston Area Council's initiative to provide an opportunity for all young people to join Scouting, regardless of their circumstances, neighborhood, or ethnic background. ScoutReach places special emphasis on leadership development for economically disadvantaged youth through non-traditional methods. Through caring, well-trained, and paid leadership, and in partnership with schools, a Scouting program is delivered during the school day to all eligible students at no cost to the student or the school. ScoutReach delivers a Scouting program to our most needy youth in…
Highest reported compensation
2024 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO/Scout Executive & Secretary Officer, 55.00 hrs/week | $381,271 | $0 | $11,936 | $393,207 |
| Chief Operating Officer Key employee, 55.00 hrs/week | $215,642 | $0 | $16,285 | $231,927 |
| Controller Highest compensated employee, 55.00 hrs/week | $167,689 | $0 | $16,272 | $183,961 |
| Director of Field Service Highest compensated employee, 55.00 hrs/week | $148,359 | $0 | $13,421 | $161,780 |
| Director of Development Highest compensated employee, 55.00 hrs/week | $147,512 | $0 | $13,595 | $161,107 |
| Director of Support Servic Highest compensated employee, 55.00 hrs/week | $121,713 | $0 | $15,569 | $137,282 |
| Assistant Director of Development Highest compensated employee, 55.00 hrs/week | $115,844 | $0 | $15,388 | $131,232 |
7 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Boy Scouts of America (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $625K (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
2024 · 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–1b51 · 51 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 2Yes
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5Yes
- 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 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 5312
- Volunteers Part I, line 610,778
Largest outside contractors
2024 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| Kraftsman LP Splash pad construction | $449,399 |
| Kandle Dining Services Inc Camp meal preparation | $420,008 |
| Lone Star Roof System Roof repairs | $154,996 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 3 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
23 private foundations reported grants to Boy Scouts of America totaling $1.4M 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 Boy Scouts of America's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2024, Boy Scouts of America reported that 81.4% of its $14.6 million in expenses went to program services, 10.8% to management and general and 7.8% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Boy Scouts of America pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Boy Scouts of America reported for one person in calendar year 2024 was $393,207, for the role of CEO/Scout Executive & Secretary (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Boy Scouts of America get its money?
Of $13.9 million in revenue in calendar year 2024, 42.9% came from contributions and grants and 17.8% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Boy Scouts of America a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 76-0239833 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. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024, object 202502469349302010 · read the filing
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202422979349301712 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202341929349300779 · read the filing
- 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202241969349301514 · read the filing
- 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202111949349301306 · read the filing
- 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019, object 202033149349301753 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 76-0239833: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.