Boy Scouts of America
86% goes to programs $17 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Boy Scouts of America is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Houston, Texas, registered in 1965, with $15,068,067 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 86% of spending to programs.
2225 North Loop W, Houston, TX, 77008 EIN 76-0239833 Since 1965
Revenue (FY2023)
$15.1M
▲ 72.9% vs prior year
Youth median: $163K
Expenses (FY2023)
$13.6M
Net assets
$171.4M
Employees
299
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating86% to programs · $17 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Boy Scouts of America: 86% to programs · $17 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating151 mo reserves · +10% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Boy Scouts of America: 151 mo reserves · +10% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Boy Scouts of America: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Boy Scouts of America: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To lead youth to lifelong values, service, and achievement.
What they do
Learning for life/exploring programs - see schedule oexploring is a worksite-based program. it is part of learning for life's career education program also for young men and women who are 14 (and have completed the eighth grade) through 20 years old. exploring's purpose is to provide experiences that help young people mature and to prepare them to become responsible and caring adults. explorers are ready to investigate the meaning of interdependence in their personal relationships and communities. exploring is based on a unique and dynamic relationship between youth and the organizations in their communities. local community organizations initiate a specific explorer post by matching their people and program resources to the interests of young people in the community. the result is a program of activities that helps youth pursue their special interests, grow, and develop. exploring programs are based on five areas of emphasis: career opportunities, life skills, citizenship, character education, and leadership experience. in 2022, the sam houston area council had 163 youth in 18 exploring posts participating in the exploring program.in 2022, scouting showed its resilience in southeast texas. navigating through a global pandemic that affected our local area, state, nation, and world, the benefits of scouting were still present and effective to our area's youth. the programs of scouting continue to offer varied opportunities to teach youth to be strong in character, have self-confidence, and grow in their leadership abilities.the sam houston area council also accomplished the following during 2022:* 28,340 total youth served* 9,772 registered adult volunteer leaders* 662 cub scout packs, scouts bsa troops, and venturing crews* 13,325 cub scout ranks earned* 7,286 scouts bsa members ranks earned* 916 scouts bsa members attained rank of eagle scout* 188,355 estimated community service hours providedas a key measure of our community service and financial health, the sam houston area council was awarded the designation as an accredited charity by the better business bureau, earned the seal of transparency gold level by guidestar, and achieved a 4-star rating by charity navigator, the highest possible rating for the 10th consecutive year.
Contact & location
- Address
- 2225 North Loop W, Houston, TX, 77008
- City
- Houston
- State
- Texas
- Category
- Youth Development
- Subcategory
- Scouting
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $72.0M (FY2013) to $15.1M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $2.0MNet assets $171.4M
Operating margin
9.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$173.4M
Total liabilities
$2.0M
Net assets
$171.4M
Salaries & benefits
$6.2M
46% of expenses
Board members
55
55 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $15,068,067▲72.9% | $13,591,763▲3.6% | $171,385,192▲6.2% | $173,432,874▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $8,715,537▼47.1% | $13,125,327▼1.8% | $161,311,626▼10.1% | $171,261,257▼9.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $16,480,383▲55.7% | $13,367,130▲21.7% | $179,392,777▲0.9% | $189,244,987▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $10,581,577▼63.1% | $10,985,464▼10.6% | $177,807,416▲4.1% | $180,659,847▲0.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $28,661,743▲98.7% | $12,284,060▼4.0% | $170,792,329▲15.6% | $180,557,277▲19.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $14,423,563▼26.0% | $12,789,261▼8.5% | $147,690,740▼2.2% | $150,906,643▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $19,495,375▲25.9% | $13,977,969▲2.9% | $150,945,922▲5.6% | $154,014,041▲4.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $15,481,543▼5.8% | $13,580,295▼4.8% | $142,931,576▲2.1% | $147,378,819▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $16,429,250▼29.4% | $14,265,611▲0.7% | $140,031,055▼0.5% | $143,171,635▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $23,258,270▼67.7% | $14,165,065▼4.9% | $140,687,922▲5.2% | $144,509,291▲5.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $71,971,676 | $14,897,333▲7.0% | $133,735,999▲77.6% | $136,970,425▲75.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $13,921,901▲1.4% | $75,315,627▲9.0% | $78,252,496▲9.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $13,723,354▼7.4% | $69,107,113▲0.3% | $71,700,057▼0.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $14,812,173 | $68,932,085 | $71,978,740 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Marvin D Smith — $355,209 (2.61% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin D Smith | Ceo/scout Exec & Secretary | 55 | $355,209 |
| Douglas Davies | Controller | 55 | $221,093 |
| Thomas Franklin | Chief Operating Officer | 55 | $210,966 |
| Dustin Dupuis | Director of Field Service | 55 | $138,630 |
| Travis Briner | Director of Development | 55 | $136,504 |
| Brandon Lewis | Director of Support Service | 55 | $113,514 |
| Adam R Oglesby | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Allen D Brown | Vice Chair - Finance | 6 | — |
| Blair Haynie | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Brad W Corson | Director | 1 | — |
| Brian W Foster | Vice Chair - Field Operations | 15 | — |
| Cassandra Dols-smith | Legal Counsel | 3 | — |
| Charles A Calderwood | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Chris Efird | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Clay C Williams | Immediate Past Chair | 15 | — |
| Craig W Collins | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Daniel G Bellow | Chair | 0.5 | — |
| Daniel G West | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Daniel J Churay | Director | 2 | — |
| David E Creasey | Director | 0.5 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2022)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Kandle Dining Services Inc | Camp Food Services | $437,187 |
| Hancock Pool Services Inc | Pool Repairs | $210,590 |
| Buffalo Specialties Inc | Custom Print Merchandise | $143,748 |
Grants received · $16.9M total
138 grants to Boy Scouts of America totaling $16.9M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Greater Houston | Early childhood and youth education | 2024 | $500,000 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | Human services | 2024 | $212,250 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Community & human services | 2024 | $32,500 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $30,730 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $13,127 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $12,500 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Support local council scouting | 2024 | $12,416 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Retreat centers and camps | 2024 | $11,350 |
| The Methodist Hospital | Sponsorship | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $5,000 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $5,000 |
| United Way of Greater Houston | Strategic opportunity | 2023 | $500,000 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | Human services | 2023 | $239,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $34,550 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $33,022 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Boy Scouts of America a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Boy Scouts of America is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 76-0239833, based in Houston, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Boy Scouts of America's EIN?
- Boy Scouts of America's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 76-0239833.
- How much revenue does Boy Scouts of America report?
- Boy Scouts of America reported $15,068,067 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Boy Scouts of America's spending goes to programs?
- Boy Scouts of America spends about 86% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Boy Scouts of America have?
- CharityIndex grades Boy Scouts of America A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Boy Scouts of America's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Boy Scouts of America's latest Form 990 is $355,209, paid to Marvin D Smith (Ceo/scout Exec & Secretary).
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Data for Boy Scouts of America (EIN 76-0239833) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.