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BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

EIN 91-0569878 SEATTLE, WA

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Revenue 2024
$6,517,378
Expenses 2024
$7,911,892

Program services were 84.0% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

As filed

Subsection
03
Classification
1200
Street
3120 RAINIER AVE S

These codes are the IRS's own and are shown exactly as filed. What each one means is in the Business Master File documentation (opens in a new tab).

Group exemption

A subordinate covered by the group exemption of BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA (EIN 22-1576300). matched by us

The IRS lists each organization's group exemption number; we match a subordinate to its central organization by that number and the affiliation code the IRS assigns.

Mission and programs · 2024

Mission

THE COUNCIL'S PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO FACILITATE AND SUPPORT THE LOCAL DELIVERY OF THE SCOUTING PROGRAM TO YOUTH, ADHERING TO THE PRINCIPLES AND GUIDELINES SET FORTH BY THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA. THE COUNCIL PROVIDES GUIDANCE ON SAFETY AND RISK MANAGEMENT TO ENSURE THAT SCOUTING ACTIVITIES ARE CONDUCTED SAFELY, AND PROVIDES TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR ADULT LEADERS, HELPING THEM DEVELOP THE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE NECESSARY TO LEAD SUCCESSFUL SCOUTING UNITS.

Activities or mission (Part I)

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. SCOUT OATH - ON MY HONOR I WILL DO MY BEST TO DO MY DUTY TO GOD AND MY COUNTRY AND TO OBEY THE SCOUT LAW; TO HELP OTHER PEOPLE AT ALL TIMES; TO KEEP MYSELF PHYSICALLY STRONG, MENTALLY AWAKE, AND MORALLY STRAIGHT. SCOUT LAW - A SCOUT IS TRUSTWORTHY, LOYAL, HELPFUL, FRIENDLY, COURTIOUS, KIND, OBEDIENT, CHEERFUL, THRIFTY, BRAVE, CLEAN, AND REVERENT. THE SCOUT LAW HAS 12 POINTS. EACH IS A GOAL FOR EVERY SCOUT. A SCOUT TRIES TO LIVE UP TO THE LAW EVERY DAY. IT IS NOT ALWAYS EASY TO DO, BUT A SCOUT ALWAYS TRIES.

  • SCOUTS BSA IS A PROGRAM FOCUSED ON FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY FOR YOUTH 11 TO 18 YEARS OF AGE. WITH THE SCOUT OATH AND SCOUT LAW AS GUIDES, AND THE SUPPORT OF PARENTS, COMMUNITY AND RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS, THESE YOUTH DEVELOP AN AWARENESS AND APPRECIATION OF THEIR ROLE IN THE COMMUNITY AND BECOME GOOD CITIZENS. THE PROGRAM TEACHES LEADERSHIP AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT THROUGH DIFFERENT METHODS, SUCH AS ADVANCEMENT, CAMPING AND TRAINING. THIS PROGRAM SERVED 3,772 YOUTH IN 2024.CUB SCOUTING IS A PROGRAM FOCUSED ON FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY FOR YOUTH 5 TO 10 YEARS OF AGE. CUB SCOUTS LEARN CITIZENSHIP, COMPASSION, AND COURAGE THROUGH SERVICE PROJECTS, CEREMONIES, GAMES, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES PROMOTING CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT AND PHYSICAL FITNESS. THIS PROGRAM SERVED 5,596 YOUTH IN 2024.SCOUTING AMERICA OFFERS TWO UNIQUE PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN. VENTURING IS A PROGRAM FOR 14 THROUGH 20 YEAR OLDS. VENTURING PROVIDES EXPERIENCES TO DEVELOP YOUTH TO BECOME MATURE, RESPONSIBLE, CARING ADULTS. EACH PROGRAM IS SPECIFIC TO THE YOUTH PARTICIPATING WHETHER IT IS ROBOTICS, HIGH ADVENTURING, COMPUTING, OR SAILING. EXPLORING IS A PROGRAM FOR 14 TO 21 YEAR OLDS AND FOCUSES ON CAREER EXPLORATION. THESE TWO PROGRAMS SERVED 267 YOUTH IN 2024.

    Expenses $2,688,822 · Grants $75,735 · Revenue $481,578

  • IN 2024, MORE THAN 10,000 SCOUTS STAYED OVERNIGHT AT ONE OF OUR CAMPS. WITH EIGHT UNIQUE PROPERTIES FROM THE SALISH SEA TO THE SNOQULAMIE NATIONAL FOREST AND THE EASTERN CASCADE RANGE, OUR CAMPERS WILL EXPERIENCE EXCITING AND ENRICHING ACTIVITIES. WE CAN OFFER EXPERIENCES AS DIVERSE AS SCUBA DIVING TO NATURAL ROCK FACE MOUNTAIN CLIMBING, ROBOTICS TO MOUNTAIN BIKING, OR SAILING AND KAYAKING TO NATURE STUDIES. IN ADDITION TO OUR OVERNIGHT CAMPING PROGRAMS, WE OFFER A VARIETY OF DAY PROGRAMS WITH THE CEDAR OUTDOOR SCHOOL AND CUB SCOUT DAY CAMPS.

    Expenses $3,955,171 · Grants $41,512 · Revenue $2,657,889

As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Officers and directors · 2024

As listed in Part VII of the 2024 return, in the order the filer printed them. Each return names its own; this is not a roster the organization keeps with us.

  • Manuel Ramos

    SCOUT EXECUTIVE/CEO/SECRETARY

    Total calculated
    $283,282
    From this org
    $255,418
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $27,864
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $239,829
    Bonus
    $15,000
    Other
    $589
    Deferred
    $14,958
    Nontaxable benefits
    $12,906
    Filer's total
    $283,282
  • Michael Scoville

    COUNCIL PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5
  • Mindy Linton

    COUNCIL COMMISSIONER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5
  • Jonathan Koshar

    COUNCIL TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5
  • Michael Gibbs

    IMMEDIATE PAST COUNCIL PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3
  • John Burpee

    VICE PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3
  • Joseph Gehrke

    VICE PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3
  • Patrick Green

    VICE PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3
  • Paul Pineda

    VICE PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3
  • Katherine Randolph

    VICE PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3
  • Todd Zarfos

    VICE PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3
  • Kevin Baker

    EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Don Black

    EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Brian Bogen

    EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • J Scott Gary

    EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Frederick Grimm

    EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Brooke Vatheuer

    EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Roger Wylie

    EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Torque Zubeck

    EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Holly Campbell

    TSA - LAKE TRAILS

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5
  • Jim Schiechl

    TSA - MOUNTAIN

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5
  • Jeremy Schumacher

    TSA - PENINSULAS

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5
  • Dwight Thompson

    TSA - SEATTLE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5
  • R Miller Adams

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Bruce Anderson

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

The first 25 listed. Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us. Earlier years are each on their own filing page.

Filings

  • 2024
    Revenue
    $6,517,378
    Expenses
    $7,911,892
    Contributions
    $2,078,207
    Grants paid
    $117,247
  • 2023
    Revenue
    $6,411,021
    Expenses
    $7,328,391
    Contributions
    $2,498,093
    Grants paid
    $99,516
  • 2022
    Revenue
    $4,218,107
    Expenses
    $5,932,192
    Contributions
    $1,828,347
    Grants paid
    $86,720

The four totals the IRS asks for on Part I of the Form 990, as filed. A dash means the figure was not present on the return — not that it was zero.

Other returns filed

  • 2021 · 990

    Revenue
    $7,383,007
    Expenses
    $5,648,552
    Assets (EOY)
    $45,113,873
  • 2021 · 990

    Revenue
    $7,383,007
    Expenses
    $13,165,814
    Assets (EOY)
    $45,113,873
  • 2020 · 990

    Revenue
    $4,884,598
    Expenses
    $5,018,303
    Assets (EOY)
    $43,972,867
  • 2019 · 990

    Revenue
    $6,373,876
    Expenses
    $6,607,633
    Assets (EOY)
    $42,650,801
  • 2018 · 990

    Revenue
    $6,935,746
    Expenses
    $6,920,604
    Assets (EOY)
    $40,138,597
  • 2017 · 990

    Revenue
    $7,729,548
    Expenses
    $7,056,423
    Assets (EOY)
    $42,821,067
  • 2016 · 990

    Revenue
    $7,357,662
    Expenses
    $6,703,077
    Assets (EOY)
    $40,113,689
  • 2015 · 990

    Revenue
    $6,659,619
    Expenses
    $6,703,112
    Assets (EOY)
    $38,402,138
  • 2014 · 990

    Revenue
    $8,239,951
    Expenses
    $6,693,673
    Assets (EOY)
    $39,955,205
  • 2013 · 990

    Revenue
    $11,444,391
    Expenses
    $7,472,885
    Assets (EOY)
    $39,000,010

Nonprofiteer parses Forms 990, 990-EZ and 990-PF, in a window of recent tax years. These returns are recorded from the IRS e-file index, so their figures were extracted by that index rather than read from the return here — treat them as a different source from the filings above, not as more of the same record. A dash means the index carries no figure; Form 990-T listings carry none at all. Showing the 10 most recent; the API carries the rest.

Form 990-N e-Postcard, tax year 2021

Tax period
1 January 2021 to 31 December 2021
Principal officer
Gary Tornquist
Mailing address
1121 228th Ave SESammamjsh WA 98075
Website
scouttreedrive.org

As filed, from the IRS e-Postcard file of 2 November 2026. The IRS publishes only each organization's most recent postcard, so earlier years are not shown. A 990-N carries no financial detail. The postcard also gives the principal officer's address, which is not shown here.

Grants made

No itemized grants to organizations. Schedule I is filed only by organizations that granted more than $5,000 to a recipient, so most filers have none.

Grants received

The 10 largest by cash amount. The API serves every itemized grant.

Taxable family

From Schedule R Parts I, III and IV: entities that legally are the filer, and taxable partnerships, corporations and trusts it is related to. These record ownership and control, not shared board members or money.

Related corporations and trusts on its 2024 return

  • PERPETUAL TRUST

    T · INVESTMENT · WA · 100% owned · share of income $13,703 · share of assets $364,904 · controlled entity

Other IRS files

Auto-Revocation List

Not listed. The IRS publishes this list for organizations whose exemption was automatically revoked for failing to file for three consecutive years.

Publication 78

Not present in the most recent drop.

These are two separate IRS files on two separate schedules, shown as published and not reconciled with each other. Neither is a statement about whether a contribution is deductible today: 19,245 organizations appear in Publication 78 while the IRS's own revocation file lists them as currently revoked, more than half of those revoked before 2019. Absence from Publication 78 is evidence of nothing, and presence is not evidence either. Verify current status with the IRS before relying on it.

What this page reflects

The registration facts above come from the IRS Business Master File published 9 November 2026 and read 9 November 2026, for every organization at once. Returns through tax year 2024, the newest we have parsed for this organization.