Lake Erie Council, Boy Scouts of America

Interesting data from their 2017 990 filing

The purpose of the non-profit is stated in the filing as “The greater cleveland, bsa is devoted to our mission of preparing young people to make ethical and morale choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them values of the scout oath and law. this mission is implemented through five elements that encompass the foundation of scouting; leadership, achievement, character, service and outdoors. the programs of scouting include; cub scouts, for boys in the first grade through fifth grade, boy scouts, for boys who are 11 through 17 years of age, varsity scouting, for young men 14 through 17 years of age and venturing, for young men and women 14 through 20 years of age. the greater cleveland council also serves youth through exploring, a career awareness and development program, and with learning for life, a classroom based character education and development program encompassing elementary, junior high and high school age students. the greater cleveland council, b.s.a.'s most recognizable method for delivering these programs is through outdoo”.

Their activities were defined as: “The greater cleveland, bsa is devoted to our mission of preparing young people to make ethical and morale choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them values of the scout oath and law. this mission is implemented through five elements that encompass the foundation of scouting; leadership, achievement, character, service and outdoors. the programs of scouting include; cub scouts, for boys in the first grade through fifth grade, boy scouts, for boys who are 11 through 17 years of age, varsity scouting, for young men 14 through 17 years of age and venturing, for young men and women 14 through 20 years of age. the greater cleveland council also serves youth through exploring, a career awareness and development program, and with learning for life, a classroom based character education and development program encompassing elementary, junior high and high school age students. the greater cleveland council, b.s.a.'s most recognizable method for delivering these programs is through outdoo”.

• As per legal requirements, the non-profit's state of operation is reported as OH.
• The form of the non-profit organization shows 126 employees as of 2017.
• Does not operate a hospital.
• Does not operate a school.
• Does not collect art.
• Does not provide credit counseling.
• Does not have foreign activities.
• Is not a donor advised fund.
• Is not a private foundation.
• Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
• Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
• Revenue less expenses is $965,041.
• The compensation policy for the CEO of the organization is established through an impartial evaluation and endorsement.
• The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
• The organization has 53 independent voting members.
• The organization was formed in 1912.
• The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
• The organization is required to file Schedule B.
• The organization is required to file Schedule J.
• The organization is required to file Schedule O.
• The organization pays $1,902,172 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
• The organization pays $264,105 in fundraising expenses.
• The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
• The organization has minutes of its meetings.
• The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
• The organization has fundraising events.
• The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.