Blue Ridge Council, Boy Scouts of America

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The filing sets forth the mission of the non-profit as “The corporation shall promote, within the territory covered by the charter from time to time granted it by the boy scouts of america and in accordance with the congressional charter, bylaws, and rules and regulations of the boy scouts of america, the scouting program of promoting the ability of boys and young men and women to do things for themselves and others, training them in scoutcraft, and teaching them patriotism, courage, self- reliance, and kindred virtues, using the methods which are now in common use by the boy scouts of america.”.

When detailing its responsibilities, they were listed as: “The corporation shall promote, within the territory covered by the charter from time to time granted it by the boy scouts of america and in accordance with the congressional charter, bylaws, and rules and regulations of the boy scouts of america, the scouting program of promoting the ability of boys and young men and women to do things for themselves and others, training them in scoutcraft, and teaching them patriotism, courage, self- reliance, and kindred virtues, using the methods which are now in common use by the boy scouts of america.”.

• The state in which the non-profit is legally permitted to operate is SC.
• The address of the non-profit for 2020 according to the filing is 601 CALLAHAN MTN HWY, TRAVELERS REST, SC, 29690.
• The number of employees reported by the non-profit on their form as of 2020 is 79.
• 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 -$227,616.
• The CEO compensation structure within the organization is based on a review and approval from a neutral party.
• The organization elects its board members.
• The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
• The organization has 93 independent voting members.
• The organization was formed in 1923.
• The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
• The organization is required to file Schedule O.
• The organization pays $1,243,557 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
• The organization pays $121,587 in fundraising expenses.
• The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
• The organization pays grants to individuals.
• 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.