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Boy Scouts of America

As stated in the Boy Scouts of America Charter - The exempt purpose of the Boy Scouts of America is to promote through community organizations, and cooperation with …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About Boy Scouts of America

Scouting is fun, hands-on learning and achievement that puts kids in the middle of the action and prepares them for today – and for life.

Founded
Headquarters
Irving, TX
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
O410
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1965

Mission

As stated in the Boy Scouts of America Charter - The exempt purpose of the Boy Scouts of America is to promote through community organizations, and cooperation with other agencies, the ability of boys to do things for themselves and others, to train (Continued on Schedule O)

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar youth development in United States
Program spending This charity: 80%
Peer average: 84%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.28%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.80
Program$0.80
80% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Boy Scouts of America has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 6 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 6 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
  • Established in 1910, it is among the oldest youth development charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • It is one of the better-documented youth development charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (14 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Boy Scouts of America is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Irving, TX, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1910 and has been operating for 116 years. Its EIN is 221576300. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $330M in annual revenue. 53756 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Boy Scouts of America's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 221576300. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Boy Scouts of America has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 80% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United States is 90/100.

Boy Scouts of America is located in Irving, TX, United States. The organization was established in 1910 and has been active for 116 years.

Based on official tax filings, Boy Scouts of America has $330M in annual revenue. It allocates 80% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 84% for youth development charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Boy Scouts of America is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $330M in annual revenue. The organization has 53756 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Boy Scouts of America. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Boy Scouts of America holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 80% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 84%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Scouting is fun, hands-on learning and achievement that puts kids in the middle of the action and prepares them for today – and for life. Boy Scouts of America is classified as a youth development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1910.

Among youth development charities registered in United States: It allocates 80% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 84%. Its annual revenue of $330M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Boy Scouts of America are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 221576300, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
80% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2023, FY2022, FY2022, FY2022, FY2021, FY2021, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
3,064

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

OS
Oscar R•••••
CFO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

New keeper on parade statue unveiled at Boy Scouts of America - KWCH
Jul 2026
www.kwch.com
Boy Scouts of America officially changes its name to be gender inclusive - AOL.com
Mar 2026
www.aol.com
Boy Scouts of America works with family to find new den for booted Cub Scout - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and
Feb 2026
abcnews.com
Boy Scouts of America files for bankruptcy following sex abuse lawsuits - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Vide
Feb 2026
abcnews.com
Boy Scouts of America Found Negligent in Landmark Sex Abuse Case - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
Feb 2026
abcnews.com
Boy Scouts of America Troop 34 hosts second ‘Scoutsgiving’ - WEAU
Nov 2025
www.weau.com
Plea entered for Cadott woman accused of stealing from Boy Scouts of America, other community organizations - WEAU
Jul 2025
www.weau.com
White & Case Leads Boy Scouts of America Through Its Landmark Chapter 11 Reorganization and Defense of Plan Confirmation
May 2025
www.whitecase.com
Boy Scouts of America name change becomes official in effort to be more 'inclusive' - Fox News
Feb 2025
www.foxnews.com
Form filed
$330.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Boy Scouts of America v. Dale - Alliance Defending Freedom
Oct 2024
adflegal.org
Form filed
$2703.0M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$2703.0M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$20.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$266.9M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$266.9M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$18.5M revenue
FY2021
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$271.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$271.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$274.8M revenue
FY2020
IRS/ProPublica

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development this charity 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 53756 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 53756 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1910
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Boy Scouts of America

What is Boy Scouts of America?
Boy Scouts of America is a youth development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Irving, United States. Scouting is fun, hands-on learning and achievement that puts kids in the middle of the action and prepares them for today – and for life.
When was Boy Scouts of America founded?
Boy Scouts of America was founded in 1910.
Who leads Boy Scouts of America?
Oscar Raposo serves as CFO.
Where is Boy Scouts of America located?
Headquartered in Irving, TX, United States.
What is Boy Scouts of America's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 80% of expenses go to program services.
Is Boy Scouts of America trustworthy?
Boy Scouts of America has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Boy Scouts of America's registration number?
IRS EIN: 221576300.
What is Boy Scouts of America's website?
http://www.scouting.org