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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 …

Youth Development Irving, TX EIN 221576300 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
73/100 · 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
Youth Development · NTEE O410
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 4 SDG 4 · Quality Education Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all. SDG 10 SDG 10 · Reduced Inequalities Reduce inequality within and among countries.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar youth development in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 94%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.28%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 73
Peer average: 92

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

Program expenses$0.00 ($221.4 million)

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. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 92/100 for youth development charities in United States. The organization reports $330M in annual revenue. 53756 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Boy Scouts of America has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100. 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 73 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United States is 92/100.

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 0% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 94% 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.

Boy Scouts of America has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 0% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 94%. Visit the Boy Scouts of America profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

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: Boy Scouts of America's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100 is below the peer average of 92/100. It allocates 0% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 94%. 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.

Verified against 7 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
0% 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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Leadership

OS
Oscar Raposo
CFO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Aaron B•••••
Director
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Aaron B••••••
Attorney
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Aaron B•••••••
Board Member
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Aaron B••••
TREASURER
AA
Aaron C••••••
MEMBER
AA
Aaron C•••••
DISTRICT CHAIRMAN
AA
Aaron C•••••••••
Board Member
AA
Aaron G•••
DEPUTY SE PF
AA
Aaron G•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
AA
Aaron G M••••
Director
AA
Aaron G••••
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
AA
Aaron H•••••
BOARD MEMBER
AA
Aaron H•••
BOARD MEMBER
AA
Aaron H••• J••••• 2••
BOARD MEMBER
AA
Aaron J••••••
BOARD MEMBER
AA
Aaron L•••••••
VP ADMINISTRATION
AA
Aaron L••••••
EXEC BOARD M
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Aaron L•••• B•• M••••
COUNCIL COMM
AA
Aaron M•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
AA
Aaron M•••
PRICKLY PEAR CHAIRMAN
AA
Aaron M•••••
BOARD MEMBER
AA
Aaron N••••
OA LODGE CHIEF
AA
Aaron R••••••
VP ADMINISTRATION
AA
Aaron S••••
EXECUTIVE BO
AA
Aaron S••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Boy Scouts of America officially changes its name to be gender inclusive - AOL.com
Mar 2026
www.aol.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
Entergy Texas receives Boy Scouts of America Distinguished Citizen Award - Entergy
Sep 2024
www.entergy.com
The Complex Reality of the Boy Scouts’ Gay Ban - YES! Magazine
Jun 2024
www.yesmagazine.org
A sobering lesson from the ban on gay Boy Scouts - The 19th News
May 2024
19thnews.org
Form filed
$2703.0M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$2703.0M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$20.1M revenue
FY2022
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$266.9M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$266.9M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$18.5M revenue
FY2021
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$271.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$271.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$274.8M revenue
FY2020
PROPUBLICA

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Peer charities

Other youth development in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Boy Scouts of America This page 73 $330.3 million 0%
West Chester Dance Works 93 $322,940 100%
Beyond the Game 93 $612,348 86%
Centennial Childrens Chorus 93 $198,966 87%
Gorham Youth Soccer Association 93 $101,760 98%
Achla Alianza Chicana Hisp Lat Amer Alliance Chicanos … 93 $593,739 100%
Westchester Childrens Chorus Inc 93 $149,918 100%
Bull City Woodshop 90 $186,528 83%
Idaho West Central Mountain Youth Advocacy Coalition 90 $376,629 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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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, United States.
What is Boy Scouts of America's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Boy Scouts of America trustworthy?
Boy Scouts of America has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73 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