Nonprofit · EIN 16-0743929
GREAT FALLS COUNCIL INC
Also known as BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
Tax-exempt · BUFFALO, NY 14225
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $3,930,619 | $3,368,323 | $562,296 | $20,659,168 | $2,845,916 | $17,813,252 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $5,721,340 | $2,261,978 | $3,459,362 | $19,102,023 | $2,749,563 | $16,352,460 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,594,096 | $1,830,248 | -$236,152 | $10,222,992 | $2,820,182 | $7,402,810 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $968,496
- of which government grants
- $10,000
- Program service revenue
- $938,998
- Investment income
- $1,188,466
- Net rental income
- $22,449
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $268,813
- Other revenue
- $834,659
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,491,303
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,903,269
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $191,592
- Travel
- $93,298
- Depreciation
- $137,883
- Program services (functional)
- $2,829,392
- Management and general (functional)
- $101,048
- Fundraising (functional)
- $437,883
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $19,102,023
- Total assets, end of year
- $20,659,168
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,845,916
- Net assets, end of year
- $17,813,252
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,760,478
- Publicly traded securities
- $17,110,505
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $13,403,815
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $4,409,437
- Gross receipts
- $4,412,246
- Employees
- 96
- Volunteers
- 750
- Year formed
- 1965
- State of legal domicile
- NY
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GARY DECKER | CEO & SCOUT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $205,476 |
| SEE ATTACHED LISTING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GARY DECKER | CEO & SCOUT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $180,053 |
| GEORGE BACALLES | VP- CAMPING Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BOB CONFER | EXECUTIVE VP Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KEVIN CROSS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BRIAN D'ARCY | VP- PROGRAM Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JEFF HAHN | VP- ENDOWMEN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL HATTON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JOSEPH LANE | VP- LEADERSH Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BEN LINK | VP- DIST. OP Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SEE ATTACHED LISTING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| MARC MCGRAIN | ASST. COMMIS Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN MOSCATI | LEGAL COUNSE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| STEPHEN MOULTON | VP- FINANCE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| THOMAS O'DONNELL | VP- SAFETY & Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ANTHONY RUPP | VP- FUND DEV Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN SHARKEY | EXECUTIVE VP Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DARLENE SPRAGUE | VP- MEMBERSH Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JILL VANDEWOESTINE | VP- MARKETIN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 48 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GARY DECKER | SCOUT EXECUTIVE Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $169,606 |
| ROBERT C CONFER | EXECUTIVE VP Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KEVIN CROSS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DR BRIAN D'ARCY | VP ACTIVITIES Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JEFF HAHN | VP ENDOWMENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JOSEPH LANE | COUNCIL COMMISSIONER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN MOSCATI JR | VP LEGAL COUNSEL, PROPERTIES CHARI Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| STEPHEN P MOULTON | VP FINANCE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| THOMAS O'DONNELL | VP SCOUTING SAFETY AND ENTERPRISE, RISK MANAGEMENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| NATHAN PACE | VP LEGAL COUNSEL Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ALAN PERCY | VP OF MARKETING Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JAMES PRITCHARD | VP OF CAMPING Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ANTHONY RUPP | VP OF FUND DEVELOPMENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JAMES SMYCZYNSKI | COUNCIL TREASURER, CATHOLIC COMMITTEE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DARLENE SPRAGUE | VP MEMBERSHIP Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DONALD AMES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRIS ANTHOLZNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MITCHELL BANAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN BEITER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVE BLISS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AJ BLOCK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| THOMAS BRANDT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEVE DETWILER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOSEPH DISTASIO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DONALD I DUSSING JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANDREW EMHOF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KEN GROSSBERG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PAUL KENDZIERSKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRETT KENNEDY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR THOMAS MADEJSKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATHRYN MARR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MITCHELL MARTIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEVEN MOLIK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KYLE MORGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT C PATTERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROB REEVES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PETER SAYADOFF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL J STACHOWSKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHAWN TIEDE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PATRICK TRONCONI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KEVIN VOLK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRIAN WELSH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PAUL FLEMING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL GRABOWSKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID HAWLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GORDON LEW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT PUGH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR RICK VIENNE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2860 GENESEE ST, BUFFALO, NY 14225-3131
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- GARY DECKER
- Signed the 990
- GARY DECKER, CEO & SCOUT EXEC
- Phone
- (716) 891-4073
- Website
- WWW.GFCSCOUTING.ORG
- Return prepared by
- JOHNSON MACKOWIAK & ASSOCIATES LLP
Mission
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. IN ACHIEVING THIS PURPOSE, EMPHASIS SHALL BE PLACED UPON THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM OF THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND THE OATH, PROMISE, AND CODE OF THE SCOUTING PROGRAM FOR CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, CITIZENSHIP TRAINING, LEADERSHIP, AND MENTAL AND PHYSICAL FITNESS. MAKING SCOUTING TRAINING AVAILABLE TO ALL BOYS, YOUNG MEN, AND YOUNG WOMEN AND SERVING ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITY GROUPS USING THE SCOUTING PROGRAM WHILE MAINTAINING STANDARDS AND POLICIES, PROTECTING OFFICIAL BADGES AND INSIGNIA, AND REVIEWING AND MAKING RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING UNIT LEADERSHIP AND FINANCES.
Program accomplishments
- TO PROMOTE THE SCOUTING PROGRAM- THE ABILITY OF YOUTH, YOUNG MEN, AND YOUNG WOMEN TO DO THINGS FOR THEMSELVES AND OTHERS; TRAINING THEM IN SCOUTCRAFT, CITIZENSHIP, LEADERSHIP, SELF-ESTEEM, AND PERSONAL FITNESS.Expenses $2,829,392
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 16-0743929
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Exempt since
- 1965
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Group exemption
- 1761: BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $20,659,168
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,412,246
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $3,930,619 | $3,368,323 | $20,659,168 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $5,721,340 | $2,261,978 | $19,102,023 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,594,096 | $1,830,248 | $10,222,992 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $3,800,093 | $1,793,119 | $8,446,300 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 16-0743929).
Questions about GREAT FALLS COUNCIL INC
- What is the EIN of GREAT FALLS COUNCIL INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GREAT FALLS COUNCIL INC is 16-0743929.
- Is GREAT FALLS COUNCIL INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1965.
- Which annual return does GREAT FALLS COUNCIL INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of GREAT FALLS COUNCIL INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did GREAT FALLS COUNCIL INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of GREAT FALLS COUNCIL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names GARY DECKER.
- Who are the officers and directors of GREAT FALLS COUNCIL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 2 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $205,476 (GARY DECKER, CEO & SCOUT).
- How much revenue does GREAT FALLS COUNCIL INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,930,619, expenses of $3,368,323 and total assets of $20,659,168 at year end.
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