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Nonprofit · EIN 76-0239833

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

Also known as SAM HOUSTON AREA COUNCIL

Tax-exempt · HOUSTON, TX 77008

Financials

$15.1M$13.6M2023$13.9M$14.6M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$13,871,527$14,582,181-$710,654$178,549,042$1,531,163$177,017,879
December 31, 2023990$15,068,067$13,591,763$1,476,304$173,432,874$2,047,682$171,385,192
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$5,944,165
Program service revenue
$2,463,444
Investment income
$4,288,299
Royalties
$5,441
Net rental income
$235,324
Net gain from sales of assets
$1,014,648
Net income from fundraising events
-$48,253
Net income from sales of inventory
$817,606
Other revenue
$1,175,619

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$239,906
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$625,134
Other salaries and wages
$4,345,300
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$6,260,897
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$14,931
Accounting fees
$58,651
Occupancy
$1,541,880
Travel
$200,568
Depreciation
$2,643,547
Program services (functional)
$11,871,188
Management and general (functional)
$1,574,890
Fundraising (functional)
$1,136,103

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$173,432,874
Total assets, end of year
$178,549,042
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,531,163
Net assets, end of year
$177,017,879
Land, buildings and equipment
$66,254,539
Publicly traded securities
$98,120,777
Net assets without donor restrictions
$82,101,424
Net assets with donor restrictions
$94,916,455
Gross receipts
$31,916,211
Employees
312
Volunteers
10,778
Year formed
1914
State of legal domicile
TX

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Marvin D SmithCEO/Scout Executive & Secretary
Officer
55$381,271$11,936
Thomas FranklinChief Operating Officer
Key employee
55$215,642$16,285
Douglas DaviesController
Highest-paid employee
55$167,689$16,272
Dustin DupuisDirector of Field Service
Highest-paid employee
55$148,359$13,421
Travis BrinerDirector of Development
Highest-paid employee
55$147,512$13,595
Brandon LewisDirector of Support Servic
Highest-paid employee
55$121,713$15,569
Michael MooreAssistant Director of Development
Highest-paid employee
55$115,844$15,388
Daniel G BellowImmediate Past Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
William J BergerChair
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
Allen D BrownVice Chair - Field Operations
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0$0
Victor BurkVice Chair - Development
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Richard A ClaussenVice Chair - Membership
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Stewart W GagnonVice Chair - Real Estate
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Paul C HuttenhoffVice Chair - Program
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Steven P MachVice Chair - Relationships
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
43 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Mike NarvaezVice Chair - Safety
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
Steven D OldhamTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Erin P RobertsAssistant Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Deborah A RollinsonCouncil Commissioner
Trustee or director, Officer
25$0
Cassandra Dols-SmithLegal Counsel
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
Nelson R BlockDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
Dale BradfordDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Jeri J BrooksDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
William L Bullock JrDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Charles A CalderwoodDirector
Trustee or director
0.8$0
Bob Casey IIIDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
William H CaudillDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Daniel J ChurayDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Steve ClarkeDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Craig W CollinsDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Brad W CorsonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
David E CreaseyDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
George DeMontrond IIIDirector
Trustee or director
0.8$0
George DeMontrond IVDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Tracy L DieterichDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Rodney W EadsDirector
Trustee or director
2.5$0
Chris EfirdDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
D Fort FlowersDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Margery HarrisDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Blair HaynieDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Shad A HigdonDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Lionel R JellinsDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Diane MabenDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Michael MathenaDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Derrick MitchellDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
T Franklin MyersDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Steven NietingDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Adam R OglesbyDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Matthew SkalkaDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Wendel SkolaskiDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Stephen D StrakeDirector
Trustee or director
0.3$0
Richard E TauberDirector
Trustee or director
0.3$0
Frank D TsuruDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
John B WalkerDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Judson B WalkerDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Daniel G WestDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Clay C WilliamsDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
Kevin W YankowskyDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 61 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Marvin D SmithCEO/Scout Exec & Secretary
Officer
55$355,209$11,143
Douglas DaviesController
Officer
55$221,093$22,568
Thomas FranklinChief Operating Officer
Key employee
55$210,966$15,913
Dustin DupuisDirector of Field Service
Highest-paid employee
55$138,630$13,114
Travis BrinerDirector of Development
Highest-paid employee
55$136,504$13,245
Brandon LewisDirector of Support Service
Highest-paid employee
55$113,514$15,078
Daniel G BellowChair
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
William J BergerExecutive Vice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
Jeri J BrooksVice Chair - Marketing
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
Allen D BrownVice Chair - Finance
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0$0
Victor BurkVice Chair - Development
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Richard A ClaussenVice Chair - Membership
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Brian W FosterVice Chair - Field Operations
Trustee or director, Officer
15$0$0
Stewart W GagnonVice Chair - Real Estate
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Paul C HuttenhoffVice Chair - Program
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Lionel R JellinsVice Chair - ScoutReach & Diversity
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Steven P MachVice Chair - Relationships
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
Steven D OldhamTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Erin P RobertsAssistant Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Deborah A RollinsonCouncil Commissioner
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0$0
Cassandra Dols-SmithLegal Counsel
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
Clay C WilliamsImmediate Past Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
15$0$0
Nelson R BlockDirector
Trustee or director
5$0$0
William L Bullock JrDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Theodore A ButlerDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Charles A CalderwoodDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
William H CaudillDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Daniel J ChurayDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Steve ClarkeDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Craig W CollinsDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Brad W CorsonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
David E CreaseyDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
George DeMontrond IIIDirector
Trustee or director
0.8$0$0
Tracy L DieterichDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Rodney W EadsDirector
Trustee or director
2.5$0$0
Chris EfirdDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Richard A EichlerDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Margery HarrisDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Blair HaynieDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Shad A HigdonDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Judge David HittnerDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
David R KleinDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Diane MabenDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Michael MathenaDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
T Franklin MyersDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Mike NarvaezDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Steven NietingDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
K Knox NunnallyDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Adam R OglesbyDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Marc G Portal PhDDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Robert H Roy JrDirector
Trustee or director
4$0$0
L E SimmonsDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Matthew SkalkaDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Wendel SkolaskiDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Geoffrey M SmithDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Stephen D StrakeDirector
Trustee or director
0.3$0$0
Richard E TauberDirector
Trustee or director
0.3$0$0
John B WalkerDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Judson B WalkerDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Daniel G WestDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Kevin W YankowskyDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2225 NORTH LOOP W, HOUSTON, TX 77008-1311
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Marvin D Smith, 2225 North Loop West, Houston, TX 77008
Signed the 990
Marvin D Smith, CEO/Scout Executive
Phone
(713) 659-8111
Return prepared by
Blazek & Vetterling

Mission

To prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • The Council operates under a charter granted by the Boy Scouts of America (the National Council) in the counties of Austin, Brazos, Burleson, portions of Chambers, Colorado, Fort Bend, Grimes, Harris, Madison, Matagorda, Montgomery, portions of Trinity, Walker, Waller, Washington, and Wharton. The Council is devoted to promoting the ability of boys and girls, as well as young men and women, to do things for themselves and others, training them in Scoutcraft and teaching them patriotism, courage, self-reliance, and similar virtues, using the methods now in everyday use by the National Council. See Schedule O The Council's programs are as follows: Lion Scouts is a fun introduction to the Scouting program for kindergarten-age youth eager to get going. Lions have adventures with their adult partners and other Lions every month. This program introduces youth and their families to Scouting and the outdoors, building a foundation of character. A Lion den is part of the Cub Scout pack. Tiger Scouts is a one-year, family-oriented program for a group of teams, each consisting of a first-grade (or 7-year-old) boy or girl and an adult partner (usually a parent). A Tiger den is part of the Cub Scout pack. Cub Scouting is a Family- and community-centered approach to learning citizenship, compassion, and courage through service projects, ceremonies, games, and other activities that promote character development and physical fitness. Scouts BSA is a year-round program for youth aged 11 to 17 that provides fun, adventure, learning, challenge, and responsibility to help them become the best version of themselves. With the Scout Oath and Scout Law as guides, and the support of parents, religious, and neighborhood organizations, Scouts develop an awareness and appreciation of their role in the community and become well-rounded young men and women, ages 10 through 17, through the advancement of the program. Scouts progress in rank through achievements, gain additional knowledge and responsibilities, and earn merit badges that introduce a lifelong hobby or a rewarding career. Venturing provides experiences to help young men and women, ages 14 through 20, become mature, responsible, caring adults. Young people learn leadership skills and participate in challenging outdoor activities, including having access to Boy Scout camping properties, a recognition program, and Youth Protection training. Exploring is a program that enables young people to become responsible individuals by teaching positive character traits, career development, leadership, and life skills so that they can make ethical choices and achieve their full potential.
    Expenses $11,017,146 · grants $239,906 · revenue $3,281,050
  • ScoutReach is the Sam Houston Area Council's initiative to provide an opportunity for all young people to join Scouting, regardless of their circumstances, neighborhood, or ethnic background. ScoutReach places special emphasis on leadership development for economically disadvantaged youth through non-traditional methods. Through caring, well-trained, and paid leadership, and in partnership with schools, a Scouting program is delivered during the school day to all eligible students at no cost to the student or the school. ScoutReach delivers a Scouting program to our most needy youth in at-risk neighborhoods of Southeast Texas.
    Expenses $854,042

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
76-0239833
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
Assets (IRS master file)
$178,549,042
Income (IRS master file)
$31,916,211

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$13,871,527$14,582,181$178,549,042XML
990December 2023$15,068,067$13,591,763$173,432,874XML
990December 2022$8,715,537$13,125,327$171,261,257IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––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 76-0239833).

Questions about BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

What is the EIN of BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA is 76-0239833.
Is BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1965.
Which annual return does BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA 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 BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Marvin D Smith.
Who are the officers and directors of BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 58 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $381,271 (Marvin D Smith, CEO/Scout Executive & Secretary).
How much revenue does BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $13,871,527, expenses of $14,582,181 and total assets of $178,549,042 at year end.

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