Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
Employer identification number
06-0646654
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box
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g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization?
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11g(i)
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of support?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
480,705
347,716
418,103
1,002,731
656,659
2,905,914
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3..
480,705
347,716
418,103
1,002,731
656,659
2,905,914
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
793,516
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
2,112,398
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
480,705
347,716
418,103
1,002,731
656,659
2,905,914
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
362,309
271,252
313,232
234,403
1,181,196
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
4,087,110
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
2,088,735
13
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here..........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f))
.........
14
51.680 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
43.510 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2009.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
..................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..............................................
18
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
14
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....
20
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
Employer identification number
06-0646654
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2
MALCOLM S. PRAY, JR., A BOARD MEMBER AND NATALIE PRAY, A MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ARE HUSBAND AND WIFE. ALSO, WALTER STRATTON, A MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND JOHN STRATTON, A BOARD MEMBER ARE FATHER AND SON.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
ACTIVE MEMBERS MAY ELECT THE MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY AND APPROVE SIGNIFICANT DECISIONS OF THE GOVERNING BODY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
ACTIVE MEMBERS MAY ELECT MEMBERS AT LARGE, REGULAR MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD, AND OFFICERS OF THE CORPORATION OTHER THAN THE SCOUT EXECUTIVE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B
ACTIVE MEMBERS MAY VOTE AT THE ANNUAL MEETING TO RECEIVE AND APPROVE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS SHOWING THE FINACIAL POSITION OF THE CORPORATION AS OF THE CLOSE OF ITS MOST RECENT COMPLETE FISCAL YEAR AND THE RESULTS OF OPERATIONS DURING SUCH YEAR AND TRANSACTING OTHER SUCH BUSINESS AS MAY COME BEFORE THE MEETING. ACTIVE MEMBERS MAY VOTE IN OTHER REGULAR MEETINGS AND SPECIAL MEETINGS, INCLUDING TO MERGE OR CONSOLIDATE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE FEDERAL FORM 990 IS PREPARED THROUGH THE COLLABRATIVE EFFORTS OF MANAGEMENT AND OUTSIDE TAX PROFESSIONALS. THE RETURN IS REVIEWED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AND QUESTIONS OR CHANGES ARE DISCUSSED WITH THE PREPARERS. UPON COMPLETION, THE AUDIT COMMITTEE REQUESTS APPROVAL OF THE RETURN BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR, THE COUNCIL DISTRIBUTES A CONFLICT OF INTEREST CERTIFICATION AND DISCLOSURE FORM TO ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES. THE COVERED PERSONS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AND SIGN THE CERTIFICATION AND DISCLOSURE FORM, WHICH IS RETAINED IN THE COUNCIL FILES. THE CERTIFICATION AND DISCLOSURE FORMS ARE REVIEWED NO LESS THAN ANNUALLY BY THE SCOUT EXECUTIVE AND TREASURER. ADDITIONALLY, THE COUNCIL COMPILES AND MAINTAINS A LIST OF POTENTIALLY CONFLICTED ENTITIES AND INDIVIDUALS. PROPOSED TRANSACTIONS ARE THEN MATCHED AGAINST THE LIST AS A MEANS OF IDENTIFYING POSSIBLE CONFLICTS. THE SCOUT EXECUTIVE IS ULTIMATELY RESPONSIBLE FOR MAINTAINING THE LIST AND SCREENING FOR POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. THE COUNCIL ALSO REQUESTS IN WRITING THAT ITS MAJOR VENDORS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS DISCLOSE ANY RELATIONSHIP - PERSONAL, FINANCIAL, OR OTHERWISE - THAT THE VENDOR OR SERVICE PROVIDER HAS WITH ANY OF THE COUNCIL'S DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR VOLUNTEERS IN ORDER TO ASSIST THE COUNCIL IN MONITORING COMPLIANCE WITH ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. IN ADDITION, THE COUNCIL PERIODICALLY REVIEWS MAJOR TRANSACTIONS TO ENSURE ANY COMPENSATION PAID CONTINUES TO BE REASONABLE. IF A POSSIBLE CONFLICT IS IDENTIFIED WITH RESPECT TO A PROPOSED TRANSACTION, THE COUNCIL FOLLOWS PROCEDURES SET FORTH IN ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY TO DETERMINE WHETHER AN ACTUAL CONFLICT EXISTS AND THE PROCEDURES FOR ADDRESSING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. IF A COVERED PERSON FAILS TO DISCLOSE AN ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, APPROPRIATE DISCIPLINARY AND CORRECTIVE ACTION IS TAKEN INCLUDING POSSIBLE TERMINATION FOR A COVERED EMPLOYEE AND PROHIBITION FROM PARTICIPATING IN THE DELIBERATIONS OF THE GOVERNING BODY FOR A BOARD MEMBER.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
EACH YEAR THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT APPOINTS AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS COMMMITTEE WHOSE RESPONSIBILITIES ARE TO REVIEW THE PERFORMANCE OF THE SCOUT EXECUTIVE AND TO ESTABLISH A COMPENSATION PACKAGE FOR HIM OR HER SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE EXECUTIVE BOARD. THE COMPENSATION OF THE SCOUT EXECUTIVE IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED USING DATA AS TO COMPARABLE COMPENSATION FOR SIMILARLY QUALIFIED PERSONS IN FUNCTIONALLY COMPARABLE POSITIONS AT SIMILARLY SITUATED ORGANIZATIONS. THERE IS CONTEMPORANEOUS DOCUMENTATION AND RECORD KEEPING WITH RESPECT TO THE DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS REGARDING THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18
IN ADDITIONAL TO THE METHODS DESCRIBED IN FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 19; THE IRS FORM 990 AND IF APPLICABLE, THE IRS FORM 990T ARE AVAILABLE ON HTTP://WWW.GUIDESTAR.ORG.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
IF THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS (ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, BYLAWS, AND CONSTITUTION) AND POLICIES OF THE COUNCIL ARE SUBJECT TO THE FEDERAL PUBLIC DISCLOSURE RULES (OR STATE PUBLIC DISCLOSURE RULES), THESE DOCUMENTS WILL BE MADE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE AS APPLICABLE LAW MAY REQUIRE. OTHERWISE, THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND POLICIES WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE PUBLIC AT THE DISCRETION OF MANAGEMENT. THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AT THE COUNCIL'S SERVICE CENTER LOCATED AT 63 MASON STREET, GREENWICH, CT 06830 OR ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE AT HTTP://WWW.GREENWICHBSA.COM: ALL DOCUMENTS AS REQUIRED BY FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LAW, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IRS FORM 990 AND IF APPLICABLE, THE IRS 990T; ANNUAL REPORT, AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS; MINUTES OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETINGS.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:
NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS: 57,601.
OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT AND SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT:
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 2C
THE COUNCIL HAS A COMMITTEE WHICH CONSISTS OF MEMBERS WITH STRONG FINANCIAL BACKGROUNDS. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR SELECTION OF THE AUDITORS AND OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE COMMITTEE MEETS WITH THE AUDITORS AND COUNCIL'S MANAGEMENT AT THE START OF THE AUDIT TO DISCUSS THE PLANNING PROCESS AND AT THE END OF THE AUDIT TO REVIEW AND DISCUSS THE RESULTS. THE COMMITTEE ALSO REVIEWS ANY REPORTS OR OBSERVATIONS BY THE AUDITORS ON RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENTS IN INTERNAL CONTROLS AND THE FORM 990.
DESCRIPTION OF CONSERVATION EASEMENTS
SCHEDULE D, PART II, LINE 9
IN 1998, THE COUNCIL ENTERED INTO A RESTRICTIONS AND PRESERVATION EASEMENT WITH THE TOWN OF GREENWICH IN CONNECTION WITH 158 ACRES OF THE ERNEST THOMPSON SETON RESERVATION. IT IS THE INTENTION OF BOTH PARTIES TO FOREVER MAINTAIN THE PROPERTY AS A NATURAL RESOURCE. NO CONSIDERATION WAS INCLUDED IN THE AGREEMENT. THE AGREEMENT COVERS APPROXIMATELY 63% OF THE SETON SCOUT RESERVATION TOTAL OF 249 ACRES. THE VALUE OF THE LAND IS RECORDED IN THE BOOKS AND RECORDS AT COST OR DONATED VALUE AT THE DATE OF THE GIFT. ALL COSTS INCURRED IN MAINTAINING THE ENTIRE RESERVATION ARE CAPTIALIZED OR EXPENSED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COUNCIL'S CAPITALIZATION POLICY. THE COUNCIL DOES NOT ALLOCATE COSTS INCURRED IN MONTIORING THE EASEMENT.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.