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
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA MONTANA COUNCIL 315
Employer identification number
81-0343177
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
..................................................
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 supported organization?
................
11g(i)
(ii)
A family member of a person described in (i) above?
......................
11g(ii)
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
................
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 monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
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Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 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) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
513,919
491,205
627,212
670,254
615,426
2,918,016
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
513,919
491,205
627,212
670,254
615,426
2,918,016
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)..
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
2,918,016
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
513,919
491,205
627,212
670,254
615,426
2,918,016
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
67,729
62,831
77,675
16,972
67,734
292,941
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
9,695
207,663
217,358
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
-2,750
-14,103
-24,204
27,844
23,827
10,614
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
3,438,929
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
4,174,406
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 2012 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
84.850 %
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
90.790 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2012.
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—2011.
If the organization did not check a 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—2012.
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—2011.
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
................................................
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Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
.....................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 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) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(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) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(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 2012 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2012 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
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—2011.
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) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and 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) 2012
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Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA MONTANA COUNCIL 315
Employer identification number
81-0343177
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
FORM 990 PART I - 1 AND PART III - 1 THE CORPORATION SHALL PROMOTE, WITHIN THE TERRITORY COVERED BY THE CHARTER FROM TIME TO TIME GRANTED IT BY THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONGRESSIONAL CHARTER, BYLAWS, AND RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, THE SCOUTING PROGRAM OF 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.
EXPLANATION ON VOLUNTEERS AND TYPES OF SERVICES OR BENEFITS
FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 6
VOLUNTEERS LEADERS TO CUB AND BOY SCOUTS UNITS WHO SERVE WITHOUT COMPENSATION.
AUTHORITY DELEGATED TO COMMITTEE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 1A
THE EXECUTIVE BOARD SHALL BE THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CORPORATION AND SHALL MANAGE ITS AFFAIRS. THE EXECUTIVE BOARD SHALL BE THE LOCAL REVIEWING AUTHORITY WITH RESPECT TO MATTERS WITHIN THE SCOUTING MOVEMENT WHICH ARISE IN THE TERRITORY OF THE CORPORATION. THERE SHALL BE AN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL BE COMPOSED OF THOSE PERSONS WHO ARE OFFICERS OF THE CORPORATION, INCLUDING THE SCOUT EXECUTIVE (WHO SHALL HAVE NO VOTE), AND MAY INCLUDE OTHERS APPOINTED BY THE PRESIDENT. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD SHALL HAVE AND MAY EXERCISE ALL THE NECESSARY POWERS OF THE EXCUTIVE BOARD IN THE MANAGMENT OF THE CORPORATION DURING THE INTERVALS BETWEEN MEETINGS OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD, BUT IN NO EVENT SHALL THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ACT CONTRARY TO ACTION PREVIOUSLY TAKEN BY THE EXECUTIVE BOARD.
RELATED PARTY INFORMATION AMONG OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 2
TOM BURKHART KERRY KETCHUM VP-BOY SCOUT VP-CUB SCOUT FAMILY RELATIONSHIP STEVE GARDNER KELLIE GARDNER VPDO-EASTERN VP-MEMBERSH FAMILY RELATIONSHIP
CLASSES OF MEMBERS OR STOCKHOLDERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 6
ACTIVE MEMBERS MAY ELECT THE MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY AND APPROVE SIGNIFICANT DECISIONS OF THE GOVERNING BODY.
ELECTION OF MEMBERS AND THEIR RIGHTS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, 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.
DECISIONS SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF MEMBERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7B
ACTIVE MEMBERS MAY VOTE AT THE ANNUAL MEETING TO APPROVE SIGNIFICANT MATTERS THAT ARE DISCUSSED AT THE MEETING. THE ACTIVE MEMBERS MAY ALSO VOTE IN REGULAR AND SPECIAL MEETINGS ON SIGNIFICANT MATTERS CONCERNING THE COUNCIL.
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
THE EXECUTIVE BOARD OF THE ORGANIZATION REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE FORM 990 BEFORE FILING IT.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
ANNUALLY, THE EXECUTIVE BOARD REQUIRES ALL MEMBERS TO NOTIFY IT OF ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. IF ANY CONFLICTS ARISE DURING THE COURSE OF THE YEAR, THE BOARD MEMBER IS TO NOTIFY THE SCOUT EXECUTIVE. IF ANY CONFLICTS DID EXIST, THE BOARD WOULD DECIDE ON AN APPROPRIATE COURSE OF ACTION.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
THE MONTANA COUNCIL USES A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE TO DETERMINE THE COMPENSATION FOR ITS SCOUT EXECUTIVE(THE TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICAL). THE COMMITTEE OF SIX INDIVIDUALS ARE SELECTED BY THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT. THE COMMITTEE USES NATIONAL BOY SCOUTS PAY RANGE GUIDELINES TO ASSIST IN DETERMINING COMPENSATION FOR THE SCOUT EXECUTIVE. FACTORS SUCH AS PERFORMANCE, EXPERIENCE AND RESPONSIBILITIES ARE CONSIDERED. AFTER DOCUMENTING ITS APPROVAL, THE COMPENSATION AMOUNTS ARE SENT TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL FOR IMPLEMENTATION.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
THE SCOUT EXECUTIVE PROPOSES COMPENSATION FOR ALL OTHER EMPLOYEES TO THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE CAN EITHER APPROVE OR MAKE CHANGES TO THE PROPOSED CONPENSATION. FACTORS SUCH AS RESPONSIBILITIES, PERFORMANCE AND EXPERIENCE ARE CONSIDERED IN THE DETERMINATION.
NO PUBLIC DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 18
THE MONTANA COUNCIL IS INCLUDED IN THE GROUP EXEMPTION FILING OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL, BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, AND THEREFORE DOES NOT FILE FORM 1023.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, 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 PUBLICLY AVAILABLE AS APPLICABLE LAW MAY REQUIRE. OTHERWISE, THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND POLICIES WILL BE PROVIDED AT THE DISCRETION OF MANAGEMENT.
RELATED ORGANIZATIONS
FORM 990, PAGE 7, PART VII
OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS - SCHEDULE OF HOURS DEVOTED PER WEEK TO RELATED ORGANIZATION - BOYS SCOUTS OF AMERICA NATIONL COUNCIL - MONTANA COUNCIL TRUST (FEIN 81-0232188). FIRST INTERSTATE BANK WEALTH MANAGEMENT, TRUSTEE, GREAT FALLS, MONTANA. HOURS LISTED IN PART VII FORM 990 SECTION A.
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9
UNRELATED BUSINESS LOSS NOT ON BOOKS 28,718 UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME - NOT ON BOOKS 236,381
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