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 NATIONAL COUNCIL - MONTANA COUNCIL TRUST
Employer identification number
81-0232188
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)
No
(ii)
A family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
No
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
No
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
(A)
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA MONTANA COUNCIL 315 BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA MONTANA COUNCIL 315
810343177
7
Yes
Yes
Yes
32,259
Total
32,259
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
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.") ....
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
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.
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..
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
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
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
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
................................................
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
.....................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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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
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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 NATIONAL COUNCIL - MONTANA COUNCIL TRUST
Employer identification number
81-0232188
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
THE EXECUTIVE BOARD OF THE MONTANA COUNCIL OF THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA 315 HAS APPROVED THE CREATION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA - MONTANA COUNCIL TRUST FOR THE BENEFIT OF SCOUTING IN THE TERRITORY COVERED BY THE LOCAL COUNCIL CHARTER, FOR THE GENERAL PURPOSE STATED IN THE ACT OF CONGRESS APPROVED JUNE 15, 1916, CREATING THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
RELATED PARTY INFORMATION AMONG OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 2
TOM BURKHART KELLY KETCHUM VP-BOY SCOUT VP-CUB SCOUT FAMILY STEVE GARDNER KELLIE GARDNER VPDO EASTERN VP MEMBRSHIP FAMILY
CLASSES OF MEMBERS OR STOCKHOLDERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 6
THE EXCUTIVE BOARD OF THE MONTANA COUNCIL 315 OF THE BOY SOUTS OF AMERICA (THE COUNCIL), HAVING ESTABLISHED AND CREATED MONTANA COUNCIL TRUST FUND , (THE FUND)SHALL BE ITS GOVENRING BODY. THE COUNCIL HAS THE POWER TO APPOINT AND DISCHARGE THE TRUSTEE AS IT DEEMS APPROPRIATEAND, SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE CHARTER, BYLAWS, AND REULE AND REGULATIONS OF THE BOY SOUTS OF AMERICA, GIVES BROAD POWERS TO THE TRUSTEE, AS ENUMERATED IN THE AGREEMENT OF TRUST, TO ADMINISTER THE FUND.
ELECTION OF MEMBERS AND THEIR RIGHTS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A
ACTIVE MEMBERS MAY ELECT THE MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY.
DECISIONS SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF MEMBERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7B
ACTIVE MEMBERS OF THE MONTANA COUNCIL 315 MAY ELECT MEMBERS-AT-LARGE, REGULAR MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD, AND OFFERS OF THE COUNCIL OTHER THAN THE SCOUT EXECUTIVE.
OFFICERS WHO CANNOT BE REACHED
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 9
FIRST INTERSTATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT 2601 10TH AVE SOUTH GREAT FALLS, MT 59404
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
THE FORM 990 RETURN IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTE BEFORE SUBMITTAL.
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
DURING THE ANNUAL BUDGETING PROCESS, THE EXECUTIVE BOARD REVIEWS THE REASONABLENESS OF THE FEES CHARGED BY THE TRUSTEE BASED ON THE INVESTMENT POLICY APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE BOARD TO SET A REALISTIC TARGET FOR INCOME, AND A BENCHMARK AND TIMELINE FOR COMPARISON, TO HOLD THE TRUSTEE ACCOUNTABLE.
NO PUBLIC DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 18
THE TRUST FUND IS INCLUDED IN THE GROUP EXEMPTION FILING OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL, BOY SCOUTS OF AMNERICA, AND THEREFORE DOES NOT FILE FORM 1023.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
THE FUND'S POLICY REGARDING DISCLOSURE OF GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, POLICIES, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOLLOWS THAT OF THE MONTANA COUNCIL 315, WHICH IS THAT IF THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND POLICIES OF THE COUNCIL ARE SUBJECT TO THE FEDERAL PUBLIC DISCLOSURE RULES (OR STATE PUBLIC DISCLOSURE RULES), THE DOCUMENTS WILL BE MADE PUBLICLY AVAIALABLE AS APPLICABLE LAW MAY REQUIRE. OTHERWISE, THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND POLICIES WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE PUBLIC AT THE DISCRETION OF MANAGEMENT.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.