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
PALMETTO COUNCIL INC BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA 549
Employer identification number
57-0314450
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
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.") ....
874,284
755,870
733,390
707,714
828,726
3,899,984
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
874,284
755,870
733,390
707,714
828,726
3,899,984
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.
3,899,984
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..
874,284
755,870
733,390
707,714
828,726
3,899,984
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
32,950
24,953
35,476
29,162
31,277
153,818
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.)..
17,814
4,697
11,031
3,999
13,021
50,562
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
4,104,364
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
5,065,551
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
95.020 %
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
93.550 %
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
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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OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
PALMETTO COUNCIL INC BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA 549
Employer identification number
57-0314450
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
THE PALMETTO COUNCIL, INC., BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA IS AN AFFILIATE OF THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA (BSA). THE COUNCIL IS A NOT-FOR- PROFIT ORGANIZATION PROVIDING SERVICE TO BOYS, GIRLS, YOUNG MEN AND YOUNG WOMEN AGES 7-21. THE PALMETTO COUNCIL IS DEDICATED TO DEVELOPING VALUES AND LIFE SKILLS IN SPARTANBURG, YORK, CHESTER, LANCASTER, UNION, AND CHEROKEE COUNTIES OF SOUTH CAROLINA. IT MAINTAINS CAMPING FACILITIES (CAMP BOB HARDIN) IN SALUDA, NORTH CAROLINA AND (CONLEY CLARKE) NEAR GAFFNEY, SOUTH CAROLINA. IT IS DEVOTED TO PROVIDING SUPPORT THROUGH AN EFFICIENT STAFF AND MANY WELL TRAINED ADULT VOLUNTEERS. IT'S CHARTER IS RENEWED ANNUALLY BY ITS NATIONAL AFFILIATE. ITS GOAL IS TO INSTILL CHARACTER IN YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN. THEY WILL LEARN TO DO THINGS FOR THEMSELVES AND OTHERS, RECEIVING TRAINING IN TEAM WORK, SURVIVAL AND CAREER READINESS AND LEARNING PATRIOTISM, COURAGE, SELF-RELIANCE; AND BE PREPARED TO MAKE ETHICAL CHOICES OVER THEIR LIFETIME AND ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL USING THE METHODS WHICH ARE NOW IN COMMON USE BY THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA.
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 CONSISTING OF THE PERSONS AND HAVING THE POWERS SPECIFIED BELOW. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL BE COMPOSED OF THOSE PERSONS WHO ARE THE 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 EXECUTIVE BOARD IN THE MANAGEMENT OF THE CORPORATION DURING THE INTERVALS BETWEEN THE MEETINGS OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD, BUT IN NO EVENT SHALL THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ACT CONTRARY TO ACTION THERETOFORE TAKEN BY THE EXECUTIVE BOARD. MINUTES SHALL BE KEPT OF ALL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ACTION AND REPORTED AT THE ENSUING MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD FOR ITS APPROVAL. MEETINGS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MAY BE CALLED AT ANY TIME BY THE PRESIDENT AND SHALL BE CALLED BY THE PRESIDENT WITHIN 30 DAYS UPON THE REQUEST OF THREE OR MORE MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. IT SHALL BE THE GENERAL PRACTICE OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO MEET IN THOSE MONTHS IN WHICH THE EXECUTIVE BOARD DOES NOT MEET. ALL MEETINGS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL BE HELD ON AT LEAST 3 DAYS WRITTEN NOTICE BY FAX OR ELECTRONIC MAIL. A MAJORITY OF THE VOTING MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL CONSTITUTE A QUORUM.
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 RECEIVE AND APPROVE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS SHOWING THE FINANCIAL 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 SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY COME BEFORE THE MEETING. ACTIVE MEMBERS MAY VOTE IN OTHER REGULAR MEETINGS AND SPECIAL MEETINGS, INCLUDING PROPOSALS TO MERGE OR CONSOLIDATE.
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
THE FULL BOARD ELECTED A SUBCOMMITTEE CONSISTING OF THE TREASURER, SCOUT EXECUTIVE, AND A FINANCE COMMITTEE MEMBER TO REVIEW AND APPROVE THE FORM 990.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY FOR EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS RESOLVED, THAT IT IS THE BASIC POLICY OF THE CORPORATION THAT ALL EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS OR MEMBERS OF ANY COMMITTEE THEREOF OR OFFICERS OR EMPLOYEES OF THE CORPORATION HAVE A DUTY TO BE FREE FROM THE INFLUENCE OF ANY CONFLICTING INTEREST WHEN THEY ACT ON BEHALF OF THE CORPORATION OR REPRESENT IT IN NEGOTIATIONS OR ADVISE OTHERS IN THE CORPORATION WITH RESPECT TO DEALING WITH THIRD PARTIES. THEY ARE EXPECTED TO DEAL WITH SUPPLIERS, CUSTOMERS, CONTRACTORS, AND OTHERS HAVING DEALINGS WITH THE CORPORATION ON THE SOLE BASIS OF WHAT IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CORPORATION WITHOUT FAVOR OR PREFERENCE TO THIRD PARTIES BASED ON PERSONAL CONSIDERATIONS. TO THIS END THE FOLLOWING RULES SHALL BE OBSERVED: NO MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD OR MEMBER OF ANY COMMITTEE THEREOF OR OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE OF THE CORPORATION SHALL ACCEPT FROM ANY PERSON, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, WHETHER BY HIMSELF OR HERSELF OR THROUGH HIS OR HER SPOUSE OR A MEMBER OF HIS OR HER FAMILY OR THROUGH ANY PARTNER OR BUSINESS OR PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATE, ANY GIFT, FAVOR, SERVICE, EMPLOYMENT OR OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT OR ANY OTHER THING OF VALUE WHICH HE OR SHE KNOWS OR HAS REASON TO BELIEVE IS MADE OR OFFERED TO HIM OR HER WITH THE INTENT TO INFLUENCE HIM OR HER IN THE PERFORMANCE OF HIS OR HER DUTIES AS A MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD OR MEMBER OF ANY COMMITTEE THEREOF OR OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE OF THE CORPORATION. NO MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD OR MEMBER OF ANY COMMITTEE THEREOF OR OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE OF THE CORPORATION WHO IS A PARTNER, OFFICER, OR EMPLOYEE OF A PARTNERSHIP, FIRM, OR CORPORATION OR WHO OWNS OR CONTROLS MORE THAN 10 PERCENT OF THE STOCK OF SUCH CORPORATION, SHALL REPRESENT, APPEAR FOR, OR NEGOTIATE ON BEHALF OF THE CORPORATION IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACQUISITION OR SALE BY THE CORPORATION OF ANY INTEREST IN REAL OR TANGIBLE OR INTANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY TO SUCH PARTNERSHIP, FIRM, OR CORPORATION. NO MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD OR MEMBER OF ANY COMMITTEE THEREOF SHALL PARTICIPATE BY DISCUSSION, VOTING, OR BY ANY OTHER ACTION TAKEN BY THE EXECUTIVE BOARD, OR ANY COMMITTEE THEREOF, IN THE ENACTMENT OF OR DEFEAT OF A MOTION WHICH RELATES TO ANY TRANSACTION WITH ANY PARTY REFERRED TO IN PARAGRAPH 2 ABOVE. IN CASE ANY SUCH MATTER IS DISCUSSED AT ANY MEETING WHERE ANY EXECUTIVE BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEMBER WHO HAS SUCH AN INTEREST IS PRESENT, HE OR SHE SHALL PROMPTLY DISCLOSE HIS OR HER INTEREST IN THE MATTER TO BE VOTED ON TO THE CHAIRMAN OF THE MEETING. HE OR SHE SHALL NOT VOTE ON THE MATTER AND AT THE DISCRETION OF THE DISINTERESTED MEMBERS PRESENT MAY BE REQUIRED TO LEAVE THE MEETING DURING THE DISCUSSION AND THE VOTING ON THE MATTER.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
THE PALMETTO COUNCIL, BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA'S OBJECTIVE IS TO PROVIDE A REASONABLE AND COMPETITIVE SCOUT EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION OPPORTUNITY CONSISTENT WITH MARKET-BASED COMPENSATION PRACTICES FOR THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER POSSESSING THE EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS NEEDED TO IMPROVE THE OVERALL PERFORMANCE OF THE PALMETTO COUNCIL. THE ORIGINAL LETTER OF EMPLOYMENT WILL PROVIDE ALL COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS FOR THE SCOUT EXECUTIVE. THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT WILL APPOINT, EACH YEAR, A COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS COMMITTEE WHOSE RESPONSIBILITIES ARE TO REVIEW THE PERFORMANCE OF THE SCOUT EXECUTIVE AND TO RECOMMEND FOR APPROVAL TO THE EXECUTIVE BOARD SALARY AND BENEFITS FOR THE SCOUT EXECUTIVE. THE EXECUTIVE BOARD AND COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS COMMITTEE ARE CHARGED WITH ENSURING THAT THE SCOUT EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION POLICY AND PROCEDURES SATISFY THE IRS INTERMEDIATE SANCTIONS REQUIREMENTS
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
THE PALMETTO COUNCIL, BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA'S OBJECTIVE IS TO PROVIDE A REASONABLE AND COMPETITIVE ASSISTANT SCOUT EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION OPPORTUNITY CONSISTENT WITH MARKET-BASED COMPENSATION PRACTICES FOR THE OFFICER POSSESSING THE EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS NEEDED TO HELP IMPROVE THE OVERALL PERFORMANCE OF THE PALMETTO COUNCIL. THE ORIGINAL LETTER OF EMPLOYMENT WILL PROVIDE ALL COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS FOR THE ASSISTANT SCOUT EXECUTIVE. THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT WILL APPOINT, EACH YEAR, A COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS COMMITTEE WHOSE RESPONSIBILITIES ARE TO REVIEW THE PERFORMANCE OF THE OFFICER AND TO RECOMMEND FOR APPROVAL TO THE EXECUTIVE BOARD SALARY AND BENEFITS FOR THE OFFICER. THE EXECUTIVE BOARD AND COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS COMMITTEE ARE CHARGED WITH ENSURING THAT THE OFFICER'S COMPENSATION POLICY AND PROCEDURES SATISFY THE IRS INTERMEDIATE SANCTIONS REQUIREMENTS.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON A REASONABLE, WRITTEN REQUEST TO ITS HEADQUARTERS.
RECONCILIATION OF CHANGES - OTHER
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9
LOSS ON DISPOSAL OF FIXED ASSETS 29 LOSS ON DISPOSAL OF FIXED ASSET -29
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.