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. Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA EAST TEXAS AREA COUNCIL
Employer identification number
75-0808767
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) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
1,077,652
1,217,091
1,249,158
1,236,652
968,618
5,749,171
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
0
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
0
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
1,077,652
1,217,091
1,249,158
1,236,652
968,618
5,749,171
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)..
0
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
5,749,171
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
1,077,652
1,217,091
1,249,158
1,236,652
968,618
5,749,171
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
27,742
15,502
21,383
13,677
10,772
89,076
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
50,809
54,819
41,417
24,809
20,226
192,080
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
857,640
1,061,200
818,767
887,365
939,156
4,564,128
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
10,594,455
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
4,561,928
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 2013 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
54.270 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
55.220 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2013.
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—2012.
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—2013.
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—2012.
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) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(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) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(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 2013 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2013.
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—2012.
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) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information.
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) 2013
Additional Data
Software ID:
13000170
Software Version:
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SCHEDULE O (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
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.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA EAST TEXAS AREA COUNCIL
Employer identification number
75-0808767
Return Reference
Explanation
Form 990, Part VI, Line 1a: Explanation of Delegated Broad Authority to Committee
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.The executive board of the corporation shall consist of (a) not fewer than 25 nor more than 50 members elected by the local council from among its active members plus, (b) the officers of the corporation including the Scout executive, who shall have no vote, (c) the chairs of the committees of the executive board, (d) the chairs of the several district committees, upon their being approved by the executive board, and (e) not more than two youth members, who shall be registered Boy Scouts or Venturers appointed by the council president with the approval of the executive board to serve for a term of 1 year. Regular members of the executive board shall be elected at the annual meeting of the local council, shall take office immediately following such meeting, and shall continue in office until the conclusion of the next succeeding annual meeting of the local council and until their respective successors are elected and qualify. Chairs of the committees of the executive board take office as members of the executive board upon their being appointed by the president and approved by the executive board. District chairs take office as members of the executive board upon their being approved by the executive board. Any vacancy on the executive board of the local council may be filled by the executive board, and the person so elected shall hold office for the unexpired period of the term of office. Nominations to fill vacancies shall be made by the nominating committee. A member of the executive board may be removed upon 30 days' written notice to the members of the executive board and by an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the entire membership of the board. The executive board shall meet at such time and place as the executive board may direct and in any event at least FOUR times annually including an organizational meeting as soon as practicable following the annual meeting of the local council. Special meetings of the executive board may be called by the executive committee of the executive board or by the president and shall be called within 30 days upon the written request of at least one-fifth of the members of the executive board (which request shall specify the purpose of such special meeting). A notice of each meeting of the executive board shall be provided to each member at least 5 days in advance of the meeting. One-third of the members of the executive board shall constitute a quorum for all purposes.Unless otherwise required by law, the articles of incorporation or these bylaws, all questions presented to a meeting of the executive board at which a quorum is present shall be decided by a majority of those actually voting.Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained herein, any meeting, regular or special, may be held by telephone / speaker phone / video phone / internet conferencing or similar electronic communication equipment so long as all directors can hear one another, and those participating in the meeting receive and vote on the same information. All such directors participating electronically shall be deemed to be present, in person, at such meeting.Any regular member of the executive board who fails to attend a minimum of two meetings of the executive board in any one year shall not be eligible for reelection as a regular member of the executive board for the ensuing term, provided, however, that the executive board may excuse absences and any absence so excused shall be counted as a meeting attended.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 6: Explanation of Classes of Members or Shareholder
Active members may elect the members of the governing body and approve significant decisions of the governing body.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a: How Members or Shareholders Elect Governing Body
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, Line 7b: Describe Decisions of Governing Body Approval by Members or Shareholders
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 transact 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.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVES THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FROM WHICH THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED. THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED FOR REVIEW BEFORE FILING TO THE TREASURER, ASSISTANT TREASURER, AUDIT COMMITTEE, AND THE EXECUTIVE BOARD COMMITTEE.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts
THE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY STATEMENT ANNUALLY.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees
The volunteer Council President appoints a qualified compensation committee to review the Scout Executive's goals, accountability, and written performance evaluation to determine the compensations. The compensations are approved by the Council President in consultation with our National Boy Scout of America representative to insure consistency and comparison to other Scout Councils. The Council President brings the Compensation Committee's recommendations for compensation to the volunteer Executive Committee for final approval.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available
THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ARE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.