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 GULF RIDGE COUNCIL INC
Employer identification number
59-0624406
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.") ....
1,592,242
1,640,421
1,454,821
1,645,679
1,751,270
8,084,433
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
1,592,242
1,640,421
1,454,821
1,645,679
1,751,270
8,084,433
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)..
221,330
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
7,863,103
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..
1,592,242
1,640,421
1,454,821
1,645,679
1,751,270
8,084,433
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
48,207
241,038
222,476
224,078
237,849
973,648
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.)..
85,472
119,730
95,647
86,429
21,389
408,667
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
9,466,748
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
8,699,984
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
83.060 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
82.760 %
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
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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 GULF RIDGE COUNCIL INC
Employer identification number
59-0624406
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HAS THE PRESIDENT, THE COMMISSIONER, TREASURER AND NOT MORE THAN TWELVE VICE PRESIDENTS. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD 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. MINUTES SHALL BE KEPT OF ALL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ACTION AND REPORTED TO THE ENSUING MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD FOR ITS APPROVAL.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
MEMBERS ARE REGISTERED YOUTH AND ADULT LEADERS
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
BOARD MEMBERS, CHARTER REPS. COUNCIL MEMBERS AT LARGE IN AN ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING VOTE ON THE OFFICERS AND NEW BOARD MEMBERS
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B
BOARD MEMBERS HAVE THE RIGHT TO TAKE ACTION ON BEHALF OF THE COUNCIL TO APPROVE BUDGETS, BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS AND PROPERTY ISSUES AND OTHER GOVERNING DECISIONS CRITICAL TO THE OPERATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE 990 WILL BE POSTED TO THE WEBSITE UNDER THE EXECUTIVE BOARD TAB WHERE THEY WILL HAVE ACCESS UNDER A PASSWORD TO GO IN AND REVIEW IT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12
THE COUNCIL MONITORS THE POLICY WITH A BIDDING PROCESS TO DETERMINE THE FAIR VALUE OR SERVICES. IF THERE IS ANY BUSINESS WITH ANY OF THE BOARD MEMBERS OR OFFICERS THAT ARE COVERED OF COST UNDER THE POLICY, THE FAIR VALUE OF THE SERVICE IS FIRST DETERMINED IF IT MEETS THE COUNCIL'S REQUIREMENT. ONCE IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT BUSINESS IS GOING TO BE CONDUCTED WITH A BOARD MEMBER, THEN IT HAS TO BE REVIEWED BY THE BOARD NO MATTER THE DOALLR AMOUNT. THE BOARD WILL DETERMINE THAT A BIDDING PROCESS WAS ACTUALLY HELD, IF NOT THEN IT CONSTITUTES A MAJOR CONFLICT OF INTEREST. IF ONE EXISTS, THE INDIVIDUAL CAN RESIGN FROM THE BOARD TO RESOLVE THE CONFLICT. THE DISTRICT EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN A COPY OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY UPON HIRE. REGULAR STAFF EMPLOYEES RECEIVE A COPY THE EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK THAT DESCRIBES THE COUNCIL'S POLICIES. STAFF SIGN UPON THE RECEIPT OF THE HANDBOOK.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
THE SCOUT EXECUTIVE HAS TO FALL WITHIN THE SALARY RANGE DETERMINED BY THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA. THEN THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE MADE UP OF THE CURRENT PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD, THREE PAST PRESIDENTS AND THE TREASURER EVALUATE THE SCOUT EXECUTIVES PERFORMANCE AT YEAR END AND DETERMINE THE COMPENSATION LEVEL FOR NEXT YEAR. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CONDUCTS SALARY REVIEW PROCESS BY FOLLOWING GUIDELINES PROVIDED BY THE NATIONAL COUNCIL, AND PREPARES A PROPOSAL TO BE REVIEWED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEW THE PROPOSAL AND MAKE FINAL DECISION ON COMPENSATION. DURING 2011, THIS PROCESS WAS USED TO ESTABLISH COMPENSATION FOR ALL POSITIONS. THIS PROCESS IS DONE EVERY YEAR IN JANUARY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. THROUGH AN ANNUAL BUDGET PROCESS WE GET NUMEROUS VOLUNTEERS INVOLVED OTHER THAN OUR BOARD MEMBERS WHO ALSO ARE OFFERED COPIES OF OUR DOCUMENTS.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:
PROVISION FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS -45,502.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.