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 436 BUCKEYE COUNCIL
Employer identification number
34-0714546
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.") ....
1,098,657
1,074,471
1,499,950
1,784,268
769,648
6,226,994
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
1,098,657
1,074,471
1,499,950
1,784,268
769,648
6,226,994
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)..
1,381,975
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
4,845,019
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..
1,098,657
1,074,471
1,499,950
1,784,268
769,648
6,226,994
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
181,555
130,767
87,496
77,146
69,668
546,632
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.)..
18,256
33,191
312,979
441,346
254,859
1,060,631
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
7,834,257
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 2013 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
61.840 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
63.060 %
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
................................................
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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) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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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) 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 436 BUCKEYE COUNCIL
Employer identification number
34-0714546
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2
THE ORGANIZATION PURCHASES INSURANCE, PRIZES AND GIFTS, AND LAWN MAINTENANCE SERVICE THROUGH THREE SEPARATE BOARD MEMBERS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PURCHASES LEGAL SERVICES THROUGH THE COUNCIL'S LEGAL COUNSEL AND THE COUNCIL'S VICE PRESIDENT OF ADMINISTRATION. THE COUNCIL PURCHASES EMPLOYEE BENEFITS THROUGH THE IMMEDIATE PAST COUNCIL PRESIDENT. THE COUNCIL PURCHASES CONSTRUCTION SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES THROUGH TWO SEPARATE BOARD MEMBERS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
ACTIVE MEMBERS MAY ELECT THE MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY, AND APPROVE SIGNIFICANT DECISIONS OF THE GOVERNING BODY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, 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.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, 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.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
A COPY OF THE FORM 990 WAS PROVIDED TO THE SCOUT EXECUTIVE WHO THEN PRESENTED A DRAFT COPY OF THE RETURN TO INDIVIDUALS OF THE ORGANIZATION'S AUDIT COMMITTEE AND EXCUTIVE BOARD FOR REVIEW AND QUESTIONS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS PUBLISHED ANNUALLY FOR MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD AND EACH MEMBER SIGNS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
THE BUCKEYE COUNCIL FOLLOWS THE BSA NATIONAL PLAN. THE BOARD PRESIDENT APPOINTS THE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS COMMITTEE TO REVIEW AND APRROVE THE PROCESS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICE UPON REQUEST. THE ORGANIZATION'S 990 IS AVAILABLE ON THE BUSINESS WEBSITE.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND REPORTING
THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WERE AUDITED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT. THE ORGANIZATION HAS AN AUDIT COMMITTEE THAT OVERSEES THE AUDIT AND THE FINAL REPORT. THIS PROCESS IS THE SAME AS IT WAS IN THE PREVIOUS YEAR.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1A - EXPLANATION OF DELEGATED BOARD
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.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.