# Boy Scouts of America

Boy Scouts nonprofit in Albany, New York 12205. EIN 14-1340028. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> To promote, supervise, and administer the educational and recreational programs of The Boy Scouts of America for character development, citizenship

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2024: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/141340028/202523189349312147/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Boy Scouts (IRS activity code O41Z)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | $1,616,875 | $1,651,116 | $1,125,958 | -$36,992 | 54 | 5,000 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/141340028/202523189349312147/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2024: programs $1,539,807 (93%), management $50,594 (3%), fundraising $60,715 (4%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2024: gifts and grants $351,354, program fees $842,641, investment income $88,677.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 4 of 7 youth development nonprofits in Albany.
- Revenue $1,616,875 is higher than roughly 70 to 80% of 254 youth development nonprofits in New York; median $298,687.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Albany County, New York: about 56,733 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 64 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.1 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Albany: 41 licensed child care centers, 32 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/new-york/albany
- New York rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/new-york

## Questions

**What is Boy Scouts of America's EIN?**

Boy Scouts of America's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 14-1340028. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Boy Scouts of America a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Boy Scouts of America in Albany, New York as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3). This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Boy Scouts of America tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Boy Scouts of America as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Boy Scouts of America do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2024: "To promote, supervise, and administer the educational and recreational programs of The Boy Scouts of America for character development, citizenship" The IRS classifies it as: Boy Scouts.

**How much money does Boy Scouts of America take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2024, Boy Scouts of America reported total revenue of $1,616,875 and total expenses of $1,651,116 on its Form 990 (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.