# Boy Scouts of America

Boy Scouts nonprofit in Allentown, Pennsylvania 18109. EIN 23-1708585. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Prepare our youth to make ethical and moral choices by teaching them the values of scouting.

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2021: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/231708585/202232699349300218/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Boy Scouts (IRS activity code O410)
- 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 2021 | $4,654,231 | $3,194,400 | $9,149,011 | $7,248,044 | 139 | 2,905 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/231708585/202232699349300218/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2021: programs $2,604,359 (82%), management $301,382 (9%), fundraising $288,659 (9%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2021: gifts and grants $3,183,484, program fees $1,297,225, investment income $81,261.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 1 of 25 youth development nonprofits in Allentown.
- Revenue $3,753,999 is in the top 10% of 502 youth development nonprofits in Pennsylvania; median $158,046.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Lehigh County, Pennsylvania: about 84,151 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
- 184 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.2 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Allentown: 87 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/pennsylvania/allentown
- Pennsylvania rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/pennsylvania

## Questions

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

Boy Scouts of America's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-1708585. 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 Allentown, Pennsylvania 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 2021: "Prepare our youth to make ethical and moral choices by teaching them the values of scouting." The IRS classifies it as: Boy Scouts.

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

For the year ending Dec 2021, Boy Scouts of America reported total revenue of $4,654,231 and total expenses of $3,194,400 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.