# Boy Scouts of America

Boy Scouts nonprofit in Columbia, South Carolina 29210. EIN 57-0314440. Data as of November 9, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> It is the mission of the boy scouts of America to prepare young people to make ethical choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the scout oath law.

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2023: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/570314440/202610219349300241/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 2023 | $2,318,684 | $2,406,078 | $2,200,892 | $900,353 | 80 | 1,903 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/570314440/202610219349300241/full) |
| Dec 2022 | $2,258,872 | $2,036,163 | $2,185,207 | $1,043,908 | 0 | 1,853 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/570314440/202410319349300306/full) |
| Dec 2020 | $1,117,451 | $1,324,455 | $1,310,651 | $441,041 | 11 | 1,987 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/570314440/202230399349301563/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2023: programs $2,068,835 (86%), management $142,507 (6%), fundraising $194,736 (8%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2023: gifts and grants $1,069,671, program fees $797,533, investment income $145,710.

Growth label: **Growing** (about +28% a year, Dec 2020 to Dec 2023). Growth label: we compare total revenue on the oldest and the newest return shown above. Growing means revenue rose by more than 10% a year on average, Shrinking means it fell by more than 10% a year, and Steady means a change between -10% and +10% a year. The rate is the compounded yearly average between the two returns, so it hides ups and downs in between (see the table). We only label groups with returns at least a year apart and at least $5,000 of revenue on the oldest one. This is our own calculation, not an IRS rating or a judgment of quality.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 3 of 115 youth development nonprofits in Columbia.
- Revenue $2,463,362 is in the top 10% of 184 youth development nonprofits in South Carolina; median $130,213.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Richland County, South Carolina: about 91,043 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
- 253 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.8 per 1,000 children.
- South Carolina rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/south-carolina

## Questions

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

Boy Scouts of America's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-0314440. 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 Columbia, South Carolina 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 2023: "It is the mission of the boy scouts of America to prepare young people to make ethical choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the scout oath law." The IRS classifies it as: Boy Scouts.

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

For the year ending Dec 2023, Boy Scouts of America reported total revenue of $2,318,684 and total expenses of $2,406,078 on its Form 990 (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 9, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.