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Human Services : Youth Development, Shelter, and Crisis Services

Boy Scouts of America, Greater New York Councils

Serving society by helping instill values in young people

84.86

475 Riverside Drive Suite 600
New York, NY 10115
tel: (212) 242-1100   Web Site
EIN: 13-1624015

Board Leadership
Ray Quartararo
Chairman

CEO
Ethan Draddy
Scout Executive

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  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 84.86
  Financial 79.77
  Accountability & Transparency 93.00
This rating was published 12/01/2020 and includes data from FY2019, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

The mission of the Boy Scouts of America, Greater New York Councils is to serve society by helping to instill values in young people and, in other ways to prepare them to make ethical choices during their lifetime and to achieve their full potential. We work towards our vision to be recognized in the five boroughs of New York City and throughout the Scouting organization as the premier agency meeting the needs of urban youth.

The mission of the Boy Scouts of America, Greater New York Councils is to serve society by helping to instill values in young people and, in other ways to prepare them to make ethical choices during their lifetime and to achieve their full potential. We work towards our vision to be recognized in the five boroughs of New York City and throughout the Scouting organization as the premier agency meeting the needs of urban youth.

Learn more about how we calculate the overall score and rating.

Financial

79.77

Accountability & Transparency

93.00

This rating was published 12/01/2020 and includes data from FY2019, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 79.5%
  Administrative Expenses 7.5%
  Fundraising Expenses 12.8%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.20
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 1.72
  Program Expenses Growth 0.4%
  Liabilities to Assets 10.3%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Boy Scouts of America, Greater New York Councils on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Boy Scouts of America, Greater New York Councils on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

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Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Boy Scouts of America, Greater New York Councils (NY) 84.86
Madison Square Boys & Girls Club (NY) 90.77
Camp Fire National Headquarters (MO) 86.70
Boy Scouts of America, Golden Spread Council (TX) 88.22
Big Brothers Big Sisters A Community of Caring (MI) 87.10

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $2,628,183
   Federated Campaigns $1,062
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $3,730,102
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $125,386
Total Contributions $6,484,733
   Program Service Revenue $3,814,951
Total Primary Revenue $10,299,684
   Other Revenue $1,140,770
TOTAL REVENUE $11,440,454
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $9,822,700
   Administrative Expenses $915,307
   Fundraising Expenses $1,500,443
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $12,238,450
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $-797,996
   
Net Assets $21,310,310

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
Field Services $5,182,605 52.8%
Camping and Activities $4,558,578 46.4%
Charter and National Service Fee $81,517 0.8%

Ratings History

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2019-12 12/01/2020 84.86
2018-12 11/01/2019 83.88
2017-12 10/01/2018 86.69
2016-12 03/01/2018 90.63
2015-12 12/21/2016 89.24
2014-12 06/01/2016 89.92
 
CN 2.0
2014-12 12/01/2015 88.92
2013-12 06/01/2015 83.74
2012-12 11/01/2013 81.94
2011-12 06/01/2013 75.48
2010-12 02/01/2012 74.09
2009-12 09/20/2011 69.86
 
CN 1.0
2009-12 03/01/2011 58.56
2008-12 12/01/2009 64.04
2007-12 07/01/2009 73.21
2006-12 05/01/2008 76.80
2005-12 12/01/2006 70.23
2004-12 01/01/2006 74.83
2003-12 11/01/2004 70.96
2002-12 12/01/2003 67.26

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 13-1624015
Name in IRS Master File BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
NTEE Code O41
NTEE Classification Boy Scouts of America
NTEE Type Youth Development
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (59) Other school related activities
(328) Combat juvenile delinquency
(908) Patriotic activities
Foundation Status Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public   170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
Affiliation Subordinate - the organization is a subordinate in a group ruling.
Group Name BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
Ruling Date November, 1965
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End December
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • December, 2017
  • December, 2016
  • December, 2015
  • December, 2014
  • December, 2013
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$403,707 3.29% Ethan Draddy Scout Executive

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Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Boy Scouts of America, Greater New York Councils (NY) 84.86
Self Enhancement Inc. (OR) 87.50
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area (TX) 91.95
National Association of Police Athletic/Activities League (NC) 87.97
Andy Roddick Foundation (TX) 90.38

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Charity Contact Info

Boy Scouts of America, Greater New York Councils
475 Riverside Drive
Suite 600
New York, NY 10115
tel: (212) 242-1100
fax: (212) 242-3630
EIN: 13-1624015

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Board Leadership

Ray Quartararo
Chairman

CEO

Ethan Draddy
Scout Executive

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