BLACK HILLS AREA COUNCIL INC BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA 695

EIN: 460224539 501(c)(3)

RAPID CITY, SD

Total Revenue
$725,879
Total Expenses
$1,059,506
Total Assets
$1,135,930
Net Assets
$589,422
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1982
Legal Domicile
SD
Principal Officer
RICHARD AVERY
Phone
6053422824
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

BLACK HILLS AREA COUNCIL INC BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA 695, founded in 1982, is a small nonprofit that reported $726K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 15% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $1.1M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 46% operating deficit.

Mission

THE COUNCIL PROMOTES, WITHIN THE TERRITORY COVERED BY THE CHARTER FROM TIME TO TIME GRANTED IT BY THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONGRESSIONAL CHARTER, BYLAWS, AND RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, THE SCOUTING PROGRAM OF PROMOTING THE ABILITY OF BOYS AND GIRLS, ALONG WITH YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN TO DO THINGS FOR THEMSELVES AND OTHERS, TRAINING THEM IN SCOUTCRAFT AND TEACHING THEM PATRIOTISM, COURAGE, SELF-RELIANCE, AND KINDRED VIRTUES, USING THE METHODS WHICH ARE NOW IN COMMON USE BY THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $857,935 Revenue: $457,047

THE COUNCIL ORGANIZES AND SUPPORTS THE SCOUTING PROGRAM IN 12 COUNTIES IN WESTERN SOUTH DAKOTA AND 2 COUNTIES IN EASTERN WYOMING, WHICH ENCOMPASSES A 30,000 SQUARE MILE GEOGRAPHICAL AREA AND IS ONE...

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THE COUNCIL ORGANIZES AND SUPPORTS THE SCOUTING PROGRAM IN 12 COUNTIES IN WESTERN SOUTH DAKOTA AND 2 COUNTIES IN EASTERN WYOMING, WHICH ENCOMPASSES A 30,000 SQUARE MILE GEOGRAPHICAL AREA AND IS ONE OF THE LARGEST YOUTH SERVING ORGANIZATIONS IN THE COMMUNITY. AT DECEMBER 31, 2024, 583 YOUTH WERE REGISTERED IN SCOUTING PROGRAMS. CUB SCOUTING IS THE LARGEST OF THE SCOUTING PROGRAMS, AVAILABLE TO BOYS AND GIRLS FROM KINDERGARTEN TO FIFTH-GRADE OR 5 TO 11 YEARS. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PURSUE THE AIMS OF CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, CITIZENSHIP TRAINING, AND PERSONAL FITNESS. CUB SCOUTING IS DIVIDED INTO GRADE-BASED LEVELS OF LION CUBS, TIGER CUBS, WOLF CUBS, BEAR CUBS, AND WEBELOS SCOUTS. SCOUTS BSA IS THE FLAGSHIP SCOUTING PROGRAM FOR BOYS AND GIRLS AGES 11 TO 18. IT USES OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES SUCH AS CAMPING, AQUATICS AND HIKING TO ACHIEVE THE AIMS OF CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, CITIZENSHIP TRAINING AND PERSONAL FITNESS TRAINING. IT ADDS A PROGRAM OF HIGH ADVENTURE AND SPORTING ACTIVITIES. THE ORDER OF THE ARROW IS THE SCOUTS BSA NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY FOR EXPERIENCED CAMPERS, AND DEDICATED TO THE IDEALS OF CHEERFUL SERVICE AND BROTHERHOOD. VENTURING IS A PROGRAM FOR YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN 14 (AND WHO HAVE COMPLETED EIGHTH GRADE) THROUGH 20 YEARS OF AGE. VENTURING'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE POSITIVE EXPERIENCES TO HELP YOUNG PEOPLE MATURE AND TO PREPARE THEM TO BECOME RESPONSIBLE AND CARING ADULTS. THE PROGAM'S FOCUS IS ON HIGH ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES LED BY YOUTH. EXPLORING IS A PROGRAM FOR YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN 6TH GRADE - 20 YEARS OLD, AND HAS THE SAME PURPOSE AS VENTURING. THE EXPLORER PROGRAM FOCUSES ON MENTORING TODAY'S YOUTH IN CAREER AND LIFE ENHANCING OPPORTUNTITIES. THE COUNCIL ALSO PROVIDES TRAINING, ADMINISTRATIVE AND OTHER SUPPORT TO THE ADULT VOLUNTEERS WHO DELIVER SCOUTING PROGRAMS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $175,473
Program Service Revenue $415,874
Investment Income $14,516
Other Revenue $120,016
TOTAL REVENUE $725,879

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $11
Salaries & Benefits $456,761
Fundraising Expenses $32,119
Program Expenses $857,935
Other Expenses $602,734
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,059,506

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $725,879 $854,867 -0.2%
Expenses $1,059,506 $1,039,701 +0.0%
Net Income $-333,627 $-184,834 +0.8%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
17
Independent Members
17
Employees
43
Volunteers
330

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
11
$124,174
Total Directors
17
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
RICHARD AVERY INT. SCOUT E 40.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
ADAM HOUGH 2024 SCOUT E 40.00
Officer
$103,573 $20,601 $124,174
MICHAEL LEWIS PRESIDENT 3.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS RENDON COUNCIL COMM 3.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KIMBERLEY JACKSON PAST PRESIDE 3.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOEL BICE VP DEVELOPME 3.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SHARON RENDON VP MEMBERSHI 3.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFFERY MERCHANT VP ENDOWMENT 3.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MCKAY DAYTON VP TREASURER 3.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BOB MORCOM VP PROPERTIE 3.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRENDA HAAR VP PROGRAM 3.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRAD FISCHER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIM RENSCH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
QUENTIN RIGGINS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROL BOYLES DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID HYINK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DON KELLOGG DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NORMAN SORENSEN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GEODY VANDEWATER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $725,879 $1,059,506 $1,135,930 $-333,627
2023 $854,867 $1,039,701 $1,145,033 $-184,834
2022 $1,002,481 $1,231,157 $1,311,252 $-228,676
2021 $1,143,419 $903,271 $1,598,940 $240,148
2020 $594,262 $648,680 $1,406,097 $-54,418
2019 $912,330 $1,031,396 $1,604,430 $-119,066
2018 $1,065,906 $1,098,702 $1,460,403 $-32,796
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