PIEDMONT COUNCIL INC BSA

EIN: 560529991 501(c)(3)

Gastonia, NC

Total Revenue
$2,875,644
Total Expenses
$2,690,629
Total Assets
$7,935,590
Net Assets
$7,500,219
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1923
Legal Domicile
NC
Principal Officer
Jessie C Bowes Jr
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

PIEDMONT COUNCIL INC BSA, founded in 1923, is a community nonprofit that reported $2.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 33% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $2.7M left a modest 6% surplus.

Mission

It is the mission of the Piedmont Council to serve others by helping to instill values in young people and in other ways prepare them to make ethical choices over their lifetime in acheiving their full potential.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,215,234

The youth of the Piedmont Council Inc BSA participate in exciting indoor and outdooractivities for boys ages 6 to 14 and for young men and women ages 14 to 20. Theseyouth are under the guidance of...

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The youth of the Piedmont Council Inc BSA participate in exciting indoor and outdooractivities for boys ages 6 to 14 and for young men and women ages 14 to 20. Theseyouth are under the guidance of trained volunteers who help them develop life skillsthey need to become leader and active citizens in their communities. These skills include interdependence, ethical decision making, conflict resolution, self esteem,literary skills, value systems, personal growth, leadership development, sexualresponsibility, positive peer relationhsips, mentoring skills, drug awareness education, teamwork, fitness, positive teen-adult relationships, school to workforceskills, emergency preparedness and all aspects related to character development development and citizen training. In 2009 the Council camped over 2000 Boy Scouts in the six week summer session and enjoyed over 1000 Cub Scouts participation in Day Camps. The Council administrates programs and activities to eleven western piedmont counties in North Carolina serving over 18000and 4000 adult volunteers. All youth, volunteer leaders, parent and general supporters have access to Council informantion through a monthly publication, Smoke Signals, and the council website. Any youth or leader is eligible to join the Scouting program if they are willing to subscribe to the BSAs Declaration of Religious Principle, the Policies and Bylaws of the Boy Scouts of America and satisfy the age and grade joining requirements. The Council is staffed by a college educatedstaffed by a college educated staff. Income is received from ten areas included in part, Friends of Scouting Campaign, project sales, activities, outdoor educational or environmental facilities, United Ways, sale of supplies and investments. An annual Council charter review is conducted to review the conditions of leadership, finance, stewardship, marketing administration and program through a document of 84 questions. Boy Scouting serves nationally close to five million members with over one million adult volunteers and reaches youth both nationally and internationally.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,169,863
Program Service Revenue $626,681
Investment Income $608,348
Other Revenue $470,752
TOTAL REVENUE $2,875,644

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,529,659
Fundraising Expenses $288,223
Program Expenses $2,215,234
Other Expenses $1,160,970
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,690,629

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $2,875,644 $2,154,441 +0.3%
Expenses $2,690,629 $2,282,320 +0.2%
Net Income $185,015 $-127,879 -2.4%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
38
Independent Members
38
Employees
69
Volunteers
N/A

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
2
$218,731
Total Directors
1
$0
Key Employees
1
$218,731
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Jessie C Bowes Jr Executive Director 40.00
Officer Key Emp Highest
$202,056 $16,675 $218,731
Charles Gallman Treasurer 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mark Skillestad President 3.00
Officer
$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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $2,875,644 $2,690,629 $7,935,590 $185,015
2022 $2,154,441 $2,282,320 $7,714,421 $-127,879
2021 $2,335,506 $2,288,368 $7,785,544 $47,138
2020 $1,999,701 $2,443,640 $7,712,127 $-443,939
2019 $2,401,184 $2,642,414 $8,594,133 $-241,230
2018 $2,458,056 $2,597,636 $8,728,117 $-139,580
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