CHEROKEE AREA COUNCIL INCORPORATED BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

EIN: 620475671 501(c)(3)

CHATTANOOGA, TN

Total Revenue
$1,008,602
Total Expenses
$1,261,414
Total Assets
$2,775,744
Net Assets
$2,675,739
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1910
Legal Domicile
TN
Principal Officer
GARNETT DECOSIMO
Phone
4238928323
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

CHEROKEE AREA COUNCIL INCORPORATED BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, founded in 1910, is a community nonprofit that reported $1.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 16% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $1.3M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 25% operating deficit.

Mission

THE MISSION OF SCOUTING AMERICA IS TO PREPARE YOUNG PEOPLE TO MAKE ETHICAL AND MORAL CHOICES OVER THEIR LIFETIMES BY INSTILLING IN THEM THE VALUES OF THE SCOUT OATH AND LAW. THE CHEROKEE AREA COUNCIL CONSISTENTLY WORKS TO GET KIDS IN SCOUTING AND KEEP THEM IN SCOUTING TO ACHIEVE A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY, STATES, AND NATION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,001,116 Revenue: $447,983

TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES TO UNIT SPONSORS FOR ORGANIZATIONAL TRAINING, CAMP AND SPECIAL EVENTS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUTH THROUGH SCOUTING

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $429,518
Program Service Revenue $364,638
Investment Income $68,776
Other Revenue $145,670
TOTAL REVENUE $1,008,602

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $8,632
Salaries & Benefits $618,417
Fundraising Expenses $74,580
Program Expenses $1,001,116
Other Expenses $634,365
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,261,414

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,008,602 $1,204,791 -0.2%
Expenses $1,261,414 $1,358,643 -0.1%
Net Income $-252,812 $-153,852 +0.6%
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
70
Independent Members
69
Employees
57
Volunteers
814

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
17
$127,981
Total Directors
58
$127,981
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ADAM BUDDENBOHM BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JARED PICKENS SCOUT EXECUTIVE/CEO 45.00
Officer Director
$103,083 $24,898 $127,981
BOOK MCCRAY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM VAUGHN CHAIRMAN 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN COOLIDGE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRUCE TIDWELL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JONATHAN TURNER COUNCIL PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ART WASHBURN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID CHAFFIN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL FISHER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK CALDWELL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILL CLEGG BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MITCH CARTER LEGAL COUNSEL 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL JACOBS VP - PLANNED GIVING 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JEROME HALBERT BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIC BUCHANAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DOROTHY GRISHAM BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DON ROBINSON VP - SAFE SCOUTING 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM DAUGHDRILL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALLISON DAVIS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEB BARRETT BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JB GASKINS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK KLEINER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MEREDITH ENSIGN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFFREY MADDOX BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PHIL LILLY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ZACH MCCARTY COUNCIL COMMISSIONER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GORDON PARKER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GREG LEE VP - PROGRAM 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID SMITH BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE LEDBETTER VP - OPERATIONS 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AUSTIN SEAY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SISSY FIGLESTAHLER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
REBECCA STYLES BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BILL LUPIA BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES MORGAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE OLSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARSHA DRAKE VP - MEMBERSHIP 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BILL CLEGG VP - PROPERTIES 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RICH BOUT BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN JERMAN VP - ALUMNI 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ED MCCLINTOCK BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICH MOZINGO VP - DEVELOPMENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DON MUELLER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHAWN WHITFIELD BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELLIS SMITH VP - COMMUNICATIONS 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JARED STEHNEY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRUCE TRANTHAM BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BYRON TRANTHAM BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHAUN TOWNLEY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RANDAL HARRELL ASST. TREASURER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RUSTY SEWELL DISTRICT CHAIR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMAINE AKINS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRYAN BUSH BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EVANN FREEMAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KYLE CROFT BOARD MEMBER/DISTRICT CHAIR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EDWARD ELLIS BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GARNETT DECOSIMO TREASURER 5.00
Officer 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 $1,008,602 $1,261,414 $2,775,744 $-252,812
2023 $1,204,791 $1,358,643 $2,992,198 $-153,852
2022 $1,643,313 $1,330,378 $3,170,894 $312,935
2021 $1,773,476 $1,338,333 $3,005,169 $435,143
2020 $835,326 $1,255,748 $2,740,531 $-420,422
2019 $1,667,939 $1,845,913 $2,918,177 $-177,974
2018 $2,062,665 $1,886,949 $3,042,229 $175,716
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