EIN 23-1365194

Boy Scouts of America - 544 New Birth of Freedom Council

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
122
Year formed
1931
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Youth development through scouting programs in six counties, promoting personal values including citizenship, integrity, and self-reliance.
Related structure
Boy Scouts of America - 544 New Birth of Freedom Council is child organization, under the parent exemption from Boy Scouts of America - Stephanie Phillips (BSA).
Also known as...
New Birth of Freedom Council Boy Scouts of America; York-Adams Area Council Boy Scouts of America; 544 New Birth of Freedom Council
Total revenues
$2,547,265
2022
Total expenses
$3,130,733
2022
Total assets
$11,829,244
2022
Num. employees
122
2022

Program areas at Boy Scouts of America - 544 New Birth of Freedom Council

The New Birth of Freedom Council, Boy Scouts of America, coordinates scouting programs in adams, cumberland, dauphin, franklin, perry and york counties. The scouting program emphasizes personal development in such areas as citizenship, integrity, self-reliance, and other kindred values. Scouting programs include:lion Scouts - a fun introduction to scouting for boys and girls in kindergarten and their adult partners that introduces families to scouting and the outdoors as it builds a foundation of character. A lion den is part of the cub scout pack.tiger cubs - one-year, family oriented program for a group of teams, each consisting of a first-grade (or 7-year old) Boy or girl and their adult partner (usually a parent) that stresses shared leadership, learning about the community, and family understanding. A tiger den is part of the cub scout pack. Cub scouting - a family and community-centered approach to learning citizenship, compassion, and courage through service projects, ceremonies, games and other activities promoting character development and physical fitness. Cub scouting is for boys and girls in the second through fifth grades (or who are 8, 9, and 10 years old). Fourth and fifth-grade (or 10-year old) boys and girls are called webelos Scouts (we'll be loyal Scouts) and participate in more advanced activities. Scouts bsa - a year-round program for youth 11-17 years old that provides fun, adventure, learning, challenge, and responsibility to help them become the best version of themselves.venturing - a program for young men and women 14-20 years old that provides positive experiences to become mature, responsible, caring young adults. Young people learn leadership skills and participate in challenging outdoor activities, including access to bsa camping properties, a recognition program, and youth protection training. During the current year, the Council continued scouting's rich traditions in serving youth in communities, both large and small, throughout our six-county service area. Specifically, several of the Council's most noteworthy accomplishments include:* the Council was serving 5,467 registered youth participants in 246 local scouting and learning for life groups. * 1,562 Scouts attended camps in our Council during the year ending 12/31/2022, theses camps included, camp tuckahoe, hidden valley scout, and philmont trek. * there were 2,390 registered adult leaders providing leadership and guidance to scouting programs throughout the Council area. * 221 Boy Scouts achieved the rank of eagle scout and over 36,500 community service hours were donated through these projects,* over $808,000 in popcorn, nuts, and camp cards were sold by Scouts in our Council to help fund programs.

Who funds Boy Scouts of America - 544 New Birth of Freedom Council

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
United Way of York CountyTraditional and Urban Scouting$81,500
The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC)Community Development$27,344
York County Community Foundation33rd Annual York Distinguished Citizen Celebration, Give Local York, General Support, Eagle Scout Recognition$22,416
...and 9 more grants received

Personnel at Boy Scouts of America - 544 New Birth of Freedom Council

NameTitleCompensation
Michael B ButtonVice President - Marketing and Communications$0
Jan L WagnerVice President - Fund Development / Board Member$0
Randall K ClineVice President - Program$0
Stephen A WiltVice President - Properties$0
David WyrwasVice President - Camping / Board Member$0
...and 16 more key personnel

Financials for Boy Scouts of America - 544 New Birth of Freedom Council

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$972,956
Program services$933,525
Investment income and dividends$159,279
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$39,957
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$151,274
Net income from fundraising events$199,799
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$5,260
Miscellaneous revenues$85,215
Total revenues$2,547,265

Form 990s for Boy Scouts of America - 544 New Birth of Freedom Council

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-04-02990View PDF
2018-122019-10-11990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $81,500 from United Way of York County
January 19, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 18, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 9 new personnel
December 31, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $22,416 from York County Community Foundation
October 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from The Edward R Norford Charitable Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Civic / social organizationsYouth development programsChapter / child organizationsCharities
Issues
Human servicesChildren
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1 Baden Powell LN
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Metro area
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
County
Cumberland County, PA
Website URL
newbirthoffreedom.org/ 
Phone
(717) 620-4514
IRS details
EIN
23-1365194
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1931
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
O40: Scouting Organizations
NAICS code, primary
813410: Civic and Social Organizations
Parent/child status
Child within group exemption
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