irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $2.40MCAMPING AND ACTIVITIES: THE COUNCIL PROVIDES OUTDOOR EDUCATION, RECREATION AND FIELD TRIPS TO GREATER NEW YORK COUNCILS' PROPERTIES INCLUDING TEN MILE RIVER SCOUT RESERVATION IN NARROWSBURG, NY; ALPINE SCOUT CAMP IN ALPINE, NJ; AND WILLIAM H. POUCH SCOUT CAMP IN STATEN ISLAND, NY, AS WELL AS AT OTHER LOCATIONS. YEAR-ROUND CAMPING OPPORTUNITIES ARE PROVIDED TO THOUSANDS OF YOUTHS. WE ALSO OFFER 5,200 LONG-TERM SESSIONS AT SUMMER CAMP ANNUALLY. A HIGH PERCENTAGE OF LEADERS SEE IMPROVEMENT IN SCOUTS' LIFE SKILLS AFTER SUMMER CAMP PARTICIPATION, INCLUDING LEADERSHIP, RESILIENCE, RESPONSIBILITY, AND COMMUNICATION. AND LEADERS AGREE THAT SCOUTS ARE BETTER PREPARED FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR AFTER SUMMER CAMP. WE PROVIDED ABOUT 350 CAMP TRIPS TO GNYC, YOUTH AND ABOUT 400 CAMP TRIPS TO OUT OF COUNCIL UNITS.
- #2 $104KCHARTER AND NATIONAL SERVICE FEE: PROVIDES THE COUNCIL WITH THE RESOURCES OF SCOUTING AMERICA NATIONAL ORGANIZATION INCLUDING ONLINE TRAINING, YOUTH PROTECTION TRAINING, PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING MERIT BADGE CURRICULA, RANK ADVANCEMENT SUPPORT, MEMBERSHIP AND STAFFING SUPPORT, LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR OUR PROFESSIONALS, VOUNTEERS AND CHARTERED PARTNERS, AS WELL AS QUALITY ASSURANCE STANDARDS AND MEASUREMENT.
named programs · 8 · from sources
What they call their work
Exploring
Workforce preparedness programs offering career exploration and professional skill development for youth
High Adventure Treks
Backpacking, rafting, and outdoor expeditions at national high-adventure bases including Philmont, Northern Tier, and the Summit Bechtel Reserve
Merit Badge Events
Instructional events where counselors guide Scouts in earning merit badges in areas such as STEM, cooking, and outdoor skills
National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT)
Leadership development course focused on leadership principles, team building, and practical application during a week-long Quest for the Meaning of Leadership
Order of the Arrow (OA)
Honor society recognizing Scouts and leaders who exemplify the Scout Oath and Law, promoting service, camping traditions, and leadership development
ScoutReach
Programs for low-income youth providing access to Scouting activities, leadership training, and life skills development
Summer Camp Programs
Year-round camping opportunities including 5,200 long-term summer camp sessions annually at Ten Mile River Scout Reservation, Alpine Scout Camp, and William H. Pouch Scout Camp
Wood Badge
Advanced national leadership training for adult volunteers and professionals in Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, and Venturing programs
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Youth Scouting Leadership Programs 2 activities
- Year-round camping and outdoor adventure programsOperates multiple Scout camps including Ten Mile River Scout Camps, Alpine Scout Camp, and William H. Pouch Scout Camp, offering over 5,200 long-term summer camp sessions annually, short-term camping from September through June, family camping, day camps, and high-adventure treks supporting rank advancement and outdoor skill development.
- Youth Scouting programs for grades K–12 and young adultsProvides year-round Scouting programs for over 8,000 youth ages 6–20, including Cub Scouts (K–5), Scouts BSA (grades 5–12), Venturing (ages 14–20), Sea Scouts (ages 14–20), and Exploring career-readiness programs, with a focus on leadership, service, and advancement toward the Eagle Scout rank.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Community events and program ralliesOrganizes recurring events including camporees, Pinewood Derby, Fall Festival, Spring Family Fun Weekends, Steak-Out, Cook-o-Ree, Trek-o-Ree, Raft-o-Ree, fishing derbies, climbing events, shooting sports weekends, and STEM Camp to engage Scouts in skill-building, recreation, and community bonding.
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Community Stewardship Volunteer Programs 1 activity
- Community service and volunteer engagementEngages youth and adults in over 100,000 hours of annual volunteer service through park cleanups, neighborhood cleanings, conservation projects, and public event participation, fostering civic responsibility and community impact.
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Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Leadership training for youth and adult volunteersOffers National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT), Wood Badge (Parts 1 and 2), and the annual Training Extravaganza (TREX), providing experiential leadership development for youth members and adult Scouters through courses focused on servant leadership, team activities, and program delivery.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Order of the Arrow leadership and service recognitionAdministers the Order of the Arrow, a national honor society within Scouting, to recognize youth and adult leaders who exemplify the Scout Oath and Law through service, leadership, and camping.
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Nonprofit Retail and Merchandise Sales 1 activity
- Scout retail and award servicesOperates physical retail locations including the Staten Island Scout Shop, Alpine Trading Post, and GNYC Award Center, offering in-person and online ordering with pickup options for Scout merchandise, uniforms, and awards.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$10.12M
Contributions & grants$4.66M46%
Program service revenue$2.97M29%
Investment income$1.50M15%
Other revenue$1.00M
expenses
Total expenses$9.39M
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising12%
Salaries & benefits$4.66M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$24.35M
Cash$2.70M
Investments$12.43M
Liabilities$6.47M
Net assets$17.88M
Liquid reserves19.3 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +6.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 5
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| SAROYA FRIEDMAN-GONZALEZ | SCOUT EXECUTIVE/CEO/SECRETARY | 40 | $335K |
| FELIX LAM | CHIEF FINANCIAL & ADMIN. OFFICER | 40 | $175K |
| JEFF FANARA | DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EVENTS | 40 | $172K |
| DOROTHY BROWNE | DIRECTOR OF CORP. & FND. | 40 | $123K |
| JOSEPH SCHILTZ | DIRECTOR FIELD SERVIVES | 40 | $121K |
board members · 20
- ALEX FREDERICKS — AUDIT COMMITTEE CHAIR(2/24)
- ALLEN R WOLFF ESQ — DIRECTOR
- ANTHONY FIORI — V.P. MEMBERSHIP
- ANTONIO DEL ROSARIO — DIRECTOR
- ARTHUR B CROZIER — DIRECTOR
- ASIM REHMAN — AT LARGE( AS OF 2/24)
- BLAIR RIDDER — DIRECTOR
- BRIAN T MALONEY — DIRECTOR
- CAROL NOTIAS LAMBOS ESQ — DIRECTOR
- DAMIAN SCHAIBLE — V.P. ALUMNI DEVELOPMENT(2/24)
- DR SHARON DEVIVO — DIRECTOR
- ELLEN R HARRIS CFA — AT LARGE( AS OF 2/24)
- EUGENE J GOTTESMAN — DIRECTOR(RESIGNED 12/24)
- GENE KEILIN — DIRECTOR
- GEOFFREY A MILLS — V.P. CAMPING & PROGRAMS
- GREGORY CLANCY — BOROUGH PRESIDENT BRONX
- GREGORY FLOYD — DIRECTOR
- J E REEVES JR — DIRECTOR
- JACLYN BERNSTEIN — DIRECTOR
- JAMES C DELOREY — DIRECTOR
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Alpine Scout Camp Partner — Hosts the Alpine Trading Post at its facility.
- Boy Scouts of America Network — Greater New York Councils is a local council of the Boy Scouts of America.
- Boy Scouts of America Network — Greater New York Councils operates as a local council within the national Boy Scouts of America organization.
- Boy Scouts of America Network — Member of the national Boy Scouts of America organization.
- Doubleknot, Inc. Partner — Provides website services and generates encrypted session cookies for user authentication on www.bsa-gnyc.org.
- My.Scouting.org Network — Uses My.Scouting.org portal for volunteer training and registration management.
- Pentagon Government — Partner in a new agreement with Scouting America related to Executive Order 14173, affecting program elements such as fee waivers for military families.
- Scouting America Network — Greater New York Councils operates as part of the national Scouting America organization.
- Scouting America Network — Member organization delivering a nationally designed program (NYLT) under the Scouting America framework.
- Scouting America National Council Network — Receives program guidance and policy updates from the National Council, including implementation of Executive Order 14173.
- Scouting America National Organization Network — Receives national resources including online training, youth protection training, merit badge curricula, rank advancement support, liability insurance, and quality assurance standards from the national organization.
- William H. Pouch Scout Camp Partner — Hosts the Staten Island Scout Shop at its facility.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Experiential Learning for Holistic Youth Developmentmethodology: holistic_experiential_youth_developmentBy engaging youth in hands-on, immersive activities and structured outdoor experiences, we develop character, leadership, and life skills because direct experience fosters deeper learning and personal growth than passive instruction.
- Values-Integrated Character Educationmethodology: values_integrationBy embedding principles like respect, citizenship, and moral responsibility into daily Scouting activities and rituals, we shape lasting character because consistent, context-rich reinforcement of values leads to internalized behavior change.
- Youth-Led and Peer-Powered Leadership Developmentmethodology: peer_led_youth_trainingBy placing youth in leadership roles and using peer mentors who are recent program alumni, we increase engagement and skill retention because young people learn more effectively from relatable peers and through ownership of meaningful responsibilities.