named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Eagle Scout Recognition Dinner
Event that honors newly recognized Eagle Scouts and fosters alumni engagement through reunion and sponsorship opportunities
Cub Scouting
Family-oriented program for children in kindergarten through fifth grade focusing on outdoor activities, character development, leadership, and community service
Exploring
Career-based experiential learning program for middle and high school students that provides hands-on training from professionals in various career fields
Order of the Arrow (Lowanne Nimat Lodge)
Honor society within Scouting that emphasizes camping, service, and leadership; includes Ordeal, Brotherhood, and Vigil membership levels
Scouts, BSA
Youth development program for ages 11 to 17 that promotes leadership, citizenship, and personal growth through outdoor adventures and merit badge achievements
Seaway Trails’ Sporting Clays
Fundraising event combining sport shooting with community outreach to support Scouting programs in Northern and Central New York
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 1 activity
- Career-based experiential learning for middle and high school studentsProvides hands-on career training for middle and high school students through skill-building activities and mentorship with professionals, integrated within Scouting programs.
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Alumni Community Building 1 activity
- Eagle Scout recognition and alumni engagementHosts the Class of 2025 Eagle Scout Recognition and Reunion Dinner to celebrate Eagle Scouts and maintain engagement with alumni of the program.
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Summer Camp Access Scholarships 1 activity
- Financial assistance for Scouting participationProvides camperships to enable Cub Scouts who could not otherwise afford it to attend summer camp, ensuring equitable access to outdoor and leadership programs.
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Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
- Fundraising events and product salesCoordinates a fall popcorn fundraiser in partnership with Pecatonica Rivers Popcorn and a spring product sale featuring Whitley Nuts, Fudgie Wudgie Fudge, and Country Meat Sticks. Also hosts a 100-shot sporting clays event with raffles for guns and trip boards to raise funds.
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Union and Association Benefit Funds 1 activity
- Insurance services for Scout units and volunteersProvides certificates of insurance verifying $1,000,000 in coverage for Scout units and registered volunteers to support risk management and compliance.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Operation of Camp Woodland and outdoor programmingOperates Camp Woodland in Constantia, NY, providing outdoor experiences including camping, hiking, and service projects for youth in grades K–12. Offers structured outdoor activities that support leadership development and experiential learning.
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Nonprofit Retail and Merchandise Sales 1 activity
- Scouting supply services and retail operationsOperates a Scouting America National Store in Syracuse, NY, offering in-store pickup and daily shipping. Provides online ordering, patch sewing for $4.00 per patch, and pant hemming for $15.00.
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Youth Scouting Program Support 1 activity
- Use of funds to support Scouting programsDirects proceeds from fundraising events toward life-changing Scouting programs focused on leadership development, outdoor adventure, and civic responsibility.
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Youth Scouting Leadership Programs 1 activity
- Youth character and leadership development through Scouting programsPrepares young people to make ethical and moral choices through Scouting programs that emphasize character development, leadership, outdoor adventure, and community service. Serves over 1,900 youth across six counties in Central and Northern New York through more than 100 local Scouting units.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Historical documentation and archival workCompleted and filed the Lowanne Nimat Lodge History with the National Order of the Arrow, preserving organizational and cultural records.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.06M
Contributions & grants$413K39%
Program service revenue$140K13%
Investment income$115K11%
Other revenue$389K
expenses
Total expenses$1.45M
Program expenses73%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising16%
Salaries & benefits$648K
Grants paid out$12K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.95M
Cash$115K
Investments$1.53M
Liabilities$1.84M
Net assets$1.10M
Liquid reserves13.6 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -23.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| EDWIN THEETGE | SCOUT EXECUTIVE/CEO | 40 | $100K |
| GREY ROLLAND | SCOUT EXECUTIVE/CEO (THRU 01/24) | 40 | $35K |
board members · 23
- ALEXANDER SNOW — BOARD MEMBER
- ARNOLD RUBENSTEIN — VICE PRESIDENT ENDOWMENT
- BRIAN BAY — BOARD MEMBER
- BRIAN BISACCIO — BOARD MEMBER
- BRIAN GERLING — VICE PRESIDENT ADMINISTRATION
- CATHIE CULLEN — BOARD MEMBER
- CHRISTOPHER DAMBACH — BOARD MEMBER
- CHRISTOPHER VELEZ — COUNCIL COMMISSIONER
- CYDNEY JOHNSON — BOARD MEMBER (THRU 6/24)
- DAVID AITKEN — VICE PRESIDENT SCOUTREACH
- DAVID DUERR — COUNCIL PRESIDENT
- DAVID W TESSIER — CHAIRMAN ADVISORY COUNCIL (THRU 7/24)
- FANNY VILLARREAL — BOARD MEMBER
- GEORGE ALLEN — VICE PRESIDENT INVESTMENTS
- GEORGE LEE — BOARD MEMBER
- HON PETER SCHWERZMANN — BOARD MEMBER
- JEFFREY BROEDEL — BOARD MEMBER
- JOE BOUCHEY — BOARD MEMBER (THRU 6/24)
- JONATHAN PINCKNEY — BOARD MEMBER
- KEVIN DELANEY — BOARD MEMBER
- KRAIG RANDO — BOARD MEMBER
- MARK MUTHUMBI — BOARD MEMBER
- MARK WALCZYK — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- National Order of the Arrow Government — Lodge files its history and operates under the structure of the National Order of the Arrow.
- Pecatonica Rivers Popcorn Partner — Partner in the fall popcorn fundraiser coordinated by Longhouse Council.
- Scouting America Network — Longhouse Council is a local council within the national Scouting America network.
- Scouting America Network — Longhouse Council is a local council within the national Scouting America organization.
- Scouting America Network — Longhouse Council is part of Scouting America's national council network.
- Scouting America Network — Longhouse Council is part of Scouting America's national network.
- Scouting America Network — Longhouse Council is part of Scouting America, operating as its local council.
- Scouting America Network — Longhouse Council operates as part of Scouting America's national network.
- Scouting America Network — Lowanne Nimat Lodge is part of Scouting America's Longhouse Council.
- Scouting America Network — Operates as a Scouting America National Store under the Longhouse Council.
- Vernon National Shooting Preserve Partner — Host venue for the Longhouse Council's Sporting Clays Classic fundraising event.
strategies · 2
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.
- Community-Partnered Volunteer Model for Equitable Accessmethodology: community-partner volunteer modelBy leveraging community partners, volunteers, and financial aid, the organization ensures access to Scouting programs regardless of economic or geographic barriers, because localized, volunteer-driven support increases program sustainability and inclusion.
- Youth-Led Character Developmentmethodology: youth-led_curriculumBy using a self-paced, youth-led curriculum and educational programming, the organization fosters personal growth, leadership, and long-term ethical decision-making in young people, because active ownership of learning strengthens moral development and responsibility.