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BADEN POWELL COUNCIL INC BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
BINGHAMTON, NY · EIN 150536607 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · bpcouncil.org
revenue
$6.4M
expenses
$1.5M
net assets
$9.7M
employees
65
volunteers
1,513
program ratio
87%
mission · from form 990

THE COUNCIL PROVIDES NUMEROUS SCOUTING PROGRAMS TO YOUTH IN THE SIX COUNTY AREA OF NEW YORK AND PENNSYLVANIA. CAMPING ACTIVITIES ARE CONDUCTED AT TWO SCOUT CAMPS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Boy Scouts of America council serving youth in a six-county region spanning New York and Pennsylvania. Provides Scouting programs including Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, and Venturing, with outdoor activities centered at two camps: Camp Barton and Tuscarora Scout Reservation. Focuses on character development, citizenship, and fitness through structured youth programming and rigorous adult leader training.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Camp Barton
Summer camp on Cayuga Lake offering camping, swimming, boating, climbing wall, and Jet Ski program introduced in 2011
Cub Scouts
Program for youth in grades K-5, including girls since 2018, focused on character development and outdoor skills
Scouts BSA
Formerly Boy Scouts, now includes girls ages 11-17; focuses on leadership, camping, and advancement through ranks including Eagle Scout
Tuscarora Scout Reservation
Summer camp in Deposit, NY, featuring climbing wall and family camping; renamed from Camp Tuscarora after 1973 expansion efforts
Venturing
Program for youth ages 14-20, coed, focused on high-adventure activities, leadership, and career exploration
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Youth Scouting Leadership Programs 2 activities
    • Deliver Scouting programs to youth in a six-county region across New York and Pennsylvania
      Provides ongoing youth development programs that instill values from the Scout Oath and Scout Law, while supporting growth in academic skills, self-confidence, ethics, leadership, and citizenship. Programs are delivered through a council structure with 4 districts, each supported by professional staff and volunteer committees.
    • Implement age-specific advancement and recognition programs
      Offers structured advancement programs for youth members across age groups, along with formal recognition programs for adult leaders, including milestones such as Eagle Scout achievements.
  • Youth Safety and Protection Programs 1 activity
    • Administer Youth Protection Training for all adult volunteers
      Requires all registered adult leaders to complete Youth Protection Training before registration and renew it annually. New volunteers must complete training within the first 90 days of service, ensuring consistent safeguarding standards across all Scouting programs.
  • Youth Scouting Program Support 1 activity
    • Facilitate council-supported fundraising for Scouting units
      Conducts an annual fall popcorn sale that enables Scouting units to earn funds with no financial risk. Provides additional fundraising opportunities supported by the council to assist units in financing their activities.
  • Nonprofit Retail and Merchandise Sales 1 activity
    • Operate Scout Shop for merchandise and program support
      Processes and fulfills orders for pickup at the Scout Shop, supporting units with uniforms, equipment, and program materials.
  • Managed Campground and Retreat Operations 1 activity
    • Operate year-round camping programs at Tuscarora Scout Reservation and Camp Barton
      Manages two primary Scout camps—Tuscarora Scout Reservation, a 1,200-acre site with summer and winter camping facilities, and Camp Barton—offering outdoor programs for youth aged 5 to 18. Activities include summer resident camps, Cub Adventure Weekends, hiking, climbing, water sports, and merit badge programs, with facilities available for off-season use by Scouting and other youth groups.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Support unit operations through online systems and training resources
      Provides a digital platform (Black Pug system) for units to manage rosters, register for camp, select merit badge classes, maintain Blue Card records, and access Scout Store accounts. Offers instructional videos to help leaders use the system for event registration, parent portal access, and payments.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$6.36M
Contributions & grants$906K14%
Program service revenue$443K7%
Investment income$5.03M79%
Other revenue$-20K
expenses
Total expenses$1.48M
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising7%
Salaries & benefits$853K
Grants paid out$9K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$10.38M
Cash$2.51M
Investments$6.06M
Liabilities$644K
Net assets$9.73M
Liquid reserves69.4 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +581.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MATTHEW BULL SCOUT EXECUTIVE 40 $148K
board members · 24
  • BERNIE MCDERMOTT — VICE PRESIDENT
  • BRADLEY GRAINGER — MEMBER/VICE PRESDIENT
  • CARMAN GARUFI — MEMBER
  • CASEY JAKUBOWSKI — MEMBER
  • CHRISTOPHER WILKINSON — EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT/PRESIDENT
  • CRAIG DUNHAM — MEMBER
  • DON PERKINS — MEMBER
  • FRAN SOLO — MEMBER
  • FROST TRAVIS — MEMBER
  • GEORGE SCHWARTZTRAUBER — MEMBER
  • JEFFREY MCKINNEY — MEMBER
  • JEROME TRUE — VICE PRESIDENT
  • JODY CALVASINA — TREASURER
  • JOEL BOYD — MEMBER
  • JON NORTON — MEMBER
  • JOSEPH MORAN — VICE PRESIDENT
  • KEN BONDURANT — PRESIDENT/VICE PRESIDENT
  • KEVIN DRUMM — MEMBER
  • LIAM MURPHY — MEMBER
  • MARK KRIEBEL — MEMBER
  • MARY ANN WILCOX — VICE PRESIDENT
  • MICHAEL GEORGE — MEMBER
  • NATE KELSEY — MEMBER
  • PAUL DONOHUE — MEMBER
relationships · 16

Who they work with

  • Baden-Powell Council Facebook Page Partner — Used for communication of store closings and inventory periods.
  • Boy Scouts of America Government — Follows national BSA policies and procedures for Youth Protection and uses national training resources through my.scouting.org.
  • Boy Scouts of America Government — Operating as a local council under the Boy Scouts of America national organization.
  • Boy Scouts of America Network — Chartered local council of the national Boy Scouts of America organization.
  • Boy Scouts of America Network — Local council operating as part of the national Boy Scouts of America organization.
  • Boy Scouts of America Network — Member council of the Boy Scouts of America operating under its national structure.
  • Boy Scouts of America Network — Member council of the national Boy Scouts of America organization.
  • Boy Scouts of America Network — Member of the national Boy Scouts of America organization.
  • Chenango District Partner — One of four districts within the Baden-Powell Council serving local communities.
  • Delahanna District Partner — One of four districts within the Baden-Powell Council serving local communities.
  • Hiawatha District Partner — One of four districts within the Baden-Powell Council serving local communities.
  • Louis Agassiz Fuertes Council Partner — Merged with Tioughnioga Council in 1975 to form the original Baden-Powell Council.
  • Susquenango Council Partner — Merged with the original Baden-Powell Council in 1998 to form the current Baden-Powell Council.
  • Taughannock District Partner — One of four districts within the Baden-Powell Council serving local communities.
  • Tioughnioga Council Partner — Merged with Louis Agassiz Fuertes Council in 1975 to form the original Baden-Powell Council.
  • YouTube Partner — Hosts instructional videos for Black Pug platform training and user support.
strategies · 5

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.

  • Character Education Through Scout Oath and Law
    methodology: character_education_via_scout_oath_and_law
    By grounding activities in the Scout Oath and Scout Law, the organization instills ethical and moral values in youth, fostering lifelong decision-making based on a consistent moral framework because shared values create durable personal and civic character.
  • Developmentally Appropriate Programming
    methodology: developmental-stage-programming
    By tailoring Scouting experiences to specific age groups and developmental stages, the organization maximizes relevance and impact because age-specific activities align with cognitive, emotional, and social capacities of youth, enhancing learning and participation.
  • Experiential Outdoor Education Model
    methodology: experiential-youth-development
    By engaging youth in outdoor and hands-on activities such as camping, climbing, and nature programs, the organization develops citizenship, character, and physical fitness because experiential learning creates deeper, lasting personal growth than classroom-based instruction.
  • Family- and Community-Centered Volunteer Engagement
    methodology: family-centered_programming
    By leveraging family-centered programming and recruiting volunteers from diverse community backgrounds, the organization strengthens youth development through consistent, trusted adult relationships because sustained mentorship in a familiar context enhances engagement and personal growth.
  • Youth Protection Through Education and Policy
    methodology: three Rs of youth protection
    By combining mandatory leader training, the “three R’s” framework for youth, and dual-protection policies, the organization reduces the risk of abuse and increases early intervention because systemic education and clear reporting protocols create safer environments for both youth and adults.