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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: June 2025 Expires: June 2027

Miami Valley Council Scouting America

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards

7285 Poe Avenue
Dayton, OH, 45414

Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

Miami Valley Council Scouting America meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
"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."

Year, State Incorporated:
1919, OH

Also Known As:
Miami Valley Council Boy Scouts of America Boy Scouts of America, Miami Valley Council

The programs offered by the Miami Valley Council – Scouting America are:
• Cub Scouts: For boys and girls in kindergarten through 5th grade, Cub Scouts focuses on fun, age
appropriate activities that build foundations for leadership, citizenship, and personal fitness, often involving
parents and guardians.
• Scouts BSA: The traditional Scouting program for youth aged 11-17 (formerly known as Boy Scouts),
Scouts BSA provides opportunities for outdoor adventures like camping, hiking, and exploring, alongside
character development, citizenship training, and leadership skills development.
• Venturing: A co-ed program for young adults aged 14-20, Venturing is youth-led and focuses on adventure,
leadership development, and exploring specific interests.
• Exploring: A career-oriented program for ages 10-20 that allows youth to explore different career fields and
develop related skills.

For the year ended December 31, 2023, Miami Valley Council Scouting America's program expenses were:

Programs $1,445,961
Total Program Expenses $1,445,961

Chief Executive
Jeff Schiavone, CEO

Compensation*
$121,186

Chair of the Board
John Eckelberry, Community Volunteer

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation

Board Size
33

Paid Staff Size
7

* Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts and other allowances.

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Telephone appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Grant proposals, Planned giving arrangements, Membership appeals, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 6.53%

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on Miami Valley Council Scouting America's IRS Form 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023.

Source of Funds
Investment Income $1,514,834
Contributions and Grants $619,144
Other Revenue $311,659
Program Service Revenue $276,447
Total Income $2,722,084

Programs: 95% Fundraising: 3% Administrative: 2%

Total Income $2,722,084
Total expenses: $1,522,297
  Program expenses $1,445,961
  Fundraising expenses $40,413
  Administrative expenses $35,923
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $1,199,787
Beginning Net Assets $4,956,408
Other Changes In Net Assets $-2,261,511
Ending Net Assets $3,894,684
Total Liabilities $537,802
Total Assets $4,432,486

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Report completed by:
BBB of Dayton and Miami Valley