2025-11-17T16:52:52-05:00 2024-12-31 320394930 STROEMER & COMPANY 14030 METROPOLIS AVE STE 200 FORT MYERS FL 33912 990 2024-01-01 591150488 SOUTHWEST FLORIDA COUNCIL INC SOUT 2399368072 1801 BOY SCOUT DRIVE FORT MYERS FL 33907 CHARLES VONDERHEID SCOUT EXECUTIVE CEO 2399368072 2025-11-12 true true MARC WHITFIELD CPA P00125986 2394331002 2025-11-17 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA CHARLES VONDERHEID 1801 BOY SCOUT DRIVE FORT MYERS FL 33907 2549797 false X WWW.SWFLCOUNCILBSA.ORG X 1967 FL THE CORPORATION SHALL PROMOTE, WITHIN THE TERRITORY COVERED BY THE CHARTER FROM TIME TO TIME GRANTED IT BY THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONGRESSIONAL CHARTER, BYLAWS, AND RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, THE SCOUTING PROGRAM OF PROMOTING THE ABILITY OF YOUTH TO DO THINGS FOR THEMSELVES AND OTHERS, TRAINING THEM IN SCOUTCRAFT, AND TEACHING THEM PATRIOTISM, COURAGE, SELFRELIANCE, AND KINDRED VIRTUES, USING THE METHODS WHICH ARE NOW IN COMMON USE BY THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA. IN ACHIEVING THIS PURPOSE, EMPHASIS SHALL BE PLACED UPON THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM OF THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND THE OATHS, PROMISES, AND CODES OF THE SCOUTING PROGRAM FOR CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, CITIZENSHIP TRAINING, AND MENTAL AND PHYSICAL FITNESS. TRADITIONAL SCOUTING - IN THE BSA, SCOUTING IS CONSIDERED TO BE ONE MOVEMENT WITH THREE MAIN PROGRAMS: CUB SCOUTING IS THE LARGEST OF THE THREE PROGRAMS, AVAILABLE TO YOUTH FROM KINDERGARDEN TO FIFTH-GRADE OR 5 TO 10 YEARS.THE P 46 46 3 1557 1652 834530 702116 407083 345126 641671 541133 467651 381741 2350935 1970116 5580 0 0 857380 978331 0 194291 1258075 1121046 2121035 2099377 229900 -129261 13420047 13083319 430025 419722 12990022 12663597 X THE CORPORATION SHALL PROMOTE, WITHIN THE TERRITORY COVERED BY THE CHARTER FROM TIME TO TIME GRANTED IT BY THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONGRESSIONAL CHARTER, BYLAWS, AND RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, THE SCOUTING PROGRAM OF PROMOTING THE ABILITY OF YOUTH TO DO THINGS FOR THEMSELVES AND OTHERS, TRAINING THEM IN SCOUTCRAFT, AND TEACHING THEM PATRIOTISM, COURAGE, SELFRELIANCE, AND KINDRED VIRTUES, USING THE METHODS WHICH ARE NOW IN COMMON USE BY THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA. IN ACHIEVING THIS PURPOSE, EMPHASIS SHALL BE PLACED UPON THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM OF THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND THE OATHS, PROMISES, AND CODES OF THE SCOUTING PROGRAM FOR CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, CITIZENSHIP TRAINING, AND MENTAL AND PHYSICAL FITNESS. TRADITIONAL SCOUTING - IN THE BSA, SCOUTING IS CONSIDERED TO BE ONE MOVEMENT WITH THREE MAIN PROGRAMS: CUB SCOUTING IS THE LARGEST OF THE THREE PROGRAMS, AVAILABLE TO YOUTH FROM KINDERGARDEN TO FIFTH-GRADE OR 5 TO 10 YEARS.THE P false false 1741828 345126 IT IS THE MISSION OF THE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA COUNCIL, INC., BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, THAT IT SHALL PROMOTE, WITHIN THE TERRITORY COVERERED BY THE CHARTER GRANTED BY THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONGRESSIONAL CHARTER, BY LAWS, AND RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA THE SCOUTING PROGRAM. THE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA COUNCIL TERRITORY INCLUDES CHARLOTTE, COLLIER, DESOTO, HENDRY(LABELLE), LEE, MANATEE AND SARASOTA COUNTIES. THE COUNCIL PROVIDES UNIT OPERATION SUPPORT TO ENABLE COMMUNITY CHARTER PARTNERS TO DELIVER B.S.A. PROGRAMS. THE LOCAL COUNCIL DELIVERED THE SCOUTING PROGRAM TO 16,445 YOUTH AND 1,451 REGISTERED ADULT VOLUNTEERS IN 2023 CHARTERED BY COMMUNITY PARTNERS. THESE UNITS INCLUDED CUB SCOUT PACKS, SCOUTS BSA TROOPS, VENTURING CREWS, EXPLORING POSTS AND LEARNING FOR LIFE GROUPS. 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THE ORGANIZATION IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT FLORIDA CORPORATION AND THEREFORE IS NOT SUBJECT TO STATE INCOME TAX TAXES. THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE PROVIDES FOR TAXATION OF UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES. THE ORGANIZATION REPORTS NO UNRELATED BUSINESS TAXABLE INCOME, HOWEVER, SUCH STATUS IS SUBJECT TO FINAL DETERMINATION UPON EXAMINATION OF THE RELATED TAX RETURNS BY THE APPROPRIATE TAXING AUTHORITIES. THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX FILINGS ARE SUBJECT TO AUDIT BY VARIOUS TAXING AUTHORITIES. CERTAIN INCOME TAX RETURNS FILED BY THE ORGANIZATION REMAIN OPEN TO EXAMINATION BY THESE GOVERNMENT AGENCIES. THE ORGANIZATION FOLLOWS ASC TOPIC 740, "INCOME TAXES" IN ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. THE ORGANIZATION HAS EVALUATED ITS TAX POSITIONS AND ANY ESTIMATES UTILIZED IN ITS TAX RETURNS, AND CONCLUDED THAT THE ORGANIZATION HAS TAKEN NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE ADJUSTMENTS TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS GUIDANCE. INTEREST AND PENALTIES ASSOCIATED WITH UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS WILL BE RECOGNIZED IN INCOME TAX EXPENSE, IF REQUIRED. SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XI, LINE 2D RENTAL EXPENSES 11,905 FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 17,473 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XII, LINE 2D RENTAL EXPENSES 11,905 FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 17,473 SPORTING CLAYS 22218 19533 2685 800 1175 5793 22218 19533 2685 800 1175 5793 7768 -5083 FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION THE CORPORATION SHALL PROMOTE, WITHIN THE TERRITORY COVERED BY THE CHARTER FROM TIME TO TIME GRANTED IT BY THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONGRESSIONAL CHARTER, BYLAWS, AND RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, THE SCOUTING PROGRAM OF PROMOTING THE ABILITY OF YOUTH TO DO THINGS FOR THEMSELVES AND OTHERS, TRAINING THEM IN SCOUTCRAFT, AND TEACHING THEM PATRIOTISM, COURAGE, SELFRELIANCE, AND KINDRED VIRTUES, USING THE METHODS WHICH ARE NOW IN COMMON USE BY THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA. IN ACHIEVING THIS PURPOSE, EMPHASIS SHALL BE PLACED UPON THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM OF THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND THE OATHS, PROMISES, AND CODES OF THE SCOUTING PROGRAM FOR CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, CITIZENSHIP TRAINING, AND MENTAL AND PHYSICAL FITNESS. TRADITIONAL SCOUTING - IN THE BSA, SCOUTING IS CONSIDERED TO BE ONE MOVEMENT WITH THREE MAIN PROGRAMS: CUB SCOUTING IS THE LARGEST OF THE THREE PROGRAMS, AVAILABLE TO YOUTH FROM KINDERGARDEN TO FIFTH-GRADE OR 5 TO 10 YEARS.THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PURSUE THE AIMS OF CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, CITIZENSHIP TRAINING, AND PERSONAL FITNESS. CUB SCOUTING IS DIVIDED INTO AGE-GENDER LEVELS. SCOUTS BSA IS THE FLAGSHIP PROGRAM OF THE BSA FOR YOUTH AGES 10 TO 18. IT USES OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES SUCH AS CAMPING, AQUATICS AND HIKING TO ACHIEVE THE AIMS OF CHARACTER, CITIZENSHIP AND PERSONAL FITNESS TRAINING. THE ORDER OF THE ARROW IS THE BOY SCOUTING NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY FOR EXPERIENCED CAMPERS, BASED ON NATIVE AMERICAN TRADITIONS AND IS DEDICATED TO THE IDEAL OF CHEERFUL SERVICE AND BROTHERHOOD. VENTURING IS A PROGRAM FOR YOUTH 14(AND WHO HAVE COMPLETED THE EIGHTH GRADE) THROUGH 20 YEARS OF AGE. VENTURING'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE POSITIVE EXPERIENCES TO HELP YOUNG PEOPLE MATURE AND TO PREPARE THEM TO BECOME RESPONSIBLE AND CARING ADULTS. LEARNING FOR LIFE/EXPLORING PROGRAMS: LEARNING FOR LIFE OFFERS SEVEN PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS IN THEIR EFFORTS TO PREPARE YOUTH TO SUCCESSFULLY HANDLE THE COMPLEXITIES OF CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY AND TO ENHANCE THEIR SELF-CONFIDENCE, MOTIVATION, AND SELF-ESTEEM. THE SEVEN PROGRAMS FOCUS ON CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT AND CAREER EDUCATION. LEARNING FOR LIFE PROGRAMS HELP YOUTH DEVELOP SOCIAL AND LIFE SKILLS, ASSIST IN CHARACTER AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT, AND HELP YOUTH FORMULATE POSITIVE PERSONAL VALUES. IT PREPARES YOUTH TO MAKE ETHICAL DECISIONS THAT WILL HELP THEM ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. EXPLORING IS A WORKSITE-BASED PROGRAM. IT IS PART OF LEARNING FOR LIFE'S CAREER EDUCATION PROGRAM ALSO FOR YOUTH WHO ARE 14 (AND HAVE COMPLETED THE EIGHTH GRADE) THROUGH 20 YEARS OLD. EXPLORING'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE EXPERIENCES THAT HELP YOUNG PEOPLE MATURE AND TO PREPARE THEM TO BECOME RESPONSIBLE AND CARING ADULTS. EXPLORERS ARE READY TO INVESTIGATE THE MEANING OF INTERDEPENDENCE IN THEIR PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS AND COMMUNITIES. EXPLORING IS BASED ON A UNIQUE AND DYNAMIC RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN YOUTH AND THE ORGANIZATIONS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. LOCAL COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS INITIATE A SPECIFIC EXPLORER POST BY MATCHING THEIR PEOPLE AND PROGRAM RESOURCES TO THE INTERESTS OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY. THE RESULT IS A PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES THAT HELPS YOUTH PURSUE THEIR SPECIAL INTERESTS, GROW, AND DEVELOP. EXPLORING PROGRAMS ARE BASED ON FIVE AREAS OF EMPHASIS: CAREER OPPORTUNITIES, LIFE SKILLS, CITIZENSHIP, CHARACTER EDUCATION, AND LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE. FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 6 SCOUT VOLUNTEERS SERVE IN MANY CAPACITIES, FROM BOARD MEMBERS WHO LEAD IN STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR THE COUNCIL, TO DISTRICT VOLUNTEERS WHO PROVIDE LEADER TRAINING OR MENTORING, TO UNIT LEADERS WHO ORGANIZE MEETINGS, ENCOURAGE ADVANCEMENT, AND PROVIDE OUTDOOR LEARNING EXPERIENCES FOR YOUTH. THERE WERE 1,451 REGISTERED ADULT VOLUNTEERS IN 2023. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A IT IS THE MISSION OF THE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA COUNCIL, INC., BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, THAT IT SHALL PROMOTE, WITHIN THE TERRITORY COVERERED BY THE CHARTER GRANTED BY THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONGRESSIONAL CHARTER, BY LAWS, AND RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA THE SCOUTING PROGRAM. THE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA COUNCIL TERRITORY INCLUDES CHARLOTTE, COLLIER, DESOTO, HENDRY(LABELLE), LEE, MANATEE AND SARASOTA COUNTIES. THE COUNCIL PROVIDES UNIT OPERATION SUPPORT TO ENABLE COMMUNITY CHARTER PARTNERS TO DELIVER B.S.A. PROGRAMS. THE LOCAL COUNCIL DELIVERED THE SCOUTING PROGRAM TO 16,445 YOUTH AND 1,451 REGISTERED ADULT VOLUNTEERS IN 2023 CHARTERED BY COMMUNITY PARTNERS. THESE UNITS INCLUDED CUB SCOUT PACKS, SCOUTS BSA TROOPS, VENTURING CREWS, EXPLORING POSTS AND LEARNING FOR LIFE GROUPS. PROGRAM SUPPORT SERVICES INCLUDE: PROGRAM COORDINATION, MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT/NEW UNIT ORGANIZATION, CAMP FACILITY OPERATIONS, ADULT VOLUNTEER TRAINING, RISK MANAGEMENT, DISTRICT/COUNTY OPERATIONS, PROFESSIONAL STAFF SUPPORT, COUNCIL SERVICE CENTER SERVICES, SCOUT RETAIL SHOP OPERATION, FINANCE MANAGEMENT AND OVERALL ORGANIZATIONAL GOVERNANCE. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 6 CLASSES OF MEMBERS OR STOCKHOLDER'S ACTIVE MEMBERS MAY ELECT THE MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY AND APPROVE SIGNIFICANT DECISIONS OF THE GOVERNING BODY. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A ACTIVE MEMBERS MAY ELECT THE MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY AND APPROVE SIGNIFICANT DECISIONS OF THE GOVERNING BODY. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7B ACTIVE MEMBERS MAY VOTE AT THE ANNUAL MEETING TO RECEIVE AND APPROVE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF THE CLOSE OF ITS MOST RECENT COMPLETE FISCAL YEAR AND OTHER SUCH BUSINESS AS MAY COME BEFORE THE MEETING. ACTIVE MEMBERS MAY ALSO VOTE IN REGULAR AND SPECIAL MEETINGS ON MATTERS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO WHETHER TO MERGE WITH ANOTHER COUNCIL OR COUNCILS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE RETURN IS GIVEN TO THE ORGANIZATION TO REVIEW AND SIGN 8879 BEFORE EFILING. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR, THE COUNCIL DISTRIBUTES A CONFLICT-OF-INTEREST CERTIFICATION AND DISCLOSURE FORM TO ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES. THE COVERED PERSONS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AND SIGN THE CERTIFICATE AND DISCLOSURE FORM, WHICH IS RETAINED IN THE COUNCIL FILES. THE CERTIFICATION AND DISCLOSURE FORMS ARE REVIEWED NO LESS THAN ANNUALLY BY THE SCOUT EXECUTIVE AND TREASURER. ADDITIONALLY, THE COUNCIL COMPILES AND MAINTAINS A LIST OF POTENTIALLY CONFLICTED ENTITIES AND INDIVIDUALS. PROPOSED TRANSACTIONS ARE THEN MATCHED AGAINST THE LIST AS A MEANS OF IDENTIFYING POSSIBLE CONFLICTS. THE SCOUT EXECUTIVE IS ULTIMATELY RESPONSIBLE FOR MAINTAINING THE LIST AND SCREENING FOR POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. THE COUNCIL ALSO REQUESTS IN WRITING THAT ITS MAJOR VENDORS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS DISCLOSE ANY RELATIONSHIP - PERSONAL, FINANCIAL, OR OTHERWISE -THAT THE VENDOR OR SERVICE PROVIDER HAS WITH ANY OF THE COUNCIL'S DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR VOLUNTEERS IN ORDER TO ASSIST THE COUNCIL IN MONITORING COMPLIANCE WITH ITS CONFLICT-OF-INTEREST POLICY. IN ADDITION, THE COUNCIL PERIODICALLY REVIEWS MAJOR TRANSACTIONS TO ENSURE ANY COMPENSATION PAID CONTINUES TO BE REASONABLE. IF A POSSIBLE CONFLICT IS IDENTIFIED WITH RESPECT TO A PROPOSED TRANSACTION, THE COUNCIL FOLLOWS PROCEDURES SET FORTH IN ITS CONFLICT-OF-INTEREST POLICY TO DETERMINE WHETHER AN ACTUAL CONFLICT EXISTS AND THE PROCEDURES FOR ADDRESSING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. IF A COVERED PERSON FAILS TO DISCLOSE AN ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, APPROPRIATE DISCIPLINARY AND CORRECTIVE ACTION IS TAKEN INCLUDING POSSIBLE TERMINATION FOR A COVERED EMPLOYEE AND PROHIBITION FROM PARTICIPATING IN THE DELIBERATIONS OF THE GOVERNING BODY FOR A BOARD MEMBER. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A EACH YEAR THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT APPOINTS AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS COMMITTEE WHOSE RESPONSIBILITIES ARE TO REVIEW THE PERFORMANCE OF THE SCOUT EXECUTIVE AND TO ESTABLISH A COMPENSATION PACKAGE FOR HIM OR HER SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE EXECUTIVE BOARD. THE COMPENSATION OF THE SCOUT EXECUTIVE IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED, IN ADHERENCE WITH NATIONAL B.S.A. COMPENSATION RANGES AND GUIDELINES AS WELL AS USING DATA AS TO COMPARABLE COMPENSATION FOR SIMILARLY QUALIFIED PERSONS IN FUNCTIONALLY COMPARABLE POSITIONS AT SIMILARLY SITUATED ORGANIZATIONS. THERE IS CONTEMPORANEOUS DOCUMENTATION AND RECORD KEEPING WITH RESPECT TO THE DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS REGARDING THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT. TOTAL COMPENSATION PROGRAM AND POLICIES DEVELOPED BY THE BSA NATIONAL COUNCIL (BOTH IN AGGREGATE AND BY COMPONENT) ARE CONSISTENT WITH MARKET PRACTICE. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B EACH YEAR THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT APPOINTS AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS COMMITTEE WHOSE RESPONSIBILITY IS TO ESTABLISH A COMPENSATION PACKAGE FOR KEY EMPLOYEES BASED ON PERFORMANCE REVIEWS CONDUCTED BY THE SCOUT EXECUTIVE USING DATA AS TO COMPARABLE COMPENSATION FOR SIMILARLY QUALIFIED PERSONS IN FUNCTIONALLY COMPARABLE POSITIONS AT SIMILARLY SITUATED ORGANIZATIONS. THERE IS CONTEMPORANEOUS DOCUMENTATION AND RECORD KEEPING WITH RESPECT TO THE DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS REGARDING THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 18 THE COUNCIL IS INCLUDED IN THE GROUP EXEMPTION FILING OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL, BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, AND THEREFORE, DOES NOT FILE FORM 1023. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 IF THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS (ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, BYLAWS,AND CONSTITUTION) AND POLICIES OF THE COUNCIL ARE SUBJECT TO THE FEDERAL DISCLOSURE RULES (OR STATE PUBLIC DISCLOSURE RULES), THESE DOCUMENTS WILL BE MADE PUBLICALLY AVAILABLE AS APPLICABLE LAW MAY REQUIRE. OTHERWISE, THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND POLICIES WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE PUBLIC AT THE DISCRETION OF MANAGEMENT. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 RENTAL EXPENSES 11,905 FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 17,473 RENTAL EXPENSES -11,905 FUNDRAISING EXPENSES -17,473