SUPPORT SCOUTING
The Alabama Florida Council Boy Scouts of America is a tax exempt, non-profit organization, IRS Section 501(c)(3). All gifts contributed to the organization are eligible for tax deductable charitable contributions.
Why Support Scouting?
Scouting makes a direct and positive impact on our community and society by teaching positive values, leadership, and skills to youth. The Alabama Florida Council Boy Scouts of America currently serves an estimated 3,000 youth in this area.
Who Pays for Scouting?
WHERE DOES THE MONEY COME FROM?
WHERE DOES IT GO?
Youth
Personal Savings
Fund Raising Events
Uniforms
Handbooks
Personal Equipment
Camp Fees
Units
Member Dues
Special Fund Raising
Camping Equipment
Registration Fee
Boys’ Life Magazine
Insignia
Special Events
Program Materials
Chartered Organizations
Organization’s Budget
Meeting Rooms
Utilities
Your Council
United Way Organizations
“Friends of Scouting” Campaigns
Trust Funds
Project Sales
Special Events
Bequests
Organizing Units
Serving Existing Units
Training Leaders
Maintaining Camps
Maintaining Service Center, Records & Information
Professional Staff Supervision
National Council
Member Registration Fees
Magazine Subscriptions & Ads
Supply Division Uniform & Equipment Sales
Grants
National Service Fees
Local Council Assistance
Program Research & Development
Program Materials
Professional Training
Communications
Local Council Insurance & Benefits
The Alabama FloridaCouncil BSAhas many opportunities to make a charitable contribution and will work with you to determine the most appropriate and convenient way of giving. Outright gifts of cash, credit cards, stock, mutual funds, appreciated property and bequest of cash, securities, real estate or other assets are recognized as generous and thoughtful gifts to continue the Scouting movement in the Alabama Florida Council.