Scouting America Connecticut Rivers Council

What it reported doing in 2024

The Connecticut rivers council, inc. Boy scouts of america (the council) services 127 towns in the state of Connecticut and had 329 units and 6,280 youths in its programs as of december 31, 2024. The council operates camping facilities in the towns of ashford, new hartford, and plymouth.the council is a nonprofit organization devoted to promoting, within the territory covered by the charter from time to time granted it by the boy scouts of america (bsa) and in accordance with the bylaws, and rules and regulations of the bsa, the scouting program of promoting the ability of boys and young men and women to do things for themselves and others, training them in scoutcraft, and teaching them patriotism, courage, self-reliance, and kindred virtues, using the methods that are now in common use by the bsa. The council's programs are classified as follows: cub scouting: cub scouting is a year-round program uniquely designed to meet the needs of young boys and girls (kindergarten through fifth grade) and their families. The program offers fun and challenging activities that promote character development and physical fitness.scouts bsa: with the scout oath and scout law as guides, and the support of parents and religious and neighborhood organizations, scouts develop an awareness and appreciation of their role in their community and become well-rounded young men and women through the advancement of the program. Scouts progress in rank through achievements, gain additional knowledge and responsibilities, and earn merit badges that introduce a lifelong hobby or a rewarding career.venturing: a youth development program that provides experiences to help young men and women ages 14, or 13 with completion of eighth grade, through 20, become mature, responsible, caring adults. Young teens learn leadership skills and participate in challenging outdoor activities, including having access to boy scout camping properties, a recognition program, and youth protection training.learning for life: a program to enable young people to become responsible individuals by teaching positive character traits, career development, leadership, and life skills so they can make ethical choices and achieve their full potential.stem scouts: stem scouts is a program focused on fun ways for girls and boys, grades 3 to 12, to learn more about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (stem). Using hands-on activities, stem scouts also encourages young minds' natural curiosity and helps build interest in the stem-related careers that are so crucial to our future economy.

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 91.5%; rating input score 92
• Program expense ratio: 87.4%; rating input score 87
• Fundraising efficiency: $5.17 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 18; 18th percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: 4 of 6 controls in place; rating input score 67
  • Compensation committee: Pass
  • Independent consultant: Missing
  • Other Form 990s reviewed: Pass
  • Written employment contract: Missing
  • Compensation survey or study: Pass
  • Board or committee approval: Pass
• Foreign activity oversight: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: 100%; rating input score 100; 72nd percentile among comparable filings
• Major donor itemization: Limited
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 5 of 8 controls in place; rating input score 62
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Pass
  • CEO compensation review process: Pass
  • Other executive compensation review process: NotApplicable
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Fail
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Missing
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Fail

Sustainability

• Operating margin: 12.2%; rating input score 66; 66th percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 3.14; rating input score 75; 75th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.05; rating input score 71; 71st percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 5.4%; rating input score 51; 51st percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: -2.9% per year; rating input score 0; 7th percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: -1.1% per year; rating input score 0; 8th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 0% per year; rating input score 100; 12th percentile among comparable filings