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Financial Overview

It costs the Longs Peak Council $160 to provide services to support one youth in Tiger/Cub Scouts, Boy/Varsity Scouts, or Explorers/Venturers for one year.

fleur Where Does Our Money Come From?

Where does the money to pay for the programs and offices and salaries of the council and district employees come from?
fleur 29% Comes from CAMPING AND ACTIVITIES.
Fees paid by youth that cover partial costs of camp programs and activities.

fleur 30% Comes from FRIENDS OF SCOUTING CAMPAIGN.
Direct contributions from families, alumni, foundations and friends.

fleur 22% Comes from PRODUCT SALES
Council proceeds from popcorn sales.

fleur 6% Comes from OTHER INCOME
Scout store sales and other miscellaneous income sources.

fleur 6% Comes from SUPPLY SALES
Council proceeds from scouting supplies.

fleur 3% Comes from UNITED WAYS
Allocations from Weld County, Laramie County, Logan County, Morgan County, Foothills County and Scotts Bluff County United Ways.

fleur 4% Comes from ENDOWMENT FUND
Earnings from the Trust Fund for Scouting

fleur Where Does The Money Go?

fleur 89% Goes to PROGRAM SERVICES
  • Direct Service to Scouting Units: Organizing and servicing the 600 Pack, Troops, Teams, Crews, Posts and Learning for Life Groups that make Scouting a reality for over 15,000 young people.
  • Camping and Activities: Program equipment, maintenance of Ben Delatour Scout Ranch, Camp Laramie Peak, Chimney Park and Camp Patiya and activities such as Scouting For Food.
  • Scoutreach: Scouting for low income and ethnic minority youth that serves over 2,100 young people who would not otherwise be in Scouting.
  • Service Centers: Three service centers in Greeley, Boulder and Scottsbluff, and a Scout Store in Loveland provide event administration, program materials, registration, record keeping, uniforms, badges and awards.

fleur 8% Goes to FUNDRAISING
As United Way funding continues to decline, our Council must develop alternative sources of revenue such as Friends of Scouting, special events, foundation grants, and the endowment fund for Scouting.

fleur 3% Goes to MANAGEMENT
A small management staff focuses the Council's resources to best meet the needs of our communities through volunteer recruitment, staff support and program management.
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Last Updated Tuesday, 27-Nov-2007 23:21:55 MST