Over $2 Billion in Sexual Abuse Claims Expenses Reported as a “Program” Expense

Oct 7, 2024

When encountering charity ratings pie charts, and program percentages in charity fundraising and marketing materials or elsewhere, donors are encouraged to be cautious and take steps to understand how this...

Boy Scouts of America Struggles With Accountability Despite Estimated $2.6 Billion Settlement

Mar 24, 2022

Boy Scouts of America reports its top three compensation packages for the year as $521,820 (paid to the President/CEO); $544,978 (paid to the CFO); and $715,374 (paid to the Assistant Chief...

Ratings of Small and Local Charities

Aug 25, 2021

It's important to understand how smaller charities differ from larger ones so that their financial efficiency and governance can be judged in the appropriate context. 

A year after Boy Scouts of America filed for bankruptcy in federal court in the face of significant sexual abuse claims, victims continue to fight for justice

Mar 2, 2021

USA Today reached out to CharityWatch Executive Director, Laurie Styron, for insight into Boy Scouts of America's financial structure, the value of its assets, and the financial complexities impacting the ability...

Gay/Atheist Controversy Strikes Scouting: Guide to Finding a Group that Matches Your Views

May 1, 2013

The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) has come under increasing fire for its ban on gay scouts and scout leaders. Many parties have urged the organization to revise its policies...