Endowments & Trusts
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The Heritage Society is a symbol of the values of the Scouting program.
Scouting "Friends" are invited to join the Heritage Society, a special group of people who believe in the purposes of the Boy Scouts of America and want to ensure that Scouting is continued in the Great Trail Council for future generations. Please click here to contact us about joining the Heritage Society or choose fillable PDF to mail in.
Purpose of the Endowment Fund
The Great Trail Council Endowment Fund was created to provide a permanent foundation to support Scouting for now and the future. To request more information please complete the Scouting Heritage Society Enrollment form. For more information on giving to the B.S.A., please visit the Boy Scouts of America National Federation Planned Giving Web Site.
The Boy Scout Council
The program has reached hundreds of thousands of youth in this council with its multifaceted programs in Summit, Medina, Portage, and Northern Wayne counties. Over 13,000 youth and 5,000 adult volunteer leaders are registered. A small but effective staff serves the organization that provides homes for Tiger Cub groups, Cub Scout packs, Boy Scout troops, Varsity teams, Venture crews, Explorer posts, and Learning for Life groups.
Tax Savings from Gifts
Our tax and estate laws encourage individual philanthropy by providing for generous financial incentives that can benefit contributors who share their resources with the Boy Scouts of America. The council is willing to provide and assist with helpful information, however, you are encouraged to consult your attorney, trust officer, or tax counselor to secure specific information on the tax consequences of your gift. Here are a few pages on gift laws to assist you. The Great Trail Council of the Boy Scouts of America is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization which is under the I.R.S. Section 501(c)(3) status.
