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Financing Scouting
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| Friends of Scouting | 15.0% | United Way | 9.0% |
| Camping & Activity Fees | 36.8% | Other | 16.7% |
| Foundations & Special Events | 22.5% | ||
Each year, beginning in January, the Buffalo Trail Council begins its annual Friends of Scouting (FOS) campaign. Friends of Scouting are individuals who include Scouting in their charitable giving on an annual basis. Friends of Scouting are the major source of income for the Buffalo Trail Council.
One of the ways you can help is supporting the Family Friends of Scouting campaign. Beginning in the first of the year, Packs, Troops, and Crews will be asked to participate in a Family FOS presentation. A representative of your district will come to one of your meetings to talk with parents about the Family FOS campaign. The best time is when you have a majority of your parents in attendance, like a Court of Honor, Blue & Gold Banquet, or a Pack meeting. Each parent should have the opportunity to learn about our operations, and why they should consider making a contribution to support Scouting.
The Buffalo Trail Council receives allocations from the following United Ways (United Funds/United Appeals, etc.):
| United Way of Midland | United Way of Big Spring and Howard County |
| Scurry County United Way | Andrews County United Way |
Most activity and camp programs require a fee be paid by participants. These fees are kept as low as possible and are designed to defray the cost of the activity.
The Council will conduct special events principally for the purpose of raising funds but also to create goodwill and generate public relations. Included in special events budget is the Council golf tournament, Sporting Clays Shoot and the Distinguished Citizen’s Award Dinner. To participate in one, or more, of the council’s special events, please call the Abell Scout Service Center.
Learn all about the annual product sale for Scouts from all over the Permian Basin.
The council has approximately $2,400,000 in long-term investments in its trust fund. Proceeds from this account are used in the operation of the annual budget of the council. Ther are several ways to contribute to the council’s endowment fund:
James E. West FellowshipsA national recognition for individuals who contribute $1,000 or more in cash or securities to the endowment fund. Many donors choose to honor someone with this gift – an Eagle Scout, Scouting volunteer, or a departed loved one.
Heritage SocietyA recognition program of the Buffalo Trail Council, this program recognizes gifts of cash, securities or other assets of $5,000 or more. To qualify for the heritage Society, an individual can make an immediate gift or a pledge to be fulfilled over a period of time.
1910 SocietyA recognition program designated by the national Council of the Boy Scouts of America, this program recognizes gifts of $25,000 or more. These gifts can be cash or assets that can be easily converted to cash.
A memorial gift to honor a special person.
