For more than a century, Scouting America has empowered young people—boys and girls alike—to lead with integrity, make ethical choices, and live by the timeless values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law.
The Scouting America Puerto Rico Council is a 501(c)(3) organization which has touched the lives of thousands of youth on the island by shaping generations of leaders, innovators, and responsible citizens. Your support helps us continue this mission by strengthening our youth programs, expanding leadership opportunities, and fostering community service that transforms lives. Scouting has been proven to provide a positive community impact!
Donation to the Puerto Rico Council FOS and/or Endowment Fund
- You can make an online donation to the Scouting America Puerto Rico Council. An email confirmation for your tax records will be sent to you immediately after your donation.
Employee Payroll Deductions
Some employers offer automatic payroll deductions or volunteer contribution programs that support the Puerto Rico Council. Here are a few examples check with your payroll department to see if this option is available to you:
- Federal and Military current, and retirees can support the Puerto Rico Council via Combined Federal Campaign (CFC).
- Luma Energy – Consult with your Payroll Department
- Elevance Health (MMM) – Puerto Rico Council of Boy Scouts of America Inc | Elevance Health for Good
- Popular Inc. – Consult with your Payroll Department
We partnered with Benevity, which provides charitable donation-management, volunteer-management and grant-management platforms for companies. If your company uses the Benevity platform you can find us under Puerto Rico Council of Boy Scouts of America.
Puerto Rico Act 60 Beneficiaries
- The Scouting America Puerto Rico Council is listed as a nonprofit entity which operates in Puerto Rico and is certified under Section 1101.01 of the Puerto Rico Internal Revenue Code, eligible for Act 60 (former Act 20/22) Charity Donations which qualify under both contribution categories – Eradicating Child Poverty and other services rendered directly to the community. Click here additional information for Act 60 beneficiaries.
Donations by Check
- You may write a check payable to BSA – Concilio de Puerto Rico
- Check donations can be mailed to our postal address:
Scouting America Puerto Rico Council
405 Ave. Esmeralda Suite 102
PMB 661
Guaynabo, PR 00969
In-kind Donations
- Your generous in-kind contributions—such as vehicles, equipment, office supplies, or property—help strengthen Scouting programs across Puerto Rico. These donations allow us to expand opportunities for youth, maintain our facilities, and support outdoor adventures that build character and leadership. Every gift makes a difference in preparing the next generation of Scouts for life. To learn more or arrange an in-kind donation, please contact our council office.
Planned Donation: Bequests and Beneficiary Designations
- Leave a lasting legacy with the Puerto Rico Council and the Guajaka Scouting Reservation. By making a planned gift today, you’re investing in the future of Scouting by ensuring that generations of young people in Puerto Rico continue to experience the values of Scouting for years to come. One of the easiest ways to help Scouts is by simply naming the Scouting America Puerto Rico Council as a beneficiary in your will or living trust. A bequest may be a particular dollar amount or percentage of your estate. If you are interested in making a planned donation, please contact our council office.
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