Unit Finance

Unit finance requires a bit more than keeping track of dues.  We are hopeful that this collection of unit financial resources might prove helpful.  If you need additional assistance please contact your District Executive.

Scout Fair Ticket Sales, Ad Sales and Popcorn provide great opportunities for money earning projects.  These projects provide no risk opportunities for your unit and are all pre-approved by the Council (no unit money earning application is required).

UNIT MONEY EARNING  GUIDELINES Understanding money earning guidelines will help you in the selection of your project.  Money earning projects help boys learn to pay their way.  All projects (except Scout Fair ticket sales and Popcorn) must be approved.  For FASTER APPROVAL PROCESSING we offer an ON-LINE UNIT MONEY EARNING APPLICATION (usually processed within 12 hours of submission).

10 GUIDES TO UNIT MONEY EARNING -Click to download PDF.

FAQ  Unit finance questions answered (charitable gifts, solicitations and more).

UNIT BUDGET PLAN - Click to download PDF.

STATE SALES TAX - Does my unit need to pay state sales tax for purchases that are to be used exclusively by our unit?  All stores require a State Sales Tax Exemption Certification (This blank form should help). Realize some large stores like Sam's, Wal-Mart, etc. might require a Tax letter from the State Comptroller (This link provides general information). 

CHECKING ACCOUNT INSTRUCTIONS- How can my unit open up a checking account?  This offers step-by-step instructions on how to proceed and how to complete Form SS-4.                 

EIN or TAX ID NUMBER APPLICATION - "The bank says we need an EIN number to open a checking account."  What form do we need in order to get this EIN? (Note: The EIN is only used for checking account identification purposes).  See Checking Account Instructions above for FAST fiiling instructions.