Scouts BSA Troop 259

What Scouts BSA Troop 259 does

Scouts BSA Troop 259 (also referred to as Scouting America Troop 259 following the 2025 national rebranding) is a local nonprofit youth organization founded in 1938 and headquartered at 3810 SE Lake Rd, Milwaukie, Oregon. It is chartered by Milwaukie Lutheran Church ELCA and operates as a member unit of the Timberline District within the Cascade Pacific Council of Scouting America. The troop serves youth ages 11–17 and adult volunteer leaders in the Milwaukie community and surrounding areas, delivering a structured scouting program centered on outdoor/camping skills, leadership development, community service, merit badge advancement (with over 130 merit badges available), and a pathway to Eagle Scout rank. Troop 259 also explicitly positions itself as an inclusive, LGBTQ+ affirming environment.

The organization is volunteer-led and does not sell commercial products or services. Revenue mechanics consist of Scouting America national membership dues (passed to the national body), local dues, periodic community fundraisers and open houses, and donations from families and local organizations. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market is community-led: prospective members inquire via email ([email protected]) or phone and attend Monday meetings in person; recruitment is supported by an active website (bsa259.com), an Instagram presence (@bsa259), and a Facebook page. Customer concentration risk is structurally low because the base consists of distributed individual youth members and families.

The underlying technology is a Microsoft 365-based platform donated by Microsoft, comprising SharePoint (intranet for sign-ups, announcements, document sharing), Microsoft Exchange email, Entra ID for identity management, custom email domains (@bsa259.com, @scout.bsa259.com, @guardian.bsa259.com), Single Sign-On across Office, Exchange, SharePoint, and Google Apps (implemented 2023), and digital event/campout sign-up forms (implemented 2022). The public-facing website is built on Google Sites with Google Analytics. Notable operational milestones include the 2021 launch of the Microsoft 365/SharePoint platform (replacing a prior Shutterfly site) and the 2025 adoption of the Scouting America identity. No AI/ML capabilities, APIs, commercial products, or external funding are disclosed.

Name

Scouts BSA Troop 259

Legal name

Scouts BSA Troop 259

Website

https://bsa259.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1938

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Scouts BSA Troop 259 is a volunteer-led, nonprofit Scouting America troop in Milwaukie, Oregon, serving youth ages 11–17 and adult volunteers with outdoor, leadership, and community-service programming, funded through national dues, local dues, fundraisers, and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (7212), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Group Camping & Scout Camps (THAGAOAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Multi-Activity Enrichment Camps (Academic + Arts + Sports) (EDAMALAA), Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps) (MPAKAJAA)

Keywords

• Youth scouting programs
• Leadership development
• Outdoor camping activities
• Merit badge advancement
• Community service programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Milwaukie

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Scouting America National Membership Dues: Annual membership fees collected through the national Scouting America organization. Individual scout and adult leader registration fees are paid to the national organization, with the troop collecting local dues.
2. Community Fundraising Events: The troop hosts community events, fundraisers, and open houses to raise funds for troop activities, campouts, and equipment. These are periodic events open to the community.
3. Donations: The troop accepts donations from community members, families, and local organizations to support scouting activities and programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Scouts BSA Troop 259 is a chartered youth scouting troop based in Milwaukie, Oregon, serving youth ages 11 through 17 with structured programs in leadership, outdoor/camping skills, merit badge achievement (over 130 badges), community service, and advancement to Eagle Scout rank. The troop operates weekly Monday meetings and at least one campout per month, supported by adult volunteer leaders, partnerships with the Cascade Pacific Council, and a Microsoft 365-based member intranet (SharePoint, Outlook, Entra ID).

Product overview

Scouting America Troop 259 is a youth development organization, not a technology product company. It does not offer commercial products or services. The organization operates as a local scouting troop within the Cascade Pacific Council, providing youth members (ages 11-17) with outdoor activities, merit badge programs, and leadership development opportunities. The troop's online presence consists of a public-facing informational website and a member-only SharePoint intranet platform used for internal communications, event sign-ups, and document sharing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Troop Membership Program Annual membership offering for youth ages 11-17 in the Milwaukie, Oregon area, providing structured scouting activities, rank advancement pathways, and access to the troop's programs and resources. Registration is coordinated through Scouting America's national system with additional local dues.
• Monthly Campout Program Outdoor camping activities held at least once per month for troop members, providing hands-on outdoor skill development and reinforcing the 'outing' in scouting. Includes use of regional camp properties such as Camp Parsons in Washington.
• Merit Badge Program Self-directed learning program offering more than 130 merit badges across diverse subject areas, allowing scouts to pursue individual interests and earn recognition for skill mastery. Supported by the troop's merit badge pamphlet library.
• Eagle Scout Advancement Pathway Structured advancement pathway guiding scouts through the ranks of scouting to the Eagle Scout rank, the highest rank in Scouting America. Includes mentorship, leadership project execution, and merit badge requirements.
• Community Service Program Service-oriented activities in which scouts contribute to the Milwaukie community and surrounding areas, fulfilling scouting's mission of community engagement and citizenship.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 80 years of continuous operation since 1938
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft donated Microsoft 365 services to the troop, providing members with Outlook email, SharePoint intranet, Microsoft Office for Web applications, and Entra ID identity management. This enables SSO, improved event sign-ups, and professional communication infrastructure.
• Milwaukie Lutheran Church ELCAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe chartering organization of Troop 259. Milwaukie Lutheran Church ELCA is explicitly affirming of LGBTQ+ youth and adults, enabling the troop to create a safe, inclusive environment for diverse scouts.
• Cascade Pacific Council, Scouting AmericacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTroop 259 is a member unit of the Cascade Pacific Council's Timberline District. The council provides regional scouting resources, training, camp properties, and operates the overall scouting program framework.
• Camp ParsonsminorOthersSummer camp location used by Troop 259. Located in Washington state, Camp Parsons provides traditional scouting summer camp programming including merit badge instruction and outdoor activities.
• North Clackamas School DistrictminorOthersThe troop follows the North Clackamas School District holiday calendar for meeting schedules, coordinating meeting times and holiday breaks with the local school district.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Scouting America (National Organization): The national parent organization whose program framework, brand, and policies Troop 259 operates under. Provides context for the broader organizational strategy, membership trends, and rebranding decisions (e.g., the 2025 transition to 'Scouting America') that directly affect the troop.
• Cascade Pacific Council, Scouting America: The parent council that Troop 259 belongs to. Comparable because it administers the regional scouting program framework, training, and camp properties that the troop relies on, providing direct visibility into the broader market dynamics affecting Troop 259.

Direct peers

• Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington: Direct competitor for youth character-development programming in the same Pacific Northwest geography. Offers similar membership-based badge progression, outdoor camping, and leadership development for youth, competing directly for the same families Troop 259 serves.
• 4-H Youth Development (Oregon State University Extension): University-administered youth development program with strong presence in Oregon counties including Clackamas. Offers badge/progress tracking, outdoor programming, leadership training, and community service — overlapping significantly with scouting's value proposition.
• Camp Fire Columbia: Regional youth development organization offering camping and outdoor programming in Oregon and Southwest Washington. Direct competitor to scouting for youth ages 11-17 seeking outdoor skills, leadership, and community service opportunities.
• YMCA of Columbia-Willamette: Regional YMCA serving the same Milwaukie/Portland market with youth programs including camping, outdoor education, leadership development, and membership-based recreation. Comparable membership model and youth programming mix.
• Boys & Girls Club of Portland Metro: Membership-based youth organization serving the Portland metro area (including Milwaukie) with structured programming in leadership, outdoor activities, and character development. Competes for the same after-school and weekend time slots of local youth.

Emerging players

• Northwest Leadership Seminars: Pacific Northwest-based provider of outdoor leadership and adventure programming for teens, including backcountry experiences. Adjacent competitor for families seeking outdoor youth-development experiences in the same geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/bsa259
• Instagraminstagram.com/bsa259
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bsa259

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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