Mid-Iowa Council - Scouting America

What Mid-Iowa Council - Scouting America does

Mid-Iowa Council - Scouting America is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit local council of the national Scouting America organization (formerly Boy Scouts of America), founded in 1910 and headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, with 32 employees. The council delivers youth development programming to families across central Iowa through two primary programs: Cub Scouting (grades K-5, ages 5-10) and Scouts BSA (ages 11-18), both built around structured advancement pathways culminating in the nationally recognized Eagle Scout rank. Supporting services include Camp Iowa (overnight summer camp at Mitigwa Scout Reservation), a physical Scout Shop selling uniforms and scouting merchandise, adult and youth leadership training (Youth Protection Training, Wood Badge, NYLT), merit badge counseling and Eagle advancement services, alumni networking, event registration via scoutingevent.com, facility rentals, and the Scout Shorts newsletter.

Revenue is generated through a diversified mix of annual membership dues, donations and fundraising (Fuel the Adventure, Annual Giving, Planned Giving, Troop 1 sub-funds), camp and activity fees, retail sales at the Scout Shop, the annual popcorn sale, and event-based fundraisers (FORE Corners Golf Outing, Sporting Clays, Leaders Luncheon, S.T.A.R.). Distribution is achieved through chartered packs and troops hosted by community institutions (schools, churches, civic groups), supplemented by direct retail and online registration channels. The council operates under the national Scouting America governance umbrella while maintaining local autonomy over programming, volunteer leadership, and community engagement, and adopted the new Scouting America branding in 2025 as part of the national organization's inclusivity initiative.

Name

Mid-Iowa Council - Scouting America

Legal name

Mid-Iowa Council, Boy Scouts of America

Website

https://scoutingiowa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1910

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mid-Iowa Council - Scouting America is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit local council of Scouting America, serving central Iowa youth (ages 5-18) with Cub Scouting and Scouts BSA programs, summer camp (Camp Iowa), training, retail, and fundraising operations from its Des Moines headquarters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (813410), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (7212), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (72121)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Early Childhood Education & Childcare Nonprofits (BPAGADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Group Camping & Scout Camps (THAGAOAI), Multi-Activity Enrichment Camps (Academic + Arts + Sports) (EDAMALAA)

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• Scouting programs
• Summer camp programs
• Character development training
• Volunteer youth services

Headquarters

HQ city

Des Moines, IA

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership dues for Cub Scouts (K-5) and Scouts BSA (11-18) participants, as well as adult volunteer registrations
2. Donations and Fundraising: Annual giving campaigns, planned giving programs, and direct donations including Fuel the Adventure and Troop 1 fund
3. Camp and Activity Fees: Summer camp registrations, unit camping fees, and activity program charges through campiowa.org
4. Retail Sales: Scout shop sales of uniforms, badges, camping gear, and scouting supplies at the Mid-Iowa Council Scout Shop
5. Popcorn Sales: Annual popcorn sale program as a major fundraising initiative for units
6. Event Fundraisers: Golf outings, sporting clays events, and luncheons as fundraising activities

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Mid-Iowa Council is a chartered local council of Scouting America (formerly Boy Scouts of America) that delivers age-tiered scouting programs to youth in central Iowa, including Cub Scouting (K-5), Scouts BSA (11-18), adult volunteer leader training, summer camp programs, and Scout Shop retail merchandise. The council operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and has served central Iowa communities since 1910.

Product overview

Mid-Iowa Council - Scouting America offers a unified youth development program portfolio centered on Cub Scouting (grades K-5, ages 5-10) and Scouts BSA (ages 11-18). The council operates Camp Iowa for summer camping experiences and provides training programs including Youth Protection, Wood Badge, and NYLT. Additional services include a Scout Shop for merchandise, advancement services supporting merit badges and Eagle rank, alumni networking, event registration, facility rentals, and a regular newsletter (Scout Shorts). The organization functions as a regional Boy Scouts of America council coordinating local scouting activities, volunteer leadership, and camp operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cub Scouting Program
• Scouts BSA Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Eagle Scout rank achievement rate for eligible scouts
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Fareway Meat & GroceryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner supporting Mid-Iowa Council as shown on the council website partner acknowledgment section
• Chevy Des MoinesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner supporting Mid-Iowa Council as shown on the council website partner acknowledgment section
• MAUWminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner supporting Mid-Iowa Council as shown on the council website partner acknowledgment section

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Boy Scouts of America / Scouting America (National): The national parent organization that charters Mid-Iowa Council. Directly comparable because it defines the program, advancement, and brand framework that the local council delivers; operates on a much larger scale across all 50 states.

Direct peers

• Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa: Direct geographic peer delivering the parallel girls' youth development program across central Iowa. Comparable as a local council running membership-driven character and outdoor programs, with cookie sales as its signature fundraising analog to Mid-Iowa's popcorn sale.
• Boys & Girls Club of Central Iowa: Direct local competitor for youth out-of-school time and character development programs in central Iowa. Comparable target audience (school-age youth and teens) and nonprofit membership model, though delivered through club facilities rather than outdoor adventure.
• YMCA of Greater Des Moines: Direct local peer operating youth programs, camps, and membership-based recreation in the same central Iowa geography. Comparable as a community-based nonprofit delivering youth development, summer camp, and membership services.
• Camp Fire (National Headquarters): National youth development nonprofit focused on inclusive outdoor programming, leadership, and camp experiences. Comparable in mission and camp-based delivery model, serving a similar K-12 audience through local councils.
• 4-H (Iowa State University Extension): Iowa 4-H is a comparable youth development program serving grades K-12 across the state with similar pillars of leadership, citizenship, and outdoor/career skills. Operates through school and community clubs analogous to Scouting units, and competes for the same families and volunteers.

Others

• Order of the Arrow (BSA Honor Society): National honor society within Scouting that the council actively supports as a program affiliate (scoutingiowa.org/oa/). Comparable because it is a co-branded youth leadership program that draws from the same membership base and runs camping/cheer activities alongside the council.

Regional players

• Hawkeye Area Council, Scouting America: Adjacent Scouting America local council serving eastern Iowa. Highly comparable structure (youth programs, camp, fundraising) but operates in a different Iowa geography without direct overlap with Mid-Iowa.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/midiowacouncil

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