ANDREW SHAW MEMORIAL TRUST

What ANDREW SHAW MEMORIAL TRUST does

The Andrew Shaw Memorial Trust is a charitable trust that has delivered Boy Scouts of America-aligned youth programming in Darien, Connecticut since 1926. It is the chartered local sponsor of four Cub Scout Packs (55, 56, 155, and 161), three Scouts BSA Troops (Troop 35, Troop 53 for boys, and Troop 219 for girls launched in 2019), and a STEM-focused Venture Crew 353 introduced in 2017 as the first venture crew of its kind in the United States. Programming spans kindergarten through age 18 and follows the standard BSA track of citizenship, outdoor, and personal-development activities, with documented outcomes including 200+ Eagle Scouts produced by Troop 53 since 1928 and roughly 2,000 community service hours contributed annually.

The trust operates from two facilities: the Andrew Shaw Memorial Scout Cabin at 140 West Avenue and Ferguson House, added in 2022 to expand capacity. Its revenue model is fundraising-led rather than dues-led: annual membership dues are set at $275 per youth, but the trust states that the majority of its operating funds are generated through recurring charity auctions, supplemented by individual donations and vehicle or equipment gifts. Paid staff are minimal (1-10 employees), with the balance of program delivery handled by adult volunteers. The organization also runs community-engagement activity extending into South Norwalk and Stamford.

From a commercial-investment standpoint, this is a 501(c)(3) charitable trust rather than an equity-bearing operating company; analysis is therefore framed around program durability, donor and volunteer sustainability, and physical-asset stewardship rather than revenue multiples or exit pathways.

Name

ANDREW SHAW MEMORIAL TRUST

Legal name

The Andrew Shaw Memorial Trust

Website

https://darienscouts.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1926

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Andrew Shaw Memorial Trust is a 501(c)(3) charitable trust founded in 1926 that delivers Boy Scouts of America-aligned Cub Scout packs and BSA troops (including girls units and a STEM Venture Crew) to youth in Darien, Connecticut, funded primarily through annual charity auctions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Group Camping & Scout Camps (THAGAOAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

STEM & Science Camps (Biology, Chemistry, Space, Lab Science) (EDAMALAC)

Keywords

• Youth scouting programs
• Nonprofit youth development
• Charity fundraising auctions
• Community service programs
• STEM education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Darien

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Others, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Charity Auctions: The majority of operating funds are raised through online auctions of donated goods including furniture, home decor, art, vehicles (cars, boats, motorcycles). Donations are collected by appointment and auctions are held throughout the year.
2. Membership Dues: Annual dues from Cub Scout and Scouts BSA members. For 2024-25, dues are $275 per youth, covering pack/den events, district and national fees, Pinewood Derby, and optional Boys' Life subscription. Additional modest fees for specific campouts and larger third-party events.
3. Vehicle/Equipment Donations: Accepts donations of cars, boats, and motorcycles which are resold to generate revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Andrew Shaw Memorial Trust delivers Boy Scouts of America chartered youth scouting programs in Darien, Connecticut, including four Cub Scout packs (Grades K-5), three Scouts BSA troops (Grades 5-12), and a STEM-focused Venture Crew (Grades 9-12). The Trust operates the Andrew Shaw Memorial Scout Cabin and Ferguson House facilities, and raises the majority of its operating funds through online charity auctions of donated goods and vehicles.

Product overview

The Andrew Shaw Memorial Trust is a non-profit organization chartered by the Boy Scouts of America that provides youth scouting programs in Darien, Connecticut. The organization operates multiple interconnected programs: Cub Scouting (Packs 55, 56, 155, 161) for grades K-5, Scouts BSA troops (Troop 35, 53, and 219) for grades 5-12, and STEM Venture Crew 353 for high school students. Programs are supported by facilities including the Andrew Shaw Memorial Scout Cabin and Ferguson House, with fundraising through charity auctions. The organization has a heritage dating back over 100 years, with the original Scout Cabin dedicated in 1926.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Andrew Shaw Memorial Scout Cabin: The primary facility housing scouting activities at 140 West Ave, Darien.

Products and services

• Cub Scouting Programs (Packs 55, 56, 155, 161) Family-oriented Cub Scouting program for boys and girls in Kindergarten through 5th grade (ages 5-11), offered through four school-affiliated packs: Pack 55 at Ox Ridge School, Pack 56 at Royle School, Pack 155 at Holmes School, and Pack 161 at Tokeneke and Hindley Schools. Dens are organized by grade (Lion through Arrow of Light). Activities include camping, hiking, Pinewood Derby, community service, and field trips.
• Scouts BSA Troops (Troop 35, Troop 53, Troop 219) Year-round Scouts BSA program for boys and girls in 5th grade through high school (ages 11-18). Troop 35 and Troop 53 are boys' troops; Troop 219 is an all-girls troop established in 2019. The program includes high adventure trips, community service, leadership training, merit badge work, and advancement toward the Eagle Scout rank.
• STEM Venture Crew 353 High school co-ed STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) program for students ages 14-20. Focuses on project team-based research, exploration, and STEM career pathway development. Provides community outreach to at-risk youth in South Norwalk and Stamford, including teaching STEM programs to elementary-school-age children.
• Charity Auctions Online charity auctions held throughout the year to raise the majority of operating funds. The Trust collects donations of resalable furniture, home decor, art, and accepts car, boat, and motorcycle donations. Auctions are conducted via the AuctionNinja platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,000+ hours of community service provided annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Boy Scouts of America: National Scouting organization of which Andrew Shaw Memorial Trust is a chartered local council partner. Directly comparable as the umbrella program and brand under which the trust operates Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, and Venturing.
• Boys & Girls Club of America: National youth-development organization running afterschool and summer programming focused on character, leadership, and community engagement. Comparable as a similarly chartered nonprofit competing for youth-program participation and donations.
• YMCA of the USA: Nationwide community organization offering youth programs, camps, and character-development activities. Comparable as a community-anchored nonprofit operating youth programming and camps through chartered local branches.
• 4-H (National 4-H Council): USDA-affiliated youth-development organization delivering STEM, civic, and outdoor programming through local clubs. Comparable as a parallel chartered youth organization with STEM emphases analogous to the trust's Venture Crew 353.
• Girl Scouts of Connecticut: State-level Girl Scout council delivering youth-development programs (troops, badges, STEM/entrepreneurial pathways) to girls across Connecticut. Comparable as a parallel chartered youth-development organization competing for the same local families.

Direct peers

• Camp Fire: National youth-development organization offering program clubs, camping, and outdoor experiences for boys and girls. Comparable as a chartered, donation- and dues-supported youth organization delivering similar character/leadership outcomes.
• Connecticut Yankee Council (BSA): Regional BSA council serving Connecticut, providing Scouting programs and unit support to youth across the state. Most directly comparable as the local-council tier operating Cub packs, BSA troops, and Venturing crews in the same geography.

Others

• Civil Air Patrol: Federally chartered volunteer youth program delivering aerospace education, leadership training, and community service. Comparable as a chartered, volunteer-led youth program with a STEM-flavored specialty track analogous to Venture Crew 353.
• Police Athletic League (National PAL): Youth-development nonprofit offering athletic, educational, and leadership programs at the local level. Comparable as a chartered youth-services organization with similar community-service and youth-engagement missions.
• Naval Sea Cadet Corps: Federally supported youth program offering leadership, STEM, and seamanship training for teens. Comparable as a chartered volunteer youth organization delivering structured leadership and STEM experiences similar to the trust's BSA/Venture Crew pathway.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/DarienScouting
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-andrew-shaw-memorial-trust

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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