Greater Los Angeles Area Council

Los Angeles, CA · Founded 1915

Providing leadership development and character building through Scouting programs

Primary audience
Business Members
Work area
Regional Advocacy
Topic
Economic Development
Contact
Suzette E Major
Website Contact

About Organization

Provides unmatched leadership development and character building opportunities for all youth ages five to 21 through transformational outdoor activities and nationally recognized programs. Based in Los Angeles, CA, Greater LA Scouting serves youth across the region. Operating with $10.1 million in annual revenue and 163 employees plus 4,402 volunteers.

What They Focus On

Economic Growth

Promotes regional economic development through strategic partnerships and support for business expansion initiatives

Business Advocacy

Represents member interests in policy development and advocates for pro-business initiatives at local and state levels

Community Leadership

Develops business leadership capacity and facilitates collaboration on community priorities and regional challenges

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$10.1M

+25.9% vs 2023

Expenses (2024)

$8.9M

-26.2% vs 2023

Assets (2024)

$49.6M

-3.3% vs 2023

Employees (2024)

163

-19.3% vs 2023

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2024 $10,109,840 $8,881,471 $49,554,176 163
2023 $8,029,455 $12,032,509 $51,260,032 202
2022 $14,465,875 $9,995,258 $54,463,107 203
2020 $4,871,265 $5,958,933 $54,194,738 56
2019 $8,341,434 $8,950,171 $55,319,467 215
2018 $7,336,985 $8,785,602 $53,132,708 209

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Member Engagement

    Identifies priority issues through stakeholder consultation and analysis of business community needs

  • 02

    Strategic Planning

    Develops targeted initiatives based on member input and regional economic development priorities

  • 03

    Program Implementation

    Executes programs through partnerships with member organizations and community stakeholders

  • 04

    Impact Assessment

    Evaluates outcomes through member feedback and tracks progress toward organizational objectives

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Greater Los Angeles Area Council

COMMUNITY HUMAN SERVICES

Provides structured support and resources for community human services initiatives across member organizations

For grant recipients exempt purposes

Provides structured support and resources for for grant recipients exempt purposes initiatives across member organizations

Member Services

Provides networking opportunities, resources, and support to member organizations across the region

Economic Development

Promotes regional economic growth through strategic partnerships and development initiatives

Business Advocacy

Represents business interests in policy development and legislative initiatives at state and local levels

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Greater Los Angeles Area Council.

SE

Suzette E Major

Director Of Finance & Business Operations
Full-time
Compensation: $160,762
EA

Eric Arentsen

Vice President, District Operations
1 hrs/week
ES

Eric Schirding

Vice President, Risk Management
1 hrs/week
JE

John E Orswell

Vice President, Exploring
1 hrs/week
JO

John O Johnson

Immediate Past President
1 hrs/week
PW

Paul W Wong

Director (Thru April 2024)
1 hrs/week
PH

Priscilla Hernandez

Vice President, Membership
1 hrs/week
RG

Rick Gibson

Director (Thru June 2024)
1 hrs/week
RF

Robert F Scoular

VP General Counsel & Past President
1 hrs/week
SR

Steve Rothans

Council President & Chairman
10 hrs/week
SM

Steven M Craig

Vice President, Program
1 hrs/week
SC

Stewart C Cushman

Vice President, Camping & Properties
1 hrs/week
WA

William A Shaw

Vice President, Investments
1 hrs/week
WJ

William J Zak Jr

Director (Thru April 2024)
1 hrs/week
WS

William S Jameson

Vice President, Development
1 hrs/week
MG

Maricela Gonzalez

Assistant Scout Executive
Full-time
Compensation: $103,961
CS

Craig S Snodgrass

Council Commissioner
10 hrs/week

Milestones

1915

Organization Founded

1915

Established to serve business community development and economic growth initiatives

1970

Regional Expansion

1970

Extended programming and membership services to serve broader regional business community

2024

Growth Milestone

2024

Achieved significant revenue growth reflecting expanded member services and regional programming

2026

Continued Impact

2026

Maintains active programming serving member organizations and regional economic development priorities

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

RK
Robert Kurkjian Scout Executive/CEO/Secretary 40.00 hrs/week · $349,017
BG
Bruce G Davis Director 1.00 hrs/week
CT
C Thomas Hartman Jr Sp. Counsel To B. Chair & Past Pres. 1.00 hrs/week
DM
Darin M Sorrels Director 1.00 hrs/week
DW
David W Berkus Director & Past President 1.00 hrs/week
GT
Glenn T Ault Sp. Counsel To B. Chair & Past Pres. 1.00 hrs/week
HD
H David Whitesel Director 1.00 hrs/week
JS
J Stephen Sinclair Vice Pres., Board Affairs 1.00 hrs/week
MC
Martha Campbell Director 1.00 hrs/week
MP
Michael P Birkholm Director 1.00 hrs/week
NH
Nicholas H Stonnington Jr Director 1.00 hrs/week
NT
Nora T Liu Director 1.00 hrs/week
NS
Norbert Schnabel Director 1.00 hrs/week
PD
Paul D McNulty Sp. Counsel To B. Chair & Past Pres. 1.00 hrs/week
PT
Philip T Attalla Director 1.00 hrs/week
RS
Richard S Breen Director 1.00 hrs/week
RJ
Robert J Gierat Director 1.00 hrs/week
RS
Ron Santarosa Director 1.00 hrs/week
RM
Ross M Arnold Director 1.00 hrs/week
SC
Scott Carrano Treasurer 1.00 hrs/week
SL
Shannon L McIntosh Director 1.00 hrs/week
SL
Stephen L Salyards Director 1.00 hrs/week
SG
Suko Gotoh Director 1.00 hrs/week
SP
Susan Porter Griego Director 1.00 hrs/week
WD
William Drewes Director 1.00 hrs/week
WH
William H Dewitt II Director 1.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$653K

Highest Paid

$362K

Robert Kurkjian

Compensated Officers

3

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Robert Kurkjian Scout Executive/CEO/Secretary $349,017 $13,152 $362,169 40
Suzette E Major Director Of Finance & Business Operations $160,762 $5,877 $166,639 40
Maricela Gonzalez Assistant Scout Executive $103,961 $20,513 $124,474 40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$110K Grants Received
3 Organizations

Top Funders

3 total
FI
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund
$73K
GD
Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund
$30K
AO
American Online Giving Foundation Inc.
$8K
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund American Online Giving Foundation Inc.
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund American Online Giving Foundation Inc.

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Contact

Get in touch with Greater Los Angeles Area Council

Email

[email protected]

Phone

(213) 413-4400

Social

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2333 Scout Way Los Angeles, CA 900264912