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The Pine Burr Area Council has a longstanding mission to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. We serve 17 counties across South Mississippi, providing programs to youth ages 5–20 through five dedicated districts. Our goal is to shape future leaders, grounded in character, service, and integrity.

In 2024 alone, we served 2,974 youth and supported 927 trained adult volunteers. Our Scouts earned over 2,100 merit badges, completed 1,216 community service projects, and contributed more than 3,700 hours of service to local neighborhoods. They also hiked over 6,000 miles, 39 Scouts earned Eagle Scout rank, and Scouts spent more than 2,800 nights camping—experiences that build confidence, leadership, and lifelong friendships.

All of this is possible because of generous community support. The Friends of Scouting campaign is the largest source of funding for our Council, providing 43% of our operational income. These funds directly support:

• Year-round access to Camp Tiak, L.O. Crosby Scout Reservation

• Leadership training for adults and youth

• Camp scholarships for families in need

• Council and District events

• Maintenance of camp facilities and Scout shops

• Recruitment resources and staff support

Our 2025 campaign goal is $552,000. Each district has set its own target to ensure Scouting remains strong and accessible across all regions. With your help, we can meet these goals and continue to invest in the next generation of leaders! As a nonprofit organization, Scouting relies on the generosity of charitable donations to support its ongoing operations and future capital expenses. Each gift, regardless of size, provides invaluable funding for programs that benefit Scouts.

Scouting changes lives. Studies show that young people who participate in Scouting for at least five years are more likely to be honest, value family, consider others before themselves, and lead confidently. These are exactly the kinds of values we need more of in our world today.

Your support—whether as a new donor, recurring contributor, or sponsor—makes a direct and lasting impact. Thank you for considering this important cause and for helping us shape a stronger, more compassionate future!

Gift in Your Will or Living Trust

Deepen Your Connections

You want to leave money to Pine Burr Area Council in your will. You also want the flexibility to change your will in the event that life circumstances change. You can do both.

In as little as one sentence, you can complete your gift. This type of donation to Pine Burr Area Council in your will or living trust helps ensure that we continue our mission for years to come.

An Example of How It Works

With minor children, Logan and Kit knew that it was time to create an estate plan for their family. They found that the estate planning process helped them reflect on the people and nonprofits that were important to them and the legacy they would like to leave. They learned how easy and flexible it can be to include one sentence to make a gift to Pine Burr Area Council for a percentage of their estate or a specific dollar amount.

Bequest Language

Planning for the future and creating the legacy you wish to leave is one of the most effective ways to ensure a lasting impact. Making a gift in your will or living trust, known as a bequest, can guarantee that your legacy endures. Your gift may be a specific dollar amount, a percentage of your estate or the remainder after all other provisions are specified.

Our federal tax ID number is: 64-0303072

Below is suggested language to use when drafting your bequest.

Sample Language

1. Specific Bequest

If you are considering making an outright bequest to the Pine Burr Area Council, we recommend the following language:

Bequest of a Specific Dollar Amount

I hereby give, devise and bequeath _________ and No/100 dollars ($DOLLARS) to Pine Burr Area Council, a nonprofit organization located at 1318 Hardy St. Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39401, Federal Tax ID #64-0303072, for Pine Burr Area Council’s general use and purpose.

Bequest of Specific Personal Property

I hereby give, devise and bequeath DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY to Pine Burr Area Council, a nonprofit organization located at 1318 Hardy St. Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39401, Federal Tax ID #64-0303072, for Pine Burr Area Council’s general use and purpose.

Bequest of Specific Real Estate

I hereby give, devise and bequeath all of the right, title and interest in and to the real estate located at ADDRESS OR DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY to Pine Burr Area Council, a nonprofit organization located at 1318 Hardy St. Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39401, Federal Tax ID #64-0303072, for Pine Burr Area Council’s general use and purpose.

2. Percentage Bequest

If you are considering making a bequest of a percentage of your estate to Pine Burr Area Council, we recommend the following language:

I hereby give, devise and bequeath ____ percent (___%) of my total estate, determined as of the date of my death, to Pine Burr Area Council, a nonprofit organization located at 1318 Hardy St. Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39401, Federal Tax ID #64-0303072, for Pine Burr Area Council’s general use and purpose.

3. Residual Bequest

I hereby give, devise and bequeath to Pine Burr Area Council, a nonprofit organization located at 1318 Hardy St. Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39401, Federal Tax ID #64-0303072, ALL OR A PERCENTAGE of the rest, residue and remainder of my estate to be used for Pine Burr Area Council’s general use and purpose.

4. Contingent Bequest

If (primary beneficiary) does not survive me, then I hereby give, devise and bequeath to Pine Burr Area Council, a nonprofit organization located at 1318 Hardy St. Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39401, Federal Tax ID #64-0303072, DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY to be used for Pine Burr Area Council’s general use and purpose.

Restricted Bequests

If you are considering a bequest but would like to ensure that your bequest will be used for a specific purpose, please let us know. We would be happy to work with you and your attorney to help you identify ways to give and meet your charitable objectives. We will also work with you and your attorney to craft language to accomplish your goals.

If you are making a restricted bequest, we recommend that your attorney include the following provision to give Pine Burr Area Council flexibility should it no longer be possible for Pine Burr Area Council to use your gift as you originally intended:

If, in the judgment of the Board of Directors of Pine Burr Area Council, it shall become impossible for Pine Burr Area Council to use this bequest to accomplish the specific purposes of this bequest, Pine Burr Area Council may use the income and principal of this gift for such purpose or purposes as the Board determines is most closely related to the restricted purpose of my bequest.

If you have named Pine Burr Area Council in your will or trust, please let us know so we can ensure that your gift is used according to your wishes. Notifying us of your plans will enable us to plan for the use of your future gift. However, if you prefer to remain anonymous, we will keep your name and gift in strict confidence.

Please contact Micah Huffman at Micah.Huffman@Scouting.org for more information.

You can also contribute by participating in the:

PINE BURR AREA COUNCIL SCOUTER’S WALK

This campaign for the Pine Burr Area Council focuses on the future of our Council and our future Scouts! Now is the perfect opportunity to document your time at Camp Tiak, to honor a family member, a new Scout, or place your corporate name and logo in a brick that will be permanently be installed in the Flag Plaza near the Dining Hall at Camp Tiak. All money raised from the Scouter’s Walk program will be designated to the Council’s general operating and capital funds. In keeping with the desire to promote family loyalty and pride in offering quality Scouting for future Scouts of the Pine Burr Area Council.

Fill out THIS FORM and email it to Tabitha.Lester@scouting.org to get started!