Overview

• The first auction of Boy Scouts of America's art collection generated over $3.7 million to aid survivors of sexual abuse.
• The auction featured 25 pieces, including works by Norman Rockwell, and total sales reached over $4.6 million with premiums.
• A bankruptcy plan filed in 2020 allows the Boy Scouts to operate while compensating over 82,000 abuse claimants.
• The art sale is part of a broader effort to fund the $2.4 billion settlement trust, which also includes insurance and property sales.
• The organization is rebranding as Scouting America, aiming to promote inclusivity by welcoming girls and LGBTQ+ members.