The Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that operates to support Radio Scouting activities and is considered the amateur radio station for the Boy Scouts of America's National Council. It is the trustee for the K2BSA call sign, supports Jamboree on the Air and other Scouting events, and operates at the National Scout Jamboree through a demonstration station, teaching the Radio Merit Badge, conducting an ARDF-Foxhunting course, and other amateur radio activities during the course of the Jamboree. Membership currently numbers 400+. There are elected officers but no professional staff.