By: Shawn Scampoli

The Boy Scouts of America bankruptcy settlement brought long awaited progress for survivors. However, most claimants have only received an initial payment, roughly 1.5% of their total anticipated settlement.

,In January 2026, the United States Supreme Court denied the plaintiffs’ Petition for Writ of Certiorari and will not be hearing further appeals related to the BSA bankruptcy plan. That decision keeps the current bankruptcy structure and Settlement Trust in place. While it removes one layer of legal uncertainty, there are still unanswered questions about when the next disbursement will occur and how much it will be.

Unfortunately,  this ongoing uncertainty has made it difficult for many survivors to obtain pre-settlement or post-settlement funding as  most funding providers need clearer timelines and projected payout amounts before approving advances.

Why Upcoming Trust Updates Matter

Any new information about the timing or size of the next distribution could directly impact funding approvals. Simply put, clearer numbers reduce risk for funders, and when risk is reduced, access to funding improves.  In many cases, the difference between an approval and a denial comes down to how much is known about the next expected disbursement.

Please Speak With Your Attorney

If you are considering seeking funding, consider discussing the following with your attorney before accepting any funding options:

• Any recent trust updates.
• Projected timing and the expected percentage of the next disbursement.
• Review any funding agreement with your attorney before making a decision.

Staying informed and working with your attorney is essential to making sure that you and the settlement you are entitled to are protected while the court determines its next steps for disbursement

The Milestone Foundation Is Here to Help

As more clarity becomes available regarding future BSA distributions, funding opportunities may improve. If you or your attorney would like The Milestone Foundation to review your situation, the Foundation is available to evaluate your claim and determine whether assistance may be possible.

As a nonprofit pre-settlement funding organization, The Milestone Foundation’s goal is to provide ethical, low-cost financial support to plaintiffs navigating long legal processes.

For qualifying claims, The Milestone Foundation offers a 10% simple interest post-settlement rate, which is the lowest in the industry. Interest is not compounded, and each case is reviewed individually based on the most current information available from the Trust. The interest is reinvested back in our fund, empowering the Foundation to support more plaintiffs like you.

Funding amounts depend largely on the anticipated size of the next disbursement. As the court shares more details, The Milestone Foundation remains hopeful that additional plaintiffs may become eligible for assistance.

There is no obligation to apply, and all case reviews are confidential.