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Waterville Area Boys & Girls Club

EIN 01-0344605 · Waterville, ME

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood72 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO INSPIRE AND ENABLE ALL YOUNG PEOPLE AND THEIR FAMILIES TO REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE, RESPONSIBLE, AND CARING CITIZENS.

Income
$2.6 million
Spending
$2.8 million
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
11.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 67%
Employees
0
Volunteers
74
Highest pay
$224,062, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 72 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 18 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)
  1. $1.2 million spent. AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM: THE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM PROVIDES CHILDREN WITH A NUTRITIOUS MEAL AFTER SCHOOL, A WIDE VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES IN STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITIES, AND A FUN ATMOSTPHERE FOR AGES 6 TO 12. SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM: THE SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM PROVIDES CHILDREN WITH NUTRITIOUS MEALS DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS, A WIDE VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES IN STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITIES, AND A FUN ATMOSPHERE FOR AGES 6 TO 12.
  2. $878,567 spent. TEEN PROGRAMS: TEEN PROGRAMS SUPPORT FITNESS & WELLNESS, YOUTH LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, ACADEMIC SUPPORT, AND CAREER EXPLORATION IN ENVIRONMENTS THAT ARE SAFE AND ACCESSIBLE FOR ALL. MANY OF OUR TEEN PROGRAMS ARE 100% FREE, AND MANY DO NOT REQUIRE A MEMBERSHIP TO ATTEND.
  3. $449,018 spent. FOOD AND NUTRITION: OUR FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES AVAILABLE TO ALL AYCC KIDS AND THEIR FAMILIES, AS WELL AS GENERAL MEMBERS. OUR FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES NOT ONLY PROVIDES A NUTRITIOUS BALANCED MEAL BUT IS ALSO A VIBRANT WORLD OF GARDENING THAT COMES ALIVE WITH ENDLESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE NEXT GENERATION. OUR GARDENS AND GREENHOUSE SERVE AS A NURTURING HAVEN FOR YOUNG MINDS EAGER TO CULTIVATE A LIFELONG LOVE FOR GROWING, TENDING, HARVESTING, AND PREPARING FRESH PRODUCE. WE BELIEVE IN EMPOWERING YOUTH THROUGH HANDSON EXPERIENCES THAT NOT ONLY DEEPEN THEIR CONNECTION TO THE EARTH BUT ALSO FOSTER INVALUABLE LIFE SKILLS. OUR IMMERSIVE PROGRAMS BLEND THE ART AND SCIENCE OF HORTICULTURE, PROVIDING A FERTILE ROUND FOR CURIOUSITY TO BLOSSOM AND GREEN THUMBS TO FLOURISH. YOUTH IN OUR CHILDCARE PROGRAMS ARE IMMERSED IN THE SOWING OF THE SEEDS ENSURING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE AS WE CULTIVATE A COMMUNITY OF PASSIONATE, YOUNG GROWERS. THEY PREPARE THE BEDS, PLANT THE SEEDS, WATER, WEED, AND CONTROL PESTS, HARVEST THE PRODUCE, AND THEN USE THE GOODS TO HELP PREPARE THE FRESH NUTRITIOUS MEALS THEY EAT FROM THEIR KIDS' KITCHEN ADDITIONALLY, THROUGH OUR ASP FAMILY DINNER NIGHTS, AND THE GREENHOUSE TO YOUR HOUSE PROGRAM YOUTH LEARN HOW TO PREPARE FRUITS, HERBS, AND VEGETABLES GROWN IN THE GARDENS. YOUTH ARE ALSO ENCOURAGED TO TRY NEW FOODS AND LEARN INVALUABLE SKILLS THAT WILL ONLY ENHANCE THEIR WORLD IN THE FUTURE.
  4. $157,660 spent. PRESCHOOL PROGRAM: THE PRESCHOOL PROGRAM IS COMMITTED TO YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, AND CREATING A KIND, LOVING SPACE WHERE CHILDREN FEEL SAFE TO BE THEMSELVES. OUR PROGRAM ENCOURAGES YOUR CHILD'S TOTAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH OUR CURRICULUM AS WELL AS A VARIETY OF MATERIALS AND ACTIVITIES.
  5. $85,252 spent. MARTIAL ARTS: AT CLUB "NAHA" KARATE-DO, OUR GOAL IS TO INSPIRE AND ENABLE OUR STUDENTS THROUGH KARATE TRAINING TO REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE, RESPONSIBLE, AND CARING INDIVIDUALS. CLUB NAHA KARATE-DO STRENGTHENS THE SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY BY PROVIDING A POSITIVE KARATE DOJO ENVIRONMENT THAT FOCUSES ON CARING, CONFIDENCE, HONESTY, LEADERSHIP, RESPECT, AND RESPONSIBILITY. WE OFFER CAPOEIRA, JUJITSU, AND KARATE CLASSES WITH A VARIETY OF OPTIONS FOR YOUTH THROUGH ADULTS, AND LESSONS ARE OFFERED IN 7-WEEK SESSIONS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending March 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 1973.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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