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Springfield Boys & Girls Club Inc

EIN 04-1858620 · Springfield, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO WORK TO HELP YOUTH OF ALL BACKGROUNDS, WITH SPECIAL CONCERN FOR THOSE FROM DISADVANTAGED CIRCUMSTANCES, ACQUIRE THE QUALITIES NEEDED TO BECOME RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS AND LEADERS.

Income
$3.2 million
Spending
$2.0 million
Spent on programs
68%
Reserves
15.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 30%
Employees
47
Volunteers
250
Highest pay
$146,623, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 92% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 37% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 27% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    68% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 23 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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

    20 of 20 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 December 31, 2024, 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 (3)
  1. $1.0 million spent. CLUB PROGRAM: SBGC PROVIDES A VARIETY OF FUN AND EXCITING PROGRAMS DURING THOSE CRITICAL AFTER SCHOOL HOURS FOR ALL INNER CITY YOUTH. TRAINED PROFESSIONAL STAFF DELIVER PROGRAMS IN THE 5 CORE AREA'S; EDUCATION & CAREER DEVELOPMENT, SPORTS & RECREATION, THE ARTS, CHARACTER/LEADERSHIP, AND HEALTHY LIFE SKILLS. IN 126 YEARS, SBGC HAS NEVER TURNED A CHILD AWAY REGARDLESS OF RACE, CREED, COLOR, OR ECONOMIC STATUS. ANY CHILD AGES 6 YEARS - 18 YEARS ARE WELCOME. SUMMER DAY CAMP PROGRAM IS OFFERED TO YOUTH 6 YEARS - 12 YEARS OLD.
  2. $274,360 spent. AFTER SCHOOL CHILD CARE PROGRAM: SBGC IS A STATE LICENSED CHILD CARE PROGRAM FOR AGES 5 YEARS-12 YEARS. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE PARENTS WITH AFFORDABLE AFTERSCHOOL CHILD CARE IN A STATE APPROVED ENVIRONMENT. A LICENSED SUMMER PROGRAM IS OFFERED DURING THE SCHOOL VACATION PERIOD.
  3. $54,872 spent. EDUCATION PROGRAMS: SBGC CONTINUES TO MENTOR ALL YOUTH WITH EMPHASIS ON TUTORING, STEM PROGRAMS, COMPUTER LEARNING, COLLEGE BOUND INITIATIVES, READING RETENTION CURRICULUMS, AND CAREER/JOB READY PROGRAMS FOR THE TEENS. OUR PROGRAMS ARE ENHANCED BY BGCA PROGRAMS: PASSPORT TO MANHOOD, SMART MOVES, AND POWER HOUR.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 February 1943.

    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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