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Boys & Girls Club of Greater Westfield

EIN 04-2464259 · Westfield, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 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, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO NEED US MOST, TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE, CARING AND RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS.

Income
$4.8 million
Spending
$4.4 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
6.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 76%
Employees
100
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$152,467, chief executive officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 21 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    23 of 23 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 June 30, 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 (1)
  1. $3.9 million spent. SEE SCHEDULE OAT THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF GREATER WESTFIELD (THE CLUB) THE MISSION IS TO INSPIRE AND ENABLE ALL YOUNG PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO NEED US MOST, TO REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE, RESPONSIBLE AND CARING CITIZENS. FOR 55 YEARS, THE CLUB HAS BEEN IN THE FOREFRONT OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, WORKING WITH ALL YOUNG PEOPLE INCLUDING THOSE FROM DISADVANTAGED ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND FAMILY CIRCUMSTANCES. IN A SOCIO-ECONOMICALLY DIVERSE COMMUNITY, THE CLUB OPERATES WITHIN THE BEST PRACTICES OF A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION. IN DOING SO, THE CLUB EARNS ITS ROLE IN GREATER WESTFIELD AS A STABLE, COLLABORATIVE, RESPECTED AND RESPONSIVE YOUTH SERVING ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO ENSURING THE SAFETY AND SECURITY OF OUR MEMBERS. IN 2024, THE CLUB WAS ABLE TO MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON OVER 1,241 MEMBERS IN THE GREATER WESTFIELD AREA. WITH COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND GRANTS AWARDED THROUGH THE STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS, IN 2021, WE COMPLETED A $3.5 MILLION CONSTRUCTION PROJECT TO SERVE ADDITIONAL PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS AND ENGAGE PROFESSIONAL STAFF TO OPEN A FULL DAY LICENSED PRESCHOOL PROGRAM FOR 40 CHILDREN AGES 2 YEARS NINE MONTHS TO FIVE YEARS OF AGE. IN 2024 WE WERE AWARDED FUNDING TO REDESIGN OUR LICENSED CHILDCARE CLASSROOMS TO HOUSE AN ADDITIONAL PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM NOW SERVING 60 PRESCHOOLERS DAILY. IN FEBRUARY THE CLUB HOSTED A FAMILY ENGAGEMENT EVENT, A SWEETHEART DANCE AT TEKOA COUNTRY CLUB WITH CLOSE TO 250 ATTENDEES COMPRISED OF LOCAL CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE CLUB IS A PROVEN INNOVATOR IN THE DELIVERY OF PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO MEET THE EVER-CHANGING ACADEMIC, CULTURAL, SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL NEEDS OF CHILDREN IN GREATER WESTFIELD. PROGRAMS ARE RUN IN FIVE CORE PROGRAM AREAS INCLUDING: THE ARTS, EDUCATION, LEADERSHIP & SERVICE, HEALTH & WELLNESS, AND SPORTS & RECREATION. IN THE SUMMER OF 2024, THE CLUB SERVED OVER 21,086 FREE MEALS AT 10 LOCAL SITES. DURING THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR THE CLUB SERVED 68,610 FREE MEALS AND SNACKS TO YOUTH. TEEN MEMBERSHIP INCREASED FROM 347 TO 479 IN THE SAME YEAR. THE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION RATE FOR BOYS & GIRLS CLUB SENIORS REMAINS AT 100%. WE SERVE ALL OUR YOUNG PEOPLE BETWEEN THE AGES OF 2.9 AND 18 EVERY DAY, EITHER FULL DAY FOR PRESCHOOL, BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL, AND FULL DAYS DURING THE SUMMER. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM SCHOOL, AND FREE SNACKS AND MEALS HELP MAKE CLUB PROGRAMS ACCESSIBLE FOR ALL YOUTH.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 June 1970.

    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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