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Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket

EIN 05-0258924 · Pawtucket, RI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO INSPIRE AND ENABLE THE YOUNG PEOPLE OF PAWTUCKET AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES, ESPECIALLY THOSE WITH THE GREATEST NEED, TO REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS HEALTHY, PRODUCTIVE, RESPONSIBLE AND CARING CITIZENS.

Income
$5.8 million
Spending
$6.6 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
12.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 53%
Employees
252
Volunteers
965
Highest pay
$216,396, chief executive officer

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

Financial health

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 21 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 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

    24 of 24 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 August 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 (2)
  1. $3.7 million spent. CORE CLUB PROGRAMS: SINCE 1900, THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF PAWTUCKET HAS BEEN A LIFESAVING AGENCY TO YOUTH AND FAMILIES IN PAWTUCKET AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. WE CURRENTLY SERVE MORE THAN 3,000 CHILDREN ANNUALLY IN OUR 58,000 SQUARE FOOT BUILDING WHERE WE HAVE THE SPACE FOR QUIET LEARNING, INDOOR EXERCISE, ART AND MUSIC STUDIO SPACE, AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, A PLACE WHERE KIDS KNOW THEY WILL BE WARM AND SAFE AFTER SCHOOL. WE ALSO BENEFIT FROM A UNIQUE PARK LIKE SETTING IN URBAN PAWTUCKET WHERE YOUTH CAN LEARN ABOUT NATURE AND PARTICIPATE IN A WIDE VARIETY OF SPORTS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES ON OUR FIELDS AND FORESTED LAND. THE CLUB OFFERS THE FOLLOWING DIVERSIFIED PROGRAMS. IN KEEPING WITH OUR MISSION, WE PROVIDE A WIDE VARIETY OF DAILY PROGRAMS FOCUSED IN FOUR AREAS TO HELP OUR MEMBERS REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. OUR PRIORITY AREAS ARE:ACADEMIC SUCCESS: YOUNG PEOPLE WHO DROP OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL ARE SIGNIFICANTLY LESS LIKELY TO SECURE A GOOD JOB, EARN AN ADEQUATE SALARY AND HAVE A PROMISING FUTURE. AS SUCH, HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION IS AN IMPORTANT GOAL FOR ALL OF OUR MEMBERS. TO HELP IN THEIR PROGRESSION TOWARD THIS GOAL, WE OFFER A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS INCLUDING: HOMEWORK HELP, TUTORING IN MATH AND READING, SCIENCE PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES, LESSONS IN OUR TECHNOLOGY LABS AND MUCH MORE. WE ALSO OFFER WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TO HELP TEENS TRANSITION INTO SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. YOUTH IN THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ENGAGE IN CLASSES EXPLORING 21ST CENTURY SKILLS, PROFESSIONALISM, AND BUILDING A POST HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION PLAN. CONFIDENT SELF-EXPRESSION THROUGH THE ARTS: OUR ART PROGRAMS PROVIDE MEMBERS WITH BOTH A CREATIVE OUTLET AND EXPOSURE TO A WIDE VARIETY OF ARTISTIC FORMS AND INFLUENCES. THE CLUB WAS ABLE TO PARTNER WITH HASBRO TO SUPPORT TRAINING OF CLUB STAFF MEMBERS TO DELIVER THE PEACE LOVE ART PROGRAM. PEACE LOVE PROMOTES MENTAL WELLNESS BY USING CREATIVITY AND EXPRESSION TO INSPIRE, HEAL, AND COMMUNICATE. OUR YOUTH HAVE ALSO BEEN EXPLORING MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS AND USING THEM AS A TOOL FOR MENTAL WELLNESS THROUGH THE GUITAR, DRUMMING, AND OTHER FORMS OF MUSICAL EXPRESSION. THE EXPOSURE MEMBERS GET TO A WIDE RANGE OF ART PROGRAMS HELPS THEM TO UNDERSTAND THE INCREDIBLE AND DIVERSE WORLD IN WHICH THEY LIVE. THE CLUB ENABLES YOUTH TO DEVELOP THEIR CAPACITY AND CULTURAL AWARENESS THROUGH KNOWLEDGE AND APPRECIATION OF THE VISUAL ARTS, CRAFTS, PERFORMING ARTS, AND CREATIVE WRITING. GOOD CHARACTER AND CITIZENSHIP: GOOD CITIZENSHIP IS INTEGRAL TO A YOUNG PERSON'S ABILITY TO BECOME A PRODUCTIVE, CARING AND RESPONSIBLE CITIZEN. WE STRIVE TO EMPOWER YOUTH TO SUPPORT AND INFLUENCE THE CLUB AND OUR COMMUNITY, SUSTAIN MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS, DEVELOP A POSITIVE SELF-IMAGE, PARTICIPATE IN THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS AND RESPECT THEIR OWN AND OTHERS' CULTURAL IDENTITIES. SEVERAL OF OUR PROGRAMS WHICH SUPPORT THIS GOAL ARE: TORCH & KEYSTONE CLUBS, PEER AND ADULT MENTORING PROGRAMS, AND OUR YOUTH OF THE YEAR PROGRAM. OUR YOUTH OF THE YEAR PROGRAM WENT VIRTUAL AGAIN THIS YEAR, TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF EVERYONE INVOLVED. ADDITIONALLY, WE RUN SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS WHICH HELP RAISE AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF CURRENT EVENTS AND THE ROLE YOUTH PLAY IN THE WORLD AROUND THEM ON A LOCAL, NATIONAL AND GLOBAL LEVEL. HEALTHY LIFESTYLES: THE HEALTH HABITS AND SELF-CARE PRACTICES DEVELOPED IN CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENCE AFFECT AN INDIVIDUAL'S HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGHOUT ADULTHOOD. WE RUN SEVERAL PROGRAMS TO HELP DEVELOP OUR MEMBERS' CAPACITY TO ENGAGE IN POSITIVE BEHAVIORS THAT NURTURE THEIR OWN WELL-BEING, SET PERSONAL GOALS AND LIVE SUCCESSFULLY AS SELF-SUFFICIENT ADULTS. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE: PASSPORT TO MANHOOD, SMART GIRLS, NUTRITION EDUCATION AND HEALTHY COOKING LESSONS, TRIPLE PLAY ACTIVITIES AND SPORTS CLUBS. WE ALSO OFFER A WIDE VARIETY OF RECREATIONAL SPORTS PROGRAMS WHICH HELP YOUTH IN DEVELOPING A SENSE OF FAIRNESS, POSITIVE USE OF LEISURE TIME, SKILLS FOR STRESS MANAGEMENT, APPRECIATION FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIAL SKILLS. RECENTLY WE HAVE INCORPORATED KIDS CAF AS OUR FOOD SERVICE PROVIDER. KIDS CAF OFFERS A HEALTHY, CULTURALLY DIVERSIFIED, AND YOUTH DRIVEN MENU THAT OUR MEMBERS HAVE COME TO LOVE. THEY ALSO OFFER NUTRITION CLASSES TO OUR YOUTH ON A WEEKLY BASIS. A SOCIAL WORKER CONTINUES TO SUPPORT SOCIAL EMOTIONAL WELLNESS OF OUR MEMBERS AND ASSIST FAMILIES WITH RESOURCES. WE WERE ABLE TO OPEN CAMP RAMSBOTTOM THIS SUMMER, ALONG WITH OUR BASEBALL PROGRAMS. BOTH WERE VERY SUCCESSFUL AND MUCH NEEDED DURING THESE TIMES.
  2. $1.9 million spent. CAMP RAMSBOTTOM: A SCENIC, WOODED 167-ACRE PROPERTY IN REHOBOTH, MASSACHUSETTS, HAS BEEN A SUMMER HIGHLIGHT FOR THOUSANDS OF KIDS SINCE 1966. YOUTH ATTENDING CAMP RAMSBOTTOM EXPERIENCE A VARIETY OF ENGAGING OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES INCLUDING: ARCHERY, ART, BASKETBALL, CRAFTS, FISHING, HIKING, NATURE EXPLORATION, SOCCER, SWIMMING, TENNIS AND MUCH MORE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

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

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

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since December 1943.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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