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Boys & Girls Club of East Providence Inc

EIN 05-0278988 · E Providence, RI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO INSPIRE, ENABLE, EDUCATE, AND REACH OUT TO ALL YOUNG PEOPLE IN EAST PROVIDENCE, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO NEED US THE MOST, TO REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE, RESPONSIBLE, AND CARING CITIZENS.

Income
$2.9 million
Spending
$3.1 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
2.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 48%
Employees
174
Volunteers
296
Highest pay
$183,371, 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

Fair: 64 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 20% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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 (1)
  1. $2.5 million spent. DAYCARE PROGRAM - AFFORDABLE BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CHILDCARE PROGRAM WHICH SERVES ABOUT 14O CHILDREN AGES 5-13 DAILY. WE ARE LICENSED FOR 161 CHILDREN. THIS CHILDCARE PROGRAM PROVIDES TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM SCHOOL, A HEALTHY DAILY SNACK, HOMEWORK HELP, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FOR ITS PARTICIPANTS.SWIM PROGRAM - RECREATIONAL AND INSTRUCTIONAL SWIMMING PROGRAM SERVING APPROXIMATELY 700 PEOPLE ANNUALLY.BASIC SERVICES - THE CLUB IS OPEN EACH DAY AFTER SCHOOL UNTIL 6:00 PM TO PROVIDE DROP-IN SERVICES FOR AREA YOUTH AS WELL AS AFFORDABLE CHILDCARE. MEMBERS GET A HEALTHY SNACK, HOMEWORK HELP, AND THEN ARE OFFERED A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS IN OUR GAMES ROOM AND GYM TO CHOOSE FROM. ALTHOUGH THE CLUB SPENDS MORE THAN $700 PER PROGRAM PARTICIPANT PER YEAR, THE FEE FOR THE SAFE HAVEN PROGRAM IS ONLY $20 A YEAR FOR THOSE WHO CAN AFFORD IT, A FEE THAT IS WAIVED FOR THOSE WHO CAN NOT.TEEN PROGRAM - SERVES MORE THAN 500 TEENS ANNUALLY IN LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND ATHLETICSSUMMER CAMP - CAMP CROSBY PROVIDES BOTH A TRADITIONAL FULL DAY CAMP EXPERIENCE ALONG WITH STEM AND ART CAMP OPTIONS. THE PROGRAMS SERVED MORE THAN 200 CHILDREN.EAST PROVIDENCE ATHLETICS - THE ATHLETIC LEAGUE ARM OF THE CLUB SERVES MORE THAN 650 YOUTH ANNUALY IN BASKETBALL, LACROSEE, AND OTHER ATHLETIC TEAMS.SCHOOL-BASED INITIATIVES. DESIGNED TO EXTEND LEARNING AT AREA SCHOOLS, THE PROGRAM SERVED MORE THAN 1,200 YOUTH IN 2023.

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 August 1955.

    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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