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Boys Clubs & Girls Clubs of Newport County Inc

EIN 05-0281572 · Newport, RI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood88 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO INSPIRE AND ENABLE ALL YOUNG PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO NEED HELP MOST, TO REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE, RESPONSIBLE AND CARING CITIZENS. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A POSITIVE, SAFE AND EXCITING ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN TO LEARN, GROW AND DEVELOP WHILE OFFERING PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN, TEENS, ADULTS AND FAMILIES.

Income
$6.4 million
Spending
$3.6 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
6.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 61%
Employees
84
Volunteers
195
Highest pay
$239,230, executive dir.

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

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.1 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 44% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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

    24 of 25 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. $2.9 million spent. THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF NEWPORT COUNTY'S KIDS CLUBHOUSE IS A LICENSED BEFORE AND AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AGES 512 YEARS OLD THAT PROVIDES A SAFE AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT FOR YOUNG PEOPLE TO CONNECT WITH POSITIVE ADULT ROLE MODELS AND PARTICIPATE IN PROGRAMS THAT HELP THEM SUCCEED IN SCHOOL, LIVE HEALTHIER LIVES, AND BECOME LEADERS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. IN THE SUMMER MONTHS MORE THAN 300 CHILDREN AND YOUTH ATTEND CAMP GROSVENOR, THE CLUB'S WATERFRONT DAY CAMP LOCATED IN SAUNDERSTOWN, WHERE KIDS PARTICIPATE IN TRADITIONAL CAMP ACTIVITIES (HIGH/LOW ROPES COURSE, CLIMBING WALL, SWIMMING, ARTS & CRAFTS, ARCHERY, FIELD GAMES, ETC.) AS WELL AS EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS THAT HELP PREVENT SUMMERLEARNING LOSS. THE CLUB'S TEEN PROGRAMS, DESIGNED TO MEET THE INTERESTS AND NEEDS OF OLDER YOUTH, ARE OFFERED AT TWO ACCESSIBLE LOCATIONS IN NEWPORT AND KEEP ADOLESCENTS ENGAGED SO THAT THEY WILL ACHIEVE BETTER OUTCOMES AS THEY TRANSITION INTO ADULTHOOD.

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 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 December 2024.

    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 April 1958.

    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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