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The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Waterbury Inc

EIN 06-0646551 · Waterbury, CT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak49 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ENABLE ALL YOUNG PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO NEED US THE MOST, TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE, RESPONSIBLE AND CARING CITIZENS.

Income
$825,968
Spending
$884,251
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
2.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 60%
Employees
26
Volunteers
19
Highest pay
$80,899, executive director

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

Weak: 49 out of 100. Higher than 15% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 31% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 15 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 19 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 (2)
  1. $620,029 spent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
  2. $119,731 spent. THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM PROVIDES A FULL DAY PROGRAM FOR THE CHILDREN DURING A 9 WEEK SUMMER VACATION PROGRAM OFFERED BY THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF GREATER WATERBURY. THE CHILDREN ARE TAKEN ON TRIPS TO PLACES LIKE THE MYSTIC SEA AQUARIUM, SWIMMING AT THE THE BOYS SCOUT CAMP, CAMP MATTATUCK, AND OTHER FUN SUMMER ACTIVITIES ALONG WITH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO MAKE SURE THAT THEIR EDUCATION IS REINFORCED DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS. WE LOOK TO PROVIDE A FUN AND HEALTHFUL SUMMER PROGRAM THAT WILL HELP THE CHILDREN AND PARENTS DURING SUMMER MONTHS BY PROVIDING A QUALITY CARE, HEALTHFUL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR THE CHILDREN.

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 December 1944.

    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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