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Boys and Girls Clubs of Hartford Inc

EIN 06-6026005 · Hartford Ct, CT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

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Income
$8.8 million
Spending
$8.1 million
Spent on programs
69%
Reserves
26.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 44%
Employees
163
Volunteers
43
Highest pay
$232,368, outgoing president & ceo 8/24

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

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 26.5 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 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    69% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 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. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    43 of 43 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 (3)
  1. $840,542 spent. CHARACTER & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENTPROGRAMS IN THIS AREA ENCOURAGE YOUNG PEOPLE TO SUPPORT THEIR COMMUNITY THROUGH CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND VOLUNTEERISM. PROGRAM ACTIVITIES ARE ALSO DESIGNED TO HELP MEMBERS DEVELOP GOOD CHARACTER AND POSITIVE SELF-IMAGE, WHILE DEVELOPING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS.KEY PROGRAMS:TORCH CLUB - IS A LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE CLUB FOR BOYS AND GIRLS AGES 11 - 13.KEYSTONE CLUB - IS A LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE CLUB FOR BOYS AND GIRLS AGES 14 - 18.YOUTH OF THE YEAR - LOCAL, REGIONAL, AND NATIONAL COMPETITION THAT RECOGNIZES EXCEPTIONAL YOUTH WHO EXHIBIT POISE, EXCELLENT PUBLIC SPEAKING SKILLS, CHARACTER AND LEADERSHIP. NATIONAL COMPETITION CULMINATES IN THE TOP FIVE TEENAGERS MEETING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES IN THE OVAL OFFICE.
  2. $2.2 million spent. ACADEMIC & CAREER DEVELOPMENTPROGRAMS IN THIS AREA HELP YOUTH DEVELOP THEIR EDUCATIONAL DISCIPLINES, SET GOALS, EXPLORE CAREERS, AND LEARN ABOUT TECHNOLOGY.KEY PROGRAMS:POWER HOUR - SMALL-GROUP TUTORING AND DAILY HOMEWORK ASSISTANCECAREERLAUNCH - CAREER EXPLORATION AND JOB READINESS. PROVIDES TOOLS FOR MEMBERS AGES 13 - 18 TO ASSESS THEIR SKILLS AND INTERESTS, EXPLORE DIFFERENT CAREER OPTIONS, AND READY THEMSELVES FOR EMPLOYMENT.GOALS FOR GRADUATION - HELPS MEMBERS LINK THEIR FUTURE ASPIRATIONS WITH CONCRETE SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM ACADEMIC GOALS.DIPLOMAS TO DEGREES - SUPPORTS STUDENTS AS THEY WORK TOWARD HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION AND PREPARE FOR POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION AND CAREERS.MONEY MATTERS - TEACHES MEMBERS AGES 13 - 18 HOW TO MANAGE MONEY, CHECKING ACCOUNT, BUDGET, SAVING AND INVESTING.MYFUTURE.COM - INTRODUCTION TO TECHNOLOGY USING VARIOUS TYPES OF SOFTWARE AND COMPUTING DEVICESTHE ARTS - PROGRAMS TO HELP MEMBERS DEVELOP THEIR CREATIVITY AND ENCOURAGE SELF-EXPRESSION.
  3. $2.5 million spent. HEALTH & LIFE SKILLS PROGRAMS IN THIS AREA ENCOURAGE AND EMPOWER YOUNG PEOPLE TO MAKE POSITIVE CHOICES THAT SUPPORT AND NURTURE THEIR PHYSICAL AND PERSONAL WELL-BEING.KEY PROGRAMS:HEALTHY HABITS - PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO TEACH YOUNG PEOPLE HOW TO LIVE HEALTHY THROUGH GOOD NUTRITION, EXERCISETRIPLE PLAY - HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAM THAT STRIVES TO IMPROVE THE OVERALL HEALTH OF MEMBERS THROUGH ACTIVITIES THAT FOCUS ON RECREATION, PHYSICAL FITNESS, AND INTRAMURAL SPORTS LEAGUES.SMART MOVES - NATIONALLY ACCLAIMED PROGRAM THAT TEACHES YOUNGSTERS TO RESIST ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, DRUGS, AND PREMATURE SEXUAL ACTIVITY. SMART GIRLS - SMALL-GROUP PROGRAM FOR GIRLS AGES 8 - 12 AND 13 - 17, THAT HELPS GIRLS BUILD SKILLS FOR EATING RIGHT, STAYING PHYSICALLY FIT, MAINTAINING GOOD HEALTH CARE, AND DEVELOPING POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPSPASSPORT TO MANHOOD - DESIGNED FOR BOYS AGES 11 - 14 TO HELP THEM ADDRESS CRITICAL ISSUES THEY FACE, INCLUDING ETHICS, DECISION MAKING, WELLNESS, FATHERHOOD, EMPLOYMENT, AND MORE.

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 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 June 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 October 1934.

    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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