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Boys Club of New York Inc

EIN 13-5591750 · New York, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong91 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO EMPOWER BOYS AND YOUNG MEN BY PROVIDING EFFECTIVE PROGRAMS AND A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY. THE BOYS' CLUB OF NY'S VISION IS TO BECOME A RECOGNIZED LEADER IN YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMING FOR BOYS AND YOUNG MEN AND TO ENSURE THAT ALL BOYS DEVELOP THE CRITICAL SKILLS AND VALUES THAT PREPARE THEM FOR A HEALTHY AND SUCCESSFUL ADULTHOOD.

Income
$19.2 million
Spending
$12.8 million
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
73.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 75%
Employees
270
Volunteers
155
Highest pay
$313,759, 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

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 73.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 18% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 33% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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 28% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    27 of 27 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 (5)
  1. $7.4 million spent. CLUBHOUSE ACTIVITIES - SINCE 1872, THE BOYS' CLUB OF NEW YORK (BCNY) HAS SUPPORTED THE EMPOWERMENT OF NEARLY A MILLION YOUNG MEAN. BCNY FULFILLS ITS MISSION BY OFFERING ENGAGING AND DIVERSE YOUTH PROGRAMS AFTER-SCHOOL AND ON SATURDAYS. OUR LOCATIONS IN EAST HARLEM AND FLUSHING ARE FULLY EQUIPPED WITH LEARNING CENTERS, AUDIO-VISUAL STUDIOS, READING ROOMS, GAME ROOMS, OUTDOOR SPACES, WELLNESS ROOMS, MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT AND ATHLETIC FACILITIES. BCNY FILLED THE CLUBHOUSES WITH SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND EVENTS, INVITING ALUMNI AND SPECIAL GUESTS TO ENGAGE WITH MEMBERS AND EXPAID THEIR WORLD VIEWS. MEMBERS CULTIVATED A SENSE OF BELONGING, OWNERSHIP, AND LEADERSHIP INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OUR WALLS.
  2. $882,452 spent. CAMP - OVER THE SUMMER, BCNY'S HARRIMAN BASE CAMP HOSTED ANOTHER SUMMER OF SLEEP AWAY CAMP. MEMBERS WERE ABLE TO CULTIVATE INDEPENDENCE AND CONNECTIONS TO NATURE AND THEIR PEERS IN BEAUTIFUL HARRIMAN STATE PARK.
  3. $578,220 spent. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES - BCNY ENGAGES WITH MEMBERS TO BUILD ACADEMIC CONFIDENCE AND A LOVE OF LEARNING. OUR SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS LIKE HIGH SCHOOL ACCESS, FAMILY ACADEMY, READ, HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE, PROJECT TEACH AND CAREER AND COLLEGE PREP SUPPORT MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES AS THEY PLAN FOR THEIR FUTURES.
  4. $247,854 spent. FOOD PROGRAM - BY PROVIDING MEALS AND SNACKS TO ALL MEMBERS, FAMILIES REST ASSURED THEIR CHILDREN WILL HAVE ENERGY TO PARTICIPATE IN AN ARRAY OF ACTIVITIES AND RETURN HOME CONTENT.
  5. $535,661 spent. COMMUNITY EXPANSION - FOR THE FIRST TIME IN NEARLY 150 YEARS, BOYS' CLUB IS ACTIVELY SEEKING OPPORTUNITIES TO INCREASE ACCESS TO ITS LIFE-CHANGING PROGRAMS IN BROOKLYN AND THE BRONX. AFTER EXTENSIVE AND DETAILED RESEARCH, WORKING WITH COMMUNITY LIASONS, CBOS, AND SCHOOLS, BCNY DEVELOPED ITS FREE, HIGH-QUALITY PROGRAMS AND EXPERTLY TRAINING STAFF TO MEET CRITICAL NEEDS IN CROWN HEIGHTS AND BROWNSVILLE. THANKS TO OUR RESEARCH, STRONG COMMUNITY OUTREACH EFFORTS AND PARTNERSHIPS, WE WILL BEGIN PROGRAMMING IN A HIGH-NEED AREA IN THE BRONX WHICH WILL LAUNCH IN THE FALL OF FY25.

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 November 6, 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 August 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 November 4, 2026.

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