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Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club St Regis Mohawk Tribe

EIN 16-1607731 · Hogansburg, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO INSPIRE AND ENABLE ALL YOUNG PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO NEED US THE MOST TO REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE, RESPONSIBLE, AND CARING COMMUNITY MEMBERS.

Income
$3.9 million
Spending
$3.1 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
3.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 70%
Employees
81
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$112,601, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2023, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 34% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 21% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 36% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2023, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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, 2023, 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. $2.7 million spent. SINCE 2001, THE AKWESASNE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB (ABGC) HAS BEEN A DRIVING FORCE IN YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, SERVING THE INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY OF AKWESASNE AND ITS SURROUNDING AREAS. AS THE ONLY BOYS & GIRLS CLUB LOCATED ON A NATIVE AMERICAN TERRITORY IN NEW YORK STATE, ABGC PROVIDES A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE, AND ENRICHING ENVIRONMENT WHERE CHILDREN AND TEENS CAN LEARN, GROW, AND THRIVE. EACH YEAR, THE CLUB PROUDLY SERVES OVER 550 REGISTERED MEMBERS THROUGH FIVE CLUBHOUSES THROUGHOUT AKWESASNE, PROVIDING A WIDE RANGE OF COMPREHENSIVE AND IMPACTFUL PROGRAMS. THESE INCLUDE AFTER-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT, SUMMER DAY CAMPS, ATHLETIC AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, NUTRITION AND FOOD SECURITY INITIATIVES, AND CULTURALLY RELEVANT PROGRAMMING THAT REFLECTS THE HERITAGE AND VALUES OF THE AKWESASNE COMMUNITY. ABGC IS COMMITTED TO FOSTERING ACADEMIC SUCCESS, HEALTHY LIFESTYLES, AND GOOD CHARACTER AND CITIZENSHIP AMONG YOUTH. OUR DEDICATED STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS WORK TIRELESSLY TO IMPLEMENT EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMS AND MENTORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES THAT HELP YOUNG PEOPLE DEVELOP THE SKILLS AND CONFIDENCE THEY NEED TO SUCCEED IN SCHOOL AND IN LIFE. GUIDED BY OUR MISSION-"TO INSPIRE AND ENABLE ALL YOUNG PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO NEED US MOST, TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE, CARING, RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS"-WE CONTINUE TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES, CLOSE EQUITY GAPS, AND BUILD GREAT FUTURES FOR EVERY CHILD WHO WALKS THROUGH OUR DOORS. SINCE 2001, THE AKWESASNE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB (ABGC) HAS BEEN A DRIVING FORCE IN YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, SERVING THE INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY OF AKWESASNE AND ITS SURROUNDING AREAS. AS THE ONLY BOYS & GIRLS CLUB LOCATED ON A NATIVE AMERICAN TERRITORY IN NEW YORK STATE, ABGC PROVIDES A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE, AND ENRICHING ENVIRONMENT WHERE CHILDREN AND TEENS CAN LEARN, GROW, AND THRIVE. EACH YEAR, THE CLUB PROUDLY SERVES OVER 550 REGISTERED MEMBERS THROUGH FIVE CLUBHOUSES THROUGHOUT AKWESASNE, PROVIDING A WIDE RANGE OF COMPREHENSIVE AND IMPACTFUL PROGRAMS. THESE INCLUDE AFTER-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT, SUMMER DAY CAMPS, ATHLETIC AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, NUTRITION AND FOOD SECURITY INITIATIVES, AND CULTURALLY RELEVANT PROGRAMMING THAT REFLECTS THE HERITAGE AND VALUES OF THE AKWESASNE COMMUNITY. ABGC IS COMMITTED TO FOSTERING ACADEMIC SUCCESS, HEALTHY LIFESTYLES, AND GOOD CHARACTER AND CITIZENSHIP AMONG YOUTH. OUR DEDICATED STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS WORK TIRELESSLY TO IMPLEMENT EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMS AND MENTORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES THAT HELP YOUNG PEOPLE DEVELOP THE SKILLS AND CONFIDENCE THEY NEED TO SUCCEED IN SCHOOL AND IN LIFE. GUIDED BY OUR MISSION-"TO INSPIRE AND ENABLE ALL YOUNG PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO NEED US MOST, TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE, CARING, RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS"-WE CONTINUE TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES, CLOSE EQUITY GAPS, AND BUILD GREAT FUTURES FOR EVERY CHILD WHO WALKS THROUGH OUR DOORS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2023, 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 December 2023.

    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 January 2003.

    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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