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Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County Inc

EIN 21-0634556 · Trenton, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The organization provides educational and enrichment activities to over 1,500 youths ages 5 to 18 through year-round programs that focus on healthy lifestyles, academic success, college and career prep, and character development.

Income
$7.5 million
Spending
$6.0 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
10.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 49%
Employees
207
Volunteers
410
Highest pay
$191,796, president & ceo

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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 19% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 14 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

    21 of 21 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 (4)
  1. $3.5 million spent. After School Programs: The Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County have two communitycenters and (8) School based sites that provide after-school programing (ASP). Weserve over 600 youth and high school students a day with educational, enrichment and social programs in licensed centers. Each day students are assisted with homework help, academic enrichment, and healthy living activities such as cooking, gardening and sports. We work on developing students social emotional learning aptitudes and preparing them for their future career path. Each day we provide a healthy snack, weekend food backpacks and dinner meals at several of our sites. The Clubs provide over $2 million in ASP scholarships to area families to ensure no youth is turned away based on ability to pay.
  2. $786,286 spent. Summer Camp: The Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County offer a variety of summer campoptions for 450 Mercer County Youth ages 5 to 15 years old. Camps offer weekly fieldtrips to area attractions, swimming, art, STEM, cooking, outdoor education, sportsand supplemental educational activities to reduce summer learning loss. The 10-weekcamp curriculum emphasizes building students social emotional learning aptitudes tofurther their successful youth development. Each day campers received breakfast,lunch, and snacks to ensure youth dont go hungry during the summer. A bus transportation loop is provided around the greater Trenton area to our camp locations to ensure access. Each year we provide more than $1 million of financial aid to ensure no child is denied access due to ability to pay.
  3. $496,177 spent. Enrichment Programs: The Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County offers a wide variety of enrichment programs in academics, STEM, health, arts, career exploration, leadership development and athletics are provided year-round to various age groups. Community service is a big component of the Club experience, as our kids learn to support and strengthen their communities by giving back. Each Saturday area youth participate in structured enrichment programs, or drop-in for one-time activities and workshops. Area teens can drop-in to enrichment programs 30 hours each week and have a selection of 3-4 activities each hour. We provide bussing from local high schools, and home each night to ensure teen access. We provide a daily snack and evening meal program. Each year the Club provides over 175,000 meals and snacks.
  4. $126,837 spent. Grants to Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County Foundation, a not-for-profit organization whos mission is to provide support to the Organization.

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 August 1938.

    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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