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Boys & Girls Club of Easton Inc

EIN 23-1941228 · Easton, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE A FORUM TO THE YOUTH OF EASTON WITH POSITIVE ATHLETIC, SOCIAL, AND INTELLECTUAL INTERACTION.

Income
$594,791
Spending
$510,570
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
14.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 69%
Employees
11
Volunteers
38
Highest pay
$124,879, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.4 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 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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, 2024, 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. $424,047 spent. BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF EASTON PROVIDES DIVERSIFIED FUN ACTIVITIES THAT MEET THE INTERESTS OF ALL YOUTH BETWEEN THE AGES OF 5 AND 18. CORE PROGRAMS ENGAGE YOUTH IN ACTIVITIES WITH ADULTS, PEERS, AND FAMILY MEMBERS AND ENABLE YOUTH TO ENHANCE SELF-ESTEEM, AND TO DEVELOP THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. BASED ON PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, CULTURAL, AND SOCIAL NEEDS AND INTERESTS OF GIRLS AND BOYS, AND RECOGNIZING DEVELOPMENTAL PRINCIPLES, THE CLUB OFFERS DIVERSIFIED PROGRAMS IN THE FOLLOWING CORE AREAS: HEALTH & LIFE SKILLS, THE ARTS, EDUCATION & CAREER DEVELOPMENT, SPORTS, FITNESS & RECREATION, AND CHARACTER & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT.THE CLUB ALSO HAS A STATE-OF-THE-ART COMMUNITY GARDEN, WITH THE GOAL TO HELP ERADICATE FOOD DESERTS THAT EXIST IN THE CITY OF EASTON AND WHERE ADULTS, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY YOUTH CAN HAVE DIRECT ACCESS TO HEALTHIER FOODS, FRUITS AND VEGETABLES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 2024.

    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 1976.

    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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