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Boys and Girls Club of Frederick County Inc

EIN 26-3424855 · Frederick, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak44 out of 100GovernanceGood82 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 36% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF FREDERICK COUNTY IS TO ENABLE ALL YOUTH, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO NEED US MOST, TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS RESPONSIBLE, PRODUCTIVE, CARING CITIZENS.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$1.0 million
Spent on programs
36%
Reserves
0.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 72%
Employees
36
Volunteers
170
Highest pay
$98,800, executive di

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

Weak: 44 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 49% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 68% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    36% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 20 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

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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, 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 (2)
  1. $324,025 spent. THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF FREDERICK CO. HAS BEEN ABLE TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO THE LOWER INCOME OF ALICE MEMBERS AT THE CLUB WITH THE FUNDS RAISED AND GRANT RECEIVED TO HELP OFFSET THE COST FOR FAMILIES TO ALLOW ACCESSIBILITY FOR ALL. THE ACADEMIC PROGRAM ALSO OFFERS OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME ENRICHMENT FOR YOUTH, K-12, BY PROVIDING A SAFE PLACE TO LEARN AND GROW, HAVE FUN, DEVELOP ONGOING RELATIONSHIPS WITH CARING, ADULT PROFESSIONALS, PARTICIPATE IN LIFE-ENHANCING PROGRAMS AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCES AND HAVE HOPE AND OPPORTUNITY.
  2. $43,011 spent. THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF FREDERICK CO. CONTINUES TO RAISE FUNDS, AND RECEIVE SPONSORSHIP TO ASSIST FAMILIES WHO CAN'T AFFORD SUMMER CARE. THE PROGRAMS FOR SUMMER ARE FROM 7:30 AM - 6 PM MONDAY - FRIDAY. OUR SUMMER PROGRAM OFFERS FULL-DAY ENRICHMENT FOR YOUTH, K-12, BY BUILDING ON THE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS WITH ENHANCED PROGRAMS TO REDUCE SUMMER LEARNING LOSS FOR OUR YOUNGER MEMBERS AND PROVIDE CAREER EXPLORATION FOR OUR OLDER MEMBERS.

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 April 2009.

    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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