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Boys & Girls Clubs in Tennessee

EIN 26-4568046 · Knoxville, TN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair56 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROMOTE EXCLUSIVELY THE SOCIAL WELFARE OF BOYS AND GIRLS IN TENNESSEE; TO PROVIDE GUIDANCE AND TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH, SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, VOCATIONAL, CHARACTER, AND CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT OF BOYS AND GIRLS IN TENNESSEE WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, CREED, OR NATIONAL ORIGIN; AND TO RECEIVE, INVEST, AND DISBURSE FUNDS, AND TO HOLD PROPERTY FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE CORPORATION.

Income
$19.9 million
Spending
$19.8 million
Spent on programs
99%
Reserves
0.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
9
Highest pay
$178,410, 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

Fair: 56 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 32% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 447% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    99% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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 24% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 14 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 (8)
  1. $16.4 million spent. LEAP: (LOTTERY FOR EDUCATION AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS) LEAP WORKS WITH BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS IN TENNESSEE WITH THE COMMON GOAL OF ENHANCING ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS. THROUGH THE LEAP PROGRAM, STUDENTS IN TENNESSEE ARE PROVIDED WITH ACADEMTHE FINANCIAL STIMULUS ACCOUNTABILITY GROUP (FSAG) IS A JOINT BIPARTISAN LEGISLATIVE AND EXECUTIVE BRANCH COMMITTEE CHARGED BY THE GOVERNOR WITH ENSURING THE APPROPRIATE AND PRUDENT PLANNING FOR NEW FEDERAL FUNDS RECEIVED BY THE STATE OF TENNESSEE. THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND ITS NON-PROFIT GRANT ADMINISTRATORS SUCCESSFULLY EXECUTED THE FIRST STEP OF INCORPORATING NON-PROFITS INTO THE STATE'S PANDEMIC RESPONSE, FULLY SUBSCRIBING THE $150 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDS PROPOSED. THIS WAS THE RESULT OF A COMPETITIVE PROCESS OF RECEIVING 1350 APPLICATIONS FOR NEARLY $435 MILLION OF PROPOSED EXPENSES. THESE GRANTS SUPPORT THE SERVICE OF DIVERSE POPULATIONS AND COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE STATE.IC ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES THAT REINFORCE AND COMPLEMENT THEIR REGULAR ACADEMIC PROGRAM. SEVERAL CLUBS IN TENNESSEE ARE PART OF THIS INITIATIVE.
  2. $1.5 million spent. LEAP: (LOTTERY FOR EDUCATION AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS) LEAP WORKS WITH BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS IN TENNESSEE WITH THE COMMON GOAL OF ENHANCING ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS. THROUGH THE LEAP PROGRAM, STUDENTS IN TENNESSEE ARE PROVIDED WITH ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES THAT REINFORCE AND COMPLEMENT THEIR REGULAR ACADEMIC PROGRAM. SEVERAL CLUBS IN TENNESSEE ARE PART OF THIS INITIATIVE.
  3. $1.0 million spent. 21ST CCLC: 21ST CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS COLLABORATES WITH BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS IN TENNESSEE TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY SUPPORT DURING NON-SCHOOL HOURS (BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL, SUMMER). WITH THE SUPPORT OF 21ST CCLC, BGC IN TENNESSEE CAN PROVIDE A BROAD ARRAY OF SERVICES, PROGRAMS, AND ACTIVITIES THAT ARE DESIGNED TO REINFORCE AND COMPLEMENT THE REGULAR ACADEMIC PROGRAM OF PARTICIPATING STUDENTS AND MAY INCLUDE: TUTORING, ARTS & MUSIC, MATH & SCIENCE, RECREATIONAL AND DRUG & VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROGRAMMING.
  4. $327,376 spent. TN ABSTINENCE EDUCATION (SRAE)
  5. $57,664 spent. COMM. BASED CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION GRANT - PRIMARY OR SECONDARY CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION SERVICES, WHICH ARE DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE OCCURRENCE OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT BEFORE IT STARTS.
  6. $86,932 spent. OPIOID ABATEMENT COUNCIL - "PREVENTION WORKS" PROGRAM, ENGAGING 16 CLUB ORGANIZATIONS (36 CLUB SITES) ACROSS 29 TENNESSEE COUNTIES IN PROVIDING DIRECT PREVENTION PROGRAMMING TO 580 YOUTH, AGES 10-19, AND 290 FAMILY MEMBERS PER YEAR FOR THREE YEARS. THE PREVENTION WORKS PROGRAM WILL PROVIDE PREVENTION PROGRAMS AND STRATEGIES TO BOTH PREVENT YOUTH FROM FALLING VICTIM TO OPIOID ADDICTION AND SUPPORT YOUTH WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED TRAUMA FROM FAMILY MEMBERS WHO HAVE ABUSED OPIOIDS.
  7. $196,055 spent. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORKFORCE - SKILL BUILDERS PROGRAM, ENGAGING 80 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, AGED 14-19 DURING THE AFTERSCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMMING.
  8. $118,614 spent. ALL OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES

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 October 13, 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 September 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 October 21, 2026.

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