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Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio

EIN 34-1856214 · Lorain, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ENABLE ALL YOUNG PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO NEED US MOST, TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE, CARING, AND RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS.

Income
$16.7 million
Spending
$15.6 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 59%
Employees
379
Volunteers
780
Highest pay
$321,546, chief executive officer

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

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 19% 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 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    23 of 23 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, 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 (3)
  1. $4.5 million spent. ACADEMIC SUCCESS: THIS IMPACT AREA AFFECTS THE CLUBS' MISSION TO ENABLE YOUNG PEOPLE WHO NEED US MOST TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. PROGRAMS SEEK TO ENGAGE YOUTH IN EDUCATION, REDUCE HIGH SCHOOL DROP OUT RATES, AND ENCOURAGE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION AND POST-SECONDARY OPPORTUNITIES BY TEACHING BASIC EDUCATIONAL DISCIPLINES, TECHNOLOGY AND THE ARTS, NURTURING CREATIVITY, CULTURAL AWARENESS AND APPRECIATION FOR THE ARTS.IN 2024, 99% OF OUR REGULARLY ATTENDING SENIORS GRADUATED FROM HIGH SCHOOL, SIGNIFICANTLY HIGHER THAN THE AVERAGE FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS THEY ATTENDED; 82% OF MEMBERS (6,664 YOUTH) PARTICIPATED IN CLUB'S ACADEMIC SUCCESS PROGRAMS.
  2. $5.1 million spent. CHARACTER AND LEADERSHIP: THIS IMPACT AREA FOCUSES ON FURTHERING THE CLUBS' MISSION BY DEVELOPING YOUTH INTO PRODUCTIVE, CARING AND RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS BY EMPHASIZING INTERPERSONALRELATIONSHIP-BUILDING, SELF-IMAGE AND CONTRIBUTION TO THE COMMUNITY. IN 2024, 90% OF MEMBERS THAT WERE INVOLVED IN KEYSTONE OR TORCH CLUB LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS PARTICIPATED IN AT LEAST ONE COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT.100% OF TEEN MEMBERS WILL BE OFFERED THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENGAGE IN ADVANCED LEADERSHIP AND CIVC ENGAGEMENT VIA YOUTH BOARD.
  3. $2.4 million spent. HEALTH & WELLBEING: THIS IMPACT AREA ALSO FURTHERS THE CLUBS' MISSION TO ENABLE YOUNG PEOPLE TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL THROUGH ENCOURAGING YOUTH TO MAKE SMART, HEALTHY CHOICES FOR THEIR BODIES, MINDS AND SPIRITS (ULTIMATELY, THEIR FUTURES) BY ENCOURAGING GOAL-SETTING, HEALTH-RISK AVOIDANCE, AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND BY DEVELOPING PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL SKILLS, STRESS MANAGEMENT AND APPRECIATION FOR THE ENVIRONMENT. IN 2024, 81% OF OUR MEMBERS PARTICIPATED IN PHYSICAL PROGRAMS AS WELL AS SEL PROGRAMS. IN ADDITION, 100% OF YOUTH WERE OFFERED A NUTRITIOUS MEAL EACH DAY THEY ATTENDED CLUB.

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 April 1998.

    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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