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Boys & Girls Club of Fort Wayne Inc

EIN 35-1778767 · Fort Wayne, IN

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

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

Income
$5.1 million
Spending
$5.3 million
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
14 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 51%
Employees
198
Volunteers
250
Highest pay
$280,019, ceo

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

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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 64% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 17 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 (1)
  1. $5.0 million spent. THE MISSION OF THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF FORT WAYNE IS "TO INSPIRE ALL YOUNG PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO NEED IT MOST, TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE, CARING, AND RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS." WE ACCOMPLISH OUR MISSION THROUGH OUR VISION: TO BE THE LEADER IN ADDRESSING THE GROWING NEEDS OF YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH EXCEPTIONAL PROGRAMMING, STAFF, FACILITIES, AND STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS AND COLLABORATIONS. OUR FORMULA FOR IMPACT PRIORITIZES ACADEMIC SUCCESS, GOOD CHARACTER & LEADERSHIP, AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLES. OF THE YOUTH THAT BENEFIT FROM OUT SERVICES, 59% ARE AFRICAN AMERICAN, 14%ARE MULTIRACIAL, 7% ARE HISPANIC, AND 12% ARE CAUCASIAN. THE RATIO OF BOYS TO GIRLS IS ABOUT 50% FEMALE AND 50% MALE. THE CHILDREN WE SERVE ARE FACED WITH DAUNTING CHALLENGES. MORE THAN 70% ARE FROM SINGLE PARENT OR FOSTER CARE HOUSEHOLDS WITH 70% QUALIFYING FOR FREE OR REDUCED LUNCHES AT THEIR SCHOOLS. THEY ALL COME FROM LOW INCOME, RACIALLY DIVERSE NEIGHBORHOODS WHERE SUBSTANCE ABUSE, UNEMPLOYMENT, AND VIOLENT CRIME ARE THE HIGHEST IN THE CITY.

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 December 1989.

    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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