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Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central Illinois Inc

EIN 36-3832212 · South Elgin, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE A SAFE PLACE FOR CHILDREN TO LEARN AND GROW, PROVIDE ONGOING RELATIONSHIPS WITH CARING, ADULT PROFESSIONALS, OFFER LIFE-ENHANCING PROGRAMS AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCES AND TO CREATE HOPE AND OPPORTUNITY IN OUR MEMBERS' LIVES.

Income
$9.8 million
Spending
$9.1 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
5.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 47%
Employees
484
Volunteers
1,194
Highest pay
$303,370, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 14% 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 21% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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 August 31, 2025, 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. $5.6 million spent. THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF NORTH CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROVIDED COMPREHENSIVE AFTER-SCHOOL AND OUT-OF-SCHOOL-TIME PROGRAMMING ACROSS MULTIPLE SITES, SERVING YOUTH FROM UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. THIS PROGRAMMING FOCUSED ON ACADEMIC SUPPORT, TUTORING, HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE, STEM LEARNING, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT. THE CLUB PARTNERED WITH LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS, INCLUDING U-46 AND DEKALB SCHOOL DISTRICT 428, AND RECEIVED GRANT SUPPORT FROM PROGRAMS SUCH AS 21ST CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS (FEDERAL) AND TEEN REACH. OVER 5,000 YOUTH PARTICIPATED IN THESE PROGRAMS, GAINING ACADEMIC SKILLS, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, AND POSITIVE MENTORING.
  2. $1.3 million spent. THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF NORTH CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROVIDES TARGETED PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION SERVICES FOR TEENS AND HIGH-RISK YOUTH INCLUDING VIOLENCE PREVENTION, MENTORING, WORKFORCE READINESS, RESTORATIVE JUSTICE, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND COMMUNITY-BASED INTERVENTION PROGRAMMING.
  3. $406,576 spent. THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF NORTH CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROVIDES SUMMER CAMP, ENRICHMENT, NUTRITION, AND SEASONAL YOUTH PROGRAMMING DESIGNED TO REDUCE LEARNING LOSS, PROVIDE MEALS AND SAFE SUPERVISION, AND INCREASE ACCESS TO EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES DURING SCHOOL BREAKS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, 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 August 2025.

    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 November 1994.

    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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