Boys and Girls Club of Lake County
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To inspire all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens
- Income
- $4.2 million
- Spending
- $3.1 million
- Spent on programs
- 75%
- Reserves
- 7.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 48%
- Employees
- 89
- Volunteers
- 252
- Highest pay
- $91,539, executive 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
Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 7.7 months of spending.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 40% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 27% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 73% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1575% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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 2519 of 19 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $2.3 million spent. The Boys Girls Club of Lake County is a member organization in good standing with Boys Girls Clubs of America, a national youth development organization, that is exempt from and not regulated by child care licensing requirements. Trained professional staff and dedicated volunteers provide positive adult mentors and role models. Nationally recognized programs help young people succeed in school, stay healthy, learn important life skills, pursue interest in the arts and sports, and explore vocational choices. We provide support for young people 6 to 18 year of age, with proof of high school enrollment, with varied, age-appropriate programs, led by professional staff in facilities designed specifically for youth programs Programming is developed under the 3 main pillars academic success, good character and citizenship and healthy lifestyles. Academic success provides support for club members to maintain or improve their grades, progress to the next grade level and graduate from high school. Good character and citizenship provides the opportunity to learn responsibility, respect, accountability and listening skills while developing leadership skills. Health lifestyles teaches club members to make responsible choices regarding food and exercise, avoiding drugs, alcohol and premature sexual activity.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 1999.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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