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Boys and Girls Club of Kenosha Inc

EIN 39-1732935 · Kenosha, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH RECREATION AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES IN ORDER TO WORK TOWARD THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION STATEMENT OF BUILDING SELF-ESTEEM, VALUES, AND PREVENTING GANG AND DRUG AND ALCOHOL INVOLVEMENT.

Income
$4.3 million
Spending
$4.1 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 40%
Employees
283
Volunteers
562

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 79% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    28 of 28 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • 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. $737,335 spent. YOUTH OUTREACH PROGRAMS: THE PREVENTION AND OUTREACH PROGRAM FOCUSES ON ANGER MANAGEMENT, TEAM BUILDING, JOB SKILL DEVELOPMENT, GANG RESISTANCE, AND SOCIAL/DELINQUENCY ISSUES. INCREASING PARENT INVOLVEMENT IS A HUGE GOAL OF THE BGCK'S OUTREACH EFFORTS. THE DIRECTOR OF OUTREACH AND SCHOOLS WORK WITH 50 STUDENTS TO REDUCE GANG INVOLVEMENT AND RISK OF JOINING A GANG. THE CLUB ALSO HAS A DROPOUT PREVENTION PROGRAM, "BE GREAT GRADUATE", WHICH WORKS WITH 20 STUDENTS WHO ARE AT RISK OF DROPPING OUT OF SCHOOL. THESE STUDENTS ARE PROVIDED SUPPORT FROM A CARING AND TRUSTED ADULT TO ENHANCE THE YOUTH'S ENGAGEMENT WITH LEARNING. THE GRADUATION SPECIALIST WORKS WITH STUDENTS FOR A MINIMUM OF 1 HOUR PER WEEK WITH THE GOAL OF GETTING STUDENTS TO GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL.
  2. $1.7 million spent. YOUTH RECREATION AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES:YOUTH RECREATION AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES ARE USED TO BUILD SELF-ESTEEM AND VALUE IN MEMBERS AS WELL AS PREVENT DRUG AND ALCOHOL INVOLVEMENT THROUGH SPORTS PROGRAMMING. OVER 8,000 YOUTH PARTICIPATE IN 22 SPORT PROGRAMS INCLUDING SOCCER, BASKETBALL, BASEBALL, FOOTBALL, GOLF, AND GYMNASTICS. THE COACHES OF THE VARIOUS PROGRAMS TRY TO INSTILL A RESPECT FOR THE GAME, RESPECT FOR THEIR TEAMMATES, COACHES, OPPONENTS, AND REFEREES WHILE WORKING WITH THEM TO DEVELOP PHYSICAL FITNESS, REDUCE STRESS,AND PROMOTE A POSITIVE USE OF LEISURE TIME, APPRECIATION FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS.
  3. $1.0 million spent. AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS: GUS THE BUS PROGRAM PROVIDES FREE TRANSPORTATION FROM 8 LOCAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS THAT HAVE A HIGH PERCENTAGE OF ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS AND HAVING POPULATION AT-RISK FOR ADVERSE BEHAVIORS. ONCE YOUTH ARRIVE AT THE CLUB, THEY THEN HAVE ACCESS TO HOMEWORK HELP, A NUTRITIOUS DINNER, GAMES, MENTORSHIP, EXERCISE AND MORE. BCGK PROVIDES A SAFE PLACE, CARING ADULT MENTORS, FUN AND FRIENDSHIP, AND HIGH-IMPACT YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS ON A DAILY BASIS DURING CRITICAL NON-SCHOOL HOURS. THE AFTER-SCHOOLCLUB PROGRAMS PROMOTE ACADEMIC SUCCESS, GOOD CHARACTER AND CITIZENSHIP, AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLES. THE SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM HELPS AT-RISK YOUTH LEARN THE VALUE OF WORK, BEING ON TIME, APPROPRIATE DRESS FOR WORK, MONEY MANAGEMENT, THE ABILITY TO FOLLOW DIRECTIONS AND THE PRIDE OF BEING PAID FOR AN HONEST DAY'S WORK.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 1998.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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