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Boys and Girls Club of Dane County Inc

EIN 39-1925617 · Fitchburg, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF DANE COUNTY WILL INSPIRE AND EMPOWER ALL YOUNG PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO NEED US THE MOST, TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE, RESPONSIBLE, AND CARING ADULTS.

Income
$8.2 million
Spending
$9.3 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
3.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 59%
Employees
121
Volunteers
646
Highest pay
$402,770, president & ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 33% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 15% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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

    32 of 32 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 June 30, 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 (5)
  1. $2.3 million spent. SKILLED TRADES - THE CLUB PROVIDES A PROGRAM DESIGNED TO EDUCATE AND SUPPORT INTERESTED YOUTH TO PURSUE CAREERS AS PLUMBERS, CARPENTERS, HVAC TECHNICIANS, ELECTRICIANS, AND MORE. PARTNERS AND VOLUNTEERS TRAIN HUNDREDS OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE SKILLED TRADES, GIVING THEM A NEW PATH FORWARD.
  2. $1.9 million spent. EDUCATION & CAREER DEVELOPMENT - THE CLUB'S EDUCATION, CAREER, AND SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAMS UNIQUELY INTEGRATE WITH LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO MITIGATE OPPORTUNITY GAPS, AND HELP PROVIDE YOUTH WITH THE RESOURCES AND EXPERIENCES NEEDED TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.TEENS OF PROMISE (TOPS) - A HIGH-INTENSITY, IN-SCHOOL AND OUT-OF-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN MADISON METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT (AVID) AND THE CLUB (TOPS - TEENS OF PROMISE) FOCUSED ON SUPPORTING STUDENTS TO DEVELOP THE WRITING, INQUIRY, COLLABORATION, ORGANIZATION, AND READING SKILLS NEEDED TO BE COLLEGE AND CAREER READY.COLLEGE SUCCESS - PROVIDES SUPPORT SERVICES FOR AVID/TOPS HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS AND GRADUATES, INCLUDING PROGRAM-WIDE EVENTS, REGULAR OUTREACH TO STUDENTS, DIRECT ONE-ON-ONE COACHING, AND ELIGIBILITY FOR OTHER BGCDC OPPORTUNITIES. COACHES IDENTIFY THE BARRIERS THAT COLLEGE STUDENTS FACE AND CONNECT STUDENTS WITH THE RESOURCES NECESSARY TO SUCCEED. THIS PROGRAM IS AN EXTENSION OF THE SUPPORT OFFERED TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS THROUGH AVID/TOPS.TOPS+ - A COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE FOR AVID/TOPS STUDENTS, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE MADISON COLLEGE RISE PROGRAM. TOPS+ PROVIDES RESOURCES AND SUPPORT TO HELP STUDENTS TO STAY ON TRACK AND GRADUATE WITH THEIR DEGREE FROM MADISON COLLEGE IN 3 YEARS OR LESS. STUDENTS COMMIT TO ENTERING INTO AN ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAM AT MADISON COLLEGE AND COMPLETING THEIR DEGREE BEFORE TRANSFERRING. STUDENTS RECEIVE THE SUPPORT OF A DEDICATED ADVISOR WHO WILL MEET REGULARLY WITH STUDENTS TO HELP THEM NAVIGATE THEIR EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE AND PROVIDE SUPPORT TO STAY ON TRACK WITH MEETING THEIR GOALS. ADDITIONALLY, STUDENTS RECEIVE A STIPEND FOR STAYING ON TRACK, A BUS PASS, FREE TEXTBOOKS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES, EARLY REGISTRATION FOR COURSES, AND FREE TUTORING SUPPORT.
  3. $1.5 million spent. REGIONAL CLUBS MCKENZIE CLUB (SUN PRAIRIE) - THE CLUB PROVIDES HEALTH AND LIFE SKILLS, CHARACTER AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, ARTS AND CULTURAL ENRICHMENT, EDUCATION AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT, SPORTS AND RECREATION, AND VARIOUS GENERAL PROGRAMS AND THE OPERATION OF FACILITIES FOR COMMUNITY EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES BY WORKING WITH CHILDREN OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AGE. MCKENZIE PRESCHOOL (SUN PRAIRIE) - AN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN FROM AGE 2 1/2-5. THROUGH CREATIVE CURRICULUM, STAFF PROVIDE THE BEST CARE AND EDUCATION TO FOSTER AND ENSURE POSITIVE, NURTURING RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN TEACHERS AND STUDENTS TO ENSURE EACH CHILD CAN LEARN AND GROW TO THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. IN FY25, THIS PRESCHOOL WILL BE EXTENDED TO INCLUDE INFANT CARE FOR BABIES BEGINNING AT SIX WEEKS OF AGE.WALWORTH COUNTY - THE CLUB PROVIDES VARIOUS ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS IN WALWORTH COUNTY BY WORKING WITH CHILDREN FROM JUNIOR HIGH THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL.CLUB ON THE SQUARE - THE CLUB PROVIDES ACCESS TO SERVICES, AND MEETING AND TRAINING SPACE IN DOWNTOWN MADISON FOR VOLUNTEERS, GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATIONS, COMMUNITY MEMBERS, AND STUDENTS.
  4. $743,340 spent. ALLIED LOCATION - THE CLUB PROVIDES HEALTH AND LIFE SKILLS, CHARACTER AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, ARTS AND CULTURAL ENRICHMENT, EDUCATION AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT, SPORTS AND RECREATION, AND VARIOUS GENERAL PROGRAMS AND THE OPERATION OF FACILITIES FOR COMMUNITY EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES BY WORKING WITH CHILDREN FROM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AGE THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL AGE AT ITS ALLIED LOCATION.
  5. $660,139 spent. TAFT LOCATION - THE CLUB PROVIDES HEALTH AND LIFE SKILLS, CHARACTER AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, ARTS AND CULTURAL ENRICHMENT, EDUCATION AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT, SPORTS AND RECREATION, AND VARIOUS GENERAL PROGRAMS AND THE OPERATION OF FACILITIES FOR COMMUNITY EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES BY WORKING WITH CHILDREN FROM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AGE THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL AGE AT ITS TAFT LOCATION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 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 June 2025.

    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 May 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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