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Boys & Girls Club of the Greater Chippewa Valley Inc

EIN 39-2032491 · Eau Claire, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair53 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE GREATER CHIPPEWA VALLEY'S MISSION IS TO INSPIRE AND ENABLE ALL YOUNG PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO NEED US MOST, TO REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE, RESPONSIBLE, CARING CITIZENS.

Income
$2.8 million
Spending
$2.8 million
Spent on programs
69%
Reserves
2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 45%
Employees
136
Volunteers
1,033
Highest pay
$138,316, 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

Fair: 53 out of 100. Higher than 18% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 32% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    69% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 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

    22 of 22 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. $1.9 million spent. THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE GREATER CHIPPEWA VALLEY'S MISSION IS TO INSPIRE AND ENABLE ALL YOUNG PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO NEED US MOST, TO REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE, RESPONSIBLE, CARING CITIZENS.THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB SERVES ALL KIDS 2ND GRADE (MUST BE 7 YEARS OLD) - AGE 18 FOR AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMMING. THE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT EXPERTS EMPOWER KIDS AND TEENS TO EXCEL IN SCHOOL, BECOME GOOD CITIZENS, AND LEAD HEALTHY, PRODUCTIVE LIVES ON THEIR PATHS TO GREAT FUTURES.STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTSTHE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE GREATER CHIPPEWA VALLEY SERVED OVER 722 YOUTH THROUGH MEMBERSHIP, COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND SPECIAL EVENTS IN 2024. THE CLUBS SERVE MEMBERS 2ND GRADE THROUGH 18 YEARS OLD. - 73,192 FREE MEALS AND SNACKS WERE SERVED IN 2024. - 42% OF MEMBERS QUALIFY FOR FREE OR REDUCED SCHOOL LUNCHES. - A TOTAL OF 33 CERTIFIED TEACHERS AND AIDES FROM THE EAU CLAIRE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT, CHIPPEWA FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT, MENOMONIE SCHOOL DISTRICT, AND ALTOONA SCHOOL DISTRICT TAUGHT SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAMS AT THE CLUB. - 722 MEMBERS, 1,324 HOURS ENGAGED IN CLUB-BASED COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES. - 1,439 HOMEWORK AND HIGH YIELD LEARNING ACTIVITY HOURS WERE COMPLETED AT THE CLUBS, HELPING MEMBERS BE SUCCESSFUL AT SCHOOL. - 36% OF OUR MEMBERS COME FROM SINGLE PARENT FAMILIES.KEY PROGRAMS:POWER HOURTHIS COMPREHENSIVE HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE AND TUTORING PROGRAM, IS DESIGNED TO INCREASE THE ACADEMIC PROFICIENCY OF CLUB MEMBERS AGES 7-18 OR IN GRADES 2ND-12TH. THROUGH THE VARIOUS COMPONENTS OF PROJECT LEARN, YOUNG PEOPLE HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO GAIN IMPORTANT SKILL-PRACTICE ON ACADEMIC CONCEPTS. MEMBERS ARE PAIRED WITH VOLUNTEERS TO RECEIVE ASSISTANCE IN NUMEROUS ACADEMIC AREAS. IF MEMBERS DO NOT HAVE HOMEWORK, THEY ARE REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE IN VARIOUS OTHER EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING FINANCIAL LITERACY, CURRENT EVENTS AND MATH RELATED ACTIVITIES.TRIPLE PLAYTHIS WELLNESS PROGRAM DEMONSTRATES HOW EATING RIGHT, KEEPING FIT AND FORMING POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS ADD UP TO A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE. THE GOAL OF THE TRIPLE PLAY PROGRAM IS TO IMPROVE CLUB MEMBERS' KNOWLEDGE OF HEALTHY HABITS; INCREASE THE NUMBER OF HOURS PER DAY THEY PARTICIPATE IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES; AND STRENGTHEN THEIR ABILITY TO INTERACT POSITIVELY WITH OTHERS AND ENGAGE IN POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS. PROGRAM ELEMENTS INCLUDE DAILY SPORTS CHALLENGES, SOCIAL RECREATION, NUTRITIONAL EDUCATION AND COOKING SKILLS.SMART MOVESTHE SMART MOVES (SKILLS MASTERY AND RESISTANCE TRAINING) PREVENTION/EDUCATION PROGRAM ADDRESSES PROBLEMS SUCH AS DRUG AND ALCOHOL USE, PREMATURE SEXUAL ACTIVITY AND PEER PRESSURE. THE PROGRAM USES A TEAM APPROACH INVOLVING CLUB STAFF, VOLUNTEERS AND COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVES. MORE THAN SIMPLY EMPHASIZING A ""SAY NO"" MESSAGE, THE PROGRAM TEACHES YOUNG PEOPLE AGES 12 TO 18 HOW TO SAY NO BY INVOLVING THEM IN DISCUSSION AND ROLE-PLAYING, PRACTICING RESISTANCE AND REFUSAL SKILLS, DEVELOPING ASSERTIVENESS, STRENGTHENING DECISION-MAKING SKILLS AND ANALYZING MEDIA AND PEER INFLUENCE. THE ULTIMATE GOAL: TO PROMOTE ABSTINENCE FROM SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND ADOLESCENT SEXUAL INVOLVEMENT THROUGH THE PRACTICE OF RESPONSIBLE BEHAVIOR.

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 August 2001.

    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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