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Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater La Crosse Inc

EIN 39-6084791 · La Crosse, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER LA CROSSE HAS A TOTAL OF EIGHT LOCATIONS IN LA CROSSE, WEST SALEM, HOLMEN AND ONALASKA. ANNUALLY OVER 4,500 K-12TH GRADE YOUTH ARE SERVED THROUGH AFTER SCHOOL, SUMMER AND ATHLETIC PROGRAMS. THE CLUB STRIVES TO CREATE POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH YOUTH THROUGH FUN AND INTERACTIVE PROGRAMMING. THESE TARGETED PROGRAMS TEACH VALUABLE LIFE SKILLS WITHIN THE MAIN PROGRAM AREAS OF ACADEMIC SUCCESS, SPORTS & RECREATION, HEALTH & WELLNESS AND LIFE & WORKFORCE READINESS.

Income
$11.9 million
Spending
$5.4 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
19.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 80%
Employees
310
Volunteers
794
Highest pay
$155,468, 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 93% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 19.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 54% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 38% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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 29% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $10m to $100m).

  • 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

    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 (4)
  1. $1.8 million spent. THE TERRY ERICKSON BOYS & GIRLS CLUB, THE FIRST CLUB ESTABLISHED IN LA CROSSE, OPENED ITS DOORS IN 1966 IN A CHURCH BASEMENT. SINCE THEN, IT HAS GROWN INTO A VITAL RESOURCE FOR YOUTH ACROSS THE COMMUNITY. THE ERICKSON CLUB PROUDLY EXTENDS ITS REACH ON THE NORTH SIDE OF LA CROSSE BY OPERATING PROGRAMMING AT THE SCHUH-MULLEN LOW-INCOME HOUSING DEVELOPMENT.THROUGH AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMS, MEMBERS RECEIVE ACADEMIC SUPPORT, INCLUDING HOMEWORK HELP AND ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES, ESSENTIAL LIFE & WORKFORCE READINESS PROGRAMS THAT PREPARE YOUNG PEOPLE FOR FUTURE SUCCESS, AND MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES TO HELP MEMBERS BUILD RESILIENCE AND COPING STRATEGIES. TERRY ERICKSON CLUB IS WELL KNOWN FOR ITS ROBUST ATHLETIC PROGRAMMING, WHICH INCLUDES FOOTBALL, BASEBALL, BASKETBALL, SOFTBALL, VOLLEYBALL AND WRESTLING. AVAILABLE TO YOUTH AGES 4 TO 14, THESE SPORTS TEACH FUNDAMENTALS ALONG WITH THE VALUE OF TEAMWORK AND SPORTSMANSHIP.AS THE HOME OF THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER LA CROSSE'S ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES, THE ERICKSON CLUB PLAYS A CENTRAL ROLE IN SHAPING THE ORGANIZATION'S IMPACT.
  2. $1.2 million spent. THE DAVE & BARB SKOGEN BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OPENED IN SEPTEMBER 2020. THIS UNIQUE FACILITY HAS DEDICATED SPACE FOR THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB, HOLMEN AREA COMMUNITY CENTER AND THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF HOLMEN. EACH PROGRAM OPERATES SEPARATELY WHILE ALSO SHARING SPACES TO MAXIMIZE FACILITY USAGE. THE SKOGEN CLUB SERVES K-12TH GRADE YOUTH, PROVIDING A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE YOUTH CAN LEARN, GROW, AND THRIVE .AS THE HOLMEN AREA CONTINUES TO EXPERIENCE RAPID POPULATION GROWTH, THE SKOGEN CLUB IS RISING TO MEET THE NEED. CURRENTLY THE SKOGEN CLUB HAS GROWN TO BE ONE OF OUR LARGEST LOCATIONS, SERVING MORE THAN 200 MEMBERS EACH DAY. THE CLUB NOT ONLY BENEFITS THE YOUTH WHO ATTEND BUT STRENGTHENS THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY.
  3. $1.1 million spent. THE AMIE. L MATHY BOYS & GIRLS CLUB, WHICH OPENED ITS DOORS IN 2005, IS A UNIQUE SITE BECAUSE IT IS LOCATED ON THE CAMPUS OF VITERBO UNIVERSITY IN LA CROSSE. THE MATHY CLUB IS ONE OF ONLY A FEW BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS IN THE COUNTRY TO BE INTEGRATED INTO A COLLEGE CAMPUS SETTING. THIS UNIQUE PLACEMENT HAS ALLOWED THE CLUB TO FORM LASTING PARTNERSHIPS WITH A WIDE RANGE OF VITERBO UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS, OFFERING CLUB MEMBERS EDUCATIONAL AND MENTORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES WHILE ALSO PROVIDING VITERBO STUDENTS WITH EXPERIENCE. SPECIAL PARTNERSHIPS WITH VITERBO'S EDUCATION, NURSING, AND FINE ARTS DEPARTMENTS ALSO ALLOW CLUB MEMBERS TO EXPLORE COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS IN CREATIVE AND ENGAGING WAYS. SERVICES ARE EXPANDED ON THE SOUTHSIDE BY ALSO HAVING PROGRAMMING AT HAMILTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AS WELL AS THE HUBER HOMES LOW-INCOME HOUSING DEVELOPMENT.
  4. $610,297 spent. THE WEST SALEM BOYS & GIRLS CLUB WAS OPENED IN 2007. PREVIOUSLY THE CLUB WAS IN A CHURCH ADJACENT TO THE VILLAGE PARK IN WEST SALEM. THIS LOCATION WAS WONDERFUL FOR OUR MEMBERS BUT WAS UNABLE TO ADEQUATELY SERVE OUR INCREASING MEMBERSHIP. IN OCTOBER 2018, THE DON & CHERYL BRENENGEN CLUB OPENED IN COLLABORATION WITH THE WEST SALEM SCHOOL DISTRICT. SINCE THE NEW FACILITY LOCATED IN THE WEST SALEM MIDDLE SCHOOL OPENED, WE CAN OFFER FULL PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR MEMBERS. WE ARE CURRENTLY SERVING SCHOOL AGED YOUTH THROUGH 12TH GRADE AND OUR DAILY ATTENDANCE IS APPROXIMATELY 150 KIDS A DAY AT THAT LOCATION.

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 June 1965.

    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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