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Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota

EIN 41-1245177 · Saint Cloud, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SINCE 1974, THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF CENTRAL MINNESOTA HAS PROVIDED HOPE AND OPPORTUNITY TO TENS OF THOUSANDS OF YOUNG PEOPLE. OUR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES PROMOTE AND ENHANCE THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUTH BY INSTILLING A SENSE OF COMPETENCE, USEFULNESS, BELONGING AND INFLUENCE.MORE THAN 25 NATIONALLY TESTED AND PROVEN PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE AREAS OF EDUCATION, THE ARTS, SPORTS AND RECREATION, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, WORKFORCE READINESS AND CHARACTER AND LEADERSHIP. THESE PROGRAMS ADDRESS TODAY'S MOST PRESSING YOUTH ISSUES TEACHING YOUNG PEOPLE THE SKILLS THEY NEED TO SUCCEED IN LIFE.THE MISSION OF THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF CENTRAL MINNESOTA IS TO DO WHATEVER IT TAKES TO EMPOWER ALL YOUTH TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. IN 2025, OUR ORGANIZATION SERVED 4,779 REGISTERED MEMBERS IN GRADES PRE-K TO 12.

Income
$8.0 million
Spending
$7.9 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
7.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 50%
Employees
473
Volunteers
273
Highest pay
$198,870, president/ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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

    21 of 21 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, 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 (2)
  1. $4.0 million spent. KIDSTOP (BEFORE & AFTER-SCHOOL CARE) AND KIDSTART (PRE-SCHOOL WRAP AROUND CARE):THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB'S KIDSTOP SCHOOL-AGE CHILDCARE PROGRAM IS PROVIDED FOR KINDERGARTEN THROUGH SIXTH GRADERS IN 13 AREA SCHOOLS IN THE ST. CLOUD, SARTELL-ST. STEPHEN, LITTLE FALLS, AND SAUK RAPIDS-RICE SCHOOL DISTRICTS. KIDSTART IS A PRE-SCHOOL WRAP-AROUND CHILDCARE PROGRAM AT OAK RIDGE ELEMENTARY IN SARTELL. IN 2025, THE KIDSTOP & KIDSTART PROGRAMS SERVED 2,618 REGISTERED MEMBERS IN GRADES PRE-K TO 12. BOYS & GIRLS CLUB STAFF PREPARE AND SERVE DAILY SNACKS AND MEALS FOR YOUTH TO ENSURE THEIR HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT AND TO STIMULATE INCREASED FOCUS AND ACADEMIC SUCCESS. IN 2025, STAFF SERVED A TOTAL OF 22,347 MEALS AT THE ELIGIBLE KIDSTOP SITES.SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE:THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB PROVIDED 1,931 YOUTHS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ATTEND PROGRAMS. THE CLUB DISTRIBUTED $135,780 IN SCHOLARSHIPS THROUGH THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB/UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL MINNESOTA SCHOLARSHIP FUND.
  2. $2.9 million spent. BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS:THE SOUTHSIDE, EASTSIDE, ROOSEVELT, DISCOVERY AND LITTLE FALLS BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS ARE DEDICATED FACILITIES THAT SERVE YOUTH FROM KINDERGARTEN THROUGH GRADUATION FROM HIGH SCHOOL. CLUBS ARE OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY FROM SCHOOL DISMISSAL UNTIL 7 OR 8 P.M. AND IN THE SUMMER FROM NOON - 6 P.M. (LITTLE FALLS OFFERS EXTENDED HOURS). THE MISSION OF THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF CENTRAL MINNESOTA IS TO DO WHATEVER IT TAKES TO EMPOWER ALL YOUTH TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. STAFF ACHIEVE THIS BY PROVIDING YOUTH WITH A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT; FUN ACTIVITIES; POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH PEERS AND ADULTS; INCREASED OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN AND DEVELOP; AND RECOGNITION OF ACHIEVEMENTS. A TOTAL OF 2,161 REGISTERED MEMBERS WERE SERVED AT THE CLUBS AND THE SAUK RAPIDS MIDDLE SCHOOL OUTREACH PROGRAM IN 2025. BOYS & GIRLS CLUB STAFF PREPARE AND SERVE DAILY SNACKS AND MEALS FOR YOUTH TO ENSURE THEIR HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT AND TO STIMULATE INCREASED FOCUS AND ACADEMIC SUCCESS. IN 2025, STAFF SERVED A TOTAL OF 45,785 MEALS AT THE CLUBS. BY PROVIDING CARING ADULT STAFF AND A SAFE, POSITIVE PLACE WHERE KIDS DEVELOP SELF-ESTEEM AND THE SKILLS TO SUCCEED, THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB IS CHANGING LIVES AND IMPROVING THE LANDSCAPE OF OUR COMMUNITY'S FUTURE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since July 1972.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.

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