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Boys & Girls Clubs of the Corridor

EIN 42-1434056 · Cedar Rapids, IA

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

TO INSPIRE AND ENABLE ALL YOUNG PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY THOSE THAT NEED US THE MOST TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE, CARING, RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS.

Income
$2.7 million
Spending
$1.8 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
18.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 76%
Employees
81
Volunteers
400
Highest pay
$107,819, executive director

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

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 18.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 34% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 21% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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 82% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    50 of 50 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 (1)
  1. $1.5 million spent. OUR CLUB OFFERS FULL-TIME PROFESSIONAL STAFF, VARIED AND DIVERSE PROGRAMS DEDICATED TO YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND A PLACE TO GO FOR ALL CHILDREN, AGES 6-18 YEARS OLD. WE SERVE 300 YOUTH DAILY DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR AND OVER 350 YOUTH DAILY DURING THE SUMMER. 70% OF OUR MEMBERS LIVE AT OR BELOW THE POVERTY LEVEL AND THE MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME IN OUR SERVICE AREA IS BETWEEN $12,000 AND $25,000. 50% - 60% OF OUR MEMBERS ARE FROM SINGLE-PARENT FAMILIES AND MANY DO NOT LIVE WITH A BIOLOGICAL PARENT, BUT WITH A GRANDPARENT, AUNT OR UNCLE.OUR CORE PROGRAM AREAS ARE:CHARACTER & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: HELPING YOUTH BECOME RESPONSIBLE CARING CITIZENS AND ACQUIRE SKILLS FOR PARTICIPATING IN THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS IS THE MAIN THRUST OF THESE PROGRAMS. THEY ALSO DEVELOP LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PLANNING, DECISION-MAKING, CONTRIBUTING TO CLUB AND COMMUNITY, AND CELEBRATING OUR NATIONAL HERITAGE. SPECIFIC INITIATIVES INCLUDE: YOUTH OF THE YEAR, TORCH CLUB AND KEYSTONE CLUB.EDUCATION & CAREER DEVELOPMENT: THESE PROGRAMS HELP YOUTH CREATE ASPIRATIONS FOR THE FUTURE, PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CAREER EXPLORATION AND EDUCATIONAL ENHANCEMENT. SPECIFIC INITIATIVES INCLUDE: POWER HOUR, PROJECT LEARN, JUNIOR STAFF CAREER DEVELOPMENT, COMPUTER LAB, MONEY MATTERS AND BE GREAT GRADUATE.THE ARTS: THESE INITIATIVES HELP YOUNG PEOPLE ENHANCE SELF-EXPRESSION AND CREATIVITY, DEVELOP MULTICULTURAL APPRECIATION, PROVIDE EXPOSURE TO AND DEVELOP SKILLS IN CRAFTS AND VISUAL PERFORMING AND LITERARY ARTS. SPECIFIC INITIATIVES INCLUDE: EVERY DAY ART, NATIONAL FINE ARTS PROGRAM AND IMAGE MAKERS.HEALTH & LIFE SKILLS: THESE INITIATIVES HELP YOUTH ACHIEVE AND MAINTAIN HEALTHY, ACTIVE LIFESTYLES. SPECIFIC INITIATIVES INCLUDE: CHEF'S CLUB, SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM, CHILD & ADULT FOOD CARE PROGRAM, HEALTHY HABITS & SMART MOVES.SPORT, RECREATION & FITNESS: THESE PROGRAMS HELP DEVELOP FITNESS, A POSITIVE USE OF LEISURE TIME, REDUCTION OF STRESS, APPRECIATION FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, AND SOCIAL AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS. SPECIFIC INITIATIVES INCLUDE: TRIPLE PLAY, DAILY GYM AND GAMEROOM ACTIVITIES AND WANNA PLAY.SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS: SPECIALIZED INITIATIVES FOCUS ON MEETING MORE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF THE CLUBS' MEMBERS. THEIR SCOPE IS BROAD SO THEY INVOLVE SEVERAL CORE PROGRAM AREAS. SPECIFIC INITIATIVES INCLUDE: TEEN CENTER, YOUTH FOR UNITY AND FAMILIES PLUS.

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 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 June 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 August 1995.

    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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