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Boys & Girls Club of St Charles

EIN 43-0714369 · Saint Charles, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF ST. CHARLES COUNTY ENABLE ALL YOUNG PEOPLE; ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO NEED US MOST TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE, CARING, RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS.

Income
$2.1 million
Spending
$2.1 million
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
1.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 52%
Employees
73
Volunteers
366
Highest pay
$152,540, chief executive officer

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: 68 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 20% 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 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 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

    18 of 18 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 (3)
  1. $1.5 million spent. AFTER SCHOOL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT - SERVING OVER 750 CHILDREN THROUGH OUR AFTER SCHOOL, EARLY RELEASE, AND OUT OF SCHOOL PROGRAMS. WE HAVE ADDED ADDITIONAL SCHOOLS AT TWO OF OUR THREE LOCATIONS.TRANSPORTATION TO THE CLUB UNITS IS PROVIDED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FRANCIS HOWELL SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF ST. CHARLES SCHOOL DISTRICT AND FORT ZUMWALT SCHOOL DISTRICT. ADDITIONAL TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR A FEE TO SUPPORT STUDENTS FROM ORCHARD FARM SCHOOL DISTRICT.OUT OF SCHOOL ACTIVITIES HELD IN OUR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTERS INCLUDE: ACADEMIC AND CAREER READINESS SUPPORT, CHARACTER AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS, AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLES PROGRAMMING. IN ADDITION, ACTIVITIES SUCH AS ART, READING, PUZZLES, GAMES, FOOSBALL, GARDENING, STEM, AND GUEST SPEAKERS ARE PROVIDED. FIELD TRIPS, SWIMMING AND OUTDOOR PLAY ARE ADDED DURING OUR SUMMER MONTHS.DAILY MEALS ARE PROVIDED TO MEMBERS FREE OF CHARGE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SENIOR SERVICES AND DONOR SUPPORT.A HEALTHY MIND AND BODY ARE THE RESULT OF EATING PROPER NUTRITIOUS FOODS THAT NOT ONLY FEED THE MIND BUT ALSO CONTROL OBESITY IN OUR YOUTH.
  2. $52,700 spent. HEALTHY LIFESTYLES AND RECREATION PROGRAMS - TRIPLE PLAY IS A HEALTH AND WELLNESS INITIATIVE THAT STRIVES TO IMPROVE THE OVERALL HEALTH OF MEMBERS, AGES 6-18, BY INCREASING THEIR DAILY PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, TEACHING THEM GOOD NUTRITION, AND HELPING THEM DEVELOP HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS.TRIPLE PLAY ALSO CONTAINS THREE OTHER COMPONENTS OF MIND, BODY AND SOUL.MEMBERS ALSO PARTICIPATE IN SMART PROGRAMS WHICH ARE DESIGNED TO HELP TEACH AND REINFORCE POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS AND OVERALL WELLNESS, DEVELOP POSITIVE SELF-CONCEPT, AND PREVENT SUBSTANCE USE/ABUSE.
  3. EDUCATION AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS - APPROXIMATELY 640 CHILDREN WERE DIRECTLY IMPACTED BY THESE PROGRAMS. ALL MEMBERS PARTICIPATE IN EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDING POWER HOUR, PROJECT LEARN, AND SUMMER BRAIN GAIN.CAREER LAUNCH IS A JOB-READINESS AND CAREER EXPLORATION PREPARATION FOR PRE-TEENS AND TEENS. IT PROVIDES FUN AND INTERACTIVE ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH AGES 10 TO 18 TO EXPLORE A BROAD RANGE OF CAREER AREAS TO HELP MATCH THEIR INTEREST TO CAREER CLUSTERS AND IDENTIFY THE SKILLS AND EDUCATION NEEDED FOR THEIR CAREER PATH.

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 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 October 13, 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 2024.

    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 October 1957.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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