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Rapid City Club for Boys Inc

EIN 46-0277778 · Rapid City, SD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE CLUB FOR BOYS IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING POSITIVE EXPERIENCES THAT DEVELOP SELF-ESTEEM AND CHARACTER IN A SAFE, CARING, AND FUN ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL BOYS.

Income
$3.8 million
Spending
$3.7 million
Spent on programs
56%
Reserves
4.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 83%
Employees
104
Volunteers
98
Highest pay
$113,157, executive director

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

Financial health

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 43% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    56% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 39 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 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

    15 of 15 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 May 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 (4)
  1. $886,724 spent. PROMOTE SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL HEALTH WITH AT LEAST 45% OF CLUB MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE ENGAGING DAILY IN AGE-APPROPRIATE PRO-SOCIAL ACTIVITIES. THIS INCLUDES THE GAMES ROOM, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS (THE DEN AND THE LAIR), THE YOUNGER BOYS ROOM (THE CLUBHOUSE), AND THE JUNIOR ROOM (THE HIDEOUT). THIS ALSO INCLUDES EDUCATION PROGRAMS, ARTS AND CRAFTS, & STEM ACTIVITIES. THE INDIVIDUAL SERVICES EACH MEMBER CHOOSES TO PARTICIPATE IN ARE DESIGNED TO DEVELOP A WIDE VARIETY OF SKILLS AND MOTIVATE LEARNING AND CREATIVITY.
  2. $534,265 spent. PROMOTE PHYSICAL HEALTH WITH AT LEAST 75% OF BOYS IN ATTENDANCE PARTICIPATING DAILY IN ATHLETIC EVENTS THAT INVOLVE LARGE MUSCLE GROUP ACTIVITIES FOR AT LEAST 30 MINUTES EACH DAY. THE ATHLETIC PROGRAM HAS THE USE OF TWO LARGE GYMS, ONE LARGE OUTDOOR COVERED VENUE WITH A FULL-SIZE SPORT COURT WHERE VARIOUS SAFE SPORTS ARE PLAYED TO INCLUDE ATHLETIC LEAGUES SUCH AS BASKETBALL & FLAG FOOTBALL. THE CLUB OPERATES AN OUTDOOR EDUCATION PROGRAM THAT INVOLVES VARIOUS PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES TO INCLUDE HIKING, BIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, HUNTING, AND OTHER OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES. MEMBERS OFTEN GO ON DAILY FIELD TRIPS FOR VARIOUS WATER SPORTS TO INCLUDE SWIMMING POOLS, CANOEING, TUBING, & ATTENDING MULTIPLE BLACK HILLS LAKES & CREEKS.
  3. $363,349 spent. PROMOTE NUTRITIONAL HEALTH WITH AT LEAST 75% OF BOYS IN ATTENDANCE EATING A HEALTHY MEAL OR SNACK EACH DAY. THE CLUB OPERATES A COMMERCIAL KITCHEN AND LARGE DINING ROOM THAT PROVIDES OVER 60,000 MEALS A YEAR AND NUTRITIOUS SNACKS WITH A MENU APPROVED BY A QUALIFIED DIETITIAN. THE NUTRITIOUS MEALS ARE PREPARED BY TRAINED COOKS THAT MEET THE SD DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH REQUIREMENTS. FOR SOME MEALS, FAMILY MEMBERS PARTICIPATE AS WELL.
  4. $302,334 spent. THE INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY SERVICES PROGRAM ENCOURAGES FAMILY INVOLVEMENT BY PROVIDING ACTIVITIES FOR FAMILIES TO ATTEND AND ASSISTS MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH FULFILLMENT OF BASIC NEEDS SUCH AS FOOD, CLOTHING, AND SHELTER. FIFTY PERCENT OF MEMBERS' FAMILIES PARTICIPATED IN CLUB EVENTS OR RECEIVED HOUSING, FOOD, OR CLOTHING SERVICES DURING THE YEAR. AS PART OF THE PROGRAM TO PROVIDE HOUSING SERVICES TO MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES, THE CLUB IS A PARTNER IN THE HEARTLAND HEIGHTS APARTMENTS, BLACKSTONE FLATS APARTMENTS, AND CHALKSTONE VIEW APARTMENTS AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS. THESE APARTMENTS OFFER BELOW-MARKET RENTAL RATES FOR HOUSEHOLDS THAT MEET INCOME-ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 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 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 May 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 November 1964.

    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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