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Boys and Girls Club of Rosebud

EIN 46-0453641 · Mission, SD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood88 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO EMPOWER ALL YOUTH TO OVERCOME CYCLES OF HARDSHIP AND HOPELESSNESS. WE HELP YOUNG PEOPLE OF ALL BACKGROUNDS GROW STRONGER IN CHARACTER, CONFIDENT IN SKILL, AND RESILIENT IN LIFE THROUGH THE VIRTUES OF THE LAKOTA PEOPLE.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
8.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 70%
Employees
34
Volunteers
184
Highest pay
$80,000, 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

Good: 88 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.6 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 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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 (3)
  1. $936,123 spent. ACROSS THREE SITES, THE CLUB PROVIDES A SAFE PLACE FOR YOUTH DURING AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER HOURS, SERVING APPROXIMATELY 150 YOUTH EVERY DAY. PROGRAMS COMBINE ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT - WITH A FOCUS ON HAND ON LEARNING, READING, APPLIED MATH, CULTURAL ARTS, AND OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED NOT JUST TO OCCUPY TIME BUT TO BUILD SKILLS, CONFIDENCE, AND RESILIENCE. 100% OF STUDENTS WHO STICK WITH THE PROGRAM THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE.
  2. THE CLUB SERVES OVER 22,000 MEALS AND AS MANY SNACKS ANNUALLY, SUPPORTED BY FEDERAL NUTRITION PROGRAMS, ENSURING THAT YOUTH RECEIVE CONSISTENT, NUTRITOUS FOOD. BEYOND MEALS, YOUTH PARTICIPATE IN GROWING, HARVESTING, AND PREPARING FOOD THROUGH THE CLUBS GARDEN, BACKYARD CHICKEN, AND KITCHEN PROGRAMS. THIS WORK BUILDS BOTH PRACTICAL SKILLS AND A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF FOOD SYSTEMS IN A COMMUNITY WITH LIMITED ACCESS TO FRESH OR NUTRIENT DENSE FOOD.
  3. OLDER YOUTH TRANSITION INTO LEADERSHIP ROLES THROUGH PAID EMPLOYMENT AND MENTORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES. TEENS SUPPORT DAILY OPERATIONS, LEAD ACTIVITIES, AND CONTRIBUTE TO AGRICULTURE AND FOOD INITIATIVES. THESES EXPERIENCES PROVIDE REAL-WORLD SKILLS, REINFORCE ACADEMIC ENGAGEMENT, AND CREATE A PIPELINE OF LOCAL LEADERSHIP. TEENS ALSO OPERATE A SOCIAL ENTERPRISE (STEEPUP), BUILDING ACADEMIC AND ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS TO PREPARE THEM FOR THE ROAD AHEAD.

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 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 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 March 2006.

    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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