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Boys & Girls Clubs in Colorado Inc

EIN 47-1955928 · Denver, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak43 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

NONE

Income
$2.8 million
Spending
$2.9 million
Spent on programs
99%
Reserves
2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 93%
Employees
0
Volunteers
6
Highest pay
$473,456, director

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

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

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 48% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 35% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    99% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 9 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (5)
  1. $111,475 spent. THE COLORADO HEALTH FOUNDATION PURPOSE - INCREASE HEALTHY BEHAVIORS AND POSITIVE DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOMES FOR ALL CLUB YOUTH AGES 6 TO 18 BY LEVERAGING POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT MODELS, DAILY PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PROGRAMMING, AND FACILITIES-BASED OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME INCLUDING AFTER-SCHOOL, SCHOOL BREAKS AND SUMMER PROGRAMS WITH QUALIFIED YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONALS.
  2. $299,736 spent. AG VAPING AND AG OPIOID - THE PURPOSE OF THIS AGREEMENT IS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW TO AWARD GRANT FUNDS TO BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS IN COLORADO, INC. TO ADDRESS YOUTH VAPING. BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS IN COLORADO, INC (BGCC) WILL LEAD A COALITION OF TEN BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS (BGC) ORGANIZATIONS IN INTEGRATING AN INNOVATIVE STRATEGY AIMED AT OPIOID PREVENTION ACROSS 34 CLUBHOUSES IN THE STATE, REACHING MORE THAN 1,900 YOUTH EACH YEAR. THIS PROJECT OFFERS A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO OPIOID PREVENTION.
  3. $706,694 spent. TGYS - THE PURPOSE OF THIS CONTRACT IS TO PROVIDE GRANT FUNDING TO COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS THAT SERVE CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO PREVENT YOUTH CRIME AND VIOLENCE, CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT, YOUTH ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, MARIJUANA AND OTHER DRUG USE, AND HIGH SCHOOL DROPOUT AS AUTHORIZED BY C.R.S. 26-6.8-101 THROUGH 106. ELIGIBLE TGYS GRANTEES INCLUDE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, SCHOOLS, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, STATE AGENCIES, AND INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION. TGYS GRANTEES SERVE CHILDREN AND YOUTH AGES 0-25, AS WELL AS PARENTS, CAREGIVERS, MENTORS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS.
  4. $255,607 spent. SAMSHA: THE SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (SAMHSA) IS THE AGENCY WITHIN THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (HHS) THAT LEADS PUBLIC HEALTH EFFORTS TO ADVANCE THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OF THE NATION AND TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH MENTAL AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS, AND THEIR FAMILIES. SAMHSA'S MISSION IS TO LEAD PUBLIC HEALTH AND SERVICE DELIVERY EFFORTS THAT PROMOTE MENTAL HEALTH, PREVENT SUBSTANCE MISUSE, AND PROVIDE TREATMENTS AND SUPPORTS TO FOSTER RECOVERY WHILE ENSURING EQUITABLE ACCESS AND BETTER OUTCOMES. SAMHSA ENVISIONS THAT PEOPLE WITH, AFFECTED BY, OR AT RISK FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE CONDITIONS RECEIVE CARE, ACHIEVE WELL-BEING, AND THRIVE.COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES OFFICE OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH - THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE PRIMARY PREVENTION PROGRAMS OR POLICIES THAT ADDRESS RISK AND PROTECTIVE FACTORS THAT WILL HAVE AN IMPACT ON THE SUBSTANCE MISUSE/ABUSE IN THE CHOSEN PRIORITY POPULATION. BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS IN COLORADO SHALL PROVIDE PRIMARY PREVENTION SERVICES TO SOCIOECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES AT MULTIPLE SERVICE DELIVERY SITES THROUGHOUT COLORADO.
  5. $1.5 million spent. ALL OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES.

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 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 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 March 2015.

    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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