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Boys and Girls Club of Topeka

EIN 48-0636732 · Topeka, KS

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF TOPEKA (BGCT) IS TO INSPIRE AND ENABLE ALL YOUNG PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO NEED US MOST, TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE, CARING, RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS. BGCT PROVIDES CRITICAL OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT ACADEMIC SUCCESS, HEALTHY LIFESTYLES, CHARACTER AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND WORKFORCE READINESS.IN 2024, THE ORGANIZATION SERVED 1,858 CHILDREN AND TEENS AND THEIR FAMILIES ACROSS FOUR SCHOOL DISTRICTS THROUGH TWO CLUBHOUSES, ELEVEN SCHOOL-BASED SITES, AND ONE DEDICATED TEEN CENTER FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. OF THOSE SERVED, 72 MEMBERS WERE IDENTIFIED AS HOMELESS, 109 WERE IN FOSTER CARE, AND 71 PERCENT OF FAMILIES LIVE AT OR BELOW THE POVERTY LEVEL.

Income
$3.3 million
Spending
$3.1 million
Spent on programs
62%
Reserves
10.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 43%
Employees
134
Volunteers
182
Highest pay
$132,919, 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

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 45% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 27% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    62% 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

    17 of 17 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 (1)
  1. $1.9 million spent. HEALTHY LIFESTYLES:PROVIDED FITNESS, NUTRITION, AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH AGES 5-18 AT 13 CLUB SITES AND 1 TEEN CENTER, SERVING 1,843 YOUTH, OF WHOM 76.7% LIVE AT OR BELOW THE POVERTY LEVEL. DELIVERED 150,000+ HOURS OF HEALTH ACTIVITIES; ESTIMATED 85% INCREASED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND 70% LEARNED HEALTHY EATING HABITS.CHARACTER & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT:OFFERED LEADERSHIP CLUBS, MENTORSHIP, AND SERVICE-LEARNING IN 13 CLUB SITES AND 1 TEEN CENTER FOR STUDENTS ACROSS 4 SCHOOL DISTRICTS, FOCUSING ON YOUTH FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES. 400 TEENS PARTICIPATED, COMPLETING 750+ COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS; ESTIMATED 90% REPORTED IMPROVED LEADERSHIP AND CONFIDENCE SKILLS.ACADEMIC SUCCESS:DELIVERED TUTORING, HOMEWORK HELP, AND STEM ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH, INCLUDING THOSE IN FOSTER CARE, EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, OR IMPACTED BY VIOLENCE. SERVED APPROXIMATELY 1,600 MEMBERS WITH 50,000+ ACADEMIC HOURS; ESTIMATED 95% OF TEENS STAYED ON TRACK TO GRADUATE, 90% DEVELOPED A POST-SECONDARY PLAN.LIFE & WORKFORCE READINESS:PROVIDED CAREER EXPLORATION, WORKFORCE READINESS TRAINING, AND FINANCIAL LITERACY FOR TEENS AT THE TEEN CENTER, SERVING YOUTH FROM WORKING FAMILIES, IN FOSTER CARE AND THOSE AT RISK. 400 TEENS ENGAGED IN 1,000+ WORKFORCE HOURS; ESTIMATED 75% SECURED EMPLOYMENT, INTERNSHIPS, OR COLLEGE ENROLLMENT.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 1966.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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