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Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain Inc

EIN 56-0927694 · Winterville, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair69 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ENABLE ALL YOUNG PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO NEED US MOST, TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE, CARING, RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS.

Income
$8.9 million
Spending
$7.7 million
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
0.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 80%
Employees
284
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$227,411, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 69 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 28% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    21 of 21 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 June 30, 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 (4)
  1. $2.2 million spent. ACADEMIC SUCCESS - BOYS & GIRLS CLUB YOUTH RECEIVE DAILY HOMEWORK HELP AND TUTORING THROUGH THE POWER HOUR PROGRAM. ADDITIONAL TARGETED PROGRAMS ADDRESS CRITICAL LEARNING BARRIERS. CLUB ACADEMY IS A BGCCP PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ADDRESS THE CRITICAL IMPORTANCE OF 3RD GRADE READING PROFICIENCY. THE PROGRAM IS UNIQUE IN ITS DUAL APPLICATION IN BOTH THE SCHOOL AND CLUB ENVIRONMENTS. BGCCP PLACES TUTORS IN SCHOOLS FOR 1:1 INTERVENTION DURING THE SCHOOL DAY. NEW SKILLS ARE REINFORCED WITH PROVEN SMALL GROUP INTERVENTIONS IN THE CLUB AFTER SCHOOL. 100% OF BGCCP MEMBERS WHO STAY WITH THE ORGANIZATION THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE ON TIME.
  2. $1.9 million spent. HEALTHY LIFESTYLES - BGCCP OFFERS A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS AND OPPORTUNITIES THAT PROMOTE HEALTH AND WELLBEING FOR OUR MEMBERS. YOUTH PARTICIPATE IN DAILY PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, ENGAGE IN PROGRAMS ON POSITIVE LIFE CHOICES AND HEALTHY EATING. 90% OF BGCCP MEMBERS RECEIVE FREE OR REDUCED LUNCH AT SCHOOL. BGCCP PROVIDES AN ADDITIONAL NUTRITIOUS, HEALTHY MEAL FOR ALL MEMBERS EACH DAY, INCLUDING SUMMER. THE MAJORITY OF MEAL COSTS ARE REIMBURSED THROUGH USDA.
  3. $827,195 spent. LEADERSHIP, CITIZENSHIP & CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT - BGCCP PROVIDES A SERIES OF PROGRAMS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH TO DEVELOP INTO CARING, RESPONSIBLE AND ENGAGED CITIZENS. THE YOUTH OF THE YEAR PROGRAM PROVIDES TRAINING IN PUBLIC SPEAKING, PROBLEM SOLVING AND LEADERSHIP, PREPARING YOUNG PEOPLE WITH 21ST CENTURY LEADERSHIP SKILLS. THE KEYSTONE AND TORCH CLUB PROGRAMS FOCUS ON SERVICE TO FAMILY, CLUB AND COMMUNITY.
  4. $551,464 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS - ART & CULTURE AND SPORTS & FITNESS ARE A FEW OF BGCCP'S OTHER PROGRAMS OFFERED AT OUR CLUBS. OUR CLUB MEMBERS HAVE AN OUTLET FOR THEIR CREATIVE AND CURIOUS MINDS EVERY DAY. THESE PROGRAMS (WHICH INCLUDE A NATIONAL FINE ARTS EXHIBIT AND TNT DRAMA MATTERS AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS) HELP BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE COASTAL PLAIN MEMBERS DEVELOP THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND APPRECIATION OF FINE ARTS, AND THEIR SKILLS IN MUSIC, PERFORMANCE AND CREATIVE WRITING. MANY PUBLIC SCHOOLS HAVE CUT THEIR PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND THE OBESITY RATE IN YOUTH HAS REACHED AN ALARMING HIGH. AT BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE COASTAL PLAIN, THROUGH THE TRIPLE PLAY PROGRAM AND OTHERS, WE TEACH OUR MEMBERS TO FOCUS ON FITNESS, USE LEISURE TIME PRODUCTIVELY, DEVELOP SKILLS TO MANAGE STRESS AND RESPECT AND APPRECIATE THE ENVIRONMENT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 1971.

    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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