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Cherokee Youth Center Boys & Girls Club Inc

EIN 56-2053463 · Cherokee, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair50 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 REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE, CARING AND RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS.

Income
$1.9 million
Spending
$2.0 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
1.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 91%
Employees
29
Volunteers
23
Highest pay
$106,403, cpo

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

Financial health

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 96% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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

    6 of 7 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 September 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. $431,671 spent. POWER HOUR: MAKING MINUTES COUNT THE YOUTH CENTER UTILIZES STAFF MEMBERS AND TUTORS FROM THE EDUCATION PROGRAM AT WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY WORK TOGETHER TO PROVIDE CLUB MEMBERS WITH A COMPREHENSIVE HOMEWORK HELP AND TUTORING PROGRAM DESIGNED TO RAISE ACADEMIC PROFICIENCY.
  2. $363,869 spent. TRIPLE PLAY:TRIPLE PLAY IS A DYNAMIC WELLNESS PROGRAM CURRENTLY OFFERED IN BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS THAT DEMONSTRATES HOW EATING RIGHT, KEEPING FIT AND FORMING POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS ADD UP TO A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE. THE GOAL OF TRIPLE PLAY PROGRAM IS TO IMPROVE CLUB MEMBERS' KNOWLEDGE OF HEALTHY HABITS, INCREASE THE NUMBER OF HOURS PER DAY THEY PARTICIPATE IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES, AND STRENGTHEN THEIR ABILITY TO INTERACT POSITIVELY WITH OTHERS AND ENGAGE IN POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS. THIS PROGRAM TEACHES PARTICIPANTS BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS.
  3. $177,414 spent. SMART MOVES:SMART MOVES (SKILLS MASTERY AND RESISTANCE TRAINING) IS A PREVENTION/EDUCATION PROGRAM OFFERED THROUGH THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA (B&GCA). SMART MOVES ADDRESSES ISSUES CONCERNING DRUGS, ALCOHOL, GANGS, AND PREMATURE SEXUAL ACTIVITY. SMART MOVES CONSISTS OF A VARIETY OF AGE-APPROPRIATE SMALL GROUP PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES THAT INCREASE PARTICIPANTS PEER SUPPORT SUCH ACTIVITIES INCLUDE FIELD TRIPS, HOSTING DANCES, AND OFFERING EDUCATIONAL EVENTS TO HELP PARENTS TALK WITH THEIR CHILDREN ABOUT DIFFICULT ISSUES.
  4. $549,192 spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES:THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS MULTIPLE OTHER AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS FOCUSING ON MULTIPLE DEVELOPMENT AREAS SUCH AS TUTORING, ANTI-BULLYING, TECHNOLOGY, AND FINANCIAL LITERACY. ALL DESIGNED TO PROVIDE PARTICIPANTS WITH SKILLSETS TO HELP THEM SUCCEED IN SCHOOL AND BEYOND.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 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 September 2025.

    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 March 2000.

    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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