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Boys and Girls Club of Transylvania County Inc

EIN 56-2142829 · Brevard, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF BREVARD/TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY IS TO ENABLE ALL YOUNG PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO NEED US MOST, TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE, CARING, RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS. WE ARE MORE THAN AN AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM. WE ARE A YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION SERVING SCHOOL-AGED YOUTH FROM FIVE TO 18 YEARS OLD.

Income
$3.1 million
Spending
$1.8 million
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
13.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 89%
Employees
75
Volunteers
60

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

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.5 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 42% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 23% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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

    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.

  • 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. $1.4 million spent. ORGANIZATION ACCOMPLISHMENTS - 2024 GENERAL PROGRAM IMPACT -SNACKS/DINNERS PROVIDED: 32,688 -ENROLLMENT: 534 -UNIQUE FAMILIES SERVED: 378 -ADA: 182 MEMBERSHIP/FAMILIES SERVICES 1: WE ESTIMATE THAT 510 HUNGER & HEALTH COALITION MEAL KITS WERE PROVIDED TO CLUB FAMILIES IN 2024. 2: FAMILY EVENTS: -DAUGHTER DANCE - FEBRUARY: 76 INDIVIDUALS ATTENDED/SERVED 32 FAMILIES. -EASTER EGG HUNT - MARCH: 85 INDIVIDUALS ATTENDED -FAMILY DODGEBALL NIGHT - APRIL: 26 INDIVIDUALS ATTENDED/SERVED 8 FAMILIES -SON DANCE - MAY: 21 INDIVIDUALS ATTENDED/SERVED 9 FAMILIES. -FAMILY CARNIVAL - MAY: 153 INDIVIDUALS ATTENDED/SERVED. -THANKSGIVING DINNER - NOVEMBER: 303 INDIVIDUALS ATTENDED/SERVED -CHRISTMAS PARADE - DECEMBER: 26 INDIVIDUALS/15 FAMILIES ATTENDED -A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS PARTY: 212 INDIVIDUALS ATTENDED/SERVED 3: A PASSIONATE COMMUNITY MEMBER (LCSWA) PROVIDED THERAPY TWICE/WEEK THERAPY SESSIONS TO 14 MEMBERS WITH MEDICAID DURING THE SPRING AND FALL OF 2024. 4: 10,175 IN SCHOLARSHIPS WERE PROVIDED TO OUR MEMBERS, AND APPROXIMATELY 24% OF MEMBERS RECEIVED EITHER PARTIAL OR FULL SCHOLARSHIPS. OUR 2024-2025 SY PROGRAM IS FREE BECAUSE OF OUR 21ST CCLC GRANT AWARD. 5: ADDITIONAL EFFORTS: -HURRICANE HELENE: STAFF/BOARD MEMBERS WERE ABLE TO CONTACT EVERY CLUB FAMILY TO CHECK IN. OVER A SPAN OF TWO WEEKS, SUPPLIES WERE TAKEN TO FAMILIES SUCH AS: WATER, FIRST AID, CLOTHES, SHOES, BABY FORMULA, BABY DIAPERS, FOOD, DOG/CAT FOOD, CHICKEN FEED, SOAP AND SHAMPOOS. -NEW BALANCE SHOES: IN RESPONSE TO HURRICANE HELENE, NEW BALANCE REACHED OUT AND DONATED OVER 500 PAIRS OF SHOES BETWEEN BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS ACROSS WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA WHO WERE AFFECTED. WE RECEIVED 175 PAIRS OF SHOES AND ALL WERE GIVEN OUT TO CLUB MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES. -TOYS4TOTS: UNFORTUNATELY, DUE TO THE DAMAGE DONE BY HURRICANE HELENE, THE TOYS4TOTS WAREHOUSE IN ASHEVILLE WAS DESTROYED. WE WERE UNABLE TO PROVIDE FAMILIES WITH TOYS THROUGH THE T4T PROGRAM. HOWEVER, CLUB FAMILIES AND LOCAL BUSINESSES PULLED TOGETHER TO DONATE FUNDS AND TOYS TO HELP SERVE OUR CLUB FAMILIES IN NEED. WE WERE ABLE TO SERVE AND DELIVER TOYS TO 75 MEMBERS. -KIDS IN CAMP: KIDS IN CAMP IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION IN TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY THAT IS PARTNERED WITH THE CLUB. THE MISSION OF KIC IS TO CONNECT TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY CHILDREN TO CAMPS AND GIVE THEM THE OPPORTUNITY FOR GROWTH THROUGH SUMMER CAMP. CLUB MEMBERS ARE REFERRED TO KIC THROUGH THE MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR. THE KIC PROGRAM OFFERS CLUB FAMILIES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR THEIR CHILDREN TO ATTEND A LOCAL CAMP OVER THE SUMMER. CLUB FAMILIES ARE ONLY REQUIRED TO PAY 25 FOR CAMP AND KIC PAYS FOR THE REMAINING BALANCES. FY PROGRAMS ART -458 UNDUPLICATED YOUTH PARTICIPATED IN ART PROGRAMMING FROM JANUARY- DECEMBER 2024. TRIPLE PLAY -465 UNDUPLICATED YOUTH PARTICIPATED IN TRIPLE PLAY PROGRAMMING FROM JANUARY-DECEMBER 2024. SCHOOL YEAR 2023-2024 SY (23-24) GENERAL PROGRAM IMPACT -SNACKS/DINNERS PROVIDED: 15,239 (SNACK) + 3,904 (DINNER) = 19,143 MEALS -ENROLLMENT = 378 -NUMBER SERVED = 368 -ADA = 181 SY (23-24) ACADEMIC SUCCESS 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR PROGRAMS: POWER HOUR/REPORT CARD DATA/HOMEWORK CLUB -371 UNDUPLICATED MEMBERS PARTICIPATED IN THE POWER HOUR/HOMEWORK CLUB PROGRAM DURING THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR. -POWER HOUR/HOMEWORK CLUB SURVEY RESULTS (SPRING 2024) -(K-5 ONLY) 72% OF MEMBERS SURVEYED REPORTED POWER HOUR GIVES THEM OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN AND PRACTICE ACADEMIC SKILLS. -(K-5 ONLY) 90% OF MEMBERS SURVEYED REPORTED POWER HOUR ALLOWS THEM TO LEARN AND PRACTICE SKILLS IN FUN, CREATIVE, AND ENGAGING WAYS. -(K-12) 72% OF MEMBERS REPORTED HOMEWORK CLUB GIVES THEM A QUIET SPACE TO COMPLETE THEIR HOMEWORK. -(K-12) 83% OF MEMBERS REPORTED THEY KNOW THEY CAN RECEIVE INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT WITH THEIR HOMEWORK DURING HOMEWORK CLUB. -DURING THE 2023-2024 SY, 9 UNIQUE TUTORS PROVIDED 192 CUMULATIVE HOURS OF TUTORING AND INDIVIDUAL ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE TO 37 MEMBERS (GRADES 1-12). -REPORT CARD STATS: -AVERAGE GPA: 2.96 -HONOR ROLL: 57% -AVERAGE GRADES: 31% -HAZARDOUS GRADES: 12% -66% OF MEMBERS MAINTAINED A B AVERAGE OR ABOVE OR IMPROVED TO A B OR ABOVE FROM Q1-Q4 MONEY MATTERS - SPRING 2024 -64 UNDUPLICATED YOUTH PARTICIPATED IN 123 COLLECTIVE HOURS OF MONEY MATTERS PROGRAMMING OVER 8 SESSIONS. -OF THE 30 YOUTH SURVEYED IN GRADES 6-HS: -90% REPORTED THEY LEARNED SKILLS RELATING TO BUDGETING IN MM -83.3% REPORTED THEY LEARNED ABOUT SAVING MONEY AND SETTING FINANCIAL GOALS IN MM -73.3% REPORTED LEARNING ABOUT TAXES IN MM -80% REPORTED LEARNING ABOUT CREDIT AND HOW IT CAN BENEFIT THEM IN MM -76.7% REPORTED LEARNING ABOUT BANK ACCOUNTS AND BANKING SERVICES IN MM SY (23-24) ARTS VISUAL ARTS: -337 UNDUPLICATED YOUTH PARTICIPATED IN 2,180 COLLECTIVE HOURS OF ART PROGRAMMING DURING THE 2023-2024 SY -145 MEMBERS IN GRADES K-12 WERE SURVEYED ABOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR ART PROGRAM: -80% OF MEMBERS REPORTED ART THIS SCHOOL YEAR HAS TAUGHT THEM NEW TECHNIQUES AND SKILLS -89% OF MEMBERS REPORTED ART HAS BEEN INTERESTING TO THEM, EVEN IF IT IS NOT THEIR FAVORITE PROGRAM. -90% OF MEMBERS REPORTED ART ALLOWS THEM TO BE CREATIVE AND EXPLORE THEIR ARTISTIC ABILITY. DANCE -11 UNDUPLICATED 4TH-5TH GRADE YOUTH PARTICIPATED IN 45 COLLECTIVE HOURS OF DANCE CLASSES AT CAROLINA DANCE COLLECTIVE DURING THE SPRING, CULMINATING IN A RECITAL AT THE END OF THE SPRING SEMESTER. -100% OF MEMBERS (7) SURVEYED ABOUT DANCE REPORTED THAT THE PROGRAM TAUGHT THEM NEW SKILLS AND THEY ENJOYED DANCE CLASS, AND 86% REPORTED DANCE HELPED THEM BUILD CONFIDENCE. DRAMA (CAROLINA CREATIVE ARTS) -9 UNDUPLICATED YOUTH PARTICIPATED IN 67 COLLECTIVE HOURS OF DRAMA CLASSES FACILITATED BY CAROLINA CREATIVE ARTS DURING THE 2024 SPRING SEMESTER. BUCKET DRUMMING -7 UNDUPLICATED YOUTH PARTICIPATED IN 37 COLLECTIVE HOURS OF BUCKET DRUMMING. -100% OF MEMBERS (6) SURVEYED ABOUT BUCKET DRUMMING REPORTED THAT THE PROGRAM TAUGHT THEM NEW SKILLS AND THEY ENJOYED DRUMMING CLASS. SY (23-24) HEALTH & WELLNESS TRIPLE PLAY -355 UNDUPLICATED YOUTH PARTICIPATED IN 2,465 COLLECTIVE HOURS OF TRIPLE PLAY PROGRAMMIN

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 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 October 1999.

    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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