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Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta Inc

EIN 58-0566123 · Chamblee, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF METRO ATLANTA'S (BGCMA) MISSION IS TO IGNITE THE UNLIMITED POTENTIAL OF KIDS AND TEENS BY CREATING SAFE, INCLUSIVE, AND ENGAGING ENVIRONMENTS. OUR VISION IS THOUSANDS OF YOUNG LEADERS THRIVING IN LIFE AND STRENGTHENING THE FUTURE OF THEIR COMMUNITIES AND THE WORLD. THROUGH 26 CLUBS IN 10 METRO COUNTIES, TRAINED AND PROFESSIONAL STAFF SERVE NEARLY 8,000 YOUTH (AGES 6-18) THROUGH YEAR-ROUND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMING. BGCMA PROVIDES PROGRAMS FOCUSED ON ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT, CHARACTER AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLES. BGCMA ALSO OVERSEES CAMP KIWANIS, A 160-ACRE OUTDOOR RESIDENCE CAMP. IT COSTS OUR FAMILIES BETWEEN $85-$285 PER CHILD EACH YEAR, BASED ON INCOME TO BECOME A MEMBER OF OUR CLUBS. NO CHILD IS TURNED AWAY DUE TO INABILITY TO PAY. BGCMA REMAINS COMMITTED TO ENSURING THAT EVERY YOUNG PERSON, REGARDLESS OF CIRCUMSTANCE, HAS ACCESS TO OPPORTUNITIES THAT ENABLE THEM TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AND CONTRIBUTE TO STRONGER FAMILIES AND COMMUN

Income
$20.1 million
Spending
$26.7 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 56%
Employees
685
Volunteers
305
Highest pay
$230,448, president & ceo (june 2025)

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 40% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 33% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 18 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    54 of 54 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, 2025, 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 (3)
  1. $13.1 million spent. ACADEMIC SUCCESS: BGCMA'S ACADEMIC SUCCESS PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO IMPROVE EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES AND PREPARE YOUTH FOR LIFELONG LEARNING. PROGRAMS INCLUDE LITERACY DEVELOPMENT, HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE, TUTORING, ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT, COLLEGE AND CAREER EXPLORATION, AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES THAT SUPPORT CLASSROOM ACHIEVEMENT AND EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT.PARTICIPANTS ENGAGED IN ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, BUILD CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS, AND ENCOURAGE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION AND POST-SECONDARY SUCCESS. ACADEMIC PROGRAMMING EMPHASIZES ENGAGEMENT, PROBLEM-SOLVING, COLLABORATION, AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS NECESSARY FOR FUTURE ACHIEVEMENT.THESE EFFORTS SUPPORT BGCMA'S MISSION BY HELPING YOUTH DEVELOP THE COMPETENCIES NEEDED TO SUCCEED ACADEMICALLY WHILE CREATING PATHWAYS TOWARD FUTURE CAREER AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES.
  2. $5.5 million spent. CHARACTER & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: BGCMA PREPARES YOUNG PEOPLE FOR A SUCCESSFUL FUTURE BY EMPOWERING THEM TO BECOME CONFIDENT, RESPONSIBLE LEADERS WHO POSITIVELY INFLUENCE THEIR PEERS AND COMMUNITIES. THROUGH LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS, COMMUNITY SERVICE, COLLECTIVE ACTION, AND CREATIVE EXPRESSION, YOUTH ARE ENCOURAGED TO THINK CRITICALLY ABOUT THE WORLD AROUND THEM AND UNDERSTAND THE VALUE OF LEADERSHIP, SERVICE, AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT. PROGRAMS HELP YOUTH BUILD CHARACTER, RESILIENCE, COMMUNICATION SKILLS, SELF-CONFIDENCE, AND POSITIVE DECISION-MAKING ABILITIES WHILE PROVIDING MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THEIR VOICES TO BE HEARD. THROUGH THESE EXPERIENCES, YOUTH LEARN TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR CHOICES, ADVOCATE FOR WHAT MATTERS TO THEM, AND MAKE MEANINGFUL CONTRIBUTIONS TO THEIR COMMUNITIES.
  3. $3.3 million spent. HEALTHY LIFESTYLES: BGCMA HELPS YOUNG PEOPLE BUILD HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS WITH THEMSELVES, THEIR PEERS, ADULTS, AND THEIR COMMUNITIES WHILE DEVELOPING THE KNOWLEDGE, CONFIDENCE, AND SKILLS TO MAKE HEALTHY CHOICES. THROUGH MENTORING, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING, TEAM-BASED SPORTS, FITNESS, AND HEALTH AND WELLNESS INITIATIVES, YOUTH STRENGTHEN COMMUNICATION, EMPATHY, TEAMWORK, CONFLICT RESOLUTION, RESPECT, AND DECISION-MAKING SKILLS. PREVENTION-FOCUSED PROGRAMMING ADDRESSES RISK FACTORS WHILE CREATING SAFE ENVIRONMENTS WHERE YOUTH CAN LEARN FROM AND SUPPORT ONE ANOTHER. BY FOSTERING A STRONG SENSE OF SELF, AUTONOMY, AND BELONGING, BGCMA EMPOWERS YOUTH TO MAKE HEALTHIER DECISIONS, BUILD POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS, DEVELOP PRO-SOCIAL BEHAVIORS, AND ESTABLISH LIFELONG HABITS THAT SUPPORT THEIR PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 2025.

    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 February 1960.

    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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