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Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Augusta Inc

EIN 58-0610382 · Augusta, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE CLUB IS TO INSPIRE AND ENABLE ALL YOUNG PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO NEED US MOST, TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE, CARING AND RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS.

Income
$12.3 million
Spending
$9.6 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
-3.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 57%
Employees
289
Volunteers
616
Highest pay
$247,948, executive director

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

Fair: 55 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 47% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 22% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 29% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    32 of 32 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 (4)
  1. $2.5 million spent. LIFE & WORKFORCE READINESS - TEENS GAIN THE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE NEEDED TO NAVIGATE ADULTHOOD AND THE WORKFORCE SUCCESSFULLY. THEY DEVELOP EMPLOYABILITY, FINANCIAL, DIGITAL, AND TECHNICAL LITERACY WHILE EXPLORING CAREERS IN HEALTHCARE, ENGINEERING, CYBERSECURITY, ARTS, MANUFACTURING, SKILLED TRADES, AND MORE - PREPARING FOR STABLE, FULFILLING FUTURES.
  2. $2.2 million spent. ACADEMIC SUCCESS - MEMBERS RECEIVE ACADEMIC SUPPORT, TUTORING, AND ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES THAT KEEP THEM ON TRACK IN SCHOOL AND INSPIRE A LOVE OF LEARNING. THEY BUILD STRONG STUDY HABITS, SET PERSONAL GOALS, AND ACHIEVE MEASURABLE IMPROVEMENTS IN ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AND CONFIDENCE
  3. $1.4 million spent. HEALTH & WELL-BEING - YOUTH DEVELOP HEALTHY HABITS AND POSITIVE COPING SKILLS THAT SUPPORT PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING. THROUGH FITNESS, NUTRITION, AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL PROGRAMS, THEY BUILD CONFIDENCE, RESILIENCE, AND LIFELONG HEALTHY BEHAVIORS.
  4. $1.6 million spent. CHARACTER & LEADERSHIP - YOUNG PEOPLE STRENGTHEN THEIR SENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY, INTEGRITY, AND RESPECT THROUGH LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. THEY LEARN TO MAKE ETHICAL DECISIONS, DEMONSTRATE GOOD CITIZENSHIP, AND LEAD POSITIVE CHANGE IN THEIR SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES.

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 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 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 May 1952.

    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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