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Boys and Girls Clubs of the Chattahoochee Valley Inc

EIN 58-1174393 · Columbus, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF THE CHATTAHOOCHEE VALLEY IS TO INSPIRE AND ENABLE ALL YOUNG PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY THOSE MOST IN NEED, TO REACH THEIR POTENTIAL AS RESPONSIBLE, CARING AND PRODUCTIVE CITIZENS THROUGH ITS PROGRAMS.

Income
$4.5 million
Spending
$4.8 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 42%
Employees
120
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$234,800, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    55 of 55 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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, 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 (1)
  1. $4.1 million spent. ACADEMIC SUCCESS: OUR ACADEMIC SUCCESS CURRICULUM DELIVERS AGE APPROPRIATE,RESEARCH-BACKED RESOURCES THAT HELP YOUTH COMPLETE SCHOOL AND PLAN FOR LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL SERVING MORE THAN 1,600 CHILDREN ACROSS SIX CLUB LOCATIONS. THROUGH INTEGRATED EDUCATION, ARTS, TUTORING, AND STEM PROGRAMMING, CLUB MEMBERS BUILD ESSENTIAL ACADEMIC SKILLS, DEVELOP A LOVE OF LEARNING, AND GAIN ACCESS TO QUALITY EDUCATION AND CAREER PATHWAYS THAT REDUCE BARRIERS TO SUCCESS AND HELP BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY.PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 96% MAINTAINED SATISFACTORY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE 86% EARNED MOSTLY A'S AND B'S 77% OF OUR TEENS HAVE PLANS FOR AFTER HIGH SCHOOL 11 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WERE PLACED IN PAID INTERNSHIPS AND JOBS OVER THE SUMMER >700 FAMILIES HAD AN OPPORTUNITY TO WORK BECAUSE OF PARTICIPATING IN HIGH-QUALITY AND AFFORDABLE OUT-OF-SCHOOL PROGRAMSHEALTHY LIFESTYLES: OUR HEALTH & WELLBEING CURRICULUM TAKES A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO HEALTH BY SUPPORTING THE MENTAL, PHYSICAL, AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING, HELPING MORE THAN 1,600 CHILDREN ACROSS SIX CLUB LOCATIONS. THROUGH DAILY NUTRITIOUS MEALS AND SNACKS, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, AND EVIDENCE INFORMED HEALTH, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL, AND WELLNESS EDUCATION, THIS PROGRAM PROMOTES ACTIVE LIFESTYLES, RESPONSIBLE DECISION-MAKING, AND LIFELONG HEALTHY HABITS THAT EMPOWER YOUNG PEOPLE TO THRIVE.PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 89,680 HOT NUTRITIOUS MEALS SERVED AND 68,326 NUTRITIOUS SNACKS SERVED 100% OF OUR YOUTH RECEIVE AT LEAST 60 MINUTES OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY DAILY 85% OF OUR YOUTH FEEL THEY HAVE THE SKILLS NEEDED TO LEAD HEALTHY PRODUCTIVE LIVES 80% GAIN THE ABILITY TO RESOLVE CONFLICTS IN OPTIMISTIC WAY 79% ENGAGE IN POSITIVE SELF-TALK TO LEAD TO STRONG MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH LEADERSHIP AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: OUR LIFE & WORKFORCE READINESS CURRICULUM DELIVERS AGE-APPROPRIATE, RESEARCH-BACKED RESOURCES THAT HELP MORE THAN 1,600 YOUTH ACROSS SIX CLUB LOCATIONS PREPARE FOR LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL, WHETHER THROUGH POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION, MILITARY SERVICE, OR WORKFORCE ENTRY. THROUGH CAREER SKILL DEVELOPMENT, HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES SUCH AS JOB SHADOWING AND MENTORING, AND EXPOSURE TO EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT PATHWAYS, THE PROGRAM ENSURES EVERY GRADUATING SENIOR LEAVES WITH A CLEAR PLAN FOR THE FUTURE WHILE ALSO ENABLING NEARLY 800 FAMILIES TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT THROUGH ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE, HIGH-QUALITY OUT-OF SCHOOL CARE.PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 77% OF OUR TEEN MEMBERS HAVE A PLAN FOR AFTER HIGH SCHOOL 55% PLAN TO GO TO COLLEGE 11% PLAN TO JOIN THE MILITARY 11% PLAN TO GO STRAIGHT TO WORK 71% OF OUR TEENS FEEL THEY HAVE THE SKILLS NEEDED TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN A JOB

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 May 1974.

    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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