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Boys and Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade Inc

EIN 59-0879227 · Miami, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong96 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE SERVICES AND PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN.

Income
$19.1 million
Spending
$7.4 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
13.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 70%
Employees
188
Volunteers
43
Highest pay
$263,500, president

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

Financial health

Strong: 96 out of 100. Higher than 92% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 15% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 61% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 156% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    47 of 47 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 May 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 (1)
  1. $6.1 million spent. THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF MIAMI-DADE CURRENTLY SERVES OVER 12,000 PARTICIPANTS EVERY YEAR. WE HAVE TWO MAIN PROGRAMS, PROJECT LEARN AND GREAT FUTURES FOR TEENS. PROJECT LEARN SERVES CHILDREN IN K-6TH GRADES MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR. IT OFFERS ACTIVITIES SUCH AS: LITERACY; HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE; TUTORING; VARIOUS COMPUTER SOFTWARE PROGRAMS; (STEAM) SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS, AND MATH; PHYSICAL FITNESS AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES; FAMILY ENGAGEMENT EVENTS; AND NUTRITIOUS SNACKS/MEALS. THESE ARE ALL DELIVERED IN AN ENGAGING AND FUN FORMAT. ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES FOR ART FEATURE SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT TEACHERS AND EDUCATIONAL FIELD TRIPS (WHEN POSSIBLE AGAIN) THAT FURTHER UNDERSTANDING. PROJECT LEARN IS A COMPLETE AND COMPREHENSIVE AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAM. THE GREAT FUTURES FOR TEENS PROGRAM SERVES YOUTH IN GRADES 7TH-12TH. THIS PROGRAM ALSO OPERATES MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR AND PROVIDES PARTICIPANTS LIFE SKILLS, COLLEGE READINESS, CAREER PREPAREDNESS, FINANCIAL LITERACY, SAT/ACT STRATEGIES, FITNESS, TUTORING, STEM, COMMUNITY SERVICE ENGAGEMENT, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, MENTORING AND ASSISTANCE TO HELP WITH SUMMER EMPLOYMENT. OUR YOUTH ARE ABLE TO BE MENTORED IN OUR PROGRAMS TO DEAL WITH THE MANY ADVERSE EFFECTS THIS PANDEMIC HAS BROUGHT UPON US. OUR MENTORING AND GUIDANCE THROUGH THESE DIFFICULT TIMES HELP OPEN THE DOORS FOR OUR CHILDREN AND YOUTH TO BECOME SUCCESSFUL MEMBERS OF SOCIETY. WE ARE PART OF THE SOLUTION IN DEVELOPING OUR KIDS DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES FROM CRIME-RIDDEN ZONES TO WONDERFUL COMMUNITIES AND NEIGHBORHOODS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 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 October 13, 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 May 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 August 1946.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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