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Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County

EIN 59-1108790 · Fort Lauderdale, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SINCE ITS FOUNDING, BGCBC HAS BEEN STEADFAST IN ITS MISSION TO SUPPORT YOUTH DEVELOPMENT. OUR PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO MEET THE DIVERSE NEEDS AND INTERESTS OF CHILDREN AND TEENS THROUGH AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER ACTIVITIES THAT HELP THEM THRIVE ACADEMICALLY, SOCIALLY, AND EMOTIONALLY.WE FOCUS ONFOUR PILLARS OF IMPACT: - ACADEMIC SUCCESS: EMPOWERING YOUTH TO EXCEL IN SCHOOL AND PREPARE FOR A SUCCESSFUL FUTURE. - CHARACTER & LEADERSHIP: CULTIVATING THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS WHO GIVE BACK TO THEIR COMMUNITIES. - HEALTH & WELL-BEING: PROMOTING OVERALL WELL-BEING THROUGH FITNESS, NUTRITION, AND EMOTIONAL RESILIENCE. - LIFE & WORKFORCE READINESS: SETTING TODAY'S YOUTH UP TO BUILD THE GREAT FUTURES THEY ENVISION THROUGH SKILL DEVELOPMENT, CAREER EXPOSURE, AND INTERNSHIPS.

Income
$21.6 million
Spending
$20.2 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
12.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 48%
Employees
304
Volunteers
791
Highest pay
$292,497, co-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

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    68 of 68 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 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 (4)
  1. $1.8 million spent. SNACK & SUPPER PROGRAM - DOH (DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH) OBJECTIVE - TO PROVIDE HEALTHY AND NUTRITIOUS SNACKS AND MEALS TO BROWARD COUNTY YOUTH UPON ARRIVAL AT THE CLUBS AFTER SCHOOL. THE PROGRAM SERVED 314,001 SNACKS AND 291,927 SUPPERS. CONDUCTED TWO STAFF TRAINING SESSION RELATED TO THE SNACK & SUPPER FOOD PROGRAM.
  2. $700,165 spent. CSC M.O.S.T (MAXIMIZING OUT OF SCHOOL TIME) OBJECTIVE - M.O.S.T SUMMER PROGRAMS PROVIDE A SAFE, POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN FROM THE COMMUNITIES SURROUNDING OUR CLUBS. THE PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED TO MEMBERS AGES 6-11 CURRENTLY IN GRADES 1ST 5TH. QUALITY ACTIVITIES PROVIDED THROUGH THE M.O.S.T PROGRAM OFFER EXPOSURE TO ART, CULTURE, SCIENCE, AND COMMUNITY SERVICE WHILE BOOSTING ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT THROUGH PROJECT BASED LEARNING (PBL), SUPPORTING SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT, AND STRENGTHENING CHILDREN'S RELATIONSHIPS WITHIN THEIR FAMILIES, SCHOOLS, AND COMMUNITIES. THE PROGRAM SERVED 465 CHILDREN. CONDUCTED ONE STAFF TRAINING SESSION.
  3. $528,777 spent. SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM - DOE (DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION) OBJECTIVE - TO PROVIDE HEALTHY AND NUTRITIOUS MEALS DURING THE SUMMER FOR BROWARD COUNTY YOUTH. LONG TERM GOALS- (1) TO INCREASE HEALTHY BEHAVIORS (2) TO DECREASE DRUG USE AND OBESITY. THE PROGRAM SERVED 79,519 LUNCHES AND 79,344 SNACKS. CONDUCTED ONE STAFF TRAINING SESSION RELATED TO THE SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM.
  4. $13.9 million spent. OUR POSITIVE IMPACT: * 384,690 HOURS SPENT IN ACADEMIC PROGRAMMING BY OUR MEMBERS* 96% OF SENIOR MEMBERS GRADUATED ON TIME WITH A PLAN FOR THE FUTURE* 3 IN EVERY 5 SENIORS RECIEVED A SCHOLARSHIP TO ATTEND COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY OR TRADE SCHOOL* 78% OF OUR COLLEGE-BOUND SENIORS EARNED SCHOLARSHIPS WITH SUPPORT FROM BGCBC'S COLLEGE READINESS PROGRAMS, REDUCING BARRIERS TO HIGHER EDUCATION* 1,900 TEENS PARTICIPATED IN LIFE AND WORKFORCE READINESS PROGRAMS, GAINING CRITICAL SKILLS FOR COLLEGE, CAREERS, AND LIFE BEYOND THE CLUB

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 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 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 August 1965.

    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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