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Boys & Girls Club of Central Alabama

EIN 63-0302102 · Birmingham, AL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ENABLE AND MOTIVATE ALL YOUTH WITHIN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE, CARING, AND RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS ACCORDING TO JUDEO-CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES.

Income
$4.0 million
Spending
$3.3 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
7.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 65%
Employees
241
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$133,905, president

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    20 of 20 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 (5)
  1. $2.7 million spent. BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF CENTRAL ALABAMA (BGCCA), THE OLDEST BOYS & GIRLS CLUB IN THE SOUTHEAST, HAS BEEN SERVING CHILDREN AGES 6 TO 18 IN BIRMINGHAM AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES FOR OVER 124 YEARS. CURRENTLY, THE CLUB OPERATES 8 LOCATIONS IN JEFFERSON, SHELBY, ST. CLAIR, AND WALKER COUNTIES, SERVING 11,356 YOUTH IN 2024 THROUGH ITS CLUBS AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS. GUIDED BY THE NATIONAL FORMULA FOR IMPACT DEVELOPED BY BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA, BGCCA DESIGNS ITS PROGRAMS TO BUILD ESSENTIAL SKILLS IN FOUR KEY OUTCOME AREAS: HEALTH AND WELL BEING, CHARACTER AND LEADERSHIP, ACADEMIC SUCCESS, AND LIFE AND WORKFORCE READINESS.
  2. IN THE AREA OF HEALTH AND WELL-BEING, 1,571 MEMBERS PARTICIPATED IN OUR TRIPLE PLAY (MIND BODY SOUL) PROGRAM. AMONG THEM, 77 PERCENT REPORTED CONSUMING THE RECOMMENDED DAILY SERVINGS OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES, AND 59 PERCENT SAID THEY WERE PHYSICALLY ACTIVE FOR AT LEAST 60 MINUTES, FIVE DAYS A WEEK. PROGRAMS SUCH AS SMART MOVES, JOURNEYS, PASSPORT TO MANHOOD, AND POSITIVE ACTION SUPPORT SOCIAL EMOTIONAL WELLNESS AND HELP YOUTH AVOID RISKY BEHAVIORS. AMONG THE 993 MEMBERS WHO TOOK PART IN THESE PROGRAMS, 96 PERCENT REPORTED AVOIDING RISKY BEHAVIORS AND 82 PERCENT SAID THEY FEEL EQUIPPED TO HANDLE SOCIAL CHALLENGES.
  3. CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT CONTINUES TO BE A CENTRAL PART OF OUR MISSION. THROUGH YOUTH OF THE MONTH AND YOUTH OF THE YEAR PROGRAMS, 1,919 MEMBERS PARTICIPATED, AND 93 PERCENT STATED THAT IF THEY WERE THE LEADER OF A GROUP, THEY WOULD MAKE SURE OTHERS FELT INCLUDED. ADDITIONALLY, 171 MEMBERS IN OUR KEYSTONE AND TORCH CLUBS, WHICH SERVE YOUTH AGES 11 TO 18, COMPLETED MEANINGFUL CLUB AND COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS.
  4. TO SUPPORT ACADEMIC SUCCESS, BGCCA OFFERS A VARIETY OF ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS INCLUDING PROJECT LEARN, POWER HOUR FOR HOMEWORK HELP, AND SUMMER LEARNING INITIATIVES SUCH AS SUMMER BRAIN GAIN AND SAIL. OF THE 1,066 MEMBERS WHO PARTICIPATED IN THESE PROGRAMS, 97 PERCENT REPORTED UNDERSTANDING THE IMPORTANCE OF SCHOOL TO THEIR FUTURE, 92 PERCENT SAID THEY PLAN TO CONTINUE THEIR EDUCATION AFTER HIGH SCHOOL, AND 87 PERCENT EXPECT TO COMPLETE COLLEGE.
  5. IN THE AREA OF LIFE AND WORKFORCE READINESS, PROGRAMS LIKE CAREER LAUNCH AND UPNEXT, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS THE GREATER BIRMINGHAM ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERS, SERVED 286 TEEN MEMBERS. AFTER COMPLETING A PROGRAM CYCLE, 83 PERCENT OF PARTICIPANTS SAID THEY FELT MORE PREPARED FOR LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since November 1970.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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