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The Boys & Girls Clubs of Weld County Inc

EIN 84-0529902 · Greeley, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak35 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

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

Income
$2.6 million
Spending
$2.8 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
-2.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
104
Volunteers
30
Highest pay
$139,520, ceo

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

Weak: 35 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 15% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 52% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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

    25 of 25 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. $471,086 spent. EDUCATION: THESE PROGRAMS COMPLEMENT AND REINFORCE WHAT YOUTH LEARN DURING THE SCHOOL DAY, WHILE CREATING EXPERIENCES THAT INVITE THEM TO FALL IN LOVE WITH LEARNING. ROOTED IN SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT PRACTICES, PROGRAMS IN THIS AREA ENABLE ALL YOUTH TO BE EFFECTIVE, ENGAGED LEARNERS WHO ARE ON TRACK TO GRADUATE WITH A PLAN FOR THE FUTURE. AT ALL DEVELOPMENTAL STAGES, EDUCATION PROGRAMS PROMPT YOUTH TO PLAN AND PREPARE FOR THE FUTURE. THIS INCLUDES OBSERVING AND PRACTICING THE SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SOFT SKILLS THAT LADDER UP TO EMPLOYABILITY, EXPLORING CAREER OPTIONS, AND ENGAGING IN PROGRAMMATIC EXPERIENCES THAT PREPARE YOUTH TO LEARN AND WORK BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL.
  2. $469,726 spent. SERVICE & LEADERSHIP: THESE PROGRAMS BUILD LEADERSHIP WITH SELF, LEADERSHIP WITH OTHERS, AND LEADERSHIP WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. THEY GIVE YOUTH THE CONFIDENCE AND ABILITIES TO CREATE MEANINGFUL CHANGE IN THEIR WORLD.
  3. $463,640 spent. SPORTS AND RECREATION: THESE PROGRAMS PROMOTE PHYSICAL HEALTH BY PROVIDING LOW-RISK SETTINGS FOR MEMBERS TO EXPLORE MOVING THEIR BODIES AND EATING HEALTHY FOODS. THESE PLAYFUL EXPERIENCES BUILD MOVEMENT SKILLS, SUCH AS RUNNING AND THROWING, AND NUTRITION SKILLS, SUCH AS CHOOSING HEALTHY FOODS. MEMBERS DEVELOP POSITIVE ATTITUDES TOWARDS PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND HEALTHY EATING TO SUPPORT A LIFETIME OF HEALTHY DECISIONS.
  4. $894,569 spent. THE ARTS: THE ARTS (DIGITAL, FINE, APPLIED AND PERFORMING ARTS) PROGRAMS ENCOURAGE IMAGINATION AND SELF-EXPRESSION. THEY ALSO HELP YOUTH DEVELOP KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF SPECIFIC ART FORMS. ART PROGRAMS BUILD SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL AND 21ST CENTURY SKILLS, SUCH AS COMMUNICATION, CRITICAL THINKING, AND CREATIVITY. HEALTH & WELLNESS: THESE PROGRAMS FOCUS ON BUILDING THE PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, AND EMOTIONAL WELLNESS OF YOUTH. THESE PROGRAMS ALSO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO BUILD THE FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS OF DEVELOPING RELATIONSHIPS, REGULATING EMOTIONS, AND SOLVING PROBLEMS. ADDITIONALLY, THESE PROGRAMS FOCUS ON BUILDING HEALTH PROMOTION SKILLS, SUCH AS COMMUNICATION AND DECISION MAKING,THROUGH EXPLORING A RANGE OF HEALTH TOPICS AND BEHAVIORS, INCLUDING SUBSTANCE USE, SEXUAL BEHAVIOR, AND VIOLENCE.
  5. THE ARTS: THE ARTS (DIGITAL, FINE, APPLIED AND PERFORMING ARTS) PROGRAMS ENCOURAGE IMAGINATION AND SELF-EXPRESSION. THEY ALSO HELP YOUTH DEVELOP KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF SPECIFIC ART FORMS. ART PROGRAMS BUILD SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL AND 21ST CENTURY SKILLS, SUCH AS COMMUNICATION, CRITICAL THINKING, AND CREATIVITY. HEALTH & WELLNESS: THESE PROGRAMS FOCUS ON BUILDING THE PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, AND EMOTIONAL WELLNESS OF YOUTH. THESE PROGRAMS ALSO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO BUILD THE FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS OF DEVELOPING RELATIONSHIPS, REGULATING EMOTIONS, AND SOLVING PROBLEMS. ADDITIONALLY, THESE PROGRAMS FOCUS ON BUILDING HEALTH PROMOTION SKILLS, SUCH AS COMMUNICATION AND DECISION MAKING,THROUGH EXPLORING A RANGE OF HEALTH TOPICS AND BEHAVIORS, INCLUDING SUBSTANCE USE, SEXUAL BEHAVIOR, AND VIOLENCE.

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 July 1968.

    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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