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Boys & Girls Club of Missoula County

EIN 84-1414110 · Missoula, MT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood89 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Through meaningful connections, we ignite curiosity and unlock opportunities-empowering every child with the confidence and tools to shape their future and strenghten their community.

Income
$1.0 million
Spending
$849,651
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
10.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 57%
Employees
57

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 10.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $626,796 spent. The Boys Girls Club of Missoula County is a 501 c 3 non-profit organization that provides comprehensive after school and summer programs for Missoula County Youth ages 5-13. The Club has been in operation for 27 years and runs 8 after school programs and 1, 9 week summer club program. The Clubs programs fill a critical need in the community, providing youth with a safe, positive place to go to every day after school and during the summer. The Club provides low cost after school and summer programming. The after school programs are offered for 40 weeks out of the year, and the summer Club programming is offered 9 weeks of the year. The after school programs are offered at Lolo School, Target Range, Hellgate, DeSmet, Hawthorne and van support to bring kids from Bonner School, Rattlesnake, Russell, Paxon and Frenchtown schools to the closest Club location. Some of the summer club and after school activities include Power Hour, a homework and school help program, Emotional Wellness, a social emotional program focused around communication as well as drug alcohol prevention programs, Arts and crafts, games, STEM, and physical activities. In the summer, youth take field trips across the state of Montana, all focused around physical wellness, getting new experiences, and learning about nature. The Club provides low cost after school and summer programming. The after school programs are offered for 40 weeks out of the year, and the summer Club programming is offered 9 weeks of the year. The after school programs are offered at Lolo School, Target Range, Hellgate, DeSmet, Hawthorne and van support to bring kids from Bonner School, Rattlesnake, Russell, Paxon and Frenchtown schools to the closest Club location. Some of the summer club and after school activities include Power Hour, a homework and school help program, Emotional Wellness, a social emotional program focused around communication as well as drug alcohol prevention programs, Arts and crafts, games, STEM, and physical activities. In the summer, youth take field trips across the state of Montana, all focused around physical wellness, getting new experiences, and learning about nature.

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 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 December 2024.

    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 1997.

    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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