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Boys and Girls Club of Carlsbad Incorporated

EIN 85-0159171 · Carlsbad, NM

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair60 out of 100GovernanceGood70 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

YOUTH EDUCATION AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT THAT ENABLES YOUTH TO BECOME PROFICIENT IN BASIC EDUCATIONAL DISCIPLINES.

Income
$1.3 million
Spending
$1.6 million
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
1.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 60%
Employees
49
Highest pay
$96,122, executive di

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

Fair: 60 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 22% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 23 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: 70 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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. $1.2 million spent. THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF CARLSBAD, INC. CONTINUES TO MAKE A MEANINGFUL IMPACT IN THE LIVES OF LOCAL YOUTH BY PROVIDING A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE, AND ENRICHING ENVIRONMENT WHERE YOUNG PEOPLE CAN LEARN, GROW, AND THRIVE. THROUGH OUR PROGRAMS IN CHARACTER & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION & CAREER READINESS, HEALTH & LIFE SKILLS, THE ARTS, AND SPORTS, FITNESS & RECREATION, WE EMPOWER YOUTH TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE, CARING, AND RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS. OVER THE PAST YEAR, THE CLUB ACHIEVED A MEMBERSHIP INCREASE OF MORE THAN 15%, REFLECTING OUR GROWING REPUTATION AS A VITAL COMMUNITY RESOURCE AND THE TRUST FAMILIES PLACE IN OUR PROGRAMS. THIS GROWTH DEMONSTRATES THE CONTINUED NEED FOR THE CLUBS SERVICES AND OUR COMMITMENT TO EXPANDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH IN CARLSBAD AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS. IN ADDITION, THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF CARLSBAD SUCCESSFULLY REINSTATED OUR COMMUNITY BINGO PROGRAM THROUGH THE STATE, WHICH WILL SERVE AS A SUSTAINABLE SOURCE OF INCOME TO HELP SUPPORT DAILY OPERATIONS, YOUTH PROGRAMMING, AND FUTURE FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS. THIS INITIATIVE NOT ONLY STRENGTHENS OUR FINANCIAL STABILITY BUT ALSO RECONNECTS THE CLUB WITH THE COMMUNITY THROUGH AN ENGAGING AND ENJOYABLE EVENT THAT BENEFITS LOCAL YOUTH. TOGETHERWITH THE DEDICATION OF OUR STAFF, VOLUNTEERS, DONORS, AND PARTNERSWE REMAIN FOCUSED ON BUILDING GREAT FUTURES FOR THE YOUNG PEOPLE WHO DEPEND ON US EVERY DAY. THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF CARLSBAD, INC. CONTINUES TO MAKE A MEANINGFUL IMPACT IN THE LIVES OF LOCAL YOUTH BY PROVIDING A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE, AND ENRICHING ENVIRONMENT WHERE YOUNG PEOPLE CAN LEARN, GROW, AND THRIVE. THROUGH OUR PROGRAMS IN CHARACTER & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION & CAREER READINESS, HEALTH & LIFE SKILLS, THE ARTS, AND SPORTS, FITNESS & RECREATION, WE EMPOWER YOUTH TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE, CARING, AND RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS. OVER THE PAST YEAR, THE CLUB ACHIEVED A MEMBERSHIP INCREASE OF MORE THAN 15%, REFLECTING OUR GROWING REPUTATION AS A VITAL COMMUNITY RESOURCE AND THE TRUST FAMILIES PLACE IN OUR PROGRAMS. THIS GROWTH DEMONSTRATES THE CONTINUED NEED FOR THE CLUBS SERVICES AND OUR COMMITMENT TO EXPANDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH IN CARLSBAD AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS. IN ADDITION, THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF CARLSBAD SUCCESSFULLY REINSTATED OUR COMMUNITY BINGO PROGRAM THROUGH THE STATE, WHICH WILL SERVE AS A SUSTAINABLE SOURCE OF INCOME TO HELP SUPPORT DAILY OPERATIONS, YOUTH PROGRAMMING, AND FUTURE FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS. THIS INITIATIVE NOT ONLY STRENGTHENS OUR FINANCIAL STABILITY BUT ALSO RECONNECTS THE CLUB WITH THE COMMUNITY THROUGH AN ENGAGING AND ENJOYABLE EVENT THAT BENEFITS LOCAL YOUTH. TOGETHERWITH THE DEDICATION OF OUR STAFF, VOLUNTEERS, DONORS, AND PARTNERSWE REMAIN FOCUSED ON BUILDING GREAT FUTURES FOR THE YOUNG PEOPLE WHO DEPEND ON US EVERY DAY.

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 December 1964.

    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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