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Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows

EIN 88-0142068 · Reno, NV

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB ENABLES YOUTH TO REALIZE THEIR POTENTIAL FOR GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT. THE ORGANIZATION HELPS ITS MEMBERS ACQUIRE NEEDED SKILLS FOR DEVELOPMENT. THE ORGANIZATION HELPS ITS MEMBERS ACQUIRE NEEDED SKILLS FOR LIVING THROUGH RELEVANT, SUBSTANTIAL, AND DIVERSIFIED PROGRAMMING. SERVICES ARE MADE POSSIBLE BY INFORMED AND INVOLVED LEADERSHIP, BY PROFESSIONAL AND ENTHUSIASTIC STAFF, AND BY UTILIZING A BROAD FUNDING BASE STEMMING FROM AN INTERESTED, RESPONSIVE, AND VERY INVOLVED COMMUNITY IN THE TRUCKEE MEADOWS.

Income
$29.7 million
Spending
$26.8 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
13.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 32%
Employees
917
Volunteers
406
Highest pay
$358,058, executive director

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

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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 28% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    34 of 34 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 (3)
  1. $17.4 million spent. YOUTH PROGRAMMING:THE CLUB PROVIDES BEFORE- AND AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS AT SITES THROUGHOUT THE AREAS OF TRUCKEE MEADOWS, FERNLEY, WINNEMUCCA, ELY, TONOPAH, AND LOVELOCK. BEFORE-SCHOOL PROGRAMS PROVIDE THE FIRST MEAL OF THE DAY FOR ITS MEMBERS AND PREPARATION FOR THE UPCOMING DAY OF SCHOOL. AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS PROVIDE HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE AND ACTIVITIES WHICH INCLUDE SPORTS LEAGUES, VIDEO GAMES, AND ART PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS PROVIDING SNACKS AND THE EVENING MEAL. TRACK-BREAK PROGRAMMING IS ALSO PROVIDED FOR STUDENTS ON MULTI-TRACK AND YEAR-ROUND SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND IS OFFERED TO STUDENTS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 6 THROUGH 12.
  2. $5.6 million spent. EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM:THE CLUB OPERATES AN EARLY LEARNING PROGRAM AT THE E.L. WIEGAND YOUTH CENTER AND OTHER SITES IN THE TRUCKEE MEADOWS, WINNEMUCCA, AND ELY AREAS PROVIDING QUALITY CHILD CARE AND EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN AGES SIX WEEKS THROUGH KINDERGARTEN, AS WELL AS BEFORE- AND AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS. THE FACILITY PROVIDES A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOSTERING SELF ESTEEM AND ENCOURAGING A LIFELONG LOVE OF LEARNING. THE CURRICULUM MEETS OR EXCEEDS STATE AND NATIONAL LEVELS AND ENCOURAGES CHILDREN TO EXPLORE AND DISCOVER.
  3. DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS, JUNE THROUGHOUT AUGUST, THE CLUB OFFERS SUMMER DAY CAMPS FOR YOUTH AGES 6 THROUGH 12. THE CAMPS OPERATE MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FOR A FEE OF ONLY $40 PER WEEK. THIS FEE PROVIDES CAMP ATTENDEES WITH BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND SNACKS THROUGHOUT THE DAY, FIELD TRIPS, AND SPECIAL SUMMER PROGRAMMING. PROGRAM CONSIST OF ART PROJECTS AND CLASSES, TECHNOLOGY CLASSES, ATHLETIC LEAGUES, RECREATION TOURNAMENTS, EDUCATIONAL CLASSES IN SCIENCE, MONEY MANAGEMENT, READING, AND MUCH MORE.

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 November 6, 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 January 1977.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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