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Bellevue Boys & Girls Club

EIN 91-0776451 · Bellevue, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

TO INSPIRE AND ENABLE ALL YOUNG PEOPLE, AND ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO NEED US MOST, TO REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE, CARING AND RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS. WE PROVIDE PREVENTION-FOCUSED PROGRAMMING FOR YOUTH, AGES 2-19, WITHIN OUR CORE PROGRAM AREAS.

Income
$11.9 million
Spending
$11.5 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
3.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 50%
Employees
191
Volunteers
702
Highest pay
$400,377, pres/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

Good: 85 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 15 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: 90 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    29 of 29 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

    0 of 10

    Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, 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. $8.5 million spent. PROJECT LEARN: AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM SERVING OVER 600 YOUTHS AGE 6 TO 18 AT 12 CLUBHOUSE LOCATIONS, FOR PART OF THE YEAR. WE ENCOURAGE INTERACTION WITH A FOCUS ON EDUCATION. PROGRAMS OFFERED INCLUDE EDUCATIONAL HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE AND DROP OUT PREVENTION PROGRAMS. THERE IS ALSO A FOCUS ON THE ARTS, SPORTS FITNESS AND RECREATION, HEALTH AND LIFE SKILLS, AND CHARACTER AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT. ALL MEMBERS HAVE ACCESS TO STATE-OF-THE-ART TECHNOLOGY LABS. INLCUDES SUMMER CAMP OFFERINGS AS WELL.
  2. $1.1 million spent. TEEN CENTER: THE CLUB TEEN CENTER OFFERS A SAFE, POSITIVE PLACE FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. USING PROFESSIONALLY TRAINED STAFF, PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED IN CORE AREAS INCLUDING HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE, ATHLETICS, THE ARTS, COMMUNITY SERVICE, AND TECHNOLOGY. THE CLUB TEEN CENTER ALSO FEATURES A STATE-OF-THE-ART TECHNOLOGY CENTER FOCUSED ON FOSTERING TECHNOLOGY RELATED SKILLS AND CREATIVITY. IN ADDITION, THIS FACILITY IS ALSO THE HOME OF THE GROUND ZERO MUSIC PROGRAM, A TEEN-FOUNDED MUSIC PROGRAM THAT INCLUDES A CONCERT VENUE AND SOUNDPROOF PRACTICE ROOM, AS WELL AS THE "BE GREAT" GRADUATE PROGRAM, A TARGETED HIGH-SCHOOL DROP OUT PREVENTION PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES TARGETED ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND RESOURCES TO MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. WE ONLY CHARGE A SMALL ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEE TO THE TEEN PARTICIPANTS.
  3. $612,000 spent. ATHLETIC PROGRAM: THE CLUB OFFERS A VARIETY OF STRUCTURED ATHLETIC LEAGUES INCLUDING SOCCER, BASKETBALL, FOOTBALL, AND BASEBALL. THESE RECREATIONAL LEAGUES ARE OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS AND ARE DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE TEAM PLAY, SPORTSMANSHIP AND SKILL BUILDING. ADDITIONALLY, THE CLUB OFFERS PROGRAMS IN GYMNASTICS, GOLF, TAE KWON DO, CHESS, AND JUDO. THE PROGRAMS SERVE YOUTH BETWEEN THE AGES OF 5 TO 18 THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.

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 August 1954.

    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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