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Boys & Girls Clubs of Benton and Franklin Counties

EIN 91-1673327 · Pasco, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair66 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS IS TO EMPOWER ALL YOUNG PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO NEED US MOST, TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE, CARING, RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS.

Income
$13.6 million
Spending
$12.5 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 54%
Employees
289
Volunteers
315
Highest pay
$215,148, chief executive officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 66 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 20% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 21 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 13% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    23 of 23 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.

  • 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 August 31, 2025, 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. $10.7 million spent. EVERY DAY, BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF BENTON AND FRANKLIN COUNTIES PROVIDES A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE PLACE WHERE YOUNG PEOPLE CAN LEARN, GROW, AND THRIVE DURING THE CRITICAL HOURS BETWEEN SCHOOL AND HOME. OUR CARING AND DEDICATED STAFF BUILD LIFE-CHANGING RELATIONSHIPS WITH THOUSANDS OF LOCAL KIDS AND TEENS EACH YEAR, HELPING THEM NAVIGATE CHALLENGES, DISCOVER THEIR POTENTIAL, AND DEVELOP THE SKILLS THEY NEED FOR SUCCESS.THROUGH INNOVATIVE, HIGH-IMPACT PROGRAMS FOCUSED ON ACADEMIC SUCCESS, HEALTH AND WELLBEING, CHARACTER AND LEADERSHIP, AND LIFE AND WORKFORCE READINESS, WE ENSURE THAT EVERY YOUNG PERSON, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO NEED US MOST, HAVE ACCESS TO OPPORTUNITIES THAT CAN SHAPE A BRIGHTER FUTURE.WITH THE SUPPORT OF GENEROUS DONORS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS, WE DO WHATEVER IT TAKES TO HELP LOCAL YOUTH REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AND ACHIEVE GREAT FUTURES. INVESTMENTS IN OUR MISSION DON'T JUST SUPPORT PROGRAMS, THEY CHANGE LIVES, STRENGTHEN FAMILIES, AND BUILD A STRONGER COMMUNITY FOR GENERATIONS TO COME.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, 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 August 2025.

    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 April 1995.

    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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