Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO PROMOTE EXCLUSIVELY THE SOCIAL WELFARE OF BOYS AND GIRLS IN THE VARIOUS STATES; TO PROVIDE GUIDANCE AND TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH, SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, VOCATIONAL, CHARACTER, AND CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT OF BOYS AND GIRLS IN THE VARIOUS STATES WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, CREED, OR NATIONAL ORIGIN; AND TO RECEIVE, INVEST, AND DISBURSE FUNDS, AND TO HOLD PROPERT FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE CORPORATION.
- Income
- $139.0 million
- Spending
- $132.9 million
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 277
- Highest pay
- $473,456, director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 (4)
- $10.5 million spent. OH ALLIANCE DOE ESSER - THESE PASSTHROUGH FUNDS WERE RECEIVED FROM THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO SUPPORT THE ESTABLISHMENT AND EXPANSION OF BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS IN OHIO CITIES (COMMUNITIES) NOT ALREADY SERVED BY BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS TO SUPPORT BEFORE- AND AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMMING AND SUMMER PROGRAMMING. THESE FUNDS WERE ALSO USED TO SUPPORT ACADEMIC PROGRAMS TO ADDRESS LEARNING LOSS. THESE ACTIVITIES RESPONDED TO NEEDS CREATED AND EXACERBATED BY CORONAVIRUS BY PROVIDING ACADEMIC RECOVERY SUPPORTS, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL AND MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORTS AND SUPPORTS FOR AT-RISK YOUTH
- $7.7 million spent. GA ALLIANCE DHS AFTERSCHOOL CARE (TANF) - THESE PASSTHROUGH FUNDS WERE RECEIVED FROM THE STATE OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO ENGAGE IN VARIOUS AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS. THESE INCLUDED:* ACADEMIC SUPPORT (TUTORING, MENTORING, LITERACY, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, ETC.) PROGRAMMING A MINIMUM OF 2 DAYS PER SERVICE WEEK FOR A MINIMUM OF 60 MINUTES PER DAY.* PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PROGRAMMING A MINIMUM OF ONE (1) DAY PER SERVICE WEEK, FOR A MINIMUM OF 30 MINUTES PER DAY.* WELL-BEING PROGRAMMING FROM AN EVIDENCE-BASED CURRICULUM.* DEVELOPED AND IMPLEMENTED A VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING PLAN TO ADDRESS THE ACADEMIC, HEALTH, WELL-BEING, AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT NEEDS OF PARTICIPATING YOUTH IN THE EVENT THAT THEIR LOCAL ORDINANCES ADVISED OR MANDATED A HALT TO IN-PERSON ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAM SERVICES.*FOLLOWED GUIDELINES FROM CDC AND LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCIES FOR IN-PERSON PROGRAM SERVICES.* HOSTED AT LEAST 4 FAMILY ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE COURSE OF THE FISCAL YEAR FOR DFCS FUNDED YOUTH PARTICIPANTS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS.* PROVIDED A NUTRITIONAL SNACK AND/OR MEAL DURING PROGRAMMING TO DFCS OUT OF SCHOOL SERVICES FUNDED PARTICIPANTS THAT ADHERED TO THE DIETARY GUIDELINES FOR AMERICANS (DGA).* SERVED AS DESIGNATED SITE LOCATIONS FOR THE DFCS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, ASSESSMENT AND CONSULTATION (EPAC) UNIT.* SERVED AS A DESIGNATED SITE FOR PROVIDING GEORGIA CULTIVATING THE RISING EXPERIENCED WORKER (C.R.E.W.) PROGRAM YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES AND INTERNSHIPS, AS REQUESTED.
- $5.5 million spent. MICHIGAN ALLIANCE OST - THE PURPOSE OF THIS AGREEMENT IS TO DEFINE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES BETWEEN THE PARTIES IMPLEMENTING SEC. 99KK OF SB 173 PA 103 OF 2023 (STATE SCHOOL AID ACT) TO SUPPORT A COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES BEFORE- AND AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN IN THE STATE OF MICHIGAN.
- $105.9 million spent. SUPPORT OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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.
Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.
Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 1999.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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