Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To inspire and empower the youth of Monterey County to realize their full potential to become responsible, healthy, productive and successful citizens.
- Income
- $6.2 million
- Spending
- $7.1 million
- Spent on programs
- 72%
- Reserves
- 5.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 72%
- Employees
- 119
- Volunteers
- 127
- Highest pay
- $249,220, ceo/president
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 33% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 5.6 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 6% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 15% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 18% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1572% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 17 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2515 of 16 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 (3)
- $2.3 million spent. The Academic Success Initiative ensures that every child we serve achieves on-time grade progression, graduates from high school, completes post-secondary education and earns a livable wage as a productive member of their community. Through our Academic Success Initiative, BGCMC educates youth on cultural awareness, science disciplines and art programs. In order to achieve this goal BGCMC offers a wide range of academic programs, from homework assistance to literacy intervention training for elementary school aged students.The traditional Boys & Girls Club after school program model has been expanded to support youth during the school day on school campuses. Through our Girls Health & Girls Hands Program and physical Clubhouses we offer clubhouse programs to youth while they are in school, educating youth with social-emotional programs, bullying awareness programs and physical fitness programs. While program practitioners are not licensed clinicians, there is evidence that when youth are engaged in safe, predictable, structured activities with caring adults, they can reduce anxiety, depression, and mitigate post traumatic stress disorder.In the Winter of 2025 we expanded service to young adult alumni with our Future Ready program. This program supports the alumni to enact the plan that they created with our College & Career Readiness program team. This program supports participants making connections in their chosen career field, monthly case management sessions for support and navigating challenges of emerging adulthood and maintaining a network of support.
- $1.9 million spent. The Health & Well-Being Initiative promotes wellness of youth and families. Targeted programs within the Health & Well-Being Initiative focus on prevention, with an emphasis on nutrition education, avoidance of risky behaviors, self awareness, recreation and teaching youth how to navigate through sensitive social situations. Emotional wellness check ins for youth occurred weekly throughout the school year of 2024-25, in person at the club facilities as well as through online afternoon programs. Utilizing the Skills Mastery and Resistance Training (SMART) Moves emotional wellness curriculum and other activities, BGCMC encouraged youth to maintain journals, communicate regularly with trusted individuals, and understand the benefits of meditation and yoga.In 2025 our program expanded services for Health & Well-Being to support students in school by offering physical fitness. In three schools we brought our Triple Play program to teach youth physical fitness and get them active during their school day. Partnering with local schools expanded our reach and gave youth in Monterey County more access to physical fitness and activities.
- $920,685 spent. The Character & Leadership Initiative develops strong leaders and encourages youth to become community-minded individuals, engaged and informed. BGCMC staff consistently model good character and encourage youth to make positive choices and serve others. Youth of the Month and Youth of the Year programs emphasize servant leadership, community involvement and public service. Members receive public recognition and a platform to champion important initiatives. Youth of the Year is a BGCA program that shines light on the impact Boys & Girls Clubs have on America's youth locally and nationally.Our programming also gives youth a chance to give back to their club and community through our service-based leadership clubs; Keystone & Torch Club. Members worked to create fun events for their peers and educational events for families. These members serve as leaders in their clubhouses.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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)(3) charitable 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? 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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
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 February 1969.
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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