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Boys Republic

EIN 95-1647813 · Chino Hills, CA

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

Boys Republic provides both residential and non-residential youth services to disadvantaged, at-risk young people throughout California. It operates six facilities, all in Southern California: a 200 acre residential campus, school, and farm in Chino Hills; a short-term residential group home for boys in Monrovia; a Girls Republic short-term residential group home in Monrovia; a non-residential day treatment center and school in the city of Monrovia; and a residential interim step-down housing and supportive services program for adult males in Pomona;. Total capacity for all facilities is 104 which includes 82 residential beds and 12 day treatment positions. Boys Republic provides a diverse program of educational, psychological, vocational and family reunification services.

Income
$31.8 million
Spending
$28.4 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
54.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 56%
Employees
376
Volunteers
175
Highest pay
$294,423, executive director

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 95% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 54.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 34% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    22 of 22 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 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 (4)
  1. $20.0 million spent. Residential Treatment - providing residential services to disadvantaged, at-risk young people throughout California. During the year covered, the program provided 25,854 days of care to 292 clients.
  2. $3.6 million spent. Mental Health Program - Provide high levels of therapeutic services to youth that suffer from severe emotional and behavioral disorders to help them recover and achieve a socially acceptable functioning level. During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, 13,645 hours of mental health services were provided.
  3. $436,685 spent. Transitional Housing Placement Plus Foster Care (THP+FC) - To provide an opportunity for Boys Republic graduates to live in a subsidized apartment setting while practically applying life skills, gaining job experience and completing a vocational training program.
  4. $930,853 spent. Family Preservation - The goal of the Family Preservation program is re-integrating youth successfully back into their home and community. In addition to full time schooling, parenting classes, vocational and employment counseling and transportation, the program provides individual counseling to each student on at least a weekly basis, family counseling to each student's family on at least a monthly basis, and group counseling for all students on a daily basis. Interim Step-Down Housing and Supportive Services Program - providing residential housing and supportive services for adult males between the ages of 18 and 24 years of age.Nutrition Program - Boys Republic's nutrition program is part of the National school Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program which provides nutritionally balanced, free breakfast and lunch each school day to children in residential placement. During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, 22,226 meals were served to 292 individuals.

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

  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 June 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 March 1955.

    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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