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Boys and Girls Clubs of the Los Angeles Harbor

EIN 95-1661682 · San Pedro, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair69 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION IS TO HELP ALL YOUNG PEOPLE REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE, CARING AND RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS. THIS IS ACHIEVED THROUGH A COMMITMENT TO QUALITY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES IN A PLACE THAT IS SAFE, NURTURING AND INSPIRING.

Income
$16.1 million
Spending
$18.1 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
5.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 56%
Employees
412
Volunteers
247
Highest pay
$251,583, chief executive officer

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: 69 out of 100. Higher than 43% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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 29% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    32 of 33 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. $12.2 million spent. ACADEMICS - THE CLUB'S ACADEMIC PRIORITY IS THEIR HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL COLLEGE BOUND AND CAREER BOUND PROGRAMS WHICH PROVIDE DAILY COLLEGE AND CAREER CASE MANAGEMENT ACCESS SUPPORT AND SERVICES.COLLEGE BOUND IS THE CLUB'S HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL COLLEGE PATHWAY SUPPORT PROGRAM AVAILABLE TO ALL MEMBERS, GRADES 4 THROUGH 12. SINCE THE CLUB IMPLEMENTED THE PROGRAM, THEY HAVE RAISED THE GRADUATION RATE OF THEIR MEMBERS WITH MANY GRADUATES GOING TO FOUR-YEAR UNIVERSITY OR TWO-YEAR COLLEGES. CAREER BOUND SUPPORTS STUDENTS WITH WORKFORCE READINESS PATHWAYS AND PROGRAMMING. SERVICES INCLUDE INTERNSHIP PLACEMENT, SKILLED TRADES TRAINING, RESUME BUILDING AND SOFT SKILLS TRAINING.
  2. $866,658 spent. ATHLETICS - (BASKETBALL, SOCCER, FLAG FOOTBALL, BASEBALL, TRACK, DRILL TEAM, ESPORTS) THE CLUB'S MISSION IS TO IMPACT LIVES THROUGH CHARACTER AND SPORTSMANSHIP. THE GOAL IS TO OFFER A WELL-ROUNDED PROGRAM THAT ALLOWS ALL MEMBERS TO PARTICIPATE IN SEASONAL SPORTS LEAGUES, DAILY PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES. THE PROGRAMS ARE FOCUSED ON IMPROVING THE OVERALL HEALTH OF EACH OF THE CLUB'S MEMBERS. THE CLUB STRIVES TO INCREASE DAILY PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, TEACH GOOD NUTRITION AND STRESS THE IMPORTANCE OF TEAMWORK AND DEVELOPING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS. TO REALIZE THIS GOAL, THE CLUB ENCOURAGES THEIR MEMBERS TO PARTICIPATE IN DAILY FITNESS ACTIVITIES.
  3. $1.2 million spent. ARTS - (FINE ARTS, MUSIC, DANCE, DIGITAL ARTS)FINE ARTS EDUCATION FOR AGES 6 TO 18, FOCUSES ON OUTPUT AND ARTISTIC SKILL BUILDING WITH PROFESSIONAL TOOLS AND CREATIVE INSPIRATION FROM MASTER WORKS. ART FROM SEVERAL GENRES, CUTLURES AND TIME PERIODS ARE STUDIED TO INSPIRE STUDENTS TO CREATE THEIR OWN UNIQUE WORKS. EXPERT MUSICIANS OFFER REAL WORLD PERFORMANCE SKILL BUILDING ALONG WITH LESSONS IN READING AND WRITING MUSIC. LESSONS RANGE FROM PRIVATE TO OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN BANDS/ENSEMBLES. DANCE FOR YOUTH INCLUDES CLASSICAL BALLET AT THE ELEMENTARY LEVEL AND VARIOUS OTHER GENRES FOR TEENS. DIGITAL ART CLASSES ARE PROVIDED IN PHOTOGRAPHY AND VARIOUS GRAPHIC ARTS.
  4. $14,450 spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES WHICH PROVIDE RESPONSIBLE ADULT GUIDANCE FOR BOYS AND GIRLS AGE 7 TO 18.

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 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 June 2025.

    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 June 1941.

    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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