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Boys & Girls Club of Whittier Inc

EIN 95-6151763 · Whittier, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ENABLE ALL YOUNG PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO NEED US MOST, TO REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE, RESPONSIBLE AND CARING CITIZENS. THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF WHITTIER PROVIDES AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRMAS FOR YOUTH AGES 6 TO 18 YEARS OLD IN THE AREAS OF ACADEMIC SUCCESS, CHARACTER, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLES.

Income
$16.2 million
Spending
$12.2 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
5.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 56%
Employees
639
Volunteers
44
Highest pay
$244,693, 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

Good: 85 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.8 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 25% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 27% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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.

  • 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

    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 (1)
  1. $11.2 million spent. IN A WORLD WHERE MANY OF OUR CHILDREN ARE OFTEN EXPOSED TO THE UNFORGIVING REALITIES OF LIFE AT MUCH TOO EARLY AN AGE, THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF WHITTIER SERVES AS A BEACON OF HOPE, LOVE, AND STRENGTH TO THE CHILDREN OF OUR COMMUNITY. THE CLUB OFFERS YOUNG PEOPLE WHAT THEY NEED MOST, ADULTS WHO RESPECT AND LISTEN TO THEM, A SAFE ENVIRONMENT WHERE THEY CAN HAVE FUN AND BE THEMSELVES, AND INTERESTING CONSTRUCTIVE ACTIVITIES THAT CHANNEL YOUTHFUL ENERGY INTO CHALLENGING PURSUITS. WE CURRENTLY OPERATE OUR PROGRAMS AT 36 LOCATIONS, THE MAIN CLUBHOUSE ON GREENLEAF AVENUE IN WHITTIER, AND 35 ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL SITES. WE CONCENTRATE ON IDENTIFYING AND ENGAGING OUR CITY'S AT-RISK YOUTH, ALTHOUGH THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF WHITTIER IS A PLACE THAT ANY CHILD CAN FIND SAFETY, ENCOURAGEMENT, AND THE STRENGTH TO GROW AND BECOME A CONTRIBUTING MEMBER OF OUR COMMUNITY. THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF WHITTIER ANNUALLY SERVES APPROXIMATELY 3,600 REGISTERED CLUB MEMBERS, AGES 6 TO 18 IN WHITTIER AND THE SURROUNDING CITIES. MORE THAN 86% OF OUR MEMBERS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR FREE OR REDUCED COST SCHOOL LUNCH AND 49% OF OUR CHILDREN COME FROM SINGLE-PARENT HOMES. WE ARE DEDICATED TO POSITIVELY IMPACTING AND TRANSFORMING OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF OUR YOUTH. EACH YEAR, WE TOUCH THE LIVES OF MORE THAN 4,500 KIDS, GIVING THEM HOPE, SKILLS AND TOOLS THEY NEED TO GROW THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. THE MONEY WE RAISE EACH DAY GOES DIRECTLY TO SUPPORTING PROGRAMS FOR OUR YOUTH. OVER THE PAST SEVERAL YEARS WE HAVE SEEN MANY CHANGES IN OUR WORLD, IN OUR COUNTRY, AND IN OUR COMMUNITY. MANY OF THEM UNFORESEEN TRAGEDIES. BUT THROUGH IT ALL, THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF WHITTIER HAS REMAINED FOCUSED ON OUR MISSION. WE UNDERSTAND THE STABILITY OUR CLUB BRINGS TO THIS COMMUNITY AND THE ROLE THAT WE PLAY IN ITS FUTURE. WE KNOW THAT MANY OF OUR KIDS ARE EXPOSED AT HOME TO THE SOMETIMES HARSH REALITIES OF LIFE. JOBS LOST, FAMILIES TORN APART, NO FOOD, CROWDED HOUSING. THE LIST GOES ON AND ON BUT THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF WHITTIER HAS AND WILL ALWAYS REMAIN A PLACE THAT OUR KIDS KNOW AS STABLE, FUN, AND THEIR SECOND HOME. WORKING TOGETHER, OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS, VOLUNTEERS, STAFF, AND DONORS ARE DRIVING POSITIVE OUTCOMES IN THE AREAS OF LITERACY, HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION, TEEN SERVICES AND COLLEGE PREPARATION.

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 April 1967.

    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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