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Boys & Girls Club of Camarillo

EIN 95-6194547 · Camarillo, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It reported a significant diversion of its assets during the year.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF CAMARILLO IS TO ENABLE ALL YOUNG PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO NEED US MOST, TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE, CARING, RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS.

Income
$1.7 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
15.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 56%
Employees
45
Volunteers
40
Highest pay
$146,392, president & ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 95 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    25 of 25 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

    0 of 10

    Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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. $1.2 million spent. PROGRAM IN CHARACTER AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT EMPOWER YOUTH TO SUPPORT AND INFLUENCE THEIR CLUB AND COMMUNITY, SUSTAIN MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS, DEVELOP A POSITIVE SELF IMAGE, PARTICIPATE IN THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS AND RESPECT THEIR OWN AND OTHER'S CULTURAL IDENTITIES. PROGRAMS IN EDUCATION AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT ENABLE YOUTH TO BECOME PROFICIENT IN BASIC EDUCATIONAL DISCIPLINES, APPLY LEARNING EVERYDAY SITUATIONS AND EMBRACE TECHNOLOGY TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS IN A CAREER.PROGRAMS IN HEALTH AND LIFE SKILLS DEVELOP YOUNG PEOPLE'S CAPACITY TO ENGAGE IN POSITIVE BEHAVIORS THAT NURTURE THEIR OWN WELL-BEING, SET PERSONAL GOALS AND LIVE SUCCESSFULLY AS SELF-SUFFICIENT ADULTS.PROGRAM IN THE ARTS ENABLE YOUTH TO DEVELOP THEIR CREATIVITY AND CULTURAL AWARENESS THROUGH KNOWLEDGE AND APPRECIATION OF THE VISUAL ARTS, CRAFTS, PREFORMING ARTS AND CREATIVE WRITING.PROGRAMS IN SPORTS, FITNESS AND RECREATION DEVELOP FITNESS, POSITIVE USE OF LEISURE TIMES, SKILLS FOR STRESS MANAGEMENT, AND APPRECIATION FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL SKILLS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 July 1968.

    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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