Better Boys Foundation
To enrich and improve the quality of life for north lawndale youth and their families by providing safe, stable and nurturing experiences
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BBF Building Brighter Futures Center For The Arts strives to nurture underprivileged youth so that they become self-sustaining adults.
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Mission
To enrich and improve the quality of life for north lawndale youth and their families by providing safe, stable and nurturing experiences
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar youth development in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
GiveRadar's verified records show Better Boys Foundation with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 95% of comparable organizations. See the sources
- Established in 1961, it predates 90% of the youth development charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- It is one of the better-documented youth development charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBetter Boys Foundation is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Chicago, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1961 and has been operating for 65 years. Its EIN is 362484473. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 86 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Better Boys Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 362484473. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Better Boys Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United States is 90/100.
Better Boys Foundation is located in Chicago, IL, United States. The organization was established in 1961 and has been active for 65 years.
Based on official tax filings, Better Boys Foundation has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 82% for youth development charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Better Boys Foundation is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 86 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Better Boys Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Better Boys Foundation holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 100% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
BBF Building Brighter Futures Center For The Arts strives to nurture underprivileged youth so that they become self-sustaining adults. Better Boys Foundation is classified as a youth development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1961.
Among youth development charities registered in United States: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $1M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Better Boys Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Better Boys Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 362484473, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
BETTER BOYS FOUNDATION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Are boys or girls better? Find out now! - MSN
Better Boys' Trips - The Drum
Better Boys: The Difference Good Dads Make - American Enterprise Institute - AEI
Gender Gaps in Education in the Caribbean: Are Girls Doing Better Than Boys? - Inter-American Development Bank
Want To Raise Better Boys? Start With Chores - Fatherly
Better 'Boys: Dusting Off, Ranking Cowboys 5 Super Bowl Wins - Sports Illustrated
Guys Weekend: Men Becoming Better Boys - Planned Man
Emma Brown Interview: How Can We Do a Better Job Raising Boys? - GQ
Better Boys, Better Men: The New Masculinity That Creates Greater Courage and Emotional Resiliency - Next Big Idea Club
Can early intervention help raise better boys? - Broadview Magazine
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 86 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 86 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1961
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Better Boys Foundation
- What is Better Boys Foundation?
- Better Boys Foundation is a youth development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Chicago, United States. BBF Building Brighter Futures Center For The Arts strives to nurture underprivileged youth so that they become self-sustaining adults.
- When was Better Boys Foundation founded?
- Better Boys Foundation was founded in 1961.
- Who leads Better Boys Foundation?
- Jeffrey Goldberg serves as CFO.
- Where is Better Boys Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Chicago, IL, United States.
- What is Better Boys Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Better Boys Foundation trustworthy?
- Better Boys Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Better Boys Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 362484473.
- What is Better Boys Foundation's website?
- http://bbfcenterforthearts.org