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Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Alabama

The boys and girls club of southwest alabama works with local youth of all backgrounds to develop the qualities needed to become responsible citizens and future leaders in …

Boys & Girls Club Of Southwest

Youth Development Thomasville, AL EIN: 721363534 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
74/100 · methodology

About Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Alabama

Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Alabama is a youth development organization based in THOMASVILLE, United States. Annual revenue: $215K. EIN: 721363534.

Founded
Headquarters
Thomasville, AL
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
O23
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1997

Mission

The boys and girls club of southwest alabama works with local youth of all backgrounds to develop the qualities needed to become responsible citizens and future leaders in our community

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar youth development in United States
Program spending This charity: 60%
Peer average: 82%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 14.28%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 74
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 16.5% of total expenses ($50,944 of $308,044).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.60
Program$0.60

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Alabama has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • 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 governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Alabama is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Thomasville, AL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1997 and has been operating for 29 years. Its EIN is 721363534. 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 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $357K in annual revenue. 43 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Alabama's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 721363534. 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.

Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Alabama has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. 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 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United States is 90/100.

Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Alabama is located in Thomasville, AL, United States. The organization was established in 1997 and has been active for 29 years.

Based on official tax filings, Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Alabama has $357K in annual revenue. It allocates 60% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 82% for youth development charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Alabama 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 small organization. It has $357K in annual revenue. The organization has 43 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Alabama. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Alabama 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 60% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). 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.

Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Alabama is a youth development organization based in THOMASVILLE, United States. Annual revenue: $215K. EIN: 721363534. Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Alabama is classified as a youth development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1997.

Among youth development charities registered in United States: It allocates 60% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $357K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Alabama are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Alabama is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 721363534, 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.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
60% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
31

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Dena L•••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (17)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development this charity 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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 - 43 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 43 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1997
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Alabama

What is Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Alabama?
Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Alabama is a youth development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Thomasville, United States. Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Alabama is a youth development organization based in THOMASVILLE, United States. Annual revenue: $215K. EIN: 721363534.
When was Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Alabama founded?
Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Alabama was founded in 1997.
Who leads Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Alabama?
Dena Lenoir serves as Executive Director.
Where is Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Alabama located?
Headquartered in Thomasville, AL, United States.
What is Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Alabama's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 60% of expenses go to program services.
Is Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Alabama trustworthy?
Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Alabama has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 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 Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Alabama's registration number?
IRS EIN: 721363534.
What is Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Alabama's website?
http://bgcofswal.com