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Boys & Girls Clubs of America

To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.

Youth Development Atlanta, GA EIN 135562976 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
71/100 · methodology

About Boys & Girls Clubs of America

Boys & Girls Clubs get kids future ready. America of tomorrow will be shaped by the way we support kids today.

Founded
Headquarters
Atlanta, GA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
O230
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1999

Mission

To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Youth Development · NTEE O230
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 4 SDG 4 · Quality Education Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all. SDG 10 SDG 10 · Reduced Inequalities Reduce inequality within and among countries.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar youth development in United States
Program spending This charity: 1%
Peer average: 94%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.58%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 71
Peer average: 92

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

Program expenses$0.01 ($235.7 million)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Boys & Girls Clubs of America is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Atlanta, GA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1956 and has been operating for 70 years. Its EIN is 135562976. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 92/100 for youth development charities in United States. The organization reports $230M in annual revenue. 249 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Boys & Girls Clubs of America has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100. 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 71 ('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 92/100.

Boys & Girls Clubs of America is located in Atlanta, GA, United States. The organization was established in 1956 and has been active for 70 years.

Based on official tax filings, Boys & Girls Clubs of America has $230M in annual revenue. It allocates 1% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 94% for youth development charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Boys & Girls Clubs of America is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $230M in annual revenue. The organization has 249 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Boys & Girls Clubs of America. 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.

Boys & Girls Clubs of America has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 1% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 94%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Boys & Girls Clubs get kids future ready. America of tomorrow will be shaped by the way we support kids today. Boys & Girls Clubs of America is classified as a youth development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1956.

Among youth development charities registered in United States: Boys & Girls Clubs of America's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100 is below the peer average of 92/100. It allocates 1% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 94%. Its annual revenue of $230M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Boys & Girls Clubs of America are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Boys & Girls Clubs of America is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 135562976, 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.

Verified against 7 official sources, last refreshed .

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

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

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

JA
James L Clark
President & CEO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AB
Abele C••••••••••
CHAIRMAN
AN
Anastasi E••••••••
CHIEF DEV & PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFF
AU
Austin P•••••• R
SVP, HUMAN RESOURCES
BA
Bach R••••• J
GOVERNOR
BA
Ball R•••••• C
GOVERNOR
BE
Belcher M••••••
NVP, C&C SAFETY OFFICER
BI
Bisaccia L•••
GOVERNOR
BO
Borgen D••
GOVERNOR
BR
Briedges D••••••
GOVERNOR
CA
Cappelli G•••••• W
GOVERNOR
CL
Clark J•••• L
PRESIDENT AND CEO
CR
Crawley M••••••
GOVERNOR
DR
Dr R••• C••••••••••
VICE CHAIR
DU
Dugan M•••••• P
SVP, GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
EL
Ellis T•••
GOVERNOR
ES
Esser P•••••• J
GOVERNOR
FA
Falk T••••• J
VICE CHAIR
FI
Fitzgerald L••••
GOVERNOR
FO
Fowlkes E•••••••• M
SVP, STRATEGY
FR
France K•••••• L•••
GOVERNOR
GO
Goodell W•••••• R
GOVERNOR
GR
Gray M••••
GOVERNOR
HE
Hesse D••••• R
GOVERNOR
ID
Ideno K••••
GOVERNOR
JA
James L C••••
President & CEO
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Latest news

From global news sources

3 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$229.6M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$170.7M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$205.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
MacKenzie Scott Gives $122.6 Million to Big Brothers Big Sisters - Chronicle of Philanthropy
May 2022
www.philanthropy.com
Ricardo Huerta Named Local Youth of the Year 2021 - Texas Border Business
Mar 2022
texasborderbusiness.com
Form filed
$217.7M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$212.0M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
Form filed
$138.0M revenue
FY2019
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$158.3M revenue
FY2018
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$141.3M revenue
FY2017
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$132.1M revenue
FY2016
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$133.8M revenue
FY2015
PROPUBLICA
Soccer For Success: How One Sport Can Impact Social Change - ESPN
May 2015
www.espn.com

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Peer charities

Other youth development in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Boys & Girls Clubs of America This page 71 $229.6 million 1%
West Chester Dance Works 93 $322,940 100%
Beyond the Game 93 $612,348 86%
Centennial Childrens Chorus 93 $198,966 87%
Gorham Youth Soccer Association 93 $101,760 98%
Achla Alianza Chicana Hisp Lat Amer Alliance Chicanos … 93 $593,739 100%
Westchester Childrens Chorus Inc 93 $149,918 100%
Bull City Woodshop 90 $186,528 83%
Idaho West Central Mountain Youth Advocacy Coalition 90 $376,629 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 249 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Boys & Girls Clubs of America

What is Boys & Girls Clubs of America?
Boys & Girls Clubs of America is a youth development supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Atlanta, United States. Boys & Girls Clubs get kids future ready. America of tomorrow will be shaped by the way we support kids today.
When was Boys & Girls Clubs of America founded?
Boys & Girls Clubs of America was founded in 1956.
Who leads Boys & Girls Clubs of America?
James L Clark serves as President & CEO.
Where is Boys & Girls Clubs of America located?
Headquartered in Atlanta, United States.
What is Boys & Girls Clubs of America's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 1% of expenses go to program services.
Is Boys & Girls Clubs of America trustworthy?
Boys & Girls Clubs of America has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71 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 Clubs of America's registration number?
IRS EIN: 135562976.
What is Boys & Girls Clubs of America's website?
http://www.bgca.org