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.
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Boys & Girls Clubs get kids future ready. America of tomorrow will be shaped by the way we support kids today.
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Mission
To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBoys & 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.
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Filing history
10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA 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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- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
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- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 249 disclosed in the public registry.
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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