Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago Inc
THE MISSION OF BGCC IS TO ENABLE ALL YOUNG PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO NEED US MOST, TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE, CARING, RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS.
Boys And Girls Clubs Of Chicago
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago Inc is a youth development organization based in CHICAGO, United States. Annual revenue: $16.5 million. EIN: 362166997.
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Mission
The mission of bgcc is 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 whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 5 similar youth development in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
GiveRadar's verified records show Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 5 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 5 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- Established in 1902, it is among the oldest youth development charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 92% of the 53,450 youth development charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (14 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBoys & Girls Clubs of Chicago Inc 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 1902 and has been operating for 124 years. Its EIN is 362166997. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $20M in annual revenue. 185 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 362166997. 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 Clubs of Chicago Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 80% 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.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago Inc is located in Chicago, IL, United States. The organization was established in 1902 and has been active for 124 years. Its registered address is 2102 West Monroe Street, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago Inc has $20M in annual revenue. It allocates 80% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 81% 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 Chicago Inc 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 large organization. It has $20M in annual revenue. The organization has 185 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago Inc. 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, Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago Inc 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 80% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 81%). 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.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago Inc is a youth development organization based in CHICAGO, United States. Annual revenue: $16.5 million. EIN: 362166997. Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago Inc is classified as a youth development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1902.
Among youth development charities registered in United States: It allocates 80% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $20M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 362166997, 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
10 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.
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF CHICAGO INC 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
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3 articles found
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Better Makers: 73rd Annual Summer Ball Raises $1.6 Million in Support for Boys and Girls Club - Better Magazine
Cheers to 100 Years of Union League Boys & Girls Clubs Programming - Better Magazine
Meet the 2016 Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago Youth of the Year winners - WGN Radio 720
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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 - 185 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
- 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 · 185 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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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 · 1902
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago Inc
- What is Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago Inc?
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago Inc is a youth development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Chicago, United States. Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago Inc is a youth development organization based in CHICAGO, United States. Annual revenue: $16.5 million. EIN: 362166997.
- When was Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago Inc founded?
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago Inc was founded in 1902.
- Who leads Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago Inc?
- Mimi Leclair serves as PRESIDENT & CEO.
- Where is Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago Inc located?
- Headquartered in Chicago, IL, United States.
- What is Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 80% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago Inc trustworthy?
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Chicago Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 362166997.
- What is Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago Inc's website?
- https://www.bgcc.org