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Boys & Girls Clubs of Garden Grove Inc

The mission of boys & girls clubs of garden grove is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Boys & Girls Clubs of Garden Grove Inc

Boys & Girls Clubs of Garden Grove Inc is a youth development organization based in GARDEN GROVE, United States. Annual revenue: $11.9 million. EIN: 956112702.

Founded
Headquarters
Garden Grove, CA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
O21Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1965

Mission

The mission of boys & girls clubs of garden grove 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 where
Youth Development · NTEE O21Z
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar youth development in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 94%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.82%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 92

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Boys & Girls Clubs of Garden Grove Inc is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Garden Grove, CA, 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 956112702. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $26M in annual revenue. 61 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Garden Grove Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('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 Garden Grove Inc is located in Garden Grove, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1956 and has been active for 70 years.

Based on official tax filings, Boys & Girls Clubs of Garden Grove Inc has $26M in annual revenue. 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 Garden Grove Inc 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 large organization. It has $26M in annual revenue. The organization has 61 disclosed officers and directors.

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

Boys & Girls Clubs of Garden Grove Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 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 of Garden Grove Inc is a youth development organization based in GARDEN GROVE, United States. Annual revenue: $11.9 million. EIN: 956112702. Boys & Girls Clubs of Garden Grove Inc 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 Garden Grove Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 92/100. Its annual revenue of $26M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Boys & Girls Clubs of Garden Grove Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Boys & Girls Clubs of Garden Grove Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 956112702, 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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Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

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Leadership

MA
Mark Surmanian
CEO

Officers & trustees (22)

Source: Public filings

CA
Carla P•••••
BOARD DIRECTOR
CH
Christina S••••••••
VP COMMUNITY IMPACT PROGRAMS
CH
Christopher P••• N•••••
VP SCHOOL BASED PROGRAMS
CO
Connie V•• L•••
BOARD DIRECTOR
DA
Dawn M•••••
BOARD DIRECTOR
DO
Don N••••••
BOARD VICE PRESIDENT
GR
Greg G•••••••••
EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER UNTIL 4/2021
GU
Gus C••••••••••
BOARD DIRECTOR
GU
Gus C•••••••••
BOARD DIRECTOR
JA
Janet S•••• T••••
BOARD DIRECTOR
JE
Jeff S••••••
IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR
JE
Jenna C•••••••
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
JO
John R•••••••
EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER UNTIL 1/2021
KI
Kim K•••••
BOARD DIRECTOR THRU 6/2022
LO
Lollie B••••••••
SECRETARY
MA
Mark S••••••••
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
MI
Mike S••••
EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER
RO
Robert S••••• S••••••
TREASURER
SH
Sheena S••••••
BOARD DIRECTOR
SO
Sonya S•••
BOARD CHAIR
ST
Steve S••••••
TREASURER, BOARD DIRECTOR
TA
Tan L••••
BOARD DIRECTOR
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$26.3M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$23.3M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$18.7M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$20.7M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$11.9M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$11.8M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other youth development in United States, by integrity assessment

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Garden Grove Inc This page 89 $26.3 million -
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Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 61 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

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

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Quick facts about Boys & Girls Clubs of Garden Grove Inc

What is Boys & Girls Clubs of Garden Grove Inc?
Boys & Girls Clubs of Garden Grove Inc is a youth development supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Garden Grove, United States. Boys & Girls Clubs of Garden Grove Inc is a youth development organization based in GARDEN GROVE, United States. Annual revenue: $11.9 million. EIN: 956112702.
When was Boys & Girls Clubs of Garden Grove Inc founded?
Boys & Girls Clubs of Garden Grove Inc was founded in 1956.
Who leads Boys & Girls Clubs of Garden Grove Inc?
Mark Surmanian serves as CEO.
Where is Boys & Girls Clubs of Garden Grove Inc located?
Headquartered in Garden Grove, United States.
What is Boys & Girls Clubs of Garden Grove Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Boys & Girls Clubs of Garden Grove Inc trustworthy?
Boys & Girls Clubs of Garden Grove Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 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 Garden Grove Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 956112702.
What is Boys & Girls Clubs of Garden Grove Inc's website?
http://www.bgcgg.org