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The Zones

The boys & girls club is more than a place, it is a "movement" to inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize …

Youth Development Santa Rosa, CA EIN: 941498233 (IRS) Reg: 94-1498233 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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66
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
66/100 · methodology

About The Zones

The Zones is a top-rated after-school program in Santa Rosa, offering sports and enrichment activities for children ages 5-18. Enroll your child today!

Founded
Headquarters
Santa Rosa, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
O21Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1954

Mission

The boys & girls club is more than a place, it is a "movement" to inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens.

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: 50%
Peer average: 82%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 14.40%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 66
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 16.7% of total expenses ($135,299 of $810,106).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.50
Program$0.50

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show The Zones with a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.

  • Established in 1949, it predates 94% of the youth development charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 73% 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • 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

The Zones is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Santa Rosa, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1949 and has been operating for 77 years. Its EIN is 941498233. 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 66/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $940K in annual revenue. 38 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

The Zones's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 941498233. 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.

The Zones has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100. 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 66 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United States is 90/100.

The Zones is located in Santa Rosa, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1949 and has been active for 77 years.

Based on official tax filings, The Zones has $940K in annual revenue. It allocates 50% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 82% for youth development charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The Zones 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 $940K in annual revenue. The organization has 38 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for The Zones. 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, The Zones 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 50% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). 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.

The Zones is a top-rated after-school program in Santa Rosa, offering sports and enrichment activities for children ages 5-18. Enroll your child today! The Zones is classified as a youth development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1949.

Among youth development charities registered in United States: It allocates 50% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $940K is comparable to the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to The Zones are generally tax-deductible in the United States. The Zones is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 941498233, 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
50% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

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

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
14

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

A
A H••••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (10)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.9M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.9M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.0M 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 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 38 disclosed in the public registry.

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 · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 38 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 · 1949
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about The Zones

What is The Zones?
The Zones is a youth development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Santa Rosa, United States. The Zones is a top-rated after-school program in Santa Rosa, offering sports and enrichment activities for children ages 5-18. Enroll your child today!
When was The Zones founded?
The Zones was founded in 1949.
Who leads The Zones?
A Heidtke serves as Executive Director.
Where is The Zones located?
Headquartered in Santa Rosa, CA, United States.
What is The Zones's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 50% of expenses go to program services.
Is The Zones trustworthy?
The Zones has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66 out of 100 (Partial 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 The Zones's registration number?
IRS EIN: 941498233. Registration: 94-1498233 (United States).
What is The Zones's website?
https://www.bgcsr.org