Boys & Girls Club of Fort Wayne Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Boys & Girls Club of Fort Wayne Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, registered in 1989, with $4,993,299 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
2609 Fairfield Ave, Fort Wayne, IN, 46807 EIN 35-1778767 Since 1989
Revenue (FY2023)
$5.0M
▼ 30.9% vs prior year
Youth median: $163K
Expenses (FY2023)
$5.0M
Net assets
$14.8M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Boys & Girls Club of Fort Wayne Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating36 mo reserves · +0% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Boys & Girls Club of Fort Wayne Inc: 36 mo reserves · +0% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Boys & Girls Club of Fort Wayne Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Boys & Girls Club of Fort Wayne Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 2609 Fairfield Ave, Fort Wayne, IN, 46807
- City
- Fort Wayne
- State
- Indiana
- Category
- Youth Development
- Subcategory
- Youth Clubs & Centers
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.4M (FY2015) to $5.0M (FY2023) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $1.7MNet assets $14.8M
Operating margin
0.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$16.5M
Total liabilities
$1.7M
Net assets
$14.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4,993,299▼30.9% | $4,989,095▲10.6% | $14,839,722▲0.4% | $16,530,544▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $7,222,253▲23.0% | $4,512,755▲29.1% | $14,787,013▲22.4% | $16,504,430▲35.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $5,873,595▲56.0% | $3,494,555▲5.0% | $12,077,515▲25.2% | $12,215,104▼7.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $3,764,978▲12.4% | $3,328,538▲5.2% | $9,649,496▲6.0% | $13,132,063▼4.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $3,350,664▲33.9% | $3,162,937▲19.5% | $9,106,407▲2.4% | $13,742,786▼9.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,503,068▼69.6% | $2,646,258▲14.8% | $8,890,234▼1.9% | $15,249,817▲66.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $8,232,269▲114% | $2,305,935▲30.1% | $9,064,165▲191% | $9,139,501▲185% | 990 |
| 2016 | $3,842,415▲165% | $1,771,814▲27.3% | $3,114,519▲199% | $3,204,140▲150% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,448,264 | $1,391,662 | $1,040,627 | $1,281,130 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $4.8M total
79 grants to Boys & Girls Club of Fort Wayne Inc totaling $4.8M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Clubs of America | General support | 2024 | $520,444 |
| Indiana University Health Inc | General support | 2024 | $200,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $15,260 |
| Parkview Hospital Inc | After-school and summer programs that provide positive, educational experiences for low-income children | 2024 | $15,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $13,429 |
| Parkview Health System Inc | After-school and summer programs that provide positive, educational experiences for low-income children | 2024 | $10,000 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2024 | $5,200 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of America | Support bgca program | 2023 | $817,233 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2023 | $55,700 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $22,600 |
| Parkview Hospital Inc | After-school and summer programs that provide positive, educational experiences for low-income children | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $6,064 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $5,906 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of America | Support bgca program | 2022 | $159,117 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2022 | $61,198 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Boys & Girls Club of Fort Wayne Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Boys & Girls Club of Fort Wayne Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 35-1778767, based in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Boys & Girls Club of Fort Wayne Inc's EIN?
- Boys & Girls Club of Fort Wayne Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 35-1778767.
- How much revenue does Boys & Girls Club of Fort Wayne Inc report?
- Boys & Girls Club of Fort Wayne Inc reported $4,993,299 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Boys & Girls Club of Fort Wayne Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Boys & Girls Club of Fort Wayne Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Boys & Girls Club of Fort Wayne Inc (EIN 35-1778767) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.