Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lowell Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lowell Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Lowell, Massachusetts, registered in 1954, with $8,811,066 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
657 Middlesex St, Lowell, MA, 01851 EIN 04-2104396 Since 1954
Revenue (FY2024)
$8.8M
▲ 101.9% vs prior year
Youth median: $163K
Expenses (FY2024)
$3.7M
Net assets
$15.7M
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 Greater Lowell 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 rating50 mo reserves · +57% 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 Greater Lowell Inc: 50 mo reserves · +57% 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 Greater Lowell 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 Greater Lowell Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 657 Middlesex St, Lowell, MA, 01851
- City
- Lowell
- State
- Massachusetts
- Category
- Youth Development
- Subcategory
- Youth Clubs & Centers
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.3M (FY2013) to $8.8M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $840KNet assets $15.7M
Operating margin
57.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$16.6M
Total liabilities
$840K
Net assets
$15.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,811,066▲102% | $3,745,507▲9.2% | $15,719,350▲44.0% | $16,559,827▲34.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $4,365,065▲15.6% | $3,431,438▲21.2% | $10,913,207▲13.3% | $12,278,885▲20.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $3,777,565▼32.9% | $2,831,759▲16.4% | $9,634,059▲6.0% | $10,191,775▲8.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $5,629,070▲38.7% | $2,433,456▲14.9% | $9,090,415▲54.5% | $9,382,961▲51.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $4,057,377▼6.3% | $2,118,637▼1.2% | $5,883,123▲55.8% | $6,208,936▲45.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $4,331,311▲102% | $2,143,889▲12.2% | $3,776,410▲142% | $4,263,559▲117% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,141,077▲13.0% | $1,910,037▲8.1% | $1,562,772▲13.6% | $1,968,629▲9.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,895,307▲27.6% | $1,766,505▲3.5% | $1,376,033▲16.0% | $1,790,499▲13.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,485,231▼2.1% | $1,707,172▲14.4% | $1,186,195▼13.9% | $1,578,660▼3.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,516,821▼2.9% | $1,492,326▼1.7% | $1,377,988▼0.5% | $1,642,326▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,562,869▲17.3% | $1,517,543▲12.3% | $1,384,994 | $1,675,722▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,332,575 | $1,350,847▲19.0% | $1,384,591▲1.6% | $1,671,927▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,134,803▲11.5% | $1,363,231▲3.6% | $1,644,300▼7.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,017,606 | $1,316,056 | $1,770,009 | 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 · $2.2M total
51 grants to Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lowell Inc totaling $2.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $153,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of America | General support | 2024 | $33,034 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $13,234 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Community & human services | 2024 | $5,200 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of America | Support bgca program | 2023 | $140,918 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of America | Support bgca program | 2023 | $139,919 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $34,260 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $28,167 |
| Boston Foundation Inc | Operating support/annual fund | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $19,094 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of America | Support bgca program | 2022 | $227,292 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $38,133 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $23,934 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2022 | $13,650 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lowell Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lowell Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 04-2104396, based in Lowell, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lowell Inc's EIN?
- Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lowell Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 04-2104396.
- How much revenue does Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lowell Inc report?
- Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lowell Inc reported $8,811,066 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lowell Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lowell Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lowell Inc (EIN 04-2104396) 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.