Boys & Girls Club of Lancaster
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Boys & Girls Club of Lancaster is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, registered in 1955, with $3,925,273 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
116 S Water St, Lancaster, PA, 17603 EIN 23-1352044 Since 1955
Revenue (FY2024)
$3.9M
▲ 1.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$3.4M
Net assets
$18.3M
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
—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 Lancaster— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating65 mo reserves · +14% 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 Lancaster: 65 mo reserves · +14% margin earns a B+ 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 Lancaster— 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 Lancaster: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 116 S Water St, Lancaster, PA, 17603
- City
- Lancaster
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.7M (FY2013) to $3.9M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $708KNet assets $18.3M
Operating margin
13.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$19.1M
Total liabilities
$708K
Net assets
$18.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,925,273▲1.8% | $3,394,772▲1.1% | $18,342,910▲3.0% | $19,050,908▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $3,856,063▲26.0% | $3,357,436▲18.0% | $17,812,410▲2.9% | $18,604,794▲6.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $3,059,606▲206% | $2,846,014▲10.3% | $17,313,782▲1.2% | $17,434,265▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,001,045▼76.7% | $2,580,423▲19.5% | $17,100,189▼8.5% | $17,193,444▼8.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $4,299,878▲111% | $2,159,909▼1.9% | $18,679,567▲12.9% | $18,762,461▲11.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,040,153▼1.7% | $2,201,758▲10.6% | $16,539,598▼1.0% | $16,853,266▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,075,079▼46.4% | $1,991,134▼1.5% | $16,701,203▲0.5% | $16,744,158▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $3,869,037▲34.8% | $2,021,822▲0.2% | $16,617,258▲12.5% | $16,658,916▲12.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $2,870,794▲81.3% | $2,018,558▲2.0% | $14,770,043▲6.1% | $14,795,834▲6.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,583,321▼15.7% | $1,978,939▲13.1% | $13,917,807▼4.2% | $13,939,414▼4.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,878,363▲13.7% | $1,749,805▲4.6% | $14,530,076▲1.5% | $14,602,357▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,651,921 | $1,673,017 | $14,321,407 | $14,372,366 | 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
47 grants to Boys & Girls Club of Lancaster totaling $2.2M, 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 | $183,554 |
| Lancaster County Community Foundation | General operating support and donor recommended grant from donor advised fund for event support | 2024 | $57,400 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $5,699 |
| Lancaster County Community Foundation | Music programs, general operating support, and donor recommended grant from donor advised fund for event support | 2023 | $75,657 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of America | Support bgca program | 2023 | $64,885 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2023 | $41,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $10,550 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $9,500 |
| Lancaster County Community Foundation | Designated for general operating support | 2022 | $210,315 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2022 | $56,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of America | Support bgca program | 2022 | $29,907 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2022 | $20,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of America | Support bgca program | 2022 | $15,635 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Lancaster County Community Foundation | Designated for general operating support | 2021 | $96,895 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Boys & Girls Club of Lancaster a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Boys & Girls Club of Lancaster is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-1352044, based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Boys & Girls Club of Lancaster's EIN?
- Boys & Girls Club of Lancaster's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-1352044.
- How much revenue does Boys & Girls Club of Lancaster report?
- Boys & Girls Club of Lancaster reported $3,925,273 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Boys & Girls Club of Lancaster have?
- CharityIndex grades Boys & Girls Club of Lancaster B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Boys & Girls Club of Lancaster (EIN 23-1352044) 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.