Boys & Girls Club of Polk County
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Boys & Girls Club of Polk County is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Lakeland, Florida, registered in 1960, with $8,006,844 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 763, Lakeland, FL, 33802 EIN 59-0171815 Since 1960
Revenue (FY2023)
$8.0M
▲ 3.8% vs prior year
Youth median: $163K
Expenses (FY2023)
$5.5M
Net assets
$8.5M
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 Polk County— 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 rating18 mo reserves · +31% 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 Polk County: 18 mo reserves · +31% 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 Polk County— 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 Polk County: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 763, Lakeland, FL, 33802
- City
- Lakeland
- State
- Florida
- Category
- Youth Development
- Subcategory
- Youth Clubs & Centers
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.4M (FY2013) to $8.0M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $712KNet assets $8.5M
Operating margin
30.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$9.2M
Total liabilities
$712K
Net assets
$8.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $8,006,844▲3.8% | $5,549,934▲15.3% | $8,456,969▲41.9% | $9,169,243▲40.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $7,714,630▲68.8% | $4,811,494▲25.5% | $5,959,246▲98.7% | $6,534,132▲80.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $4,571,606▲10.0% | $3,834,353▲17.7% | $2,998,573▲29.5% | $3,615,067▲19.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $4,157,495▲41.9% | $3,257,762▲6.2% | $2,315,587▲63.5% | $3,027,110▲34.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,930,794▲24.0% | $3,068,663▲18.9% | $1,415,854▼8.8% | $2,253,322▲9.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,362,843▲35.2% | $2,580,799▲40.0% | $1,552,735▲39.1% | $2,062,868▲44.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,747,792▼15.6% | $1,843,899▲8.4% | $1,116,551▼7.1% | $1,426,337▼3.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $2,071,943▲27.7% | $1,701,030▲8.6% | $1,201,334▲47.2% | $1,481,537▲42.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,622,955▲3.5% | $1,566,521▲7.9% | $816,324▲7.3% | $1,036,986▲7.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,568,769▲8.6% | $1,451,580▲8.9% | $760,773▲18.0% | $961,867▲22.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,444,751 | $1,333,519▲0.3% | $644,790▲22.2% | $784,407▲14.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,329,359▲4.6% | $527,607▲2.5% | $684,373▲0.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,270,824▲26.8% | $514,833▲18.0% | $680,169▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $1,002,621 | $436,121 | $668,876 | 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 · $2.4M total
26 grants to Boys & Girls Club of Polk County totaling $2.4M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Givewell Community Foundation Inc | Human services | 2024 | $246,999 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of America | General support | 2024 | $191,735 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of America | Support bgca program | 2023 | $201,463 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of America | Support bgca program | 2023 | $90,384 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $5,895 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of America | Support bgca program | 2022 | $223,319 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of America | Support bgca program | 2022 | $94,652 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2022 | $9,240 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of America | Support bgca program | 2021 | $278,932 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of America | Support bgca program | 2021 | $63,230 |
| Good360 | To assist those in need. | 2021 | $12,714 |
| Adventist Health System Sunbelt Inc | General support | 2021 | $6,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of America | Support bgca program | 2020 | $112,242 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of America | Support bgca program | 2020 | $76,708 |
| Community Foundation of Tampa Bay Inc | Support of mission | 2020 | $20,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Boys & Girls Club of Polk County a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Boys & Girls Club of Polk County is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 59-0171815, based in Lakeland, Florida. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Boys & Girls Club of Polk County's EIN?
- Boys & Girls Club of Polk County's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 59-0171815.
- How much revenue does Boys & Girls Club of Polk County report?
- Boys & Girls Club of Polk County reported $8,006,844 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Boys & Girls Club of Polk County have?
- CharityIndex grades Boys & Girls Club of Polk County B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Boys & Girls Club of Polk County (EIN 59-0171815) 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.