Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos is a 501(c)(3) organization based in San Marcos, California, registered in 1982, with $5,498,197 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1 Positive Pl, San Marcos, CA, 92069 EIN 95-3330218 Since 1982
Revenue (FY2024)
$5.5M
▼ 2.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$5.5M
Net assets
$5.2M
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 San Marcos— 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 rating11 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 San Marcos: 11 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 San Marcos— 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 San Marcos: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1 Positive Pl, San Marcos, CA, 92069
- City
- San Marcos
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.5M (FY2013) to $5.5M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $423KNet assets $5.2M
Operating margin
-0.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$5.6M
Total liabilities
$423K
Net assets
$5.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,498,197▼2.4% | $5,507,506▼3.3% | $5,216,950▲1.6% | $5,640,058▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $5,631,170▲15.2% | $5,696,362▲25.1% | $5,136,197 | $5,620,441▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $4,888,480▼6.1% | $4,554,530▲44.9% | $5,137,685▲9.9% | $5,483,728▲8.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $5,205,860▲57.0% | $3,142,829▲33.7% | $4,675,155▲58.0% | $5,050,818▲62.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $3,314,906▲32.7% | $2,351,088▼3.8% | $2,959,407▲59.8% | $3,105,770▲51.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,497,708▲7.0% | $2,444,520▲1.9% | $1,852,378▲9.3% | $2,056,481▲8.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,335,387▲3.0% | $2,399,191▲3.5% | $1,695,319▼3.3% | $1,890,576▼8.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $2,267,669▲12.2% | $2,317,925▲13.6% | $1,752,875▲1.6% | $2,059,381▲9.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $2,020,710▲12.2% | $2,040,164▲19.5% | $1,724,424▲0.9% | $1,883,385▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,800,630▲8.3% | $1,707,764▲11.5% | $1,709,291▲1.0% | $1,855,681▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,663,299▲11.3% | $1,531,137▼0.6% | $1,692,486▲5.9% | $1,801,345▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,494,104 | $1,539,981▲0.6% | $1,598,005▲1.7% | $1,773,730▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,530,150 | $1,571,170 | $1,744,090 | 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 · $1.4M total
37 grants to Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos totaling $1.4M, 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 | $185,810 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $28,411 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $10,130 |
| Credit Unions In the State of California | Support animal welfare, adoption, vet, and training | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of America | Support bgca program | 2023 | $78,934 |
| The San Diego Foundation | For general support | 2023 | $23,025 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $20,827 |
| Good360 | To assist those in need | 2023 | $18,075 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of America | Support bgca program | 2023 | $13,125 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $10,013 |
| Credit Unions In the State of California | Support animal welfare, adoption, vet, and training | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of America | Support bgca program | 2022 | $146,649 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of America | Support bgca program | 2022 | $27,100 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $13,488 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2022 | $10,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 95-3330218, based in San Marcos, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos's EIN?
- Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 95-3330218.
- How much revenue does Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos report?
- Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos reported $5,498,197 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos have?
- CharityIndex grades Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos (EIN 95-3330218) 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.