Boys & Girls Clubs of America
501(c)(4) Donations tax-deductible
97% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Thin reserves Growing revenue
Boys & Girls Clubs of America is a 501(c)(4) organization based in Atlanta, Georgia, registered in 1999, with $130,466,305 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B+, and it directs about 97% of spending to programs.
1275 Peachtree St Ne, Atlanta, GA, 30309 EIN 91-2117699 Since 1999
Revenue (FY2023)
$130.5M
▲ 1.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$132.7M
Net assets
$9.3M
Employees
0
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 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →A+Program efficiency40% of the rating97% to programs · $0 to raise $100
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. For Boys & Girls Clubs of America: 97% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating1 mo reserves · -2% 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 Clubs of America: 1 mo reserves · -2% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
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. For Boys & Girls Clubs of America: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 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 Clubs of America: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To promote exclusively the social welfare of boys and girls in the various states to receive, invest, and disburse funds, & to hold property for the purpose of the corporation.
What they do
Ga geer - us department of education us department of education pass-through from the state of georgia georgia alliance of boys & girls clubs: these funds were received with the intention to provide support to other local education agencies, institutions of higher education, and education-related entities within the state that the governor deems essential for carrying out emergency educational services to students for authorized activities described in section 18003(d)(1) of the cares act or the higher education act, providing child care and early childhood education, social and emotional support, and protecting education related jobs.
Department of education florida alliance of boys & girls clubs: the purpose of the program is "enhancing and improving student performance of low-performing, at-risk students and to reduce dropout rates by providing additional learning opportunities. this is accomplished through enhanced instruction, mentoring activities, training, mentor support and addressing unmet needs at low-performing schools." the grant was made to support 36 clubs across the state of florida implement the boys & girls clubs of america's (bgca) high yield activities through the program known as the student assistance initiative (sai). these programs provide services to 82,964 club members from ages six to eighteen in 61 of the state's 67 counties. programs within the boys & girls clubs include academic programs; character, leadership and citizenship programs; and healthy lifestyle programs. in addition to the sai programs, mentoring services were provided to 42,547 club members who are currently enrolled in fifth through twelfth grades. in a mentoring program, mentors provide the club members with support, encouragement and guidance to help them overcome obstacles to graduation and career and college enrollment.
Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $38.6M (FY2013) to $130.5M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $28.9MNet assets $9.3M
Operating margin
-1.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$38.3M
Total liabilities
$28.9M
Net assets
$9.3M
Salaries & benefits
$3.0M
2% of expenses
Board members
393
268 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $130,466,305▲1.1% | $132,731,493▲16.9% | $9,338,189▼60.7% | $38,283,591▲19.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $128,988,692▲63.5% | $113,507,116▲48.6% | $23,779,129▲185% | $32,033,793▼5.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $78,875,024▲32.9% | $76,371,992▲33.8% | $8,334,897▲14.9% | $33,713,245▲78.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $59,359,614▲5.9% | $57,082,614▲0.8% | $7,251,413▲22.4% | $18,861,967▲13.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $56,033,005▲1.6% | $56,650,300▲8.3% | $5,925,596▼12.0% | $16,673,378▲3.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $55,172,790▲18.6% | $52,317,774▲9.8% | $6,737,125▲73.5% | $16,124,001▲47.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $46,528,825▲14.0% | $47,656,604▲19.9% | $3,882,109▼18.0% | $10,931,365▼19.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $40,816,939▲0.7% | $39,742,490▼0.5% | $4,736,065▲38.8% | $13,581,252▲16.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $40,536,041▼6.5% | $39,937,887▼8.0% | $3,412,886▲32.5% | $11,635,796▼11.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $43,371,956▲12.5% | $43,423,720▲13.0% | $2,576,538▲8.7% | $13,103,565▲11.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $38,558,461 | $38,429,664▲24.6% | $2,370,822▲12.6% | $11,706,861▲45.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $30,843,548▲1.8% | $2,105,693▼7.3% | $8,022,710▲10.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $30,305,219▼12.0% | $2,271,516▲5.9% | $7,290,692▼9.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $34,453,223 | $2,144,946 | $8,018,168 | 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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ace Brian - Wa | President/board Member | 2 | — |
| Aleshina Polina - Oh | Director | 1 | — |
| Allen Jake - In | President, Board Member | 2 | — |
| Allen Kristin-azarcoksmt | Director | 40 | — |
| Alozie Winston - PA | President | 2 | — |
| Altomare Megan - Ct | President | 2 | — |
| Amadi Sandra - Ct | Director | 1 | — |
| Amy Jeff - In Mo | Director | 1 | — |
| Anderson Kenny - Nm | Director | 1 | — |
| Arciniega Joe - Tx | Director | 1 | — |
| Arnold Jay - Tx | Board Member - At Large | 2 | — |
| Arrington Andre - In Ky | Director | 1 | — |
| Ashley Tyler - Ky | Director | 1 | — |
| Bacon Amelia - Al | President | 2 | — |
| Bade Jeanine - Ga | Director | 1 | — |
| Barrow Dorothy Grace-arco | Director | 1 | — |
| Bayles David - Ut | President | 2 | — |
| Bear Anna - Ks Ok | Director | 1 | — |
| Beard Fay - Tx | Director | 1 | — |
| Beaulieu Brian - Co | Director | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Pepsico Foundation Inc | Food Services | $833,037 |
| Rgv Tutor LLC | Tutoring Services | $361,185 |
| Kim Joyce Associates LLC | Consulting | $268,363 |
| Jcp Ascension LLC | Tutoring Services | $175,545 |
| Lovin Slc Inc | Tutoring Services | $125,760 |
Grants received · $17K total
2 grants to Boys & Girls Clubs of America totaling $17K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta Health Care Inc | Operational support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Wellstar Health System Inc | Sponsorship | 2016 | $7,250 |
Grants made · $115.6M in FY2023
577 grants totaling $115.6M in FY2023 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Boys & Girls Clubs of America →
Frequently asked questions
- Is Boys & Girls Clubs of America a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Boys & Girls Clubs of America is a 501(c)(4) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 91-2117699, based in Atlanta, Georgia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Boys & Girls Clubs of America's EIN?
- Boys & Girls Clubs of America's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 91-2117699.
- How much revenue does Boys & Girls Clubs of America report?
- Boys & Girls Clubs of America reported $130,466,305 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Boys & Girls Clubs of America's spending goes to programs?
- Boys & Girls Clubs of America spends about 97% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Boys & Girls Clubs of America have?
- CharityIndex grades Boys & Girls Clubs of America B+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Boys & Girls Clubs of America's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Boys & Girls Clubs of America's latest Form 990 is $0, paid to Ace Brian - Wa (President/board Member).
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Data for Boys & Girls Clubs of America (EIN 91-2117699) 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.