Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1923, with $16,768,495 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
2102 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL, 60612 EIN 36-2166997 Since 1923
Revenue (FY2024)
$16.8M
▼ 16.3% vs prior year
Youth median: $163K
Expenses (FY2024)
$19.7M
Net assets
$41.3M
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.
C+
—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 Clubs of Chicago Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating25 mo reserves · -17% 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 Chicago Inc: 25 mo reserves · -17% margin earns a C+ 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 Clubs of Chicago 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 Clubs of Chicago Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 2102 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL, 60612
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- Category
- Youth Development
- Subcategory
- Youth Clubs & Centers
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $14.0M (FY2013) to $16.8M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $20.6MNet assets $41.3M
Operating margin
-17.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$61.9M
Total liabilities
$20.6M
Net assets
$41.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16,768,495▼16.3% | $19,679,532▼11.0% | $41,348,199▼3.2% | $61,933,432▼3.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $20,041,300▲21.6% | $22,107,285▲16.6% | $42,734,631▼1.5% | $64,298,014▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $16,477,539▼45.1% | $18,954,271▲29.1% | $43,392,066▼2.2% | $65,241,346▲40.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $30,012,740▲81.8% | $14,680,097▲24.2% | $44,353,658▲35.8% | $46,538,170▲29.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $16,505,035▲20.9% | $11,816,949▼6.6% | $32,662,633▲35.9% | $35,894,873▲31.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $13,654,554▼0.1% | $12,647,390▲2.6% | $24,041,830▲2.0% | $27,390,218▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $13,663,930▼4.8% | $12,322,571▲5.9% | $23,572,362▲8.1% | $26,120,966▲4.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $14,346,252▲18.5% | $11,632,580▲0.2% | $21,803,156▲4.4% | $25,054,432▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $12,105,708▲25.6% | $11,614,203▲0.9% | $20,881,699▲9.2% | $24,444,574▲6.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $9,638,652▼19.5% | $11,508,265▲1.2% | $19,114,415▼10.8% | $23,029,481▼5.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $11,976,666▼14.4% | $11,366,655▲2.3% | $21,417,892▲0.5% | $24,405,247▼2.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $13,989,946 | $11,113,546▲5.2% | $21,312,955▲17.6% | $25,083,597▲13.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $10,567,202▲3.9% | $18,120,705▲3.2% | $22,174,783▲6.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $10,171,447▲5.8% | $17,565,138▲3.4% | $20,776,786▼1.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $9,611,138▼2.5% | $16,994,354▲5.4% | $21,023,141▼1.5% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $9,858,623 | $16,116,784 | $21,350,990 | 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 · $31.3M total
184 grants to Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago Inc totaling $31.3M, 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 | $511,936 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $280,000 |
| Robert R Mccormick Foundation | Boys & girls clubs of chicago triple play and healthy lifestyles program, violence prevention through boys & girls club sports, recreation and wellness programming and sponsorship | 2024 | $185,000 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Community & human services | 2024 | $179,125 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $121,500 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $77,683 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Distribute to the hungry | 2024 | $27,960 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Youth devel | 2024 | $26,000 |
| The New York Community Trust | For program support. | 2024 | $15,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $14,697 |
| St Louis Community Foundation Incorporated | General support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $7,467 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of America | Support bgca program | 2023 | $957,879 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of America | Support bgca program | 2023 | $544,783 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | 2023 | $262,646 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-2166997, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago Inc's EIN?
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-2166997.
- How much revenue does Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago Inc report?
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago Inc reported $16,768,495 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago Inc (EIN 36-2166997) 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.