Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Trenton, New Jersey, registered in 1938, with $7,472,997 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
212 Centre St, Trenton, NJ, 08611 EIN 21-0634556 Since 1938
Revenue (FY2024)
$7.5M
▲ 16.0% vs prior year
Youth median: $163K
Expenses (FY2024)
$6.0M
Net assets
$9.6M
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 Clubs of Mercer County Inc— 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 rating19 mo reserves · +19% 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 Mercer County Inc: 19 mo reserves · +19% 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 Clubs of Mercer County 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 Mercer County Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 212 Centre St, Trenton, NJ, 08611
- City
- Trenton
- State
- New Jersey
- Category
- Youth Development
- Subcategory
- Youth Clubs & Centers
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $4.0M (FY2013) to $7.5M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $723KNet assets $9.6M
Operating margin
19.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$10.3M
Total liabilities
$723K
Net assets
$9.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,472,997▲16.0% | $6,025,185▲2.5% | $9,578,209▲20.2% | $10,301,487▲20.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $6,442,960▼6.1% | $5,877,666▼26.5% | $7,968,326▲9.1% | $8,576,239▼11.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $6,861,001▼28.1% | $7,996,987▼3.9% | $7,306,104▼12.9% | $9,650,129▲6.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $9,543,737▲69.9% | $8,322,568▲68.0% | $8,387,348▲15.4% | $9,102,756▲12.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $5,618,555▲25.5% | $4,954,162▲3.4% | $7,269,264▲11.4% | $8,097,938▲11.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $4,478,083▲10.3% | $4,792,844▲8.6% | $6,526,024▼4.7% | $7,279,678▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $4,058,970▼8.8% | $4,413,608▼1.8% | $6,850,474▼4.9% | $7,214,428▼4.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $4,451,994▲7.7% | $4,496,609▼2.2% | $7,205,773▼0.5% | $7,566,735▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $4,132,257▼20.5% | $4,599,595▲2.8% | $7,244,586▼5.6% | $7,664,360▼17.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $5,194,984▲12.3% | $4,475,752▲33.8% | $7,671,475▲34.0% | $9,269,800▲35.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $4,624,343▲16.7% | $3,344,595▼4.6% | $5,724,370▲29.6% | $6,855,291▲49.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $3,962,784 | $3,507,564 | $4,418,542 | $4,596,492 | 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 · $6.4M total
82 grants to Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County Inc totaling $6.4M, 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 | $118,867 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Community & human services | 2024 | $45,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Youth devel | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $24,906 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $7,521 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of America | Support bgca program | 2023 | $81,385 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of America | Support bgca program | 2023 | $53,460 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Youth devel | 2023 | $50,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $48,118 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $26,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $19,198 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2023 | $17,400 |
| Educational Testing Service | Support of local community educational programs | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of America | Support bgca program | 2022 | $75,503 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2022 | $71,285 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 21-0634556, based in Trenton, New Jersey. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County Inc's EIN?
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 21-0634556.
- How much revenue does Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County Inc report?
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County Inc reported $7,472,997 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County Inc (EIN 21-0634556) 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.