Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Portland, Maine, registered in 1926, with $10,558,893 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
277 Cumberland Ave, Portland, ME, 04101 EIN 01-0211543 Since 1926
Revenue (FY2023)
$10.6M
▲ 288.1% vs prior year
Youth median: $163K
Expenses (FY2023)
$5.0M
Net assets
$26.3M
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.
B
—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 Southern Maine— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating63 mo reserves · +53% 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 Southern Maine: 63 mo reserves · +53% margin earns a B+ 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 Southern Maine— 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 Southern Maine: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 277 Cumberland Ave, Portland, ME, 04101
- City
- Portland
- State
- Maine
- Category
- Youth Development
- Subcategory
- Youth Clubs & Centers
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $3.3M (FY2013) to $10.6M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $775KNet assets $26.3M
Operating margin
52.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$27.1M
Total liabilities
$775K
Net assets
$26.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $10,558,893▲288% | $4,998,322▲4.2% | $26,337,739▲31.9% | $27,112,635▲30.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,720,811▼59.8% | $4,795,364▲31.9% | $19,968,505▼3.8% | $20,762,183▼3.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $6,775,684▲25.7% | $3,634,899▲11.3% | $20,754,472▼3.4% | $21,408,918▼3.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $5,388,732▲67.5% | $3,265,662▲15.5% | $21,474,116▲24.2% | $22,095,920▲24.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $3,217,959▲32.3% | $2,826,986▲5.8% | $17,287,105▲0.5% | $17,748,840▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,432,359▲1.3% | $2,672,514▲9.0% | $17,192,945▼0.3% | $17,371,121▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $2,401,960▲12.5% | $2,451,928▲2.1% | $17,252,566▲2.1% | $17,276,545▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $2,135,306▼6.2% | $2,402,015▲6.1% | $16,903,012▲3.2% | $16,903,012▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $2,277,420▼26.8% | $2,263,114▲5.1% | $16,384,372▼2.6% | $16,384,372▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $3,109,686▼5.3% | $2,152,787▲0.3% | $16,818,013▲0.7% | $16,818,436▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $3,283,916 | $2,147,237▲7.3% | $16,702,601▲14.7% | $16,702,601▲14.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $2,001,544▲1.2% | $14,567,541▲4.3% | $14,567,541▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,977,922 | $13,962,998 | $14,021,420 | 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 · $5.9M total
82 grants to Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine totaling $5.9M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Boys & girls clubs, campership, emergency hardship | 2024 | $367,822 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of America | General support | 2024 | $108,665 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $55,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $50,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Youth devel | 2024 | $34,500 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $25,733 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $362,815 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2023 | $196,730 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of America | Support bgca program | 2023 | $145,542 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $84,651 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Boys & girls clubs | 2023 | $48,800 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of America | Support bgca program | 2023 | $28,240 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2023 | $15,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Youth devel | 2023 | $6,000 |
| Martins Point Health Care Inc | General support | 2023 | $5,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 01-0211543, based in Portland, Maine. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine's EIN?
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 01-0211543.
- How much revenue does Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine report?
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine reported $10,558,893 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine have?
- CharityIndex grades Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine (EIN 01-0211543) 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.