The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northtowns of Wny Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northtowns of Wny Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Buffalo, New York, registered in 1940, with $3,468,570 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
54 Riverdale Ave, Buffalo, NY, 14207 EIN 16-0755733 Since 1940
Revenue (FY2024)
$3.5M
▲ 93.1% vs prior year
Youth median: $163K
Expenses (FY2024)
$3.1M
Net assets
$2.7M
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 The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northtowns of Wny 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 rating10 mo reserves · +10% 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 The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northtowns of Wny Inc: 10 mo reserves · +10% 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 The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northtowns of Wny 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 The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northtowns of Wny Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 54 Riverdale Ave, Buffalo, NY, 14207
- City
- Buffalo
- State
- New York
- Category
- Youth Development
- Subcategory
- Youth Clubs & Centers
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $3.0M (FY2013) to $3.5M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $541KNet assets $2.7M
Operating margin
10.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.2M
Total liabilities
$541K
Net assets
$2.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,468,570▲93.1% | $3,110,184▲15.9% | $2,692,236▲14.5% | $3,232,841▲13.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,796,513▼39.1% | $2,682,717▲14.8% | $2,351,736▼21.6% | $2,850,685▼17.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,949,027▲7.8% | $2,336,178▼3.9% | $2,999,217▲75.2% | $3,457,320▲63.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,735,899▼20.4% | $2,430,367▼11.2% | $1,712,055▼16.3% | $2,110,427▼11.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $3,437,750▲13.0% | $2,735,792▼5.7% | $2,046,459▲54.2% | $2,380,419▲38.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $3,041,143▼1.0% | $2,899,768▼7.5% | $1,326,776▲17.7% | $1,715,143▼3.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $3,071,145▲10.4% | $3,135,005▲10.6% | $1,127,712▼12.2% | $1,785,162▲12.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $2,781,059▲8.7% | $2,833,411▲13.1% | $1,283,779▼3.9% | $1,594,536▲5.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $2,558,487▲13.1% | $2,505,610▲11.4% | $1,336,131▲1.4% | $1,512,151▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $2,262,078▼0.1% | $2,248,527▼0.2% | $1,318,254▼4.9% | $1,460,985▼1.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $2,264,116▼24.4% | $2,252,097▼19.8% | $1,386,845▲0.9% | $1,478,370▼5.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $2,995,886 | $2,809,365▲30.6% | $1,374,826▼3.8% | $1,569,841 | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $2,150,702▲13.4% | $1,429,667▼0.1% | $1,569,880▼3.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $1,896,113▼17.1% | $1,430,389▲10.2% | $1,625,252▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $2,286,818 | $1,297,521 | $1,590,420 | 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 · $837K total
33 grants to The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northtowns of Wny Inc totaling $837K, 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 | $15,000 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc | Charitable support. any restrictions have been communicated to the grantee. | 2024 | $5,500 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2023 | $48,905 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc | Charitable support. any restrictions have been communicated to the grantee. | 2023 | $33,790 |
| Community Foundation of Tampa Bay Inc | Support of mission | 2023 | $25,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Public, societal benefit | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of America | Support bgca program | 2023 | $7,317 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc | Unrestricted use; north tonawanda after school youth enrichment program; daily afterschool programming black rock clubhouse; newman intramural saturday sports phase 2 | 2022 | $31,010 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2022 | $25,000 |
| Community Foundation of Tampa Bay Inc | Support of mission | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of America | Support bgca program | 2022 | $6,400 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc | Unrestricted use; academic success program; remote learning programming for students; riverside clubhouse; all saints club afterschool program; newman intramural saturday sports | 2021 | $74,521 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of America | Support bgca program | 2021 | $27,861 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of America | Support bgca program | 2021 | $8,865 |
| Good360 | To assist those in need. | 2021 | $5,767 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northtowns of Wny Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northtowns of Wny Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 16-0755733, based in Buffalo, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northtowns of Wny Inc's EIN?
- The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northtowns of Wny Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 16-0755733.
- How much revenue does The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northtowns of Wny Inc report?
- The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northtowns of Wny Inc reported $3,468,570 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northtowns of Wny Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northtowns of Wny Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northtowns of Wny Inc (EIN 16-0755733) 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.