Boys and Girls Clubs of America
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Boys and Girls Clubs of America does not meet the following 2 Standards for Charity Accountability:
Standard 1 (Oversight of Operations and Staff)
Organizations shall have a board of directors that provides adequate oversight of the charity's operations and its staff. Indication of adequate oversight includes, but is not limited to, regularly scheduled appraisals of the CEO's performance, evidence of disbursement controls such as board approval of the budget, fund raising practices, establishment of a conflict of interest policy, and establishment of accounting procedures sufficient to safeguard charity finances.
BGCA does not meet this Standard because its board of directors does not:
- Receive information about the financial arrangements made with outside fundraising firms and/or consultants hired in the past year.
Standard 3 (Frequency and Attendance of Board Meetings)
An organization shall have a minimum of three evenly spaced meetings per year of the full governing body with a majority in attendance, with face-to-face participation. A conference call of the full board can substitute for one of the three meetings of the governing body. For all meetings, alternative modes of participation are acceptable for those with physical disabilities.
BGCA does not meet this Standard because:
- The board of directors held one meeting in 2024.
The BBB Wise Giving Alliance requested but did not receive complete information from the organization and is unable to verify the organization's compliance with the following Standard(s) for Charity Accountability: 6, 7, 15
Boys and Girls Clubs of America meets the remaining 15 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens."
Year, State Incorporated:
1956, DC
Also Known As:
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Boys and Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) is a youth development organization focused on enabling all young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens. Today, the organization reports that its over 5,000 Clubs serve 3.3 million young people through Club membership and community outreach.
For the year ended December 31, 2024, Boys and Girls Clubs of America's program expenses were:
On-site assistance to member clubs and establishment of new clubs: $188,079,000
Leadership, training, and support of youth programs: $216,846,000
Total Program Expenses: $404,925,000
Chief Executive
James L. Clark, President and Chief Executive Officer
Compensation*
$1,382,858
Chair of the Board
William Rogers
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Truist Financial Corporation
Board Size
Not disclosed
Paid Staff Size
550
*2023 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals, Radio, Special events, Telemarketing, Print advertisements, Corporate solicitation
Fundraising costs were 5% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $373,230,000, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Boys and Girls Clubs of America's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Source of Funds
| Contributions | $160,486,000 |
| Income from funds held in trust by others | $1,680,000 |
| In-kind contributions | $1,493,000 |
| Other revenues | $16,632,000 |
| Government grants and contracts | $204,009,000 |
| Investment return, net | $33,278,000 |
| Member organization dues | $15,703,000 |
| Special events, net | $7,242,000 |
| Total Income | $440,523,000 |
Programs: 91% Fundraising: 4% Administrative: 5%
| Total Income | $440,523,000 |
| Total expenses: | $446,151,000 |
| Program expenses | $404,925,000 |
| Fundraising expenses | $17,430,000 |
| Administrative expenses | $23,796,000 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-5,628,000 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $450,412,000 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $444,784,000 |
| Total Liabilities | $79,597,000 |
| Total Assets | $524,381,000 |
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