Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Established in 1999, BGCA operates a network of more than 5,500 local Clubs serving children and youth across the United States, Native lands, and military installations. The organization reaches more than 4 million children and youth annually.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$95.2M
+5.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$120.5M
+24.4% YoY
Grant Count
797
+6.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$151K
+16.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
BGCA's mission centers on ensuring that today's generation of young people has the opportunity to achieve the American Dream. The organization believes every young person deserves the chance to realize their full potential and achieve a great future.
BGCA provides:
- Safe spaces and caring mentors
- Healthy meals and snacks
- Evidence-based programs supporting academic success
- Leadership skills development
- Health and wellness initiatives
Primary funding focus areas include:
- Education
- Philanthropy and voluntarism
- Human services
- Youth services
- Youth mentoring
- Community service for youth
- Civics for youth
- Economics for youth
Grantmaking
BGCA distributes grants to support youth development initiatives. Based on recent filings, the organization reported total giving of $121,513,067. Typical grant awards range from $5,047 to $2,704,861.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
BGCA's grantmaking extends across the United States, with documented focus on California, Texas, and Indiana. The organization also serves Native lands and military installations.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Fiscal Year 2024:
- Total Assets: $95.2 million
- Total Revenue: $230 million
- Total Expenses: $273 million
- Total Liabilities: $37.9 million
- Total Giving: $121,513,067
Provisional Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate: 5.88%
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $95,199,320 | $89,959,878 | $143,916,600 |
| Revenue | $229,564,784 | $170,722,923 | $205,223,013 |
| Expenses | $273,408,276 | $230,583,168 | $182,869,340 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $594,198 | $1,187 | $18,407 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Bill Rodgers serves as Board Chair.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLARK JAMES L | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $2,246,334 |
| ABELE CHRISTOPHER | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| SCHWAB-POMERANTZ CARRIE | CHAIR EMERITUS | 2 | — |
| ROGERS WILLIAM | CHAIR ELECT | 2 | — |
| FALK THOMAS | VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| MORSE PETER | VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| RICE CONDOLEEZZA | VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| LONG TOM | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| MCNEELY VALERIE | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| MALLOY REVEREND EDWARD | ETHICIST | 2 | — |
| BACH ROBERT | GOVERNOR | 2 | — |
| BALL RUSSELL | GOVERNOR | 2 | — |
| BISACCIA LISA | GOVERNOR | 2 | — |
| BORGEN DAN | GOVERNOR | 2 | — |
| BRIDGES DEBORAH | GOVERNOR | 2 | — |
| CAPPELLI GREG | GOVERNOR | 2 | — |
| CRAWLEY MANDELL | GOVERNOR | 2 | — |
| ELLIS TROY | GOVERNOR | 2 | — |
| ESSER PATRICK | GOVERNOR | 2 | — |
| FITZGERALD LARRY | GOVERNOR | 2 | — |
| FRANCE KENNEDY LESA | GOVERNOR | 2 | — |
| GITLIN MIKE | GOVERNOR | 2 | — |
| GOODELL WILLIAM | GOVERNOR | 2 | — |
| IDENO KAREN | GOVERNOR | 2 | — |
| LAYTON STEVE | GOVERNOR | 2 | — |
| LAZARUS MARK | GOVERNOR | 2 | — |
| MANN JENNIFER | GOVERNOR | 2 | — |
| MCDEW DARREN | GOVERNOR | 2 | — |
| MCQUADE EUGENE | GOVERNOR | 2 | — |
| OTIS CLARENCE | GOVERNOR | 2 | — |
| REAGINS TONY | GOVERNOR | 2 | — |
| RODRIGUEZ ALEX | GOVERNOR | 2 | — |
| ROTH BYRON | GOVERNOR | 2 | — |
| SCHMIDT PAUL | GOVERNOR | 2 | — |
| SEATON DAVID | GOVERNOR | 2 | — |
| SHANKS DAVID | GOVERNOR | 2 | — |
| SMITH LES | GOVERNOR | 2 | — |
| SUNDARAM VIYAS | GOVERNOR | 2 | — |
| SYNGAL SONIA | GOVERNOR | 2 | — |
| TENNENBAUM ANDREW | GOVERNOR | 2 | — |
| UEBERROTH HEIDI | GOVERNOR | 2 | — |
| WALTER GLEN | GOVERNOR | 2 | — |
| WASHINGTON DENZEL | GOVERNOR | 2 | — |
| WATERS MARTIN | GOVERNOR | 2 | — |
| MORAIN KRISTINE B | EXECUTIVE VP & GENERAL COUNSEL, & SECRETARY | 40 | $570,654 |
| UNGLO SAMUEL J | EXECUTIVE VP & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $656,197 |
| ANASTASI ELIZABETH | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT & PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER | 40 | $624,507 |
| ORR LORRAINE E | EXECUTIVE VP & CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER | 40 | $695,428 |
| ROBINSON FELICIA | SVP, HUMAN RESOURCES | 40 | $473,889 |
| DUGAN MELISSA P | SVP, GOVERNMENT RELATIONS | 40 | $430,033 |
| FOWLKES ELIZABETH M | SVP, STRATEGY | 40 | $402,990 |
| MERHIB VANESSA E | SVP, DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $367,801 |
| MILLER JOHN R | SVP, AFFILIATE RELATIONS | 40 | $420,020 |
| MILLER MISTY L | SVP, ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $421,263 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
BGCA has announced several significant partnerships and grants:
**General Motors Grant (2025):** $1.25 million awarded to fuel STEM education and transportation safety for Club kids
General Motors Awards $1.25 Million Grant to Fuel STEM Education ...**Lilly Endowment Grant (2025):** $10 million grant to help transform the future of youth programs in and around Native communities
General Motors Awards $1.25 Million Grant to Fuel STEM Education ...**Raymond James Partnership (2026):** $10 million partnership announced to advance academic success for America's youth
Raymond James and Boys & Girls Clubs of America Announce $10 Million Partnership\**Walmart Foundation Grant (2022):** $600,000 grant in support of food access program for youth in Native communities
General Motors Awards $1.25 Million Grant to Fuel STEM Education ...**Chevron National Partnership (2023):** Strategic partnership announced
Raymond James and Boys & Girls Clubs of America Announce $10 Million Partnership\Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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