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Human Services : Youth Development, Shelter, and Crisis Services

Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver

Great Futures Start Here

three stars

86.54

2017 West 9th Avenue Denver, CO 80204
tel: (303) 892-9200   Web Site
EIN: 84-0510404

Board Leadership
Joseph C. Smith, Jr.
Chairman

CEO
Erin Porteous
President & CEO

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 86.54 three stars
  Financial 81.40 three stars
  Accountability & Transparency 96.00 four stars
This rating was published 09/03/2019 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

Since 1961, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver has been helping kids from tough neighborhoods in the metro Denver area stay out of trouble, stay in school and succeed in life.

The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver is to inspire and enable young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. Not just after-school hangouts, the Clubs are places where young people come to learn, do homework, develop social skills, express themselves creatively, and participate in sports. The Clubs serve more than 12,000 members in the Denver metro area each year.

Since 1961, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver has been helping kids from tough neighborhoods in the metro Denver area stay out of trouble, stay in school and succeed in life.

The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver is to inspire and enable young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. Not just after-school hangouts, the Clubs are places where young people come to learn, do homework, develop social skills, express themselves creatively, and participate in sports. The Clubs serve more than 12,000 members in the Denver metro area each year.

Impact Information

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Reported Results
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Total in 2018
Number of students receiving homework help
2,384
Number of children served
10,000
Hours of service by Club members in their communities.
8,200
Percent of Club members who feel confident in their leadership abilities.
94
Number of Club members who participated in teams sports at their Club.
2,500
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This impact information is current as of January 2020, when it was provided to us by GuideStar. At this time, Impact information published on this organization's page has no effect on its rating per our methodology.

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Financial

three stars

81.40

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

96.00

This rating was published 09/03/2019 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 76.0%
  Administrative Expenses 8.9%
  Fundraising Expenses 15.0%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.19
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 1.92
  Program Expenses Growth 3.0%
  Liabilities to Assets 5.3%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver (CO) 86.54 three stars
Boy Scouts of America, National Capital Area Council (MD) 97.41 four stars
Boys Girls Clubs of North Mississippi (MS) 88.08 three stars
Girl Scouts San Diego (CA) 87.40 three stars
Boy Scouts of America, Long Beach Area Council (CA) 98.81 four stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $7,739,616
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $53,113
   Fundraising Events $1,552,543
   Related Organizations $340,000
   Government Grants $3,481,902
Total Contributions $13,167,174
   Program Service Revenue $3,335
Total Primary Revenue $13,170,509
   Other Revenue $4,619,720
TOTAL REVENUE $17,790,229
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $12,709,022
   Administrative Expenses $1,405,699
   Fundraising Expenses $2,650,244
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $16,764,965
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $1,025,264
   
Net Assets $43,430,641

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
Education and Career Development $4,889,796 38.5%
Health and Life Skills $4,333,358 34.1%
Character & Leadership $3,485,868 27.4%

Ratings History

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2018-09 09/03/2019 86.54 three stars
2017-09 09/01/2018 87.02 three stars
2017-09 08/01/2018 86.11 three stars
2016-09 10/01/2017 90.98 four stars
2015-09 08/01/2016 91.04 four stars
2014-09 06/01/2016 91.04 four stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-09 09/01/2015 94.86 four stars
2013-09 09/01/2014 93.04 four stars
2012-09 06/01/2013 90.99 four stars
2011-09 07/01/2012 91.00 four stars
2010-09 09/20/2011 94.92 four stars
 
CN 1.0
2009-09 08/01/2010 89.94 three stars
2008-09 08/01/2009 98.03 four stars
2007-09 08/01/2008 97.99 four stars
2006-09 07/01/2007 95.02 four stars
2005-09 10/01/2006 86.70 three stars
2004-09 11/01/2005 84.38 three stars

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 84-0510404
Name in IRS Master File BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF METRO DENVER INC
NTEE Code [Not Provided by IRS]
NTEE Classification [Not Provided by IRS]
NTEE Type [Not Provided by IRS]
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (321) Boys Club, Little League, etc.
Foundation Status Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public   170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
Affiliation Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).
Group Name [Not Applicable]
Ruling Date March, 1963
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End September
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • September, 2018
  • September, 2017
  • September, 2016
  • September, 2015
  • September, 2014
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$206,615 1.23% Erin Porteous Chief Executive Officer

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver (CO) 86.54 three stars
Boy Scouts of America (PA) 89.02 three stars
Girl Scouts of Western Washington (WA) 85.05 three stars
Boy Scouts of America, Gulf Stream Council (FL) 85.49 three stars
Boy Scouts of America, Heart of Virginia Council (VA) 86.89 three stars

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Charity Contact Info

Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver
2017 West 9th Avenue
Denver, CO 80204
tel: (303) 892-9200
fax: (303) 892-9210
EIN: 84-0510404

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Board Leadership

Joseph C. Smith, Jr.
Chairman

CEO

Erin Porteous
President & CEO

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