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The 990 read · EIN 13-5562976 · GA · Fiscal year 2024

Boys & Girls Clubs of America

Boys & Girls Clubs of America: CEO salary, finances and where donations go

In its own words

“To enable all young people, especially those who need US most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.”

Data only Figures straight from the filing, screened by our rules. Not yet reviewed in depth by a CPA.

Methodology by Amir Arani, CPA, CA · Updated

Top pay
$2.2M Clark James L, 0.8% of spending
Revenue
$229.6M 90.2% from donations and grants
Spent
$273.4M 86.2% on programs, as reported
Net assets
$57.3M end of 2024
Savings
2.5 months of spending, net assets ÷ spending
People
656 employees, 244 volunteers
Form 990 (2024), Parts I, VII, IX, X
01 · Red flags

No red flags in its latest filing.

We screen every filing against twelve rules. A flag is a prompt for a closer look, not a finding of wrongdoing.

No reported asset diversions, no insider transactions, no fundraisers keeping most of the money, and the governance policies we check for are in place.

02 · Where $1 goes · 2024

Of each dollar it spent, 86.2¢ went to programs, as reported.

The split the charity filed.
86.2¢
Programs, $235.7M
6.4¢
Fundraising, $17.4M
7.4¢
Admin, $20.3M
Form 990 (2024), Part IX, line 25
Cost to raise $1
8¢
as reported

For each dollar donated, Boys & Girls Clubs of America spent 8¢ on fundraising.

Fundraising ÷ $207.0M contributions · Form 990 Parts VIII, IX
03 · What it does

What it told the IRS it spent on.

The charity's own description of its largest programs, with what each cost.

Program 1 · 12.7% of program spending · $27.3M in grants $29.9M

Office of justice programs - through the provision of $28 million national mentoring programs funding, ojp/ojjdp partnered with bgca to strengthen, expand and enhance mentoring programs and experiences for approximately 30,000 club members aged 6-17 at some 1,400 club sites in five specific goal areas: goal 1: provide and enhance mentoring services to at-risk youth and high-risk youth who either attend or are referred to a club. Goal 2: provide and enhance mentoring services to al/an youth living on reservations who attend or are referred to a club. Goal 3: provide and enhance site-based…

Program 2 · 0.3% of program spending · $6.2M in grants $760K

National youth of the year program - youth of the year is the embodiment of everything that boys & girls clubs of America does as an organization to make our nation's young people life-ready and college-and career-ready so that the future is greater, lives are changed, and leaders are strong. Since 1947, we have celebrated the extraordinary achievements of club teens. Stories of outstanding leadership, acts of service, academic excellence and dedication to a healthy lifestyle have made this program the nation's premier leadership and recognition program for teens. Youth of the year program…

Program 3 · 7.2% of program spending $16.9M

Other program services - boys & girls clubs of America has nationally recognized programs that address today's most pressing youth issues, teaching young people the skills they need to succeed in life. National programs are available in five core program areas of education, health and wellness, sports and recreation, the arts, and leadership and service. Boys & girls clubs of America's national programs take members from the clubhouse to the white house; from the games room to the corporate boardroom; and from art class to design careers. There are several other programs funded by various…

Form 990 (2024), Part III
04 · The savings

Net assets: $377.7M to $57.3M in 11 years.

Net assets at each fiscal year end, 2013 to 2024.

Net assets at year end, $ millions
378
403
394
357
355
329
345
418
124
123
56
57
Form 990 history via ProPublicaForm 990 (2024)
05 · Who gets paid

The 8 highest-paid people.

Reportable pay in 2024, from the charity and related organizations.

Clark James L
President & CEO
$2,246,334
Orr Lorraine E
Executive VP & Chief Operations Officer
$695,428
Unglo Samuel J
Executive VP & Chief Financial Officer
$656,197
Anastasi Elizabeth
Chief Development & Public Affairs Officer
$624,507
Morain Kristine B
Executive VP & General Counsel, & Secretary
$570,654
Robinson Felicia
Svp, Human Resources
$473,889
Dugan Melissa P
Svp, Government Relations
$430,033
Miller Misty L
Svp, Organizational Development
$421,263
Form 990 (2024), Part VII, Section A
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Form 990 (2024), Part VII, Section B
06 · Questions

The questions people ask about the Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

Short, sourced answers. Each one stands on its own.

How much does the Boys & Girls Clubs of America CEO make?

Clark James L, President & CEO, received $2,246,334 in reportable compensation in 2024, 0.8% of Boys & Girls Clubs of America's $273.4M in spending.

Form 990 (2024), Part VII

What percentage of Boys & Girls Clubs of America donations go to programs?

Boys & Girls Clubs of America reported 86.2% of 2024 spending as programs, 6.4% as fundraising and 7.4% as management.

Form 990 (2024), Part IX

How much money does Boys & Girls Clubs of America have?

Net assets were $57.3M at the end of 2024, about 2.5 months of spending.

Form 990 (2024), Part X

Does Boys & Girls Clubs of America have any red flags in its filing?

Its latest Form 990 triggered none of our twelve screening rules, which cover reported asset diversions, insider transactions, fundraiser costs, governance policies and spending patterns.

Form 990 (2024)
07 · Sources and citing

Every number, traced.

  1. Boys & Girls Clubs of America Form 990, 2024 (IRS e-file)
  2. Boys & Girls Clubs of America Form 990 history (ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer)
Cite this page

Amir Arani, “Boys & Girls Clubs of America: CEO salary, finances and where your dollar goes,” Charity Math, updated 2026-11-07. https://charitymath.com/charities/boys-and-girls-clubs-of-america/