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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: February 2025 Expires: February 2027

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley

Standards Not Met
Standards Not Met
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4309 E Belleview St Bldg 14
Phoenix, AZ, 85008-5409

Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley does not meet the following 1 Standards for Charity Accountability:

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.

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley does not meet this standard because:

Organization had only one board meeting in the past year with majority voting board member attendance. Organization has a large board and does not have attendance requirements outside of the executive board.

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley meets the remaining 19 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley empowers young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible members of the community.

Year, State Incorporated:
1964, AZ

Empowering Kids, Empowering Families Through High-Quality, Affordable Programs That Stay Open Late

Whether it is during summer camp, after-school time, or in one of our other enrichment programs, BGCAZ offers unique experiences in the arts, physical fitness, character development, and leadership training. We also provide our members with proven educational programs and academic support — along with plenty of healthy fun and recreation.

Our caring, professional, well-trained staff help to empower children and young adults to succeed in school, to develop mentally and emotionally, and to reach their full potential as responsible, caring,
productive citizens.

At just $40-$80 per month during the school year (including snacks and a hot, nutritious dinner at no additional cost), BGCAZ is affordable.

We support families’ work schedules by staying open until 7 pm, ensuring that parents are able to fulfill their work obligations without worrying about their children’s safety or well-being.

Explore one of our 30+ Clubhouses in the Phoenix metro area, Yuma and Kingman.

For the year ended June 30, 2023, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley's program expenses were:

Programs $26,457,280
Total Program Expenses $26,457,280

Chief Executive
Marcia Mintz, CEO

Chair of the Board
Jody Sarchett, Board Chairperson

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Marsh McLennan Agency

Board Size
50

Paid Staff Size
180

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Television, Radio, Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Cause-related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.), Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.), Solicitations for Used Cars, Solicitations for Used Clothing

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 9.61%

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 & Girls Clubs of the Valley's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2023.

Source of Funds
Contributions and grants $21,756,505
Program service fees $2,663,073
Special events revenue, less $597,704 in direct donor benefits $2,329,296
Government fees $2,014,040
Donated facilities, materials, and services $1,551,286
Change in interest in Foundation net assets $1,487,577
Net realized and unrealized gains on investments $614,790
Investment income, net $285,439
Other $191,764
Total Income $32,893,770

Programs: 87% Fundraising: 8% Administrative: 5%

Total Income $32,893,770
Total expenses: $30,421,881
  Program expenses $26,457,280
  Fundraising expenses $2,462,849
  Administrative expenses $1,501,752
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $2,471,889
Beginning Net Assets $55,738,300
Other Changes In Net Assets $33,000
Ending Net Assets $58,243,189
Total Liabilities $4,119,389
Total Assets $62,362,578

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Report completed by:
Better Business Bureau Serving the Pacific Southwest