Boys & Girls Clubs of Toledo
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 & Girls Clubs of Toledo does not meet the following 3 Standards for Charity Accountability:
Standard 6 (Board Policy on Effectiveness)
Have a board policy of assessing, no less than every two years, the organization's performance and effectiveness and of determining future actions required to achieve its mission.
BGCT does not meet this Standard because:
- The organization's effectiveness assessment policy does not specify that this assessment will take place at least once every two years.
Standard 16 (Annual Report)
Have an annual report available to all, on request, that includes: (a) the organization's mission statement, (b) a summary of the past year's program service accomplishments, (c) a roster of the officers and members of the board of directors, (d) financial information that includes (i) total income in the past fiscal year, (ii) expenses in the same program, fund raising and administrative categories as in the financial statements, and (iii) ending net assets.
BGCT does not meet this Standard because the organization’s 2023 annual report did not include:
- Ending net assets.
- Financial summary matching the organization's 2023 audited financial statements.
Standard 18 (Privacy for Written Appeals & Internet Privacy)
Address privacy concerns of donors by (a) providing in written appeals, at least annually, a means (e.g., such as a check off box) for both new and continuing donors to inform the charity if they do not want their name and address shared outside the organization, (b) providing a clear, prominent and easily accessible privacy policy on any of its websites that tells visitors (i) what information, if any, is being collected about them by the charity and how this information will be used, (ii) how to contact the charity to review personal information collected and request corrections, (iii) how to inform the charity (e.g., a check off box) that the visitor does not wish his/her personal information to be shared outside the organization, and (iv) what security measures the charity has in place to protect personal information.
BGCT does not meet this Standard because the privacy policy on its website, https://bgctoledo.org/, does not indicate:
- What security measures are in place to protect personal information that is collected.
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: 3, 5, 19
Boys & Girls Clubs of Toledo meets the remaining 14 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:
1905, OH
Boys & Girls Clubs of Toledo (BGCT) works to provide safe places to learn and grow; ongoing relationships with caring adult professionals; life-enhancing programs, character development experiences, and hope and opportunity for the future. The organization reports having nine Club sites that are strategically located in high-need, under-served neighborhoods with predominantly low-income households and higher rates of crime and substance abuse in Toledo. BGCT offers a membership fee of $3 per year for kids ages 7-13 and $5 for youth over 14. The organization reports combating adverse outcomes through programs advancing academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles. Programs include Power Hour, SMART Moves, Triple Play, Brain Gain, Cadet Corps, Get Fit and mentoring.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, Boys & Girls Clubs of Toledo's program expenses were:
| Education and career development | $1,408,673 |
| Character and leadership development | $516,900 |
| The Arts | $489,162 |
| Sports, fitness and recreation | $453,809 |
| Health and life skills | $215,796 |
| Total Program Expenses | $3,084,340 |
Chief Executive
James Ravas, President and Chief Executive Officer
Compensation*
$188,398
Chair of the Board
Tiffany E. Cavanaugh
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Attorney
Board Size
45
Paid Staff Size
161
*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, Foundation grants, Print advertisements, Corporate solicitation
Fundraising costs were 12% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $3,350,701, 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 & Girls Clubs of Toledo's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Camp and membership fees | $3,820 |
| Other | $65,386 |
| United Way | $194,465 |
| Special events, net | $402,496 |
| Contributions | $1,329,559 |
| Other grants | $1,424,181 |
| Investment income, net | $1,703,484 |
| Total Income | $5,123,391 |
Programs: 71% Fundraising: 9% Administrative: 19%
| Total Income | $5,123,391 |
| Total expenses: | $4,326,235 |
| Program expenses | $3,084,340 |
| Fundraising expenses | $405,723 |
| Administrative expenses | $836,172 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $797,156 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $19,094,534 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $474,250 |
| Ending Net Assets | $20,365,940 |
| Total Liabilities | $1,877,853 |
| Total Assets | $22,243,793 |
Note: In the financial summary above, "other changes in net assets" refers to change in fair value of beneficial interests in perpetual trusts.
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