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Year, State Incorporated
1920, NE
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Also Known As
Father Flanagan's Boys' Home
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Affiliates
Boys Town New England Inc
Boys Town Central Florida Inc
Boys Town Nevada Inc.
Boys Town North Florida Inc.
Boys Town South Florida Inc
Boys Town Louisiana Inc
Boys Town Washington DC Inc.
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Stated Purpose
"to change the way America cares for children and families."
Boys Town uses a model which is based on a series of programs set up, aiming to provide children and families with the right placement and right treatment at the right time. These programs range from preventive services in the home to restrictive out-of-home placements for children with severe behavioral and mental health disorders. Other programs include: school educational programs, in-home family counseling services, traditional and treatment foster care, short- and long-term family style residential programs and specialized group homes. Boys Town also focuses attention on the medical needs of children in their programs. The organization owns and operates two specialized hospitals and 11 pediatric clinics. The hospital program also conducts research and specializes in childhood deafness, visual impairment, and related communication disorders.
For the year ended December 31, 2019, Boys Town's program expenses were:
Boys Town National Research Hospital |
$161,577,000 |
Nebraska/Iowa services |
$115,608,000 |
Programs across America |
$54,764,000 |
Boys Town National Hotline and public services |
$39,836,000 |
Home campus educational program |
$16,887,000 |
Total Program Expenses: |
$388,672,000 |
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Chief Executive
Father Steven E. Boes, President and National Executive Director
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Compensation*
$269,470
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Chair of the Board
Kate Dodge
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Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
President, NEI Global Relocation
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Board Size
18
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Paid Staff Size
3001
*2018 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Note: According to Boys Town's 2018 IRS Form 990, the highest compensated employee in 2018 was John K. Arch, Executive Vice President of Health Care. Mr. Arch received compensation in the amount of $453,821.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Invitations to fund raising events, Planned giving arrangements, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Radio, Television
Fundraising costs were 32% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $152,550,000, 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 Town's audited financial statements - consolidated for the year ended December 31, 2019.
Source of Funds |
Program service revenue |
$271,020,000 |
Investment return, net |
$157,303,000 |
Contributions |
$136,477,000 |
Legacies and bequests |
$16,073,000 |
Other revenue |
$9,725,000 |
Change in value of beneficial interest in trust assets |
$7,377,000 |
Total Income |
$597,975,000 |
- Programs: 84%
- Fundraising: 11%
- Administrative: 5%
Total Income |
$597,975,000 |
Program expenses |
$388,672,000 |
Fundraising expenses |
$48,336,000 |
Administrative expenses |
$26,169,000 |
Other expenses |
$0 |
Total expenses: |
$463,177,000 |
Income in Excess of Expenses |
$134,798,000 |
Beginning Net Assets |
$1,309,995,000 |
Other Changes In Net Assets |
$-5,050,000 |
Ending Net Assets |
$1,439,743,000 |
Total Liabilities |
$139,815,000 |
Total Assets |
$1,579,558,000 |
Note 1: According to Boys Town's 2019 audited financial statements, the organization received in-kind contributions totaling $33,856,000 in the form of advertising in and airtime.
Note 2: In the financial section above, 'other changes in net assets' refers to pension-related changes other than service cost (-$4,967,000) and actuarial loss on annuity trust obligations (-$83,000).