Boys and Girls Club of Freeport & Stephenson County
Boys and Girls Club of Freeport & Stephenson County
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About this organization
Mission
TO HELP YOUTH OF ALL BACKGROUNDS, WITH SPECIAL CONCERN FOR THOSE FROM DISADVANTAGED CIRCUMSTANCES, DEVELOP THE QUALITIES NEEDED TO BECOME RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS AND LEADERS, IRRESPECTIVE OF RACE, COLOR, CREED, OR NATIONAL ORIGIN.
About
CHARACTER & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT- THIS PROGRAM EMPOWERS THE YOUTH TO SUPPORT AND INFLUENCE THEIR CLUB AND COMMUNITY, SUSTAIN MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS, DEVELOP A POSITIVE SELF-IMAGE, PARTICIPATE IN THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS AND RESPECT THEIR OWN AND OTHERS' CULTURAL IDENTITIES. EDUCATION & CAREER DEVELOPMENT - THIS PROGRAM ENABLES YOUTH TO BECOME PROFICIENT IN BASIC EDUCATIONAL DISCIPLINES, APPLY LEARNING TO EVERYDAY SITUATIONS, AND EMBRACE TECHNOLOGY TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS IN A CAREER. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE, TUTORING, COMPUTER SKILLS TRAINING, JOB SHADOWING, COOKING CLUB, AND VARIOUS OTHER EDUCATIONAL GAMES & ACTIVITIES. HEALTH & LIFE SKILLS - THIS PROGRAM DEVELOPS YOUNG PEOPLE'S CAPACITY TO ENGAGE IN POSITIVE BEHAVIORS THAT NURTURE THEIR OWN WELL-BEING, SET PERSONAL GOALS, AND LIVE SUCCESSFULLY AS SELF-SUFFICIENT ADULTS. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE DRUG EDUCATION, GANG RESISTANCE, CULTURAL APPRECIATION, DIVERSITY TRAINING, AND PEER CHAT. THE ARTS - THIS PROGRAM ENABLES YOUTH TO DEVELOP THEIR CREATIVITY AND CULTURAL AWARENESS THROUGH KNOWLEDGE AND APPRECIATION OF VISUAL ARTS, CRAFTS, PERFORMING ARTS, AND CREATIVE WRITING. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE ARTS & CRAFTS, DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY, DIGITAL MOVIE-MAKING, CHOIR, MURAL MAKING, AND DANCE CLUB. SPORTS, FITNESS, AND RECREATION- THIS PROGRAM DEVELOPS FITNESS, POSITIVE USE OF LEISURE TIME, SKILLS FOR STRESS MANAGEMENT, APPRECIATION FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, AND SOCIAL SKILLS. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE BASKETBALL COMPETITION, GAME ROOM TOURNAMENTS, OUTDOOR GAMES AND ACTIVITIES, FITNESS ACTIVITIES & TRAINING, AND FIELD TRIPS.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
In the filing, the mission of the non-profit is noted as “To help youth of all backgrounds, with special concern for those from disadvantaged circumstances, develop the qualities needed to become responsible citizens and leaders, irrespective of race, color, creed, or national origin.”.
When referring to its responsibilities, they were outlined as: “To help youth of all backgrounds, with special concern for those from disadvantaged circumstances, develop the qualities needed to become responsible citizens and leaders, irrespective of race, color, creed, or national origin.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally registered to operate is IL, as per legal records.
- The filing documents the non-profit's address in 2020 as 511 S LIBERTY AVE, FREEPORT, IL, 61032.
- According to the non-profit's form, they have 86 employees on their payroll as of 2020.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is $23,209.
- The CEO compensation strategy within the organization is not based on a review and approval from an impartial entity.
- The organization has 11 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2007.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization pays $418,958 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $802 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.
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