Boys & Girls Clubs Of Skagit County
Boys & Girls Clubs Of Skagit County
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About this organization
Mission
The mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of Skagit County is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Our organization reaches youth ages 6-18 throughout all of Skagit County.
About
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SKAGIT COUNTY SERVED MORE THAN 1,800 YOUTH THROUGH DIRECT SERVICES IN 2018 IN LOCATIONS IN ANACORTES, BURLINGTON, CONCRETE, MOUNT VERNON, AND SEDRO-WOOLLEY. THOUSANDS MORE RECEIVED CONNECTION, REFERRAL AND BASIC SERVICES INCLUDING MEALS DURING OUT-OF-SCHOOL HOURS, TO IMPACT OVER 5,000 KIDS AND TEENS IN SKAGIT COUNTY. MANY CLUB MEMBERS AND OTHER AFFILIATED YOUTH ARE DEFINED AS AT-RISK, AND A SIGNIFICANT MAJORITY QUALIFY FOR FREE/REDUCED SCHOOL MEALS PROGRAMS. CLUBS USE THE TALENTS OF PROFESSIONALLY TRAINED STAFF AND HIGHLY ENGAGED VOLUNTEERS, TO FACILITATE CURRICULUM-BASED PROGRAMS AND HIGH-YIELD LEARNING ACTIVITIES THAT ARE AGE-APPROPRIATE, RELEVANT, AND INTENTIONAL IN INCREASING THE OPPORTUNITY A CHILD HAS FOR A GREAT FUTURE. THROUGH THIS PROCESS, CLUBS WORK TO ELICIT THREE PRIORITY OUTCOMES IN CLUB MEMBERS: ACADEMIC SUCCESS, HEALTHY LIFESTYLES, AND GOOD CHARACTER & CITIZENSHIP. ALL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN A SAFE, FUN, AND POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE KIDS AND TEENS AGES 6-18 CAN GROW AND HAVE A VOICE IN THEIR SUCCESSFUL DEVELOPMENT. IN 2018, THE ORGANIZATION ADOPTED A NEW STRATEGIC PLAN, "OPPORTUNITY 2021" WHICH WAS THE RESULT OF AN EIGHT-MONTH-LONG CULTIVATION PROCESS INVOLVING STAKEHOLDERS ACROSS THE ENTIRE ORGANIZATION. "OPPORTUNITY 2021" SEEKS TO ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE CLUB IN THREE KEY AREAS: REACH MORE YOUTH, IMPROVE PROGRAM QUALITY, AND STRENGTHEN THE ORGANIZATION. WITH SPECIFIC ANNUAL TARGETS AND METRICS, IT IS A BOLD PLAN FOR THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SKAGIT COUNTY TO CONTINUE ITS WORK AS A LEADER IN THE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT FIELD. A RECENT NATIONWIDE SURVEY OF CLUB ALUMNI, CONDUCTED BY THE HARRIS GROUP, FOUND THAT 67% OF FORMER CLUB MEMBERS AGREE WITH THE STATEMENT THAT THE CLUB SAVED THEIR LIFE, A POWERFUL TESTAMENT TO THE POSITIVE INFLUENCE CLUB PARTICIPATION CAN HAVE ON THE LIFE OF A YOUNG PERSON.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
According to the filing documents, the non-profit's mission is defined as “The mission of the boys & girls clubs of skagit county is to enable all young people, especially those who need us the most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. our core belief is that each of our clubs provides our members a safe place to learn and grow, ongoing relationships with caring, adult professionals, life-enhancing programs, character development experiences, and hope and opportunity.”.
When referring to its tasks, they were referred to as: “The mission of the boys & girls clubs of skagit county is to enable all young people, especially those who need us the most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. our core belief is that each of our clubs provides our members a safe place to learn and grow, ongoing relationships with caring, adult professionals, life-enhancing programs, character development experiences, and hope and opportunity.”.
- The total number of employees reported by the non-profit on their form for 2019 is 81.
- 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 greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$19,123.
- The CEO compensation policy within the organization is established through an impartial evaluation and approval.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 20 independent voting members.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $1,246,557 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $176,492 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.
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