Boys & Girls Club Of Lake County
Boys & Girls Club Of Lake County
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About this organization
Mission
It is the mission of Boys & Girls Club of Lake County to inspire all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. It is our vision to provide a premier Club experience that assures success is within reach of every young person who walks through our doors, with all members on track to graduate from high school with a plan for the future, demonstrating good character and citizenship, and living a healthy lifestyle. We provide a cross-cultural environment that promotes academic success, self-esteem, teamwork and responsible community commitment.
About
THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF LAKE COUNTY ("THE CLUB") IS A MEMBER ORGANIZATION IN GOOD STANDING WITH BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA, A NATIONAL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION, THAT IS EXEMPT FROM AND NOT REGULATED BY CHILD CARE LICENSING REQUIREMENTS. TRAINED PROFESSIONAL STAFF AND DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE POSITIVE ADULT MENTORS AND ROLE MODELS. NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED PROGRAMS HELP YOUNG PEOPLE SUCCEED IN SCHOOL, STAY HEALTHY, LEARN IMPORTANT LIFE SKILLS, PURSUE INTERESTS IN THE ARTS AND SPORTS, AND EXPLORE VOCATIONAL CHOICES. WE PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR YOUNG PEOPLE 6 TO 18 YEARS OF AGE, WITH PROOF OF HIGH SCHOOL ENROLLMENT, WITH VARIED, AGE-APPROPRIATE PROGRAMS, LED BY PROFESSIONAL STAFF IN FACILITIES DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR YOUTH PROGRAMS. PROGRAMMING IS DEVELOPED UNDER THE 3 MAIN PILLARS: ACADEMIC SUCCESS, GOOD CHARACTER AND CITIZENSHIP AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLES. ACADEMIC SUCCESS PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR CLUB MEMBERS TO MAINTAIN OR IMPROVE THEIR GRADES, PROGRESS TO THE NEXT GRADE LEVEL AND GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL. GOOD CHARACTER AND CITIZENSHIP PROVIDES THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN RESPONSIBILITY, RESPECT, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND LISTENING SKILLS WHILE DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP SKILLS. HEALTHY LIFESTYLES TEACHES CLUB MEMBERS TO MAKE RESPONSIBLE CHOICES REGARDING FOOD AND EXERCISE, AVOIDING DRUGS, ALCOHOL, AND PREMATURE SEXUAL ACTIVITY.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is outlined in the filing as “To inspire all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.”.
When discussing its operations, they were defined as: “Inspire young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.”.
- The state where the non-profit operates has been legally reported as IL.
- The filing indicates that the non-profit's address in 2020 is located at 1801 SHERIDAN RD NO 202, NORTH CHICAGO, IL, 60064.
- The non-profit has reported 71 employees on their form as of 2020.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$167,099.
- The organization has 21 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1998.
- The organization pays $955,600 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $353,919 in fundraising expenses.
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