Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Detroit
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Detroit reported $21.2 million in revenue and $13.5 million in expenses for calendar year 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $76.59 went to program services, $16.40 to management and general costs and $7.01 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 97.9% of the total. Government grants made up 7.8%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $648,868 (PRESIDENT AND CEO). 10 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 373% between 2019 and 2025. Source: Form 990, 2025.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $13MFor context, the median across 212 covered youth development charities: $83.69 programs, $11.78 management, $4.53 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
Calendar year 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $21MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 76.6% | 82.4% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 16.4% | 11.6% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 7.0% | 4.5% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.05 | $0.07 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 97.9% | 80.1% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 7.8% | 5.5% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 1.3% | 6.6% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $648,868 | $274,234 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 4.82% | 1.76% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 10 | 6 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 18.2 | 15.4 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 23 of 23 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseThe 3-c sports pillar engages youth in athletic experiences grounded in community, culture, and competition. Programming includes sports sampling, which introduces youth to a variety of activities; recreational leagues that provide low-barrier opportunities for fitness, teamwork, and social connection; and competitive leagues that build advanced skills, discipline, and leadership. Additional offerings include sports training, officiating development, and exposure to careers in coaching, athletic training, and sports media. This pillar promotes physical wellness, personal growth, and sustained…
Bgcsm's behavioral health pillar provides comprehensive, youth-centered mental health services across all club locations. Services include individual and group therapy, family consultations, behavioral assessments, and sports psychology, delivered by licensed clinicians and supervised graduate students. Youth participate in workshops focused on emotional regulation, stress management, and healthy relationships, while staff are trained in trauma-informed practices to ensure safe, supportive environments. The pillar also offers case management and connections to community resources, equipping…
The talent & innovation pillar prepares youth for life and workforce success through bgcsm's 3-e's framework: exposure, exploration, and experience. Youth are introduced to diverse career pathways through field trips, guest speakers, and workshops; engage in hands-on, project-based learning and skill development; and participate in paid work-based learning and entrepreneurial experiences through industry clubs. Programming emphasizes steam, small business development, and mentorship, equipping youth with technical skills, confidence, and clear pathways to post-secondary education and careers.…
Highest reported compensation
2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESIDENT AND CEO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $602,744 | $0 | $46,124 | $648,868 |
| CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $258,135 | $0 | $34,277 | $292,412 |
| CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $198,308 | $0 | $34,058 | $232,366 |
| CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $185,615 | $0 | $35,154 | $220,769 |
| CHIEF HR OFFICER Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $154,476 | $0 | $14,699 | $169,175 |
| VP OF RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $119,347 | $0 | $26,596 | $145,943 |
| VP OF MEMBERSHIP & COMMUNITY Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $111,763 | $0 | $24,072 | $135,835 |
| VP OF FOUNDATIONS & INSTL RELS Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $119,740 | $0 | $13,571 | $133,311 |
10 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Detroit (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $1.6M (Part IX, line 5).
7 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b23 · 23 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4Yes
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18Yes
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bYes
- Employees Part I, line 5154
- Volunteers Part I, line 6322
Largest outside contractors
2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| ELEVATE PRODUCTION GROUP Production & event services | $551,175 |
| PCI INDUSTRIES INC Construction management | $269,544 |
| ABM INDUSTRY GROUPS LLC Maintenance & facility services | $207,566 |
| DISTRICT BY DESIGN LLC Commerical workplace solutions | $152,044 |
| JOHNSON REALTY GROUP Construction/ facilities owner's rep | $141,599 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 8 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
5 private foundations reported grants to Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Detroit totaling $287K on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Of every $100 Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Detroit spent in 2025, $76.59 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Detroit's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2025, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Detroit reported that 76.6% of its $13.5 million in expenses went to program services, 16.4% to management and general and 7.0% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Detroit pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Detroit reported for one person in calendar year 2025 was $648,868, for the role of PRESIDENT AND CEO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Detroit get its money?
Of $21.2 million in revenue in calendar year 2025, 97.9% came from contributions and grants (including 7.8% from government grants) and 1.3% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Detroit a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 38-1387123 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- 2025: Form 990 for calendar year 2025, object 202612559349300506 · read the filing
- 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024, object 202513149349301296 · read the filing
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202402499349300920 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202332519349300618 · read the filing
- 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202232109349300233 · read the filing
- 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202141669349300419 · read the filing
- 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019, object 202033189349312228 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 38-1387123: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.