Better Business Bureau Report for
Neighborhood Boys and Girls Club

Better Business Bureau Report issued February 2012
Better Business Bureau Report expires February 2014


Does not meet one or more standards
This charity does not meet one or more of the 20 standards for Charity Accountability. Find out more...


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Charity Contact Information

Name: Neighborhood Boys and Girls Club
Address: 2501 W. Irving Park Road
  Chicago, IL 60618
Phone: 773-463-4161
773-463-1822
Web Address: www.NBGC.org
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Better Business Bureau Comments

Formerly known as:Neighborhood Boys Club

Year, State Incorporated: 1935, Illinois
Affiliates: None
Stated Purpose: Founded in 1931, the Neighborhood Boys & Girls Club is a non-profit independent organization dedicated to youth development. their mission is to enhance the well-being and develop the potential of its members, their families and the community. This is accomplished through a year round, multifaceted program where “everyone plays”. This approach stresses teamwork, sportsmanship, character and leadership qualities that will build “Better Men and Women”.

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Evaluation Conclusions

               

Neighborhood Boys and Girls Club does not meet the following 2 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Standard 16: Annual Report - Have an annual report available to all, on request, that includes: (a) the organization's mission statement, (b) a summary of the past year's program service accomplishments, (c) a roster of the officers and members of the board of directors, (d) financial information that includes (i) total income in the past fiscal year, (ii) expenses in the same program, fund raising and administrative categories as in the financial statements, and (iii) ending net assets.

Neighborhood Boys and Girls Club does not meet this standard because:

  • The organization states it does not have an annual report covering activities conducted in the past year.

Standard 17: Web Site Disclosures - Include on any charity websites that solicit contributions, the same information that is recommended for annual reports, as well as the mailing address of the charity and electronic access to its most recent IRS Form 990.

Neighborhood Boys and Girls Club does not meet this Standard because the organization's website, www.NBGC.org, does not include all of the recommended information for those charity websites that solicit for donations. Specifically, it does not include:

  • Total income.
  • Total program expenses.
  • Total fund raising expenses.
  • Total administrative expenses.
  • End of year net assets.
In addition, the BBB of Chicago & Northern Illinois requested but did not receive complete information on the organization’s governance and oversight, effectiveness measures, finances, solicitation materials, and fundraising disclosures and is unable to verify the organization's compliance with the following 7Standards for Charity Accountability: 1, 3, 6, 7, 14, 15, and 19.
Neighborhood Boys and Girls Club meets the remaining 11 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Programs

               

More than just a sports club, the Neighborhood Boys and Girls Club offers our members the opportunity to expand their horizons, build their character and enhance the community. NBGC encourages community involvement. They work closely with community groups, area schools and senior centers. Not only do NBGC kids have fun and learn skills with our sports programs, they also strive to teach them important values. They stress good sportsmanship, conflict resolution and teamwork. They require our players, parents, coaches and officials to treat each other respectfully. Their philosophy is "Everyone Plays." This ensures that every child has the opportunity to play in every game - regardless of their skill level.

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009, Neighborhood Boys and Girls Club's program expenses were:

  
Sports activities 475,794
leadership grants 90,566
youth program initiative 64,488
after school matters 10,082
Total Program Expenses: $640,930
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Governance

               

Chief Executive :
Compensation*:

Chair of the Board: Mary Nickels
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: President

Co-Chair of the Board : Jim Gallery

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Vice President

Board Size: 28

Paid Staff Size: 16

*Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
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Fund Raising

               

Method(s) Used:

direct mail, internet
Fund raising costs were 5% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $859,015, are donations received as a result of fund raising activities.)
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Tax Status

               

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.
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Financial

               

The following information is based on Neighborhood Boys and Girls Club's audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009.

Source of Funds  
Contributions 591,456
Special Event Revenue 171,360
Grants 96,199
Program revenues 63,822
Merchandise and directory sales 15,801
Investment income 4,476
Total Income $943,114


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Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 69%  Fund Raising: 5%  Administrative: 14%  Other Expenses: 12%

Total income   $943,114
  Program expenses $640,930
  Fund raising expenses 46,219
  Administrative expenses 134,659
  Other Expenses 114,387
Total expenses   $936,195
Income in Excess of Expenses   6,919
Beginning net assets   429,138
Ending net assets   436,057
Total liabilities   60,245
Total assets   $496,302


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