Boys & Girls Clubs Of America
Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) is the national nonprofit headquartered in Atlanta, GA that supports local Boys & Girls Clubs with youth development programs, partnerships, and fundraising. The official site publishes Form 990s (EIN 13-5562976), national headquarters contact details, program pages, and frequent news/updates.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Local youth-development organizations (primarily local Boys & Girls Clubs affiliates) that run after-school and youth services and have an operational relationship or affiliation with the national network.
Good Fit
- • An organizational role as a local Boys & Girls Club affiliate or close programmatic partnership with the national network.
- • Delivery of youth-development or after-school programming consistent with BGCA priorities.
- • Organizational scale aligned with observed grant sizes (many grants in the $10K–$500K range, with a median in the tens of thousands).
- • An existing relationship or prior funding history with the national office or regional staff.
Geography
Observed grants cover 56 states and territories, showing national reach; the largest state account is roughly 17% of dollars but the portfolio is spread widely across the country.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows nearly 747 distinct recipients and about 797 grants, with low top-recipient dollar share (2% for largest) and many independent local clubs represented, indicating a broad recipient set for the funder's size.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows 114 new recipients in the latest year (about 15%), which demonstrates some turnover and entry; however there are no public application instructions and giving is largely network/affiliate-driven, so unsolicited new applicants may face barriers.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
