Boys and Girls Club of Lansing
Boys and Girls Club of Lansing
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About this organization
Mission
A DEDICATED YOUTH DEVELOPMENT FACILITY THAT PROVIDES YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS CENTERED AROUND: EDUCATION, SPECIFICALLY AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING, RECREATION, LIFE SKILLS, HEALTH, ARTS, MUSIC, AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT. THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF LANSING OFFERS AGE APPROPRIATE OUTCOME BASED YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS; EMPOWERS YOUTH TO SUPPORT AND INFLUENCE THEIR CLUB AND THEIR COMMUNITY AND DEVELOP A POSITIVE SELF IMAGE; IS A VEHICLE THROUGH WHICH ADOLESCENTS AT A CRITICAL STAGE IN THEIR DEVELOPMENT SUSTAIN MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS AND LEARN TO RESPECT THEIR OWN / OTHERS CULTURAL IDENTITIES; AND POWER HOURMAKES MINUTES COUNT
About
MOONEY CENTER - THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB IS AN AFFILIATE OF THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF AMERICA, THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION THAT HAS DEVELOPED EFFECTIVE YOUTH PROGRAMS FOR NEARLY A CENTURY. THE CLUB'S YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES HELP PREPARE KIDS TO BECOME HEALTHY AND PRODUCTIVE ADULTS BY SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF ATTITUDES, BEHAVIORS, AND SKILLS THAT ENABLE THEM TO SUCCEED IN THE CLASSROOM, IN THE WORKFORCE, AND IN THE WORLD. THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB IS OPEN WHEN KIDS NEED US MOST, DURING THE SUMMER AND AFTER SCHOOL, WHEN THEY HAVE TOO MUCH FREE TIME AND NEED A POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH TO LEARN AND GROW. STRUCTURED ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: POWER HOUR (A SUCCESSFUL AFTER-SCHOOL HOMEWORK PROGRAM THAT HELPS KIDS WITH THEIR HOMEWORK), PROJECT LEARN (A PROGRAM THAT HUNDREDS OF KIDS PARTICIPATE IN EACH YEAR THE PROGRAM PROVIDES THEM WITH INCENTIVES TO PARTICIPATE IN LEISURE READING, CREATIVE WRITING ACTIVITIES, AND PLAYING GAMES LIKE SCRABBLE THAT DEVELOP CHILDREN'S COGNITIVE SKILLS), KEYSTONE CLUB (LEADERSHIP SERVICE CLUBS FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS), SMART MOVES (SKILLS MASTERY RESISTANCE TRAINING), JR. STAFF (EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM FOR TEENS), AND PRESIDENTIAL FITNESS & NIKE CHALLENGE PROJECTS THAT COMBINE DAILY PHYSICAL ACTIVITY WITH TEAMWORK, PROBLEM-SOLVING AND CREATIVE THINKING. THESE PROGRAMS PROMOTE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT THROUGH EDUCATIONAL & ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS. THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB'S COMPUTER LAB WAS UPGRADED TO A TECHNOLOGY CENTER, THROUGH A NATIONAL BOYS & GIRLS CLUB GRANT, ENABLING CHILDREN AGES 7-17 TO BECOME PROFICIENT IN BASIC EDUCATIONAL CONCEPTS, APPLY LEARNING TO EVERYDAY SITUATIONS, AND EMBRACE TECHNOLOGY THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB DOESN'T SIMPLY PROVIDE A VALUABLE SERVICE TO WORKING PARENTS; IT PROVIDES A VALUABLE SERVICE TO THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY BECAUSE THOUSANDS OF KIDS HAVE A SAFE PLACE TO GO. THESE PROGRAM EXPENSES WERE USED IN THE PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF BEHAVIOR GUIDANCE, PROMOTION OF HEALTH, SOCIAL CHARACTER, VOCATIONAL, AND EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF YOUTH.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
According to the filing, the non-profit's mission is “A dedicated youth development facility that provides youth development programs centered around: education, specifically after school tutoring, recreation, life skills, health, arts, music, and character development. the boys & girls club of lansing offers age appropriate outcome based youth development programs; empowers youth to support and influence their club and their community and develop a positive self image; is a vehicle through which adolescents at a critical stage in their development sustain meaningful relationships with others and learn to respect their own / others cultural identities; and power hourmakes minutes count”.
When referring to its actions, they were described as: “A dedicated youth development facility that provides youth development programs centered around: education, specifically after school tutoring, recreation, life skills, health, arts, music, and character development. the boys & girls club of lansing offers age appropriate outcome based youth development programs; empowers youth to support and influence their club and their community and develop a positive self image; is a vehicle through which adolescents at a critical stage in their development sustain meaningful relationships with others and learn to respect their own / others cultural identities; and power hourmakes minutes count”.
- According to the law, the state of operation reported by the non-profit is MI.
- As per the filing, the address of the non-profit for 2019 is 4315 PLEASANT GROVE, LANSING, MI, 48910.
- According to their form, the non-profit as of 2019 has a total of 63 employees.
- 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 between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $1,778,506.
- The CEO compensation plan of the organization is determined by an independent party's review and approval.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 21 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1964.
- 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 $812,361 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $45,412 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.