Boys and Girls Club of Cedar Rapids
Boys and Girls Club of Cedar Rapids
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About this organization
Mission
TO INSPIRE AND ENABLE ALL YOUNG PEOPLE TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL
About
OUR CLUB OFFERS FULL-TIME PROFESSIONAL STAFF, VARIED AND DIVERSE PROGRAMS DEDICATED TO YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND A PLACE TO GO FOR ALL CHILDREN, AGES 6-18 YEARS OLD. WE SERVE 300 YOUTH DAILY DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR AND OVER 350 YOUTH DAILY DURING THE SUMMER. 70% OF OUR MEMBERS LIVE AT OR BELOW THE POVERTY LEVEL AND THE MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME IN OUR SERVICE AREA IS BETWEEN $12,000 AND $25,000. 50% - 60% OF OUR MEMBERS ARE FROM SINGLE-PARENT FAMILIES AND MANY DO NOT LIVE WITH A BIOLOGICAL PARENT, BUT WITH A GRANDPARENT, AUNT OR UNCLE.OUR CORE PROGRAM AREAS ARE:CHARACTER & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: HELPING YOUTH BECOME RESPONSIBLE CARING CITIZENS AND ACQUIRE SKILLS FOR PARTICIPATING IN THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS IS THE MAIN THRUST OF THESE PROGRAMS. THEY ALSO DEVELOP LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PLANNING, DECISION-MAKING, CONTRIBUTING TO CLUB AND COMMUNITY, AND CELEBRATING OUR NATIONAL HERITAGE. SPECIFIC INITIATIVES INCLUDE: YOUTH OF THE YEAR, TORCH CLUB AND KEYSTONE CLUB.EDUCATION & CAREER DEVELOPMENT: THESE PROGRAMS HELP YOUTH CREATE ASPIRATIONS FOR THE FUTURE, PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CAREER EXPLORATION AND EDUCATIONAL ENHANCEMENT. SPECIFIC INITIATIVES INCLUDE: POWER HOUR, PROJECT LEARN, JUNIOR STAFF CAREER DEVELOPMENT, COMPUTER LAB, MONEY MATTERS AND BE GREAT GRADUATE.THE ARTS: THESE INITIATIVES HELP YOUNG PEOPLE ENHANCE SELF-EXPRESSION AND CREATIVITY, DEVELOP MULTICULTURAL APPRECIATION, PROVIDE EXPOSURE TO AND DEVELOP SKILLS IN CRAFTS AND VISUAL PERFORMING AND LITERARY ARTS. SPECIFIC INITIATIVES INCLUDE: EVERY DAY ART, NATIONAL FINE ARTS PROGRAM AND IMAGE MAKERS.HEALTH & LIFE SKILLS: THESE INITIATIVES HELP YOUTH ACHIEVE AND MAINTAIN HEALTHY, ACTIVE LIFESTYLES. SPECIFIC INITIATIVES INCLUDE: CHEF'S CLUB, SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM, CHILD & ADULT FOOD CARE PROGRAM, HEALTHY HABITS & SMART MOVES.SPORT, RECREATION & FITNESS: THESE PROGRAMS HELP DEVELOP FITNESS, A POSITIVE USE OF LEISURE TIME, REDUCTION OF STRESS, APPRECIATION FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, AND SOCIAL AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS. SPECIFIC INITIATIVES INCLUDE: TRIPLE PLAY, DAILY GYM AND GAMEROOM ACTIVITIES AND WANNA PLAY.SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS: SPECIALIZED INITIATIVES FOCUS ON MEETING MORE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF THE CLUBS' MEMBERS. THEIR SCOPE IS BROAD SO THEY INVOLVE SEVERAL CORE PROGRAM AREAS. SPECIFIC INITIATIVES INCLUDE: TEEN CENTER, YOUTH FOR UNITY AND FAMILIES PLUS.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The mission of the non-profit, as stated in the filing, is “To inspire and enable all young people, especially those that need us the most to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.”.
When referring to its tasks, they were described as: “To inspire and enable all young people to reach their full potential”.
- The non-profit is operating legally in the state of IA.
- The non-profit's address for the year 2020 is listed as 420 6TH STREET NO 240, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, 52401 in the filing.
- The form submitted by the non-profit organization for 2020 reports 84 employees.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$49,481.
- The organization has 33 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1995.
- The organization pays $891,389 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $135,848 in fundraising expenses.