Boys & Girls Clubs Of Tucson
Boys & Girls Clubs Of Tucson
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About this organization
Mission
The mission of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Tucson is to provide young people in Tucson, especially those who need us most, with a clear path to reach their full potential and pursue their dreams.
About
THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF TUCSON REACHES THOUSANDS OF CLUB MEMBERS AGES 7 - 17 YEARS OLD ANNUALLY ACROSS SIX CLUBHOUSES, ALL OF WHICH ARE LOCATED IN TUCSON'S MOST VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES. WE STRIVE TO ENSURE THAT EVERY CLUBHOUSE IS A SAFE AND FUN PLACE WHERE CLUB MEMBERS CAN CREATE MEANINGFUL AND LASTING CONNECTIONS WITH CARING ADULTS AND POSITIVE PEERS. BUILDING ON THAT FOUNDATION, CLUB MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO ENGAGE IN FREE-CHOICE ACTIVITIES AND STRUCTURED PROGRAMS YEAR-ROUND THAT EQUIP THEM WITH CRITICAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES. WE EMPLOY TALENTED YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONALS WHO ARE SUPPORTED BY LOCAL PARTNERS AND VOLUNTEERS SO THAT WE CAN OFFER A BROAD RANGE OF DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS LINKED TO THE FOLLOWING CORE FOCUS AREAS. BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS CORE PROGRAM AREAS: 1.WE OFFER PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO SPARK YOUNG PEOPLE TO DEVELOP AND PRACTICE LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE. AS CLUB MEMBERS CREATE AND IMPLEMENT PROJECTS IN THE CLUB AND ACROSS THE COMMUNITY, THEY GAIN NEW SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES, DEVELOP RELATIONSHIPS WITH PEERS AND ADULTS, STRENGTHEN THEIR SELF- CONFIDENCE, AND INCREASE RESPECT FOR THEIR OWN AND OTHER' CULTURAL IDENTITIES. PROGRAM EXAMPLES INCLUDE: TORCH CLUB (11-13 YEAR OLDS) AND KEYSTONE CLUB (TEENS). 2.EDUCATION & CAREERS: WE BELIEVE THAT PROMOTING ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IS CRUCIAL TO SUPPORTING YOUNG PEOPLE WITH ACHIEVING SUCCESS IN THEIR LIVES. WE OFFER HOMEWORK HELP, TUTORING AND HIGH-YIELD LEARNING ACTIVITIES DAILY DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR AND SUMMER, AND PROVIDE SUPERVISED ACCESS TO COMPUTERS AND INTERNET. ADDITIONALLY, WE ARE COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING CLUB MEMBERS WITH DEFINING THEIR POST-SECONDARY PLANS, STRENGTHENING THEIR JOB READINESS SKILLS, AND EXPLORING CAREER PATHWAYS. PROGRAM EXAMPLES INCLUDE: POWER HOUR (PROVIDING HOMEWORK HELP, TUTORING, AND MOTIVATION); SUMMER BRAIN GAIN (FOCUSED ON PREVENTING SUMMER LEARNING LOSS); PROJECT LEARN (DESIGNED TO REINFORCE AND EXTEND LEARNING THROUGH HIGH-YIELD ACTIVITIES); MY.FUTURES DIGITAL LITERACY PROGRAM; CAREER LAUNCH (JOB READINESS AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT); MONEY MATTERS; AND A VARIETY OF STEM/STEAM LEARNING EXPERIENCES. 3.HEALTH & LIFE SKILLS: WE OFFER PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE HEALTHY LIVING, POSITIVE HABITS AND BEHAVIORS, AND ACTIVE LIFESTYLES. CLUB MEMBERS PARTICIPATE IN PROGRAMS THAT NURTURE THEIR WELL-BEING, EQUIP THEM TO ESTABLISH HEALTHY BOUNDARIES, AND MOTIVATE THEM LEAD SUCCESSFUL LIVES. PROGRAM EXAMPLES INCLUDE: CYBERSAFETY, SMART MOVES (SUPPORTS YOUTH WITH PRACTICING HEALTHY DECISION MAKING AND CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS RELATED TO RESISTING RISKY BEHAVIORS), SMART GIRLS AND PASSPORT TO MANHOOD (FOCUSED ON TEACHING RESPECT AND RESPONSIBILITY). 4.THE ARTS: WE OFFER PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO DEVELOP CLUB MEMBERS CREATIVITY AND CULTURAL AWARENESS THROUGH KNOWLEDGE AND APPRECIATION OF THE VISUAL ARTS, PERFORMING ARTS, CREATIVE WRITING, CRAFTS, AND MORE. EVERY LOCATION HAS AN ARTS ROOM WHERE CLUB MEMBERS PARTICIPATE IN FREE CHOICE ACTIVITIES AND STRUCTURED PROGRAMS. ADDITIONALLY, WE PARTICIPATE IN THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA NATIONAL FINE ARTS COMPETITION ANNUALLY. 5.SPORTS & RECREATION: : WE OFFER ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE PARTICIPATION IN PHYSICAL FITNESS ACTIVITIES, SPORTS AND RECREATION. CLUB MEMBERS HAVE ACCESS TO GYMS, LEAGUES, AND PROGRAMS THAT EQUIP THEM LEARN ABOUT ACHIEVING INDIVIDUAL AND TEAM RELATED GOALS. EXAMPLES INCLUDE: ALL STAR SPORTS (BASKETBALL, FOOTBALL, AND CHEER) AND TRIPLE PLAY (FOCUSED ON STRENGTHENING THE BODY, MIND AND SOUL). WE ARE COMMITTED TO CONTINUOUSLY AND CREATIVELY RAISING FUNDS AND SECURING IN-KIND SUPPORT TO SUSTAIN OPERATIONS ACROSS ALL SIX OF OUR CLUBHOUSES. THAT GENEROUS SUPPORT OF OUR DONORS AND PARTNERS ENABLES US TO KEEP MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATION FEES LOW, AT ONLY 20 PER SCHOOL YEAR (AFTER- SCHOOL) AND 60 FOR SUMMER CAMP (SIX WEEKS, FULL DAY). WE OFFER 40 STRUCTURED PROGRAMS, FIELD TRIPS, RECREATION/SPORTS LEAGUES, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES. ALTHOUGH THE COST PER CLUB MEMBER TO THE ORGANIZATION IS OVER 700 PER MEMBER ANNUALLY, NO ONE IS EVER TURNED AWAY DUE TO INABILITY TO PAY THE MEMBERSHIP FEES. WE PARTICIPATE IN THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS NATIONAL YOUTH OUTCOMES INITIATIVE AND SURVEY CLUB MEMBERS ANNUALLY. WE ARE COMMITTED TO MAINTAINING AND STRENGTHENING HIGH-QUALITY CLUBHOUSE OPERATIONS, STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND PROGRAMMING. CLUB MEMBERS CONTINUOUSLY REPORT THAT THEY HAVE POSITIVE EXPERIENCES, FEEL A POSITIVE SENSE OF BELONGING AND FEEL SAFE. ADDITIONALLY, WE ARE WORKING TOWARD DEVELOPING PARTNERSHIPS WITH KEY STAKEHOLDERS SUCH AS TUCSON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN ORDER TO GATHER MORE DATA, SUCH AS GRADE PROGRESSION AND GRADUATION RATES, THAT WILL ASSIST US WITH REFINING OUR STRATEGIC FOCUSES FOR THE CLUBHOUSES. ULTIMATELY, WE BELIEVE THAT CLUB MEMBERS WHO ATTEND FREQUENTLY AND PARTICIPATE REGULARLY IN OUR STRUCTURED PROGRAMS ACHIEVE HIGHER GRADES AND DEMONSTRATE ON-TIME GRADE PROGRESSION AND HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION, AT HIGHER RATES THAN THEIR PEERS WHO DO NOT ATTEND THE CLUBS. THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF TUCSON HAS SERVED THE TUCSON COMMUNITY FOR OVER 60 YEARS AND WE ARE PROUD OF OUR LEGACY OF SERVING YOUTH IN OUR COMMUNITY AND HELPING THEM SUCCEED IN LIFE. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR PROGRAMS AND EVENTS OR TO MAKE A DONATION, PLEASE GO TO WWW.BGCTUC.ORG.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
According to the filing documents, the non-profit's mission is defined as “The mission of the boys & girls clubs of tucson is to provide young people in tucson, especially those who need us most, with a clear path to reach their full potential and pursue their dreams.”.
When referring to its tasks, they were referred to as: “The mission of the boys & girls clubs of tucson is to provide young people in tucson, especially those who need us most, with a clear path to reach their full potential and pursue their dreams.”.
- The non-profit's state of operation has been legally reported as AZ.
- According to the latest filing, the non-profit's address in 2019 is PO BOX 40217, TUCSON, AZ, 85717.
- The total number of employees reported by the non-profit on their form for 2019 is 99.
- 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 greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$310,105.
- The CEO compensation policy within the organization is established through an impartial evaluation and approval.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 53 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1957.
- 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 $1,827,471 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $363,223 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization pays grants to individuals.
- 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.
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