Boys and Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley

Nonprofit profile at a glance

EIN
941294898
IRS 990 coverage
2011–2024
Forms available
Form 990 2024
Location
San Jose, CA, USA
Phone
4089579685
Rating
82
Verdict
STRONG
Rating confidence
Moderate
Sector
Human Services

Official website

Reported finances

Revenue
$20,871,873
Expenses
$22,151,899
Assets
$17,935,019
Liabilities
$6,976,326

Source: IRS Form 990. Selected filing: tax year 2024. Amounts in USD.

Leadership & pay

29 people listed

Executive titles in this filing

  • STEVE WYMER (PRESIDENT & CEO)

Highest reported compensation

  • STEVE WYMER (PRESIDENT & CEO): $555,526 total reported compensation
  • KELLI O'GORMAN (CFO & CHIEF ADMINISTRATION OFFICER): $291,429 total reported compensation
  • MACHELLE LOCSIN (CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER): $258,695 total reported compensation

Source: IRS Form 990. Selected filing: tax year 2024. Names and roles reflect this filing, not necessarily current officeholders.

Overview

Mission

To inspire and empower all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring adults.

What it reported doing in 2024

Boys & girls clubs of silicon valley's vision is that all our youth possess the 21st century skills they need to be successful in school, a career and life critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, communication and community so they become self-directed, lifelong learners and leaders. Bgcsv's 'formula for impact' strategy empowers all members to achieve success in five (5) priority outcome areas: 1) essential skills, 2) health & well-being, 3) character and leadership, 4) academic success and 5) life & workforce readiness. By providing at-risk youth with accessible out-of-school enrichment programs, assistance and mentorship at no or low cost, we are part of the solution to close the opportunity gap to achieve greater economic, political and social equality among disadvantaged youth and the communities in which they live. By the close of the 24-25 year, across forty two (42) clubhouses throughout santa clara, san benito and san mateo counties, bgcsv served over 6,000 youth, ages 4-18, both during afterschool hours and the summer months. Of those youth served, 98% were from low-income households. 77% of members were hispanic; 11% asian; 4% african american; 4% multi-racial; 2% caucasian; and 2% other. 50% were male; 50% female.during the 2024-2025 academic school year, bgcsv provided 180 days of after-school care, serving 4,423 members. Results of our annual assessment indicate continued impact on the youth we serve. There were three types of questions on our annual survey (five to twenty questions per category): satisfaction, asset development service productivity and agency-specified service productivity. Desirable level of performance is as follows: customer satisfaction (70%+), increasing development assets (60%+) and achieving member improvements (60%+).across all categories, we exceeded the threshold. 85% of members and 99% of parents reported being satisfied with our program. 68% of members and 86% of parents reported an increase in developmental assets (i.e., attitudes towards learning, resilience, communication, connectedness, self-efficacy). 70% of members and 82% of parents reported member improvements (i.e., behavior, academic performance, goal setting, making responsible choices). For those attending three or more days per week, standout data results are as follows: - 94% of members are on-track academically (e.g. Attending school 90%+ and 2.0+ gpa). - 100% (290) of eligible high school seniors graduated on time. Of those attending college (75%), they are attending the following colleges: uc (berkeley, los angeles, santa cruz, san diego), csu (chico, san jose, san francisco), private (cornell), other (Arizona, Oregon, Washington) and community (de anza, evergreen, gavilan, san jose city).- 91% of members, who are not high school seniors, plan to graduate from high school and attend college or a technical program. - 96% report positive relationships with club staff.- 96% of middle and high-school youth abstained from substance use; and 96% abstained from sexual risk taking.- 97% improved their understanding of stem concepts and ability to apply them in real-world situations.- 97% report greater enjoyment of exploring visual and performing arts, experimenting with new materials, and collaborating on creative projects.- 87% increased confidence in making healthful choices and navigating real-life challenges.- 98% report greater enjoyment of staying active, participating in team sports and engaging in fitness routines with peers.- 98% of teens feel more prepared to pursue employment through resume building, interview practice and career exploration.- 78% better understand how college supports long-term success through higher earnings, job access and personal growth. During our 2025 summer enrichment program, bgcsv provided up to 34 days of full-day care (8am-6pm), serving 2,411 youth. Across all categories, we exceeded the threshold. 83% of members and 98% of parents reported being satisfied with our program. 66%

Operating model

Revenue model
Donor-supported. 74% of the money available for current operations came from contributions and gifts.
Distribution model
Direct operator. The filing allocates 92% of reported program-service expenses outside its grant, affiliate-payment, and member-benefit lines. This expense classification does not rule out separately announced grant awards.
  • Includes noncash contributions: Reported contributions include donated property or goods.

The verdict

STRONG - A large share of available resources goes toward mission work and the filed numbers largely add up. Fundraising costs are high for each dollar raised and expenses are high relative to revenue.

Rating breakdown

  • Financial Efficiency: 75
  • Transparency & Controls: 87
  • Accountability: 98
  • Sustainability: 25
  • Growth: 100

Detailed rating inputs

Financial Efficiency

  • Mission deployment rate: 82.3%; rating input score 82
  • Program expense ratio: 77.2%; rating input score 77
  • Fundraising efficiency: $9.15 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 36; 36th percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

  • Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 62nd percentile among comparable filings
  • Pay-setting controls: 4 of 6 controls in place; rating input score 67
    • Compensation committee: Pass
    • Independent consultant: Missing
    • Other Form 990s reviewed: Pass
    • Written employment contract: Missing
    • Compensation survey or study: Pass
    • Board or committee approval: Pass
  • Foreign activity oversight: Limited
  • Grant itemization coverage: 100%; rating input score 100; 72nd percentile among comparable filings
  • Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
  • Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

  • Independent voting board: 96%; rating input score 96; 30th percentile among comparable filings
  • Governance controls: 9 of 9 controls in place; rating input score 100
    • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
    • Whistleblower policy: Pass
    • Document-retention policy: Pass
    • CEO compensation review process: Pass
    • Other executive compensation review process: Pass
    • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
    • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
    • Audit committee oversight: Pass
    • Independent financial-statement audit: Pass

Sustainability

  • Operating margin: -6.1%; rating input score 15; 15th percentile among comparable filings
  • Total-asset coverage ratio: 0.81; rating input score 29; 29th percentile among comparable filings
  • Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.39; rating input score 38; 38th percentile among comparable filings
  • Officer compensation ratio: 6.7%; rating input score 38; 38th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

  • Program expense growth: 21.8% per year; rating input score 100; 91st percentile among comparable filings
  • Revenue growth: 18.6% per year; rating input score 100; 91st percentile among comparable filings
  • Asset growth: 22.4% per year; rating input score 100; 92nd percentile among comparable filings

Details

  • Where the money goes: 82.3% of revenue deployed · 77.2% of spending went to programs
  • Governance: 24 of 25 board members independent · 9 of 9 filing controls reported
  • Programs: 2 filed program accomplishments · $17.1M in reported program spending
  • Leadership: top reported pay $556K · 29 people listed · 4 of 6 pay-setting controls reported
  • Highest-paid contractors: 3 contractors listed · $1.3M reported
  • Consistency: 39 of 39 current checks pass
  • Schedules: 8 filed schedules · includes major donors, grants, and executive pay
  • Filing history: 14 filing years from 2011 to 2024
  • Contacts: How to reach this organization
  • Money network: 5 filed money-flow records
  • Related organizations: Filed and resolved organization relationships.
  • Grant readiness: Federal tax and exclusion status, award history, and grant-maker relationships.
  • People: Everyone the filings name, and which of them the filings identify by more than a name.
  • Staff and benefit plans: Retirement and health plans the organization files with the Department of Labor, and the people in them.

Key Signals

Signals prioritize questions for review. They are not findings of misconduct.

  • Moderate — Financial Efficiency: Fundraising efficiency scored 36/100.
  • High — Sustainability: Operating margin scored 15/100.
  • High — Sustainability: Total-asset coverage ratio scored 29/100.
  • Moderate — Sustainability: Liabilities to assets ratio scored 38/100.
  • Moderate — Sustainability: Officer compensation ratio scored 38/100.