Boys & Girls Club of Skagit County

What it reported doing in 2024

In 2024, Boys & Girls Clubs of Skagit County continued to inspire and empower all young people to realize their full potential as productive, caring, responsible adults in their community. With operations fully stabilized post-pandemic, the organization prioritized innovation, professional development, and expanded access for youth and teens across the county.Membership demand continued to exceed facility capacity, with attendance remaining strong and consistent. Clubs invested in additional staff to maximize access points until space and financial limitations were reached. Staff retention remained among the highest in the nation, with professional development opportunitiesincluding international exchanges in Wales, Mexico, and Italyproving instrumental in strengthening organizational culture and long-term stability.The organization expanded its global footprint through World Youth Clubs partnerships. In summer 2024, a delegation of Welsh youth visited Skagit County, launching an international exchange program that fostered leadership, teamwork, and cross-cultural understanding among both local and visiting teens . The Club also deepened its partnership with Clubs de Nios y Nias del Baja California Sur, supporting program expansion and community gardens in Cabo San Lucas through staff giving campaigns and matched contributions.Domestically, program quality was strengthened by integrating best practices in mental and behavioral health, expanding the Club Mentor Program, and enhancing STEM and workforce development initiatives. Independent evaluations confirmed that youth participants reported stronger feelings of physical and emotional safety, aligning with national outcomes that show two-thirds of alumni credit the Club with saving their lives.Key performance benchmarks from Boys & Girls Clubs of America reaffirmed Skagit Countys national leadership: top rankings for lowest management turnover, high program staff stability, and exceptional board engagement. Clubs remained in the top 20% nationwide in youth experience scores and financial health ratios.Major community milestones included the preparation for the Variety Showcase, an innovative event replacing the Annual Breakfast in 2025, designed to center youth talent and expand fundraising capacity . Additionally, new partnerships with schools, local government, and law enforcement advanced community safety, program reach, and strategic growth.By years end, Boys & Girls Clubs of Skagit County not only served thousands of meals and snacks to local youth , but also positioned itself for future expansion through strategic planning and investments in staff, facilities, and global linkages.Copies of annual and mid-year reports, as well as external evaluations, are available at skagitclubs.org or by request from the Chief Operating Officer.

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 94.3%; rating input score 94
• Program expense ratio: 84.8%; rating input score 85
• Fundraising efficiency: $10.71 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 40; 40th percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: 2 of 6 controls in place; rating input score 33
  • Compensation committee: Missing
  • Independent consultant: Missing
  • Other Form 990s reviewed: Missing
  • Written employment contract: Missing
  • Compensation survey or study: Pass
  • Board or committee approval: Pass
• Foreign activity oversight: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: Limited
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 7 of 9 controls in place; rating input score 78
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Pass
  • CEO compensation review process: Pass
  • Other executive compensation review process: Fail
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Fail
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Pass

Sustainability

• Operating margin: -11.1%; rating input score 12; 12th percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 0.83; rating input score 31; 31st percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.1; rating input score 58; 58th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 13.5%; rating input score 21; 21st percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 15.6% per year; rating input score 100; 79th percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 14% per year; rating input score 100; 80th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 16.9% per year; rating input score 100; 78th percentile among comparable filings