BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SOUTHCENTRAL ALASKA Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SOUTHCENTRAL ALASKA

EIN 92-0036082 · Youth Development (O23J)

What they do

to Promote The Well-being of Children In Licensed Childcare (ages 6 Weeks - 12 Years), Athletics (ages 4 - 18 Years) and Clubhouses (ages 5 - 18 Years). The Clubs Programs Provide Recreational, Athletic, Enrichment, Preventative, and Mentoring Programs Focusing On Academic Success, Good Character and Leadership, and Healthy Lifestyles for Children Living In Communities Across Alaska.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $76.80 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders31 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

114.17%of revenue went to mission work76.8% of expenses · Program services

4.21%of revenue went to fundraising2.8% of expenses

$148.62spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

30.24%of revenue went to management and office costs20.3% of expenses

$0.20in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

75.7%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $3,971,070 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$8,168,189

Mission workProgram services$9,325,633114.17% of revenue76.8% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$2,470,14730.24% of revenue20.3% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$343,4794.21% of revenue2.8% of expenses

Total expenses$12,139,259148.62% of revenue

Expenses were greater than revenue, so the colored ring fills the available $100 and the total above 100% is shown below.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2024CurrentExpense mix: 76.8% mission · 20.3% management · 2.8% fundraisingTotal expenses: 148.62% of revenue

2023Expense mix: 72.5% mission · 24.4% management · 3.2% fundraisingTotal expenses: 134.95% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 75.6% mission · 23.0% management · 1.4% fundraisingTotal expenses: 131.66% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 77.5% mission · 20.3% management · 2.1% fundraisingTotal expenses: 81.10% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 78.6% mission · 19.9% management · 1.5% fundraisingTotal expenses: 112.60% of revenue

2019Expense mix: 85.7% mission · 13.3% management · 1.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 109.29% of revenue

2018Expense mix: 85.8% mission · 13.5% management · 0.7% fundraisingTotal expenses: 87.66% of revenue

2017Expense mix: 84.8% mission · 13.9% management · 1.3% fundraisingTotal expenses: 90.12% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$8,168,189

Expenses$12,139,259

Annual shortfall $3,971,070 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$9,325,633 · 76.8% of expenses

Management and office costs$2,470,147 · 20.3% of expenses

Fundraising$343,479 · 2.8% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$8,168,189

Expenses$12,139,259

Assets$2,438,400

Income$15,797,561

Contributions$6,184,120

Mission work (program services)$9,325,633

Fundraising$343,479

Grants given$89,099

Average grant$44,550

Management and general$2,470,147

Executive compensation (total)$300,660

Stocks and bonds$1,245,922

Investing fees$21,479

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

ANDREW MERGENSCOO · 40 hrs/week $150,125Base $143,609 · Other $6,516

STEPHANIE GROSSSENIOR DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $119,910Base $77,741 · Other $42,169

SUSAN ANDERSONCEO · 40 hrs/week $115,385

LAUREN LUXFINANCE MANAGER · 40 hrs/week $112,922Base $67,888 · Other $45,034

PATRICK MCDONALDSENIOR DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $110,033Base $69,363 · Other $40,670

HILARY PATTERSONSENIOR DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $106,321Base $70,490 · Other $35,831

STEFANIE RYANCFO · 40 hrs/week $94,977Base $76,948 · Other $18,029

SUSAN KENT-CRAFTSCFO · 40 hrs/week $10,769

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (31)

ANDREW MERGENSCOO

STEPHANIE GROSSSENIOR DIRECTOR

SUSAN ANDERSONCEO

LAUREN LUXFINANCE MANAGER

PATRICK MCDONALDSENIOR DIRECTOR

HILARY PATTERSONSENIOR DIRECTOR

STEFANIE RYANCFO

SUSAN KENT-CRAFTSCFO

KRISTY WESTFORMER DIRECTOR

STACIA SUTHERLANDFORMER DIRECTOR

SPENCER MADDENMEMBER

SARAH SHINEFORMER DIRECTOR

RC WOODSONFORMER DIRECTOR

TIM SMITHVICE CHAIR

MIKE MCARDLETREASURER

TONY DODGEMEMBER

WEATHER POTDEVINMEMBER

MICHELLE BRUMFIELDFORMER DIRECTOR

KRISTINA GIBSONMEMBER

KATIE MARQUETTEBOARD CHAIR

KATHLEEN REDMONDFORM DIRECTOR

JULIE SCHRECENGOSTFORMER DIRECTOR

JOE SONNIERMEMBER

JESSICA ROSTADFORMER DIRECTOR

JERROD MUSTAINMEMBER

JAKE CHAMBERSFORMER DIRECTOR

FRITZ WESTLAKEFORMER DIRECTOR

ERIC SOBOLIKMEMBER

ELISHA MARTINSECRETARY

CHAD NESTEBYMEMBER

BRETT TYNERPAST CHAIR

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1966
Location: 2300 W 36TH AVE, ANCHORAGE, AK 99517-2557
County: Anchorage Municipality
In care of: Susan Anderson
Primary officer: Susan Anderson, CEO

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Emailinfo@bgcalaska.org Phone(907) 770-7336

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: January 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: ALTMAN ROGERS & CO
NTEE classification: Youth Development (O23J)
IRS tax category: Child and Youth Services
Grant-giving organization: Yes