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OUR MISSION IS TO ENABLE ALL YOUNG PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO NEED US MOST, TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE, CARING, AND RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS. EACH YEAR, ONE IN FIVE YOUTH LACKS ACCESS TO SAFE, SUPERVISED AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMMING, LEAVING THEM VULNERABLE TO ACADEMIC DECLINE, SOCIAL ISOLATION, AND OTHER RISK FACTORS DURING CRITICAL OUT-OF-SCHOOL HOURS. IN ADDITION, THREE OUT OF FOUR YOUTH DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY SUMMER PROGRAMMING, CONTRIBUTING TO SIGNIFICANT SUMMER LEARNING LOSS AND WIDENING EDUCATIONAL DISPARITIES. TO ADDRESS THESE CHALLENGES, BGCLC DELIVERS RESEARCH-BASED, HIGH-QUALITY PROGRAMMING FOCUSED ON ACADEMIC SUCCESS, WORKFORCE READINESS, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, THE ARTS, AND SPORTS AND RECREATION. AS AN OUTCOME-DRIVEN ORGANIZATION, WE ARE DEDICATED TO ENSURING EVERY CHILD WHO ENTERS OUR CLUBS HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO SUCCEED ACADEMICALLY, DEVELOP STRONG CHARACTER AND CITIZENSHIP SKILLS, AND LEAD A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE. BGCLC CURRENTLY SERVES MORE THAN 1,400 YOUTH ANNUALLY ACROSS EIGHT CLUB LOCATIONS IN FORT MYERS, NORTH FORT MYERS, CAPE CORAL, LEHIGH ACRES, AND BONITA SPRINGS, FLORIDA. WE MAINTAIN AFFORDABLE ACCESS THROUGH NOMINAL MEMBERSHIP FEES AND SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE TO ENSURE THAT NO CHILD IS TURNED AWAY DUE TO FINANCIAL HARDSHIP. IN 2022, BGCLC ACQUIRED A 14,500-SQUARE-FOOT FACILITY SITUATED ON A TWO- ACRE CAMPUS IN THE HEART OF FORT MYERS TO SERVE AS THE ORGANIZATION'S FLAGSHIP CLUB. RENOVATIONS BEGAN IN 2024, WITH PHASE I COMPLETED IN MAY 2025. THIS PHASE INCLUDED THE DEVELOPMENT OF A STATE-OF-THE-ART TECHNOLOGY HUB AND DEDICATED SPACES FOR TUTORING, STEM EDUCATION, AND VISUAL ARTS PROGRAMMING. PHASE II, SCHEDULED FOR COMPLETION BY THE END OF 2026, INCLUDES A 2,500-SQUARE-FOOT TEEN CENTER, CULINARY TRAINING KITCHEN, BASKETBALL COURT, AND SPORTS FIELD. TO SUPPORT THIS EXPANSION, BGCLC LAUNCHED A CAPITAL CAMPAIGN IN LATE 2023 AND HAS ALREADY SECURED APPROXIMATELY 85% OF ITS FUNDRAISING GOAL. BGCLC'S STRATEGIC PRIORITIES CENTER ON EXPANDING ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMING AND STRENGTHENING LONG-TERM ORGANIZATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY. OUR EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES ADDRESS CRITICAL ACHIEVEMENT GAPS IN LANGUAGE ARTS, MATHEMATICS, AND SCIENCE THROUGH TARGETED, HIGH- YIELD, PROJECT-BASED LEARNING EXPERIENCES. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH JAMES STEPHENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, BGCLC OPERATES A FEDERALLY FUNDED 21ST CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER PROGRAM, WHICH HAS DEMONSTRATED SIGNIFICANT STUDENT LEARNING GAINS IN BOTH READING AND MATHEMATICS. A MAJOR FOCUS OF BGCLC'S GROWTH STRATEGY IS INCREASING TEEN ENGAGEMENT THROUGH SPECIALIZED PROGRAMMING IN WORKFORCE READINESS, CAREER EXPLORATION, LIFE SKILLS, FINANCIAL LITERACY, AND COLLEGE PREPARATION. WE BELIEVE INVESTING IN TEENS TODAY EQUIPS THEM WITH THE CONFIDENCE, SKILLS, AND SUPPORT NECESSARY FOR LIFELONG SUCCESS. 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THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE PROVIDES FOR TAXATION OF UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES. THE ORGANIZATION REPORTS NO UNRELATED BUSINESS TAXABLE INCOME; HOWEVER, SUCH STATUS IS SUBJECT TO FINAL DETERMINATION UPON EXAMINATION OF THE RELATED TAX RETURNS BY THE APPROPRIATE TAXING AUTHORITIES. THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX FILINGS ARE SUBJECT TO AUDIT BY VARIOUS TAXING AUTHORITIES. CERTAIN INCOME TAX RETURNS FILED BY THE ORGANIZATION REMAIN OPEN TO EXAMINATION BY THESE GOVERNMENT AGENCIES. THE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD HAS ISSUED GUIDANCE ON ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES AND THE ORGANIZTION ADOPTED THIS GUIDANCE. THE ORGANIZATION HAS EVALUATED ITS TAX POSITIONS AND ANY ESTIMATES UTILIZED IN ITS TAX RETURNS, AND CONCLUDED THAT THE ORGANIZATION HAS TAKEN NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS GUIDANCE. INTEREST AND PENALTIES ASSOCIATED WITH UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS WILL BE RECOGNIZED IN INCOME TAX EXPENSE, IF REQUIRED. SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XI, LINE 2D FUNNDRAISING EXPENSES 33,922 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XII, LINE 2D FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 33,922 BASEBALL 181638 153713 27925 8449 37574 OTHER 96200 88200 8000 9300 1 67398 59598 7800 1225 760 20339 345236 301511 43725 1225 18509 57913 77647 -33922 X PLAYGROUND,FENC 6 101663 FMV X COKE PRODUCTS 195 1590 FMV X AUCTION ITEMS 7 12700 FMV false false false FORM 990 MAYLENE KIANG WU THE PRESIDENT OF THE ORGANIZATION AND HER HUSBAND WEN WU ARE THE GUARANTORS ON THE LAKE MICHIGAN CREDIT LOAN FOR THE PARK MEADOW BUILDING. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF LEE COUNTY (BGCLC) IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE, AND INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE YOUNG PEOPLE CAN THRIVE DURING OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME. OUR MISSION IS TO ENABLE ALL YOUNG PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO NEED US MOST, TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE, CARING, AND RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS. EACH YEAR, ONE IN FIVE YOUTH LACKS ACCESS TO SAFE, SUPERVISED AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMMING, LEAVING THEM VULNERABLE TO ACADEMIC DECLINE, SOCIAL ISOLATION, AND OTHER RISK FACTORS DURING CRITICAL OUT-OF-SCHOOL HOURS. IN ADDITION, THREE OUT OF FOUR YOUTH DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY SUMMER PROGRAMMING, CONTRIBUTING TO SIGNIFICANT SUMMER LEARNING LOSS AND WIDENING EDUCATIONAL DISPARITIES. TO ADDRESS THESE CHALLENGES, BGCLC DELIVERS RESEARCH-BASED, HIGH-QUALITY PROGRAMMING FOCUSED ON ACADEMIC SUCCESS, WORKFORCE READINESS, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, THE ARTS, AND SPORTS AND RECREATION. AS AN OUTCOME-DRIVEN ORGANIZATION, WE ARE DEDICATED TO ENSURING EVERY CHILD WHO ENTERS OUR CLUBS HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO SUCCEED ACADEMICALLY, DEVELOP STRONG CHARACTER AND CITIZENSHIP SKILLS, AND LEAD A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE. BGCLC CURRENTLY SERVES MORE THAN 1,400 YOUTH ANNUALLY ACROSS EIGHT CLUB LOCATIONS IN FORT MYERS, NORTH FORT MYERS, CAPE CORAL, LEHIGH ACRES, AND BONITA SPRINGS, FLORIDA. WE MAINTAIN AFFORDABLE ACCESS THROUGH NOMINAL MEMBERSHIP FEES AND SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE TO ENSURE THAT NO CHILD IS TURNED AWAY DUE TO FINANCIAL HARDSHIP. IN 2022, BGCLC ACQUIRED A 14,500-SQUARE-FOOT FACILITY SITUATED ON A TWO- ACRE CAMPUS IN THE HEART OF FORT MYERS TO SERVE AS THE ORGANIZATION'S FLAGSHIP CLUB. RENOVATIONS BEGAN IN 2024, WITH PHASE I COMPLETED IN MAY 2025. THIS PHASE INCLUDED THE DEVELOPMENT OF A STATE-OF-THE-ART TECHNOLOGY HUB AND DEDICATED SPACES FOR TUTORING, STEM EDUCATION, AND VISUAL ARTS PROGRAMMING. PHASE II, SCHEDULED FOR COMPLETION BY THE END OF 2026, INCLUDES A 2,500-SQUARE-FOOT TEEN CENTER, CULINARY TRAINING KITCHEN, BASKETBALL COURT, AND SPORTS FIELD. TO SUPPORT THIS EXPANSION, BGCLC LAUNCHED A CAPITAL CAMPAIGN IN LATE 2023 AND HAS ALREADY SECURED APPROXIMATELY 85% OF ITS FUNDRAISING GOAL. BGCLC'S STRATEGIC PRIORITIES CENTER ON EXPANDING ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMING AND STRENGTHENING LONG-TERM ORGANIZATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY. OUR EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES ADDRESS CRITICAL ACHIEVEMENT GAPS IN LANGUAGE ARTS, MATHEMATICS, AND SCIENCE THROUGH TARGETED, HIGH- YIELD, PROJECT-BASED LEARNING EXPERIENCES. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH JAMES STEPHENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, BGCLC OPERATES A FEDERALLY FUNDED 21ST CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER PROGRAM, WHICH HAS DEMONSTRATED SIGNIFICANT STUDENT LEARNING GAINS IN BOTH READING AND MATHEMATICS. A MAJOR FOCUS OF BGCLC'S GROWTH STRATEGY IS INCREASING TEEN ENGAGEMENT THROUGH SPECIALIZED PROGRAMMING IN WORKFORCE READINESS, CAREER EXPLORATION, LIFE SKILLS, FINANCIAL LITERACY, AND COLLEGE PREPARATION. WE BELIEVE INVESTING IN TEENS TODAY EQUIPS THEM WITH THE CONFIDENCE, SKILLS, AND SUPPORT NECESSARY FOR LIFELONG SUCCESS. BGCLC ALSO SERVES AS A VITAL COMMUNITY CONNECTOR BY BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES, VOLUNTEERS, SCHOOLS, AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO BROADEN OUR COLLECTIVE IMPACT. THROUGH THESE COLLABORATIONS, WE ARE HELPING ADDRESS CRITICAL COMMUNITY CHALLENGES, INCLUDING EDUCATIONAL INEQUITIES, FOOD INSECURITY, AND WORKFORCE PREPAREDNESS. AS BGCLC CONTINUES TO GROW AND INNOVATE, THE ORGANIZATION REMAINS DEEPLY COMMITTED TO EMPOWERING THE NEXT GENERATION AND STRENGTHENING THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B A DRAFT OF THE 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ACCURACY AND COMPLETENESS PRIOR TO FILING. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS DISCUSSED AT THE ANNUAL BOARD MEETING, WHICH IS HELD OFFSITE EACH SEPTEMBER. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE COMPENSATION OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER UTILIZING THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA'S NATIONAL PAY SCHEDULE BY POSITION. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT HAVE ANY OTHER OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES RECEIVING COMPENSATION. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 FUNNDRAISING EXPENSES 33,922 FUNDRAISING EXPENSES -33,922