2025-12-17T16:10:38-06:00 2025-06-30 411281737 MILLER MCDONALD INC 513 BELTRAMI AVE NW BEMIDJI MN 56601 990 2024-07-01 810599601 BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF THE BEMIDJI AREA BOYS 2184444171 PO BOX 191 BEMIDJI MN 566190191 ANDREA KENT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2184444171 2025-12-16 1 0 ROBERT MAHER P02528349 2187516300 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z ANDREA KENT 1600 MINNESOTA AVE NW BEMIDJI MN 56601 1958557 0 X WWW.BGCBEMIDJI.ORG X 2003 MN PROVIDE YOUTH, AGES 6-18, A SAFE AND ENGAGING PLACE TO BUILD POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH CARING ADULTS, ACHIEVE ACADEMIC SUCCESS, ADOPT HEALTHY LIFESTYLES, GROW INTO CARING INDIVIDUALS, AND REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE AND RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS. 14 14 74 231 0 0 1809069 1902770 110836 15863 23559 24749 5723 -9046 1949187 1934336 0 0 0 0 1250985 1584124 0 0 293183 700280 650054 1951265 2234178 -2078 -299842 3465452 3468507 423644 712920 3041808 2755587 X TO INSPIRE AND ENABLE ALL YOUNG PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO NEED US MOST, TO REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE, RESPONSIBLE AND CARING CITIZENS. 0 0 1706461 18584 THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF THE BEMIDJI AREA SERVES YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES IN A COUNTY WHERE 21 PERCENT OF CHILDREN LIVE AT OR BELOW THE POVERTY LEVEL. THE CLUB DELIVERS AFFORDABLE PROGRAMS TO YOUTH AFTER SCHOOL AND TIMES WHEN YOUTH ARE MORE LIKELY TO BE ON THEIR OWN AND IN NEED OF POSITIVE OPPORTUNITIES TO ENGAGE IN MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCES WITH CARING ADULTS. BY THE NUMBERS: THE CLUB SERVES ABOUT 600 CHILDREN ANNUALLY. NEARLY 64 PERCENT OF CLUB MEMBERS COME FROM FAMILIES AT OR BELOW THE POVERTY LEVEL. ABOUT 50 PERCENT OF CLUB MEMBERS IDENTIFY AS CAUCASIAN AND THE REMAINING AS PEOPLE OF COLOR OR MIXED ETHNICITIES. CLUB PROGRAMS ARE SUPPORTED BY ABOUT 70 STAFF MEMBERS AND 231 ADULT VOLUNTEERS.FUNDING: THE CLUB FUNDS ITS MISSION THROUGH PRIVATE DONATIONS, COMMUNITY BUSINESSES, PRIVATE AND CORPORATE FOUNDATIONS AND GOVERNMENT GRANTS. MORE THAN 75 PERCENT OF FUNDING IS FROM INDIVIDUAL AND BUSINESS DONORS ALONG WITH LOCAL FOUNDATIONS. MISSION AND SIGNFICANT ACTIVITIES: ALTHOUGH THE CLUB SERVES ABOUT 600 CHILDREN ANNUALLY, THE FOCUS IS ON EACH, INDIVIDUAL CHILD. THE CLUB BUILDS RELATIONSHIPS THAT HELP YOUTH DISCOVER THEIR OWN POTENTIAL AND RECOGNIZE THEMSELVES AS VALUABLE AND INTEGRAL MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. STAFF KNOW EACH CLUB MEMBER BY NAME. AND THOSE TEENS AND CHILDREN MOST IN NEED WORK INDIVIDUALLY WITH TRAINED MENTORS.PROGRAMMING FOCUSES ON BUILDING ACADEMIC SUCCESS, HELPING YOUTH ADOPT HEALTHY LIFESTYLES AND GROWING INTO CARING AND RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS. ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR CLUB PROGRAMS IS ITS GARDEN AND GREENHOUSE. ALSO, TEENS HAVE THEIR OWN TEEN CENTER WITHIN THE CLUB.ACADEMIC SUCCESS: ALL CLUB YOUTH ARE ENCOURAGED TO SET ACADEMIC GOALS, GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL AND TO CONSIDER POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION OR JOB TRAINING. CLUB MEMBERS SPEND AT LEAST 30 MINUTES DAILY DOING HOMEWORK AT THE CLUB, READING QUIETLY, PLAYING EDUCATIONAL GAMES LIKE MATH DODGE BALL OR WORKING WITH A TUTOR. CHILDREN WHO STRUGGLE WITH READING WORK WITH READING TUTORS OR PARTICIPATE IN THE BEMIDJI AREA CANINE READING PROGRAM THAT ALLOWS THEM TO READ TO SPECIALLY-TRAINED DOGS. YOUTH ALSO HAVE ACCESS TO A COMPUTER LAB, AN ART ROOM AND CLUB LIBRARY AND STEM ACTIVITIES. CLUB MEMBERS CAN COMPETE ANNUALLY IN A NATIONAL FINE ARTS CONTEST.HEALTHY LIFESTYLES: CLUB YOUTH ARE ENCOURAGED TO ENGAGE IN POSITIVE BEHAVIORS THAT NURTURE WELL-BEING, AVOID HARMFUL ACTIVITIES SUCH AS DRUG AND ALCOHOL USE, SET PERSONAL GOALS AND GROW INTO SELF-SUFFICIENT ADULTS BY PARTICIPATING IN DAILY PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, MAKING HEALTHY FOOD CHOICES AND DEVELOPING AN APPRECIATION FOR THE OUTDOORS. THE CLUB SERVES A HEALTHY, NUTRITIOUS AFTER-SCHOOL SNACK AND LUNCH IN THE SUMMERTIME. CLUB YOUTH HAVE THEIR OWN GARDEN AND OUTDOOR LEARNING CENTER WHERE THEY GROW AND LEARN TO PREPARE FRESH PRODUCE, HOST THEIR OWN FARMER'S MARKET FOR CLUB FAMILIES AND PREPARE AN ANNUAL COMMUNITY HARVEST DINNER. IN THE SUMMER, THE CLUB SENDS A SELECT GROUP OF TEENS TO A WEEKLONG CANOEING ADVENTURE ON THE CANADIAN BORDER.GOOD CHARACTER AND CITIZENSHIP: CLUB YOUTH FOCUS ON COMMUNITY SERVICE VOLUNTEERING AT THE CLUB AND IN THE COMMUNITY. SERVICE BUILDS LEADERSHIP SKILLS, COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS AND A SENSE OF WELL-BEING. EVERY YEAR, CLUB TEENS VIE FOR YOUTH OF THE YEAR WITH THE CHANCE TO COMPETE AT THE STATE, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL LEVEL AND EARN SCHOLARSHIP. CLUB YOUTH OF ALL AGES RECEIVE RECOGNITION FOR POSITIVE BEHAVIOR. 1706461 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 1 74 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 14 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 MN X ANDREA KENT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2184444171 PO BOX 191 BEMIDJI MN 566190191 SARAH CRONIN DIRECTOR 0.00 X 0 0 0 HEATHER TVERSTOL VICE CHAIR 0.00 X X 0 0 0 DAN NYNAS CHAIR 0.00 X X 0 0 0 MICHELLE BRIELMAIER SECRETARY 0.00 X X 0 0 0 ROXANN AABERG TREASURER 0.00 X X 0 0 0 ERIN MORRILL VICE CHAIR 0.00 X X 0 0 0 ALEX SCHUSSMAN DIRECTOR 0.00 X 0 0 0 JASON RIGGS DIRECTOR 0.00 X 0 0 0 ERICKA MEDBERRY DIRECTOR 0.00 X 0 0 0 ROSE BROWN DIRECTOR 0.00 X 0 0 0 ABBEY VANVYNKT DIRECTOR 0.00 X 0 0 0 GRACE FERDINANDT DIRECTOR 0.00 X 0 0 0 JO ANN KELSEY DIRECTOR 0.00 X 0 0 0 MISSY THOMAS DIRECTOR 0.00 X 0 0 0 ANDREA KENT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 101431 0 0 KARL MORK VP OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS 40.00 X 71357 0 0 172788 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 55100 167857 1078612 601201 98081 1902770 PROGRAM REVENUE 624110 15863 15863 15863 24749 24749 12454 167857 24221 -11767 -11767 OTHER INCOME 900099 2721 2721 2721 1934336 18584 0 12982 179100 48489 73827 56784 1158437 956326 64212 137899 44933 20669 12132 12132 97153 44691 26231 26231 104501 78506 10785 15210 34143 7171 26972 8660 1732 6928 4729 4256 236 237 48407 45075 1666 1666 9277 3984 3925 1368 21505 20430 1075 134654 127921 6733 58245 57080 582 583 PROGRAM EXPENSES 228540 228540 DUES & PERMITS 29307 26376 2931 FUNDRAISING FEES 27538 27538 MAINTENANCE & EQUIPMENT 20485 20075 205 205 24564 15140 3022 6402 2234178 1706461 234534 293183 96692 24894 194935 2646 506434 539856 3836 13934 3608884 1466571 1906129 2142313 757426 744864 3465452 3468507 94621 134105 2101 5178 326922 573637 423644 712920 X 2413078 2169606 628730 585981 3041808 2755587 3465452 3468507 -299842 56097 -42476 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 929625 1016956 1787684 1923506 1862017 7519788 929625 1016956 1787684 1923506 1862017 7519788 7519788 6749 9620 12744 23559 24748 77420 7597208 468032 0.98980 0.99050 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 414408 0 51909 466317 316592 50441 47375 414408 258929 30000 27663 316592 262177 42617 -45865 258929 189250 10000 62927 262177 0.62000 0.38000 0 0 3021837 1296655 1725182 302047 169916 132131 285000 285000 2142313 X 2141758 56097 127104 24221 207422 1934336 0 1934336 2427979 169580 24221 193801 2234178 0 2234178 PART X, LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION HAS ADOPTED THE RECOGNITION REQUIREMENTS FOR UNCERTAIN INCOME TAX POSITIONS AS REQUIRED BY GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES, WITH NO CUMULATIVE EFFECT ADJUSTMENT REQUIRED. INCOME TAX BENEFITS ARE RECOGNIZED FOR INCOME TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN A TAX RETURN, ONLY WHEN IT IS DETERMINED THAT THE INCOME TAX POSITION WILL MORE-LIKELY-THAN-NOT BE SUSTAINED UPON FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AND ALL STATE JURISDICTIONS WHERE IT OPERATES. THE ORGANIZATION BELIEVES THAT INCOME TAX FILING POSITIONS WILL BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION AND DOES NOT ANTICIPATE ANY ADJUSTMENTS THAT WOULD RESULT IN A MATERIAL ADVERSE AFFECT ON THE ORGANIZATIONS'S FINANCIAL CONDITION, RESULTS OF OPERATIONS OR CASH FLOWS. PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSES PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSES GOLF TOURNAMENT 44496 40776 3720 9381 ANNUAL BENEFIT/GALA 131704 127081 4623 14840 1 4111 4111 180311 167857 12454 24221 24221 -11767 X EVENTS - SUPPLIES AND AUCTION ITEMS 149 54814 FAIR MARKET VALUE X PROGRAM MATERIALS 103 27101 FAIR MARKET VALUE X CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS 5 8548 FAIR MARKET VALUE X EVENTS- ADVERTISING 15 7618 FAIR MARKET VALUE 0 1 0 FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A THROUGHOUT THE FISCAL YEAR OF JULY 2024-JUNE 2025, THE CLUB SERVED 517 CHILDREN AND TEENS BETWEEN FOUR SITES. THE 517 UNDUPLICATED CHILDREN AND TEEN COUNT REPRESENT A 36% INCREASE OVER LAST YEAR (380 YOUTH) AND SHOWS CONTINUED GROWTH FOLLOWING A DIP IN MEMBERSHIP CAUSED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. 2024-2025 PARTNER HIGHLIGHTS: OVER THE PAST DECADE, THE CLUB HAS STRIVED TO STRENGTHEN THE PARTNERSHIP WITH ISD #31 BEMIDJI SCHOOLS THROUGH COLLABORATION, STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION, AND WHOLE-CHILD CONSIDERATION AS WE BOTH WORK TO SERVE YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES. IN 2024-2025, WE CONTINUED TO PARTNER WITH ISD#31 AND HAVE NOW BUILT A POSITIVE AND STRONG RELATIONSHIP WITH ISD #32 BLACKDUCK SCHOOLS TO BETTER THE OUTCOMES FOR YOUTH WHO FALL BETWEEN THE CRACKS. 1. 21ST CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER (21CLCC): A GRANT FROM THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. THE CLUB SERVED AS A CO-LEAD AND CO-APPLICANT TO STRENGTHEN THE PROPOSAL. IN JULY 2023, IT WAS ANNOUNCED THAT ISD#31 HAD BEEN AWARDED THE GRANT. AS A PART OF THE 21CCLC GRANT, THE CLUB LAUNCHED AN ADDITIONAL SITE AT J.W. SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TO SERVE YOUTH IN GRADES K-3. DISTRICT DATA SHOWED THAT STUDENTS AT J.W. SMITH WERE IN THE MOST NEED OF MATH, READING, SOCIAL, AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORTS. THE BRANCH OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2023. IN ITS FIRST YEAR, THE J.W. SMITH BRANCH SERVED 45 YOUTH PER DAY. DURING ITS SECOND YEAR, THE J.W. SMITH BRANCH SERVED UP TO 117 YOUTH, WITH AN AVERAGE PARTICIPATION OF 61. IT HAS A SCHOOL YEAR BUDGET OF $303,000, AND ISD#31 WILL OVERSEE THE REMAINDER OF THE GRANT FOR ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH. THE FIRST PHASE OF THIS GRANT IS ANTICIPATED TO CONCLUDE JUNE 2026, AND THE CLUB IS WORKING WITH ISD#31 AND MDE FOR PHASE TWO OF FUNDING. 2. EXPANSION GRANT: AFTER A LENGTHY FEASIBILITY STUDY (2023-2024) INCLUDING AN ANALYSIS OF THE NEEDS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH IN BLACKDUCK, PARTNERSHIP BUILDING WITH ISD#32 BLACKDUCK SCHOOLS, AND AN EXPANSION GRANT AWARD FOR THE MN ALLIANCE OF BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS FROM MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, THE CLUB EXPANDED AGAIN IN SEPTEMBER 2024 AND BEGAN SERVING YOUTH K-8 WITH YEAR-ROUND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. SINCE OPENING, THE BLACKDUCK BRANCH HAS SERVED OVER 106 YOUTH. 3. MN DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY: AWARDED A CLUB PARTNER, HEADWATERS REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (HRDC) A GRANT TO PROVIDE SUPPORT, SERVICES, AND EDUCATION TO SECTION EIGHT HOUSING NEIGHBORHOODS KNOWN FOR HIGH CRIME, DRUGS AND UNSAFE SPACES. CLUB LEADERSHIP COAUTHORED THE GRANT AND CREATED ONE OF THE THREE MAIN PRIORITIES ON YOUTH. THROUGH THIS PARTNERSHIP, THE CLUB CREATED THE ON-THE-GO OUTREACH TEAM MADE UP OF 8 TO 9, TRAINED YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONALS. THEY SERVED 26 AT-RISK YOUTH, GRADES K-7, FOR EIGHT WEEKS, FOUR DAYS A WEEK, DURING THE SUMMER OF 2024 AND 2025. THE PROGRAM WAS FREE TO ALL PARTICIPANTS. PROGRAMMING FEATURED A HEALTHY LUNCH, EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL PROGRAMS INFUSED WITH FUN. OTHER KEY GRANT PARTNERSHIPS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO AMERICORP, BEMIDJI POLICE DEPARTMENT, UNITED WAY AND SANFORD HEALTH. 4. MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCTATION'S AFTER SCHOOL COMMUNITY LEARNING GRANT (ACLG): THIS GRANT FUNDS NEW PROGRAMS, INCLUDING WAGES FOR DIRECT SERVICE STAFF, A POSITION RELATED TO MENTAL HEALTH, AND A CULTURAL LIAISON POSITION. IT ALSO FUNDS ONGOING EVALUATION, TRANSPORTATION TO HORACE MAY AND LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, AND PARTNER CONTRACTS. DETAILS: THIS GRANT WAS A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT BETWEEN THE CLUB, BEMIDJI AREA SCHOOLS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO IDENTIFY NEEDS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY AND INCREASE ACCESS TO CHILDREN WHO WOULD MOST BENEFIT FROM THE CLUB'S SERVICES BY REDUCING BARRIERS. ACLG FUNDING HAS WAIVED MEMBERSHIP FEES FOR THE BEMIDJI CLUBHOUSE FOR BOTH ITS SUMMER AND AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR THE GRANT'S DURATION, AND AIMS TO BUILD COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE BENEFIT OF CLUB YOUTH. IT ALSO SUPPORTS PROJECT LEARN TO IMPROVE YOUTH'S ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND OUTCOMES, INCLUDING GOALS OF REDUCING ABSENTEEISM AND PROMOTING GRADUATION. ACLG HELPS YOUTH ACCESS ADDITIONAL SUPPORTIVE AND EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS, MENTORSHIPS, ART, MEALS AND CARING STAFF. IT ALSO HELPS YOUTH STRENGTHEN THEIR SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL WELLBEING WEEKLY, PROVIDES HANDS-ON LEARNING AND CHARACTER-BUILDING ACTIVITIES AND OFFERS A MYRIAD OF ACADEMIC-BASED PROGRAMS OFF-SITE THROUGH FIELD TRIP EXPERIENCES. THE ADDITION OF A MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL AND CULTURAL LIAISON AIMS TO SUPPORT THE YOUTH'S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND INCREASE CONNECTION TO NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURE, PARTICULARLY FOR THE CLUB'S AMERICAN INDIAN YOUTH. 5. BEMIDJI AREA SERVICE COLLABORATIVE GRANT (BASC): A. BEMIDJI POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICERS ATTEND THE CLUB FREQUENTLY TO PLAY GAMES, DO ART AND BUILD POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH YOUTH. EVALUATIONS COMPLETED BY PARENTS AND YOUTH INDICATE AN INCREASED TRUST BETWEEN CLUB YOUTH AND OFFICERS. B. THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH EAGLE VISTA RANCH, CLUB YOUTH WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED TRAUMA GET TO GO TO THE RANCH AND BUILD RESILIENCE, CONFIDENCE, AND TRUST THROUGH EQUINE-ASSISTED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES. UP TO SIX YOUTH IN EACH SESSION (10 SESSIONS) INTERACT WITH HORSES AND DONKEYS CLOSE UP (WITH FEET ON THE GROUND; RIDING IS NOT INCLUDED). EVR ALSO HOSTS STAFF SESSIONS SO THEY CAN LEARN SKILLS AND . FUNDING: THE CLUB FUNDS ITS MISSION THROUGH PRIVATE DONATIONS, COMMUNITY BUSINESSES, PRIVATE AND CORPORATE FOUNDATIONS, AND GOVERNMENT GRANTS. BEFORE THE PANDEMIC, HISTORICALLY MORE THAN 75% OF FUNDING CAME FROM INDIVIDUAL AND BUSINESS DONORS ALONG WITH LOCAL FOUNDATIONS. FUNDING SOURCES WERE SKEWED IN 2020 AND CONTINUE TO BE IN 2024 - 2025 AS THE CLUB RECEIVED ONE-TIME AND MULTI-YEAR GRANTS TO SUPPORT YOUTH WHO FELL THROUGH THE CRACKS AND WHO STILL NEED EXTRA ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL SUPPORT. 1. 1. STATE CHILDCARE STABALIZATION: AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT FUNDS PROVIDED TO MINNESOTA DESIGNED TO HELP STABILIZE THE CHILDCARE INDUSTRY AS THE STATE CONTINUES ITS COVID-19 RECOVERY. THE CLUBHOUSE IS A LICENSED, EXEMPT CHILDCARE CENTER, SO WE APPLY EACH MONTH AND RECEIVE FUNDS FOR STAFFING RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION. 2. STOCK GIFTS: THE CLUB HAS GIFT ACCEPTANCE POLICIES AND PROCESSES IN PLACE FOR DONORS TO GIVE A GIFTS OF STOCK & SECURITIES. THREE FAMILIES THIS YEAR DONATED OVER $90K IN STOCK GIFTS TO BENEFIT CLUB KIDS. 3. MAJOR GIFTS: RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT IS CRITICAL TO THE SUSTAINABILITY OF OUR MISSION AS GRANTS COME AND GO. STEWARDSHIP AND POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH TWELVE KEY DONORS WHO BELIEVE IN INVESTING IN KIDS RESULTED IN OVER $99K OF MAJOR GIFTS THIS FISCAL YEAR. 4. RETIREMENT GIFTS: THE CLUB WELCOMES DONORS OF ALL AGES. HOWEVER, AS SOME OF OUR FRIENDS GROW OLDER AND REACH AN AGE THAT QUALIFIES THEM FOR REQUIRED MINIMUM DISTRIBUTIONS (RMD) OR OTHER QUALIFIED CHARITABLE DISTRIBUTIONS (QCD), WE WORK WITH THEM TO TRANSFER THESE FUNDS IN TAX-ADVANTAGEOUS WAYS. THESE GIFTS ARE REFLECTED IN THE MAJOR GIFT DATA ABOVE. 5. SPECIAL EVENTS: WITH THE EXPANSION OF THE RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT TEAM, WE HAVE BEEN ABLE TO RAISE REVENUE FROM EXISTING EVENTS LIKE THE GALA AND BEMIDJI GOLF TOURNAMENT, WHILE PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTING TWO ADDITIONAL EVENTS SPECIFICALLY FOR THE BLACKDUCK BRANCH IN 2025 - THE BLACKDUCK SCRAMBLE GOLF TOURNAMENT AND BLACKDUCK BONANZA, AN OUTDOOR ENTHUSIAST EVENT. THESE TWO NEW EVENTS RAISED OVER $46,000 FOR BLACKDUCK KIDS. CLUB MEMBERS BY THE NUMBERS: THE NUMBER OF CLUB MEMBERS FROM FAMILIES AT OR BELOW THE POVERTY LEVEL INCREASED FROM 53 PERCENT IN 2019 TO 64 PERCENT IN 2024/2025. CLUB MEMBERS IDENTIFY 46 PERCENT PEOPLE OF COLOR (PREDOMINANTLY INDIGENOUS/AMERICAN INDIAN, 27 PERCENT, AND TWO OR MORE RACES, 19 PERCENT) AND AS WHITE, 50 PERCENT. THE CLUB CONTINUES TO DELIVER AFFORDABLE PROGRAMS TO YOUTH AFTER SCHOOL AND TIMES WHEN YOUTH ARE MORE LIKELY TO BE ON THEIR OWN AND IN NEED OF POSITIVE OPPORTUNITIES TO ENGAGE IN MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCES. MEMBERSHIP FEES: IN MAY 2024, THANKS TO THE FUNDING FROM ACLG, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, AND 21CLCC, ALL SCHOOL-YEAR AND SUMMER FEES WERE WAIVED AT THE CLUBHOUSE, J.W. SMITH BRANCH, AND ON-THE-GO PROGRAM IN ORDER TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO ALL CHILDREN. THESE FEES WILL BE WAIVED FOR SUMMERS 2024 AND 2024 AND AT THE CLUBHOUSE UNTIL JUNE 2026. THE BLACKDUCK CLUB CHARGES $125 PER MEMBER, GRADES K-8, FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR. THESE RATES ARE MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH DONOR SUPPORT, AS TRUE COSTS ARE MUCH HIGHER. A VARIETY OF PAYMENT PLANS AND FINANCIAL AID ARE AVAILABLE ON A SLIDING SCALE WITH NO QUESTIONS ASKED TO ALLOW PARENTS THE DIGNITY TO REQUEST AID WHILE MINIMIZING PAPERWORK AND PROVIDING MORE ACCESSIBILITY. THE FEES FOR GRADES K-5 ARE $15 PER DAY FOR FIRST CHILD REGISTERED, $10 PER DAY FOR SECOND/THIRD AND $5 PER DAY (6-8 GRADES). FAMILIES WHO ENROLL 3+ YOUTH IN THE CLUB WILL ONLY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FEES FOR THE FIRST THREE CHILDREN. THE CLUB WILL WAIVE FEES FOR THE FOURTH CHILD AND ANY MORE THAT FOLLOW. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE ACCOUNTANTS PREPARE THE 990 AND AUDIT, AND PRESENT A DRAFT TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT. UPON APPROVAL, ALL BOARD MEMBERS RECEIVE AN ELECTRONIC COPY OF THE FULL 990 AND AUDIT. THE FINANCE COMMITTEE PRESENTS THE FINANCIALS TO THE BOARD GIVING ALL MEMBERS AN OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT AND QUESTION. FINANCE COMMITTEE MAKES A RECOMMENDATION FOR BOARD APPROVAL; THE REQUIRED SIGNATURES THEN SIGN IT. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C ANNUALLY WE RECERTIFY THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY WITH OUR STAFF AND BOARD. AS NEW BOARD AND STAFF JOIN, THIS TOPIC IS REVIEWED UPON START DURING ORIENTATION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE CLUB'S BOARD RESOLVED TO USE THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF AMERICA JCCMP (JOB CLASSIFICATION & COMPENSATION MANAGEMENT PLAN) FOR OUR ORGANIZATIONAL SIZE FOR OUR KEY EMPLOYEES. THE JCCMP LISTS A LOW-MID-HIGH RANGE FOR A WIDE VARIETY OF STAFF POSITIONS; THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF AMERICA BOARD'S GOAL WAS HIGH RANGE FOR A WIDE VARIETY OF STAFF POSITIONS; THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF AMERICA BOARD'S GOAL WAS TO MOVE SALARIES TO THE 90% OF MIDPOINT WITHIN 5 YEARS OF EMPLOYMENT. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AT THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF BEMIDJI AREA FACILITIES.