Youth development programs
Aspire Growth Initiative
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Tax-exempt since 2026 · EIN 99-4658991
Youth and community nonprofits / Mississippi / Meridian
Boys clubs
Boys & Girls Clubs of East Mississippi Inc
A tax-exempt nonprofit in Meridian, Mississippi, classified by the IRS as boys clubs. For the year ending Dec 2022 it reported $4,460,740 in revenue and $4,050,445 in expenses.
What it says it does
“To help at-risk students k through 12th grade in meridian, lauderdale county, ms, to acheive academic and personal growth”From the organization's Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2022, as written (including spelling); all-capital text shown in normal capitalization.
IRS facts
Type: Boys clubs (IRS activity code O21Z)
Mailing city (IRS): Meridian, Mississippi 39307
EIN: 64-0728662
Tax status: 501(c)(3), eligible to receive tax-deductible donations; IRS-recognized as tax-exempt since 1988, per IRS records posted October 13, 2026.
Revenue on its latest IRS filing: $4,460,740 (year ending Dec 2022)
Check its status on IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search · Filings on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Boys & Girls Clubs of East Mississippi Inc finances
From the annual returns the group files with the IRS (Form 990, or the shorter Form 990-EZ for smaller groups), 1 filed year. Net assets are what it owns minus what it owes; management and general is office, admin and insurance cost. A dash means not reported (the short form does not ask for employees or volunteers). Each figure links to that year's return. A year is left out when no return is in the IRS e-file data; that does not mean the group was inactive.
| Year ending | Dec 2022 |
|---|---|
| Total revenue | $4,460,740 |
| Total expenses | $4,050,445 |
| Total assets | $4,945,355 |
| Liabilities | $45,012 |
| Net assets | $4,900,343 |
| Employees | 120 |
| Volunteers | 20 |
| IRS form | Form 990 |
Where the money goes, year ending Dec 2022
- Programs $3,342,119 (83%)
- Management and general $382,883 (9%)
- Fundraising $325,443 (8%)
Where the money comes from, year ending Dec 2022
- Gifts and grants $4,224,588 (95%)
- Program fees $3,236 (0%)
- Investment income $2,370 (0%)
- Other $230,546 (5%)
People: 120 employees and 20 volunteers reported for the year ending Dec 2022. Counts only; BackPR does not publish names of officers or staff.
Only one return is loaded, so we show no growth label.
Source: IRS Form 990 Series Downloads (the returns open on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, which republishes the IRS files). Figures are as the organization filed them. Mississippi nonprofit.
How it compares
1 of 8 youth development nonprofits in Meridian when sorted from largest to smallest revenue. This shows size only, not quality. Groups with no reported revenue are listed last.
Size: revenue of $3,104,195 is in the top 10% of the 81 youth development nonprofits in Mississippi that report revenue to the IRS (the city count above also includes groups with none). The median is $127,541.
Our analysis of the IRS Business Master File (posted October 13, 2026), using each group's latest reported revenue. Groups are sorted by revenue and split into ten equal bands, using all Mississippi groups of this type (Youth development, which covers several IRS activity codes). Size only, not a rating.
Around Meridian and its county
Lauderdale County, Mississippi: the Census Bureau estimates about 16,164 children under 18 (July 1, 2024). This directory lists 17 youth and community nonprofits with a mailing ZIP code in the county, about 1.1 per 1,000 children. The count includes PTAs, arts and day care groups, so it is not a measure of places for kids.
This group's ZIP code is matched to the county that holds most of its area, so counts are approximate. County figures come from the Census Bureau's Vintage 2024 population estimates.
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Questions about Boys & Girls Clubs of East Mississippi Inc
What is Boys & Girls Clubs of East Mississippi Inc's EIN?
Boys & Girls Clubs of East Mississippi Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 64-0728662. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.
Is Boys & Girls Clubs of East Mississippi Inc a nonprofit?
Yes. The IRS lists Boys & Girls Clubs of East Mississippi Inc in Meridian, Mississippi as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 1988. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.
Are donations to Boys & Girls Clubs of East Mississippi Inc tax-deductible?
Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Boys & Girls Clubs of East Mississippi Inc as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.
What does Boys & Girls Clubs of East Mississippi Inc do?
In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2022: "To help at-risk students k through 12th grade in meridian, lauderdale county, ms, to acheive academic and personal growth" The IRS classifies it as: Boys clubs.
How much money does Boys & Girls Clubs of East Mississippi Inc take in?
For the year ending Dec 2022, Boys & Girls Clubs of East Mississippi Inc reported total revenue of $4,460,740 and total expenses of $4,050,445 on its Form 990 (IRS Form 990 e-file data).
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Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026. We list 501(c)(3) organizations whose IRS activity code is youth development, amateur sports, camps and recreation, parent-teacher groups, children's services, child day care or arts education. We show the city and ZIP code only, never a street address or contact person. A listing is not an endorsement.
Data as of November 9, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File (posted October 13, 2026), IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (July 1, 2024). Growth labels, ranks and percentiles are BackPR's own calculations.
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