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Founded: 1886

One of the largest affiliates of Boys & Girls Clubs of America 

Budget

  • FY 2010 Operating Revenue $10.4 million received from:
    • Government Support (38%)
    • Contributions (22%)
    • Program Fees(19%)
    • Special Events (16%)
    • Rental and Investment Income (5%)
  • Agency resources allotment:
    • Youth Programming (79%)
    • Administration (21%)

Clubs

  • Region: Serving a 75-mile region stretching from Fredericksburg to Germantown
  • Club Locations:
    • 7 Sites in DC
    • 11 Sites in Northern VA
    • 2 Sites and 1 Residentail Summer Camp (168-acres) in MD

Membership

  • Membership: 7,411 youth
  • Total Youth Served: 21,440 youth
  • Membership Fee: $25.00. No child is turned away for being unable to pay for services.

Governance

  • 50-member Board of Directors
  • Chairman of the Board: Martin K. Alloy

Staff

  • President & CEO: Pandit Wright
  • Staff: 100 Full-Time, 92 Part-Time

Programming

  • Core Program Areas:
    • Character & Leadership Development
    • Education & Career Development
    • The Arts
    • Health & Life Skills
    • Sports, Fitness & Recreation

Demographics 2010

  • Attendance: Average Daily Attendance: 2,403
  • Gender:
    • Male: 57%
    • Female: 43%
  • Age: Ages 5-18; highest concentration ages 9-11
  • Ethnicity:
    • 70% African American
    • 16% Caucasian
    • 7% Hispanic
    • 2% Asian
    • 1% Native American
    • 4% Multi-racial
  • Family Structure:
    • 68% qualify for free or reduced-lunches at school
    • 62% from Single-Parent Home