Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and Desoto Counties Earns a Four-Star Rating

August 7, 2024 | Sarasota

Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and Desoto Counties (BGCSDC) is proud to announce that its strong financial health and ongoing accountability and transparency have earned a Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator.

This rating designates the 54-year-old organization as an official “Give with Confidence” charity, indicating that it is using its donations effectively based on Charity Navigator’s criteria. Charity Navigator is America’s largest and most utilized independent charity evaluator. Since 2001, the organization has been an unbiased and trusted source of information for more than 11 million donors annually.

Charity Navigator analyzes nonprofit performance based on four key indicators, referred to as beacons. Currently, nonprofits can earn scores for the Impact & Results, Accountability & Finance, Culture & Community, and Leadership & Adaptability beacons.

“We are delighted to provide Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and Desoto Counties with third-party accreditation that validates their operational excellence,” said Michael Thatcher, President and CEO of Charity Navigator.  “The Four-Star Rating is the highest possible rating an organization can achieve. We are eager to see the good work that Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and Desoto Counties can accomplish in the years ahead.”

“Receiving Charity Navigator’s top rating for nearly a decade reflects our steadfast commitment to financial stewardship and transparency, “ said Bill Sadlo, President/CEO, Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties. “This recognition assures our supporters that their contributions are being used effectively to advance the mission. By maintaining these high standards, we not only earn the trust of our community but also position ourselves for sustained success and growth. This includes the reconstruction of two Clubs – one in North Port and one in Newtown – and the launch of new initiatives such as our recently introduced Behavioral Health program, all aimed at further enhancing our impact and outreach.”

Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and Desoto Counties’ rating and other information about charitable giving are available free of charge on charitynavigator.org.

For more information about how to support BGCSDC, please visit bgcsdc.org or call 941-366-3911.