BGCEV + BGCMP Merger
BGCEV + BGCMP Merger
In 2019, we launched a campaign called "Greater Together" that culminated in a merger of Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Phoenix (BGCMP) and Boys & Girls Clubs of East Valley (BGCEV). In 2020, we called our new, merged organization Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley (BGCAZ). The information below shared the motivation behind this merger for both our staff and our supporters. We are keeping this page online because it marks an important milestone in our organization.
Why Are Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Phoenix and East Valley Coming Together?
Starting in 2020, Boys & Girls Club of East Valley-Metro Phoenix (BGCEVMP)* will serve more than 16,000 members across the Valley and an additional 40,000 other youth in 27 Clubs, making it one of the largest Boys & Girls Clubs organizations in the nation and one of the largest youth-serving organizations in all of Arizona.
The principles behind this merger are to serve more kids and serve kids better. Here's how:
1. Deepen Organizational Health
Eliminate redundancies in operations and increase our evaluation and outreach to move the organization in the direction of its goals.
2. Strategic Partnerships
Deepen our partnerships with school districts, measure outcomes and pilot initiatives to help our youth succeed.
Expand collaborations with the USDA, State agencies, and nonprofits and work toward meaningful and lasting change in the lives of the families we serve.
3. Expansion of Existing Programs
Cohesive implementation of programs will allow for better evaluation of programs at scale, providing an opportunity for informed decision making and program development.
4. Leveraged Marketing and Fundraising
Continue to expand our long-term relationships with many corporations and foundations.
Engage with donors, partners and volunteers in more meaningful ways.
Clearly market our programs to families and schools.
To Our Staff: Thank You!
Consolidating resources into a singular organization is a bold plan. Creating a plan devised for maximum success has involved countless conversations between our boards of directors and senior leaders, organizational analysis, stakeholder input, and research that has been gleaned from a nationwide enthusiasm for consolidation in order to increase efficiencies and impact.
For Donors
Boys & Girls Clubs of East Valley-Metro Phoenix*
Federal Tax ID: 86-0550646
Arizona State QCO Code: 20331 (Arizona DOR Form 321)
Mesa Arts Academy (School Tax Credit – CTDS #078613101 on AZDOR Form 322)
*For donations made to BGCMP in 2019:
Use BGCMP Federal Tax ID 86—0107639 and AZ QCO Code 20323 on your Arizona DOR Form 321 to claim your credits and/or deductions.
*For donations made to BGCEV in 2019:
Tax circumstances are different for everyone: ask your tax adviser if you are eligible for the Arizona Qualifying Charitable Tax Credit and/or Public School Tax Credit for the year. Please consult your tax adviser regarding federal income tax.
