Club Facts

Mission: To inspire and empower all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens

Founded: December 26, 1919

Membership: 11,174 at-risk youth served in 2009

Operating revenue comes from:
  • Individuals (40%)
  • Government (29%)
  • Corporations & Foundations (18%)
  • Bequests & Trusts (5%)
  • Investment Income (3%)
  • Special Events (3%)
  • Other Income (1%)
  • Income from Club Operations (1%)
Agency resources go to:
  • Youth programming
  • Administration
  • Fundraising

Locations:

ULBGC Corporate Headquarters:
65 W Jackson Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 435-5940

Club One:
2157 West 19th Street
Chicago, IL 60608

Talcott Club:
Talcott Elementary School
625 N. Wolcott Avenue
Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 226-4565

Barreto Club:
1214 North Washtenaw Avenue
Chicago, IL 60622

Lafayette Club:
Lafayette Elementary School
2714 West Augusta Boulevard
Chicago, IL 60622

Club Camp:
P.O. Box 158
Salem, Wisconsin 53168

Governed by:
75 member Board of Trustees

Executive Director:
Mary Ann Mahon Huels

Core program areas:

  • Character & Leadership Development
  • Outdoor & Environmental Education
  • Education & Career Development
  • Sports, Fitness & Recreation
  • Arts & Cultural Education
  • Health & Life Skills
Membership fee:
$5.00. No child is ever turned away for inability to pay—there are several ways for children to earn their membership by helping out around the Club.

Affiliation:
One of 4,000 Boys & Girls Clubs nationally

Demographics - 2004 Membership Total Membership:

Gender Male 56% Female 44%

Age: Ages 5-9 22% Ages 10-14 39% Ages 15-18 39%

Ethnicity
African-American 23%
Hispanic 71%
Caucasian 2.5%
Multi-Ethnic 5%
Native American 0.5%