Boys & Girls Club of Silicon Valley

What Boys & Girls Club of Silicon Valley does

Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley (BGCSV) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth development organization founded in 1944 in San Jose, California, and headquartered at 15 W San Fernando St. The organization delivers after-school, summer enrichment, teen programming, and college-readiness services to low-income and at-risk youth ages 4 through 18+ across Santa Clara County, Contra Costa County, and adjacent Bay Area communities. As of the most recent disclosed data, BGCSV operates 45 club locations serving 8,000+ regular members and employs a core staff of 51-100 with a broader Club Programs team of 270+ youth development professionals, unit and area directors, college and career advisors, and maintenance personnel.

Its core product set is organized around six nationally recognized program areas (Education & Career Development, Arts & Cultural Enrichment, Technology, Sports/Fitness/Recreation, Character & Leadership, and Health & Life Skills) and includes the free After School Program (grades TK-12) delivered through school district and charter school partnerships, a paid Summer Enrichment Program ($1,400 per 7-week session with scholarships available), Teen Programming (grades 8-12+), and two specialized college-readiness programs: Aspires (transferred from San Jose Public Library Foundation in May 2024, offering up to $5,000 in performance-based scholarships) and Future Grads Silicon Valley (serving Milpitas and Morgan Hill first-generation students). Underlying technology is modest: a Salesforce-based parent portal for membership management and registration, an Aspires Activity Portal co-built with Citibank for scholarship fund distribution, and a survey portal for outcome tracking.

Revenue is derived from a diversified nonprofit mix including individual donations (one-time, monthly, planned giving, stock gifts, vehicle donations), corporate partnerships and sponsorships (ASML, Comcast, ServiceNow, Microsoft, Deloitte, EY, NetApp, Lenovo, Applied Materials, and others), government and private foundation grants (Sereno 1% For Good, Sharks Foundation, Amgen Foundation, Fremont Bank Foundation), in-kind donations, and program fees from summer and select enrichment offerings. Distribution is primarily physical, via school-based and community-center clubhouses, supported by self-serve online registration. A new BGCSV Foundation was established in February 2026 to separate endowment and major-gift stewardship from operating-program delivery.

Name

Boys & Girls Club of Silicon Valley

Legal name

Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley

Website

https://bgclub.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1944

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1944 that delivers free after-school, summer enrichment, and college-readiness programs to 8,000+ low-income youth annually through 45 club locations across three Bay Area counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Student Clubs & Organizations (General Interest, Cultural, Service) (EDAJAJAG), Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps) (MPAKAJAA), Multi-Activity Enrichment Camps (Academic + Arts + Sports) (EDAMALAA)

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• After-school programs
• Summer enrichment programs
• College readiness programs
• Nonprofit youth services

Headquarters

HQ city

San Jose

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Individual donors contribute through one-time or monthly donations, with various giving options including monthly giving programs, check donations, and stock gifts
2. Corporate Partnerships: Corporate partners provide financial support through sponsorship of programs, events, and facilities, with engagement packages and custom partnership opportunities
3. Government & Foundation Grants: Government agencies and private foundations provide grant funding to support youth development programs
4. Program Fees: Summer enrichment program fees of $1,400 for 7-week full program; scholarships and payment plans available for qualifying families. After-school programming is free for eligible youth through school district partnerships
5. Planned Giving: Legacy gifts including wills, trusts, beneficiary designations, and charitable trusts
6. In-Kind Donations: Equipment, supplies, products, services, and vehicle donations

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth development organization that operates after-school, summer enrichment, teen, and college readiness programs across 45 club locations in Santa Clara, San Mateo, and Contra Costa counties. Programs span six core areas (Education & Career Development, Arts & Cultural Enrichment, Technology, Sports/Fitness/Recreation, Character & Leadership, and Health & Life Skills) and serve more than 8,000 low-income and at-risk youth ages 4-18+ each year, largely free of charge through school-district partnerships.

Product overview

Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley offers a unified suite of youth development programs centered on six core areas: Education & Career Development, Arts & Cultural Enrichment, Technology, Sports/Fitness/Recreation, Character & Leadership, and Health & Life Skills. The core offerings include the After School Program (grades TK-12), Summer Enrichment Program (7 weeks, ages 5-14), and Teen Programming (grades 8-12+). Specialized programs include Aspires (college readiness with up to $5,000 scholarships, transferred from SJPL in May 2024), Future Grads Silicon Valley (college counseling through graduation), and Leaders In Training (leadership development for teens 14-17). The organization operates 45 club locations serving over 8,000 youth across Santa Clara County, with a comprehensive Child Safety Program as a foundational priority.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• After School Program Age-appropriate programs in six core areas (Education & Career Development, Arts & Cultural Enrichment, Technology, Sports/Fitness/Recreation, Character & Leadership, Health & Life Skills) provided by trained youth development staff for youth grades TK-12. Free for eligible youth through school district and charter school partnerships.
• Summer Program Seven-week summer enrichment program providing academic programming, STEM, arts, sports, and field trips for ages 5-14, operating M-F 8am-6pm. Priced at $1,400 for the full 7-week program with scholarships and payment plans available.
• Teen Programming Programs for high school students grades 8-12+ focused on college readiness, leadership development, and workforce preparation.
• Aspires Invitation-based college readiness program for students at Overfelt and San Jose High School providing financial awards of up to $5,000 for completing college/career readiness tasks, including mentorship, counseling, and performance-based scholarships, with a Citibank-powered Aspires Activity Portal.
• Future Grads Silicon Valley
• Leaders In Training (LIT) Advanced leadership program for teens age 14-17 providing skill development in academics, career development, community service, and leadership with professional development workshops, resume/portfolio development, and hands-on leadership experience.
• Child Safety Program Comprehensive safety infrastructure including mandatory background checks, 24-hour toll-free Child Safety Hotline (866-607-SAFE) provided via Praesidium, required immediate reporting, mandatory annual safety assessments, safety trainings, and safety committee oversight.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of high school seniors graduated on time and now attend college (Future Grads program)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• ASMLflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 November 2025ASML partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley has exceeded $2.5 million in total contributions. Recent $900,000 donation supports STEM programs at 32 elementary student clubhouses. ASML is committed to building inclusive communities where every child has equal opportunity to reach their full potential.
• ComcastcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 October 2025Comcast contributed $75,000 to support youth programs focused on technology and digital skills in Santa Clara County. The contribution funds activities such as robotics, coding, and improved internet access at local clubs as part of Comcast's broader corporate commitment to digital inclusion.
• ServiceNowcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerServiceNow is a corporate partner supporting Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley. ServiceNow Vice President of Strategy and Corporate Affairs serves on the BGCSV Board. The partnership focuses on investing in community's future through collaboration and volunteering with BGCSV.
• MicrosoftcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMicrosoft is listed as a corporate partner supporting Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley with resources and opportunities for youth.
• DeloittecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeloitte is listed as a corporate partner providing support to Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley.
• EY (Ernst & Young)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEY is listed as a corporate partner supporting Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley.
• NetAppcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetApp is listed as a corporate partner supporting Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley.
• LenovocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLenovo is listed as a corporate partner supporting Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley.
• Applied MaterialscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerApplied Materials is listed as a corporate partner supporting Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley.
• First Tech Federal Credit UnioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst Tech Federal Credit Union is listed as a corporate partner supporting Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley.
• Peninsula Building MaterialscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPeninsula Building Materials is listed as a corporate partner supporting Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley.
• PraesidiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPraesidium is a national safety partner providing access to a confidential 24-hour toll-free Child Safety Hotline (866-607-SAFE) for BGCSV staff, members and families.
• National Center for Missing & Exploited ChildrencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational partner providing guidance for safety policies and approaches for Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley.
• National Children's Advocacy CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational partner providing guidance for safety policies and approaches for Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley.
• Santa Clara County Public Health DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal government partner for safety and public health initiatives.
• American Red CrosscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSafety partner providing emergency services and safety training support.
• City of San JosecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal government partner for law enforcement and emergency services.
• City of Morgan HillcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal government partner for law enforcement and emergency services.
• City of GilroycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal government partner for law enforcement and emergency services.
• San Jose Public LibraryflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with San Jose Public Library and SJPLF to operate the Aspires college readiness program. The program was officially transferred to BGCSV in May 2024 after successful pilot phase.
• CitibankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCitibank partners with Aspires to provide enrolled students with an Aspires Activity Portal for scholarship fund management and distribution.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Boys & Girls Club of the Peninsula: Direct regional peer operating Boys & Girls Club affiliate locations in the San Francisco Bay Area (Peninsula region). Operates youth development programs serving low-income youth across multiple sites with similar corporate funding model and Title 1 school co-location strategy.
• Boys & Girls Club of San Francisco: Direct peer Boys & Girls Club affiliate serving Bay Area youth across multiple San Francisco clubhouses with comparable after-school, summer, and teen programming. Operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with similar corporate and foundation funding mix.
• Boys & Girls Club of Oakland: Direct peer affiliate serving Oakland youth with after-school and summer programming. Comparable youth development mission, multi-site model, and corporate/foundation fundraising approach.
• YMCA of Silicon Valley: Direct peer operating youth development, after-school, and summer programs across the same Silicon Valley geography. Comparable membership-based nonprofit model serving youth and families with enrichment, sports, and college-readiness programming.
• After-School All-Stars: National nonprofit operating comprehensive after-school programs at Title 1 schools for low-income youth. Comparable free program delivery model, school-site distribution strategy, and corporate partnership fundraising approach.
• Police Activities League (PAL): National youth development nonprofit providing athletic, recreational, and educational programs to at-risk youth. Comparable mission serving opportunity-gap youth through partnerships with schools, law enforcement, and corporate sponsors.

Regional players

• Boys & Girls Club of Greater Sacramento: Regional peer operating multiple clubhouse sites in Northern California. Same Boys & Girls Club movement affiliation, similar program areas and nonprofit funding model, but serving a distinct Sacramento-area geography.

Broad incumbents

• Boys & Girls Club of America: National umbrella organization and movement operator of which BGCSV is an affiliate. Provides shared programming framework (Formula for Impact), branding, and national corporate partnerships, making it both parent and broad incumbent peer.
• Boys & Girls Club of Central Florida: Larger Boys & Girls Club affiliate operating 30+ clubhouses serving tens of thousands of youth. Same movement affiliation and program model, providing a useful size benchmark for evaluating BGCSV's scale and growth trajectory.

Others

• Aspires (San Jose Public Library Foundation): Predecessor operator of the Aspires college-readiness program (launched 2021, transferred to BGCSV in May 2024). Adjacent ecosystem partner running complementary college-access programming in the same Santa Clara County geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

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