Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County

What Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County does

Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth development organization founded in 1946 and headquartered in Bradenton, Florida. The organization delivers afterschool and summer programs to approximately 2,800 children and teens annually across seven physical club locations in Manatee County: two traditional club sites (DeSoto and Palmetto), one community-center site (Rubonia), and four school-based sites at Daughtrey, Manatee, Oneco, and Rogers Garden-Bullock Elementary schools. Core programs include the Afterschool Program, Summer Camp Program (with 17 themed weekly modules), and The CLUB for Teens, supplemented by a curriculum of 15+ national Boys & Girls Clubs of America program modules covering financial literacy (Money Matters), college readiness (Diplomas to Degrees), health and wellness (Triple Play), internet safety (Net Smartz), prevention education (Smart Moves), character development (Passport to Manhood), teen leadership (Keystone Club, Torch Club), female empowerment (Smart Girls), academic enrichment (Project Learn, Power Hour, Summer Brain Gain), and workforce preparation (Career Launch, Career Camp). Revenue is generated entirely through donations, foundation and corporate grants, planned/legacy giving, matching gift programs, and fundraising events, with no program fees publicly disclosed; the only digital infrastructure referenced is the third-party TraxTalk parent notification mobile app. The organization is governed by a Corporate Board of Directors and a Foundation Board of Directors, led since September 2014 by President/CEO Dawn Stanhope, with no parent company and a 2025 recognition as BGCA's Champion for Youth.

Name

Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County

Legal name

Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County, Inc.

Website

https://bgcmanatee.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1946 that delivers afterschool and summer youth development programs to approximately 2,800 children and teens annually across seven club locations in Manatee County, Florida, funded by donations, foundation grants, and corporate sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Youth development services
• Afterschool programs
• Summer camp programs
• Teen leadership programs
• Nonprofit youth services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bradenton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: The organization relies primarily on donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations to fund operations and programs. They have an active donation portal and conduct fundraising events.
2. Foundation and Corporate Grants: Significant grant funding from organizations including Selby Foundation ($250,000), Pittsburgh Pirates ($1.2 million), Bradenton Kiwanis ($40,000), United Way ($40,000), and others to support specific programs and capital campaigns.
3. Planned Giving and Legacy Gifts: The organization has a dedicated planned giving program that encourages legacy gifts to ensure future generations have access to programs.
4. Matching Gift Programs: Louis and Gloria Flanzer Philanthropic Trust provides 1:1 matching for donations from $5 to $500, continuing through 2026.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth development organization operating afterschool, summer camp, and teen-specific programs for children and teens ages 6-18 in Manatee County, Florida. Programs are delivered at two traditional club locations and multiple school-based sites, focusing on four core impact areas: Academic Success, Good Character & Leadership, Healthy Lifestyles, and Life & Workforce Readiness.

Product overview

Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County is a nonprofit youth development organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of afterschool and summer programs. The core offerings include an Afterschool Program, Summer Camp Program, and The CLUB for Teens, all focused on four core impact areas: Academic Success, Good Character & Leadership, Healthy Lifestyles, and Life & Workforce Readiness. These core programs are complemented by specialized program modules including Money Matters (financial literacy), Youth of the Year (leadership recognition), Diplomas to Degrees (college readiness), Triple Play (health and wellness), Career Launch (career exploration), Net Smartz (internet safety), Smart Moves (prevention education), Passport to Manhood (character development), Power Hour (homework help), Wanna Play? (sports fitness), Keystone Club (teen leadership), Torch Club (pre-teen leadership), Smart Girls (female empowerment), Project Learn (academic enrichment), Summer Brain Gain (summer learning prevention), and Youth of the Month (recognition). The organization operates seven Club locations serving approximately 2,800 youth annually.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Afterschool Program Daily afterschool program providing children ages 6-18 with supervised programming that integrates academic support, character development, healthy lifestyle activities, and workforce readiness across four core impact areas.
• Summer Camp Program Summer program designed to prevent summer learning loss through 17 themed one-week modules of project-based learning for elementary, middle, and high school students, with registration open annually.
• The CLUB for Teens

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,800 youth reached annually across 5 club locations
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Coca-Cola Beverages FloridaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 June 2025Territory General Manager Theodore 'Teddy' Mejeur delivered the Coke Florida Refreshing Minds Scholarship to Club member Jamarr. The company sponsors scholarships for outstanding Club members.
• United Way SuncoastcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Designated as a Strategic Community Partner. United Way Suncoast has provided grants including $40,000 for Summer Brain Gain and support for essential worker childcare during COVID-19 pandemic.
• IMG AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Partner venue for Youth of the Year celebration dinners. Awarded scholarships to youth including $1,000 to Lourde Blanc for college.
• Jax Kar WashminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2018Car wash business owned by Tony Milen donated a portion of all car wash proceeds to Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County during a fundraising weekend, including a concert event.
• BDE Florida Taco BellminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2014Local Taco Bell franchise partnered with the Palmetto Boys & Girls Club to throw holiday celebrations, providing holiday turkeys to families and toys to children.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: The national parent organization and brand that Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County is affiliated with. BGCA provides program curricula, research, and national advocacy, making it the closest broad-incumbent peer in terms of mission, programs, and donor network.
• 4-H (National 4-H Council): A large national youth development organization with STEM, leadership, and enrichment programs, often delivered through schools and 4-H clubs. Comparable in youth-development mission and school-based delivery model, but with a broader (national/rural) footprint and more STEM-oriented programs.

Direct peers

• Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County: A directly comparable BGCA affiliate operating in the adjacent Sarasota County, FL market. Offers afterschool, summer, and teen programs with a similar program portfolio, serving as the most direct geographic and operational peer.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay: Another Florida-based BGCA affiliate serving the Tampa Bay area with multiple club locations. Comparable in scale, program mix (afterschool, summer, teen), and reliance on a mix of donations, grants, and corporate partnerships.
• Boys & Girls Club of Central Florida: A larger regional BGCA affiliate operating multiple club locations across Central Florida. Comparable in service model (afterschool, summer, teen programs), funding structure, and program offerings, but with a broader geographic footprint.
• Boys & Girls Club of Broward County: A Florida-based BGCA affiliate serving Broward County with multiple club sites. Directly comparable in mission, afterschool/summer programming, and community-based youth development model, though at a larger scale than Manatee.
• YMCA of Southwest Florida: A regional YMCA chapter serving the same southwest Florida geography with comparable youth development, afterschool, and summer camp programs. Competes directly for both youth participation and donor dollars in the same market.
• Police Athletic League (PAL): A national youth development nonprofit offering sports, recreation, and enrichment programs, often in partnership with local law enforcement. Comparable in target demographic (youth ages 6-18) and recreational/educational program model, with overlapping donor bases.

Regional players

• YMCA of the Suncoast: Regional YMCA serving the broader Suncoast region of Florida. Comparable in youth programming, afterschool care, and summer camp offerings, but serves a wider geographic footprint that partially overlaps with Manatee County.

Emerging players

• After-School All-Stars: A national nonprofit providing comprehensive afterschool programs to youth in underserved communities. Comparable in afterschool model and youth-development mission, though with a different national footprint and program emphasis.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BoysGirlsClubsManatee
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bgcmanatee
• Instagraminstagram.com/bgcmanatee

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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