Boys and Girls Club of Youngstown

What Boys and Girls Club of Youngstown does

Boys and Girls Club of Youngstown (BGCY) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth development organization founded in 1969 and headquartered at 2105 Oak Hill Avenue in Youngstown, Ohio. It operates a second clubhouse in Canton, Ohio, and a Summer 2025 program site at South Side Middle School, serving youth ages 6-18 from Youngstown and surrounding communities. More than 65% of members come from economically disadvantaged families and more than 40% from single-parent households; scholarships are available across all membership tiers.

BGCY delivers a five-pillar program portfolio spanning Academic Success (Power Hour, Project Learn, DIY STEM), The Arts (Image Makers, Lyricism 101, Recording Studio, Music Program), Mental Health and Wellness (Triple Play, SMART Girls, Passport to Manhood), Good Character and Leadership (Junior Staff, Youth of the Year), and Career Readiness (Money Matters, Diplomas to Degrees). Programs are delivered through afterschool operations (Mon-Fri 2:00-7:00 PM) and summer programming (Mon-Thu 10:00 AM-3:30 PM), with online member registration via a web portal. Reporting-outcomes include a 93% high school graduation rate, 83% post-graduation college application rate, and $10.32 in economic benefits per $1 invested.

Revenue is generated through a diversified nonprofit model combining membership fees ($100 annually for ages 6-12; free for teens 13-18), individual donations (one-time and recurring), planned giving via the Kids for Life program, vehicle donations through Charitable Adult Rides and Services (CARS), and corporate/foundation grants including national sponsorships from Dollar Tree and Ross Stores. BGCY is affiliated with Boys and Girls Clubs of America (BGCA), which provides curriculum, safety frameworks co-developed with the FBI, NCMEC and CDC, and federal advocacy. Governance rests with a Board of Directors; current operations are led by Interim CEO / Executive Director Samantha Turner, supported by Director of Operations Edna Edmonds and Program Coordinator Diamond Hightower.

Name

Boys and Girls Club of Youngstown

Legal name

Boys & Girls Club of Youngstown

Website

https://bgcyoungstown.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Boys and Girls Club of Youngstown is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth development organization founded in 1969, operating clubhouses in Youngstown and Canton, Ohio to deliver academic, arts, wellness, character, and career-readiness programs for youth ages 6-18 from economically disadvantaged families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Fine Arts Schools (61161)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGADAD

Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Education & Youth Development Nonprofits

SECONDARYEDACAHAD

Community & Nonprofit Before/After Care Programs (Early Years)

Education/Early Childhood Education/Before & After School Care (Early Years)

SECONDARYBPAGADAJ

Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Education & Youth Development Nonprofits

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• After-school services
• Community youth programs
• Nonprofit youth services
• STEM and arts education

Headquarters

HQ city

Phoenix

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual and seasonal membership fees charged to youth members for access to club programs and services. Youth ages 6-12 pay membership fees while teens ages 13-18 receive free membership.
2. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring monetary contributions from individuals supporting youth development programs. Includes monthly recurring gifts and one-time check donations.
3. Planned Giving / Legacy Gifts: Endowment contributions through Kids for Life program including Charitable Gift Annuities, Will bequests, Charitable Remainder Trusts, Life Insurance, Retirement Assets, Appreciated Stock, and Gift of Residence.
4. Vehicle Donations: Vehicle donation program processing cars, motorcycles, and boats through partnership with Charitable Adult Rides and Services (CARS).
5. Corporate/Foundation Grants: Sponsorship and grant funding from corporate partners like Dollar Tree and Ross Stores supporting specific programs such as Power Hour and Think, Learn, Create Change initiative.
6. Stock/Asset Donations: Donations of appreciated stock or mutual fund shares providing tax benefits to donors while supporting club operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Boys & Girls Club of Youngstown provides after-school and summer youth development programming for children and teens ages 6-18 across Youngstown and Canton, Ohio. Its core offering is supervised programming covering academic tutoring, arts, STEM, health and wellness, leadership, and career readiness, delivered through clubhouse memberships (annual fee for ages 6-12, free for teens 13-18) and supplemented by donations and grants.

Product overview

Boys and Girls Club of Youngstown is a youth development organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of programs organized into five core program areas: Academic Success (Power Hour, Project Learn, DIY STEM), The Arts (Image Makers, Lyricism 101, Recording Studio), Mental Health & Wellness (Triple Play, SMART Girls, Passport to Manhood), Good Character & Leadership (Junior Staff, Youth of the Year), and Career Readiness (Money Matters, Diplomas to Degrees). The organization runs Afterschool Programs (Monday-Friday, 2:00-7:00 PM) and Summer Programs (Monday-Thursday, 10:00 AM-3:30 PM), with youth memberships available for ages 6-18. Programs operate from Clubhouse locations in Youngstown and Canton, Ohio, providing educational, recreational, and enrichment activities in a safe environment led by positive mentors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 93% high school graduation rate among Club members
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Dollar TreecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational partnership through Dollar Tree's 'Think, Learn, Create Change' (TLC) platform. Empowers BGCY youth to identify community issues and develop advocacy projects. Selected participants present projects in Washington D.C. at the Summit for America's Youth alongside young advocates from across the country.
• Ross StorescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsors Power Hour: Making Minutes Count, the core educational program providing homework help and tutoring. Ross Stores funding enables Club professionals with strategies, activities, and resources for daily engaging homework programs.
• Charitable Adult Rides and Services (CARS)minorOthersPartnership for processing vehicle donations including cars, motorcycles, and boats. Donors contact [email protected] or call 330.782.2714 ext. 102.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization providing proven curriculum, safety policies, training programs, and advocacy support. BGCA partnered with FBI, National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, and CDC for safety practices development. Operates US PROTECT Act advocacy.
• Youngstown Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConducts Live Scan criminal background checks for volunteers with direct youth contact. Participates in annual safety assessment with Club and Fire Department. Represented on Safety Committee.
• Youngstown Fire DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipates in annual safety assessment with Club and Police Department. Represented on Safety Committee providing input on local policies and safety strategies.
• Ohio Alliance of Boys & Girls ClubsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level alliance that conducts Youth of the Year competition. BGCY's Jeremiah Robinson was selected as finalist in the state competition.

Scale indicators21 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Boys & Girls Club of Cleveland: Sister Boys & Girls Club affiliate in Ohio serving Cleveland-area youth with the same BGCA curriculum, age range (6-18), and program pillars (academic success, arts, health, character, career). Most directly comparable in scale and geography.
• Boys & Girls Club of Columbus: Ohio-based Boys & Girls Club affiliate serving Columbus youth with comparable BGCA program model, membership structure, and afterschool delivery - directly comparable in mission, program portfolio, and youth-development metrics.
• Boys & Girls Club of Pittsburgh: Pennsylvania-based BGCA affiliate serving similar post-industrial Rust Belt youth population with the same national curriculum and program pillars; comparable demographic profile and donor base to BGCY.
• YMCA of Youngstown: Local Youngstown-based youth-serving nonprofit offering afterschool programs, sports instruction, and family services to overlapping youth and family segments in the same geographic market.
• Boys & Girls Club of Akron: Ohio-based BGCA affiliate serving Akron-area youth with identical national curriculum and program structure; comparable in scale and demographics, serving as a nearby regional peer and potential expansion reference.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mahoning Valley: Local Mahoning Valley-based nonprofit providing youth mentoring services to overlapping youth (primarily school-age) in the same Youngstown market; directly comparable in mission of positive youth development through adult mentorship.

Broad incumbents

• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National umbrella organization providing curriculum, safety standards, and brand framework to all local BGCA affiliates including BGCY; the broadest incumbent shaping BGCY's operating model, training, and funding access.

Regional players

• YWCA of Youngstown: Regional nonprofit in the Youngstown market offering youth programming, childcare, and family services to overlapping community members - similar operating geography and donor base, with broader focus on women and families.

Emerging players

• National 4-H Council: National positive youth development organization delivering STEM, leadership, and civic engagement programming to similar age ranges through club-based models; comparable in mission and program pillars but uses volunteer-led delivery rather than facility-based.

Others

• Police Athletic League (PAL): National network of youth development organizations operating in partnership with law enforcement to provide afterschool programs, sports, and mentorship - similar youth engagement model and target demographic, but operates through police-department partnerships rather than independent nonprofits.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/bgcyoungstown/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading
• Xx.com/bgcyoungstown
• Facebookfacebook.com/BGCYoungstown
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bgcarizona

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

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