Boys & Girls Club of Dane of County

What Boys & Girls Club of Dane of County does

Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County (BGCDC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and chartered affiliate of Boys & Girls Clubs of America, founded in 1999 and headquartered in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. It operates 15 locations across Dane County — including three traditional club sites (Allied Family Center, the Fleming Club, McKenzie Family Club), eight school-based sites embedded in Madison Metropolitan School District, the McKenzie Regional Workforce Center, and administrative offices — serving 7,500+ young people annually aged 6 weeks to 18 years. The organization runs a portfolio of programs spanning licensed after-school care, free teen programs (M-F until 8pm with nightly dinner), preschool, summer camp, the only AVID/TOPS college-readiness school partnership and the only full-service credit union among Boys & Girls Clubs nationally, a Career Exploration and paid Summer Internship program ($15+/hour), the TOPS College Success Program, and the TILLY Scholarship covering full four-year Cost of Attendance.

Revenue is generated through a diversified nonprofit model: individual donations (via GiveLively, mail, stock), corporate sponsorships and employer matching, government and foundation grants (CDBG, United Way of Dane County, private foundations), licensed program fees with WI Shares subsidies and scholarships, signature event revenue (All White Party, Shamrock Shuffle), and planned giving through the Heritage Club. Under President & CEO Michael Johnson's 17-year tenure, the organization has quadrupled net assets from $4M to $26M, raised $50M+ from 22,000+ donors, grown the workforce to 172 professionals, and led a $35M capital campaign for the regional workforce center — the largest such campaign in BGCA history. The 2018 merger with Boys & Girls Clubs of Walworth County extended the service region.

The organization is governed by a large Board of Directors (chaired by Chris Fortune) and an Associate Board of young professionals. Notable outcome metrics include a 97% high school graduation rate for program members (4,900+ graduates under Johnson), $57.6M in lifetime community benefits generated from $6M+ in operating costs, and a 4-star Charity Navigator rating (highest tier, achieved by fewer than 50% of charities). Strategic partnerships span MMSD (AVID/TOPS), Madison College (TOPS+), Centro Hispano, More Smiles Wisconsin, Delta Dental of Wisconsin, United Way, City of Madison, City of Fitchburg, and a deep bench of corporate sponsors across healthcare, banking, energy, and consumer sectors.

Name

Boys & Girls Club of Dane of County

Legal name

Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County

Website

https://bgcdc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating 15 sites across Dane County, Wisconsin, serving 7,500+ youth annually through after-school care, teen programs, AVID/TOPS college readiness, paid internships, and the TILLY Scholarship.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Educational Services (61), Child Care Services (6244)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Early Childhood Education & Childcare Nonprofits (BPAGADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community & Nonprofit Before/After Care Programs (Early Years) (EDACAHAD), Youth & Young Adult Workforce Programs (Out-of-School Youth) (EDAAAOAD)

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• After school care
• College readiness support
• Workforce development services
• Early childhood education

Headquarters

HQ city

Madison

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals supporting youth programs and operations, facilitated through online portal (GiveLively), mail-in checks, and stock donations.
2. Corporate Sponsorships & Partnerships: Corporate supporters contribute through program sponsorships, in-kind products and services, and employer matching programs.
3. Government & Foundation Grants: Funding from government entities (e.g., City of Madison CDBG), United Way of Dane County, and private foundations supporting programming.
4. Program Fees: Fee-based licensed after school and summer camp programs. Scholarships and WI Shares child care subsidies available to reduce barriers.
5. Special Events Revenue: Revenue generated from signature events including All White Party (gala with celebrity guests), Shamrock Shuffle (road race), and other community events.
6. Planned Giving (Heritage Club): Long-term planned gifts (bequests, charitable remainder trusts) through the Heritage Club, providing legacy support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County (BGCDC) operates youth development programs across 15 locations in Dane County, Wisconsin, serving more than 7,500 youth annually. Core offerings include licensed after-school care for ages 5-12, free teen programs for ages 12-18, McKenzie Preschool for ages 6 weeks to 5 years, the AVID/TOPS college-readiness partnership with Madison Metropolitan School District, TOPS College Success Program, paid Career Exploration and Summer Internship Programs, and the TILLY full Cost-of-Attendance Scholarship. The organization also operates the only full-service credit union within any Boys & Girls Club in the nation.

Product overview

Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County operates as a multi-site youth development organization with 15 locations serving Dane County youth. The organization offers a comprehensive portfolio of club-based and school-based programs including licensed after-school care for elementary youth (ages 5-12), teen programs (ages 12-18), and preschool services (ages 6 weeks to 5 years). Core programs include the AVID/TOPS College Readiness Partnership (the only Club in the nation with such a school partnership), TOPS College Success Program for post-secondary support, Career Exploration and Summer Internship Programs with paid stipends, and the TILLY Scholarship covering full Cost of Attendance for four years. Signature events include the All White Party (annual gala), Madison Shamrock Shuffle (road race), Youth of the Year recognition, and College Decision Day. Community programs include Back to School supply drives, Koats for Kids winter coat distribution, and Pay It Forward holiday giving. The organization also operates the only Club in the nation with a full-service credit union and a dental clinic partnership. Locations include Allied Family Center (Fitchburg), The Erica & Anthony Fleming Club (Madison), McKenzie Family Club (Sun Prairie), McKenzie Regional Workforce Center (Fitchburg), and eight school-based sites throughout the Madison Metropolitan School District.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TILLY Scholarship: To Ignite Leadership & Learning In Youth - a full four-year scholarship for Dane County students covering the full Cost of Attendance at an accredited university.
• TOPS College Success Program
• Career Exploration Program
• Summer Internship Program

Products and services

• McKenzie Preschool Licensed preschool program offering safe, engaging, nurturing early childhood development through hands-on learning, creative play, and caring guidance from trained staff for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years at the McKenzie Family Club in Sun Prairie.
• Elementary After School Programs Licensed after-school program for youth aged 5-12 at Allied Family Center, The Erica & Anthony Fleming Club, and McKenzie Family Club. Provides safe space, supportive staff, enrichment activities, transportation, and accepts scholarships and WI Shares child care subsidies.
• Teen After School Programs Free after-school program for teens aged 12-18 at Allied Family Center (Fitchburg) and The Erica & Anthony Fleming Club (Madison). Runs M-F until 8pm and includes nightly dinner plus sports, healthy lifestyles, character & leadership, education, and arts activities.
• Summer Camp Summer camp program for youth and teens with weekly registration options, including reading programs where campers have read over 50,000 pages and 1,000 books in seven weeks.
• AVID/TOPS College Readiness Partnership College readiness system delivered in partnership with Madison Metropolitan School District at eight school sites, providing organization, study skills, critical thinking, and career exploration. Serves students at La Follette, Memorial, East, and West High Schools among others; the only Club in the nation with this school partnership.
• TOPS College Success Program (TCSP) College success support program since 2011 for AVID/TOPS high school seniors and graduates, providing one-on-one coaching, emergency fund stipends, scholarship information, summer internship opportunities, summer transition conferences, winter reunions, monthly newsletters, and ongoing outreach.
• Career Exploration Program Work-based learning program for students in grades 7-10 at the McKenzie Regional Workforce Center, including field trips, informational interviews, and career panels with community partners. Participants receive a $500 stipend and 0.25 school credit.
• Summer Internship Program Paid internship program for 11th-12th grade high school students and college students who are BGCDC members, running June 22nd through August 14th at $15+/hour. Placements span nonprofit, healthcare, business, IT, and science fields with 20+ opportunities.
• TILLY Scholarship Full four-year scholarship covering Cost of Attendance (tuition, on-campus housing, books, transportation, and personal expenses) at any accredited four-year university for Dane County high school seniors enrolled in AVID. Stands for 'To Ignite Leadership & Learning in Youth.'
• Workforce Development (BGCDC Builds) Workforce development initiative (BGCDC Builds) connecting young people to career opportunities and professional development through the McKenzie Regional Workforce Center.
• BGCDC Credit Union Full-service credit union operated at BGCDC club locations, supporting youth financial literacy programming. The only Club in the nation with a full-service credit union.
• Dental Clinic Dental clinic operated in partnership with More Smiles Wisconsin and funded by Delta Dental of Wisconsin, providing oral health services to club members and the community.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% high school graduation rate for program members; more than 4,900 young people graduated under leadership
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

58 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• UW HealthcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Platinum-level sponsor of the 2026 All White Party.
• ReyescoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Platinum sponsor of the 2026 All White Party.
• Capitol BanksupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Sponsor of the 2026 All White Party.
• Boardman ClarksupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Sponsor of the 2026 All White Party.
• UnityPoint HealthsupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Sponsor of the 2026 All White Party.
• Gordon FleschsupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Sponsor of the 2026 All White Party.
• BMCsupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Sponsor of the 2026 All White Party.
• Casimir JonessupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Sponsor of the 2026 All White Party.
• Focused InterruptionsupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Sponsor of the 2026 All White Party. Anthony Cooper, CEO & Founder, also serves on the Board of Directors.
• Middleton JewelerssupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Official jewelry sponsor of the 2026 All White Party, providing an exclusive jewelry experience and silent auction items valued at $10,000.
• QuartzsupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Sponsor of the 2026 All White Party.
• JMS Morgan StanleysupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Sponsor of the 2026 All White Party.
• TC Carpet CaresupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Sponsor of the 2026 All White Party.
• Park Hotel MadisonsupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Recommended hotel partner for the 2026 All White Party, located on Capitol Square in downtown Madison.
• The Madison Concourse HotelsupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Recommended hotel partner for the 2026 All White Party, centrally located downtown.
• The EdgewatersupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Recommended hotel partner for the 2026 All White Party, located along Lake Mendota with upscale amenities.
• Mos Caring HandssupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Sponsor of the 2026 All White Party.
• FBB (First Business Bank)supportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Sponsor of the 2026 All White Party.
• Naples 15supportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Sponsor of the 2026 All White Party.
• OPN ArchitectssupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Sponsor of the 2026 All White Party. Malorie Hepner, Project Architect, serves on the Board of Directors.
• Best Western Premier Park HotelsupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Recommended hotel partner for the 2026 All White Party.
• Holiday Inn MadisonsupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Recommended hotel partner for the 2026 All White Party.
• Allied Family CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Venue partner for Youth of the Year event (November 7, 2025). Located at 4619 Jenewein Road, Fitchburg, Wisconsin.
• Alliant EnergycoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Sponsor of Pay It Forward 2025/2026 campaign, supporting holiday giving to youth, families, and community members.
• AT&TsupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Sponsor of Pay It Forward 2025/2026 campaign.
• Bank of Sun PrairiesupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Sponsor of Pay It Forward 2025/2026 campaign.
• Cardinal Heating & AirsupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Sponsor of Pay It Forward 2025/2026 campaign.
• Certco, Inc.supportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Sponsor of Pay It Forward 2025/2026 campaign.
• Coca-ColasupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Sponsor of Pay It Forward 2025/2026 campaign.
• First Business BanksupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Sponsor of Pay It Forward 2025/2026 campaign.
• FindorffsupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Sponsor of Pay It Forward 2025/2026 campaign and Shamrock Shuffle.
• Morgan StanleysupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Sponsor of Pay It Forward 2025/2026 campaign.
• QTI GroupsupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Sponsor of Pay It Forward 2025/2026 campaign.
• Shine TechnologiessupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Sponsor of Pay It Forward 2025/2026 campaign.
• WalgreenssupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Sponsor of Pay It Forward 2025/2026 campaign.
• Wealth Distribution StrategiessupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Sponsor of Pay It Forward 2025/2026 campaign.
• Dais FinancialsupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Sponsor of Pay It Forward 2025/2026 campaign.
• Walgreens (Koats for Kids)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Walgreens is the primary retail drop-off partner for the Koats for Kids coat collection drive, hosting collection sites at multiple locations including 3700 University Avenue.
• EZOP (Everyone Zalutes Our People)supportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partner for Koats for Kids 2025 coat collection drive.
• Magic 98supportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Radio partner for Koats for Kids 2025 coat collection drive.
• Pine Creek Christmas Tree FarmsupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Plants for a Cause: 15% of Christmas tree, wreath, and winter decor purchases support BGCDC.
• More Smiles WisconsinsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017BGCDC organized a Dental Clinic with More Smiles Wisconsin with a gift from Delta Dental of Wisconsin, expanding health services to club members.
• Madison College (TOPS+ Program)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Madison College (formerly MATC) partners with BGCDC on the TOPS+ program. Taylor Jackson was the first BGCDC coach dedicated to the Madison College partnership. Students receive support through Madison College and TCSP coaches work with Madison College students.
• Centro HispanosupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Partnered with Centro Hispano to start academic support programs at Verona High School to support the needs of at-risk students.
• City of MadisoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity of Madison is a proud sponsor of Boys & Girls Club of Dane County. The City of Madison also provides CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) funding. Additionally, BGCDC led an effort to help the City of Madison create a violence prevention program.
• United Way of Dane CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoys & Girls Club of Dane County is a United Way agency. United Way of Dane County is listed as a Partner for Programming.
• U.S. CellularcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerU.S. Cellular is a proud national and local sponsor of Boys & Girls Clubs. Listed as a sponsor on the main website homepage.
• City of FitchburgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a Special thanks to Partners for Programming alongside United Way of Dane County.
• 100 Black Men of MadisonsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a corporate partner on the Partners & Sponsors page.
• Allied Food PantrysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a corporate partner on the Partners & Sponsors page.
• Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership event between MMSD and BGCDC for AVID/TOPS program and College Decision Day. The largest public-private partnership in the Madison School District. More than $21.6 million in direct resources invested to local high schools.
• Wisconsin Evaluation CollaborativesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerConducts AVID/TOPS evaluations (2017-2018 and 2022-2023) providing research backing for program outcomes.
• WalgreenscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for Back to School supply drive (Stuff the Bus kickoff/fin ale events) and sponsor of Pay It Forward holiday giving campaign. Walgreens location at 3700 University Ave hosts collection events.
• News 3 Now (Channel 3000)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerNews 3 Now partners with BGCDC annually for 'Stuff the Bus' back-to-school supply drive, providing media coverage and visibility for the campaign.
• Kindness BanksupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Back to School supply drive and sponsor of Pay It Forward campaign. Julie Gullickson, Executive Director & Co-Founder of Kindness Bank, also serves on the Associate Board of Directors.
• Orpheum TheatercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue for the annual All White Party (June 27th event). The Orpheum Theater hosts the high-profile gala featuring celebrity guests including Jay Leno, DJ Spinderella, and others.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Walworth CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn 2018, Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County and Walworth County Boards of Directors unanimously voted to become one nonprofit organization, expanding services to young people throughout the region.
• Delta Dental of WisconsinsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerGift from Delta Dental of Wisconsin enabled the opening of a dental clinic at BGCDC locations in partnership with More Smiles Wisconsin.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves16 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee: A regional Boys & Girls Club affiliate serving the Milwaukee metropolitan area with youth development, after-school, and teen programming. Directly comparable to BGCDC in mission, charter structure, and program mix, differing mainly in geography and scale.
• YMCA of Dane County: Operates youth programs, after-school care, summer camps, and childcare across Dane County—the same primary service area as BGCDC. Competes for parents, donors, and corporate sponsors with overlapping youth-development and licensed childcare offerings.
• Boys & Girls Club of Chicago: A large urban Boys & Girls Club affiliate offering after-school, teen, and college/career readiness programming. Most comparable peer in terms of program breadth, scholarship offerings, and public-private school partnerships, though at significantly larger scale.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane County: A youth-mentoring nonprofit serving Dane County with one-to-one mentoring, college/career readiness, and community-based programs. Shares BGCDC's donor base, school district relationships, and mission of positive youth outcomes.
• YWCA Madison: A community nonprofit operating in Dane County with childcare, after-school programs, and youth empowerment services. Direct competitor for licensed after-school slots, donor dollars, and corporate partnerships.

Emerging players

• Girls Inc. of Milwaukee: A youth development nonprofit focused on girls with programming in STEM, college readiness, and leadership. Comparable to BGCDC's TOPS/AVID and Career Exploration pillars, with partial overlap in mission and target demographic.
• After School Matters (Chicago): A Chicago nonprofit providing paid after-school and summer internship opportunities for high school teens. Closely mirrors BGCDC's Career Exploration and Summer Internship programs in model, though scoped to teens only.

Broad incumbents

• National 4-H Council: A national youth-development organization with programming in STEM, leadership, and college/career readiness, delivered through local cooperative extensions. Comparable to BGCDC's youth-development mission at a much larger national scale.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America (national): The national parent organization that charters BGCDC and 4,000+ other Club locations. Sets programming standards, brand, and fundraising frameworks; BGCDC is an independently operated charter affiliate within this network.

Others

• United Way of Dane County: A major funder and partner of BGCDC, allocating donations across Dane County nonprofits. While not a direct competitor, it influences BGCDC's funding pool and collaborates on community-wide youth and family initiatives.

Market position

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles7 records

Funding overview

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