Builders Club

What Builders Club does

Builders Club is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth service leadership program operated under Kiwanis Youth Programs, the youth-serving arm of Kiwanis International, headquartered at 3636 Woodview Trace, Indianapolis, USA (EIN 36-6072042). It charters student-led service clubs for middle school students typically ages 12-14 in schools, community organizations, and homeschool cooperatives, with over 1,100 clubs serving approximately 23,000 members across 21 countries. The program is positioned as the largest middle school service organization in the world and the youngest club in the Kiwanis family, providing a membership pipeline from K-Kids through Builders Club to Key Club in high school.

The portfolio consists of downloadable program resources rather than software: an Advisor Toolkit, Member and Officer Toolkit, Service Toolkit (built on the IDEA four-step process), and a set of Meeting and Cause Kits for club operations, alongside annual programming including Builders Club Week, the Global Kickoff event, and themed Global Service Projects (e.g., 'Make Your Community Healthy' 2024, 'Make Your Community Beautiful' 2025). Supplemental materials include branded merchandise via the Kiwanis Store, a PowerPoint template, thank-you card templates, and consent/permission forms, all distributed digitally with physical kits shipped through Kiwanis International's fulfillment system. The organization holds no patents or proprietary technology assets and is COPPA-compliant regarding children's online data.

Revenue is generated through a tiered fee schedule for clubs in North America and the Caribbean: a one-time $400 charter fee, a $235 annual renewal (subscription) that bundles program materials, advisor events, staff support, and liability insurance, $50 supplemental member kits covering 30 additional members beyond the base 60-member kit, a $25 reactivation fee (2025-26 service year), and merchandise sales. Go-to-market is community- and event-led: schools learn about Builders Club through back-to-school nights, open houses, school websites, and recruitment materials; sponsoring local Kiwanis clubs drive chartering, renewals, and volunteer advisor support through the Kiwanis Engage portal. Strategic partnerships — notably UNICEF (Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF), KidsGardening, Little Free Library, and Erika's Lighthouse — extend the program's content surface for service projects spanning global health, environmental stewardship, literacy, and adolescent mental health.

Name

Builders Club

Legal name

Kiwanis Youth Programs

Website

https://buildersclub.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Builders Club is a 501(c)(3) youth service leadership program of Kiwanis International that charters student-led service clubs for middle school students (ages 12-14) in schools, community organizations, and homeschool groups, reaching over 1,100 clubs and 23,000 members across 21 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Service Leadership Program

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Student Clubs & Organizations (General Interest, Cultural, Service) (EDAJAJAG), Student Organizations & Club Administration (EDALAHAB)

Keywords

• Youth service leadership
• Middle school programs
• Community service clubs
• Student leadership development
• School extracurricular programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Club Charter Fees: One-time charter fee to start a new Builders Club: US$400 in North America and the Caribbean. This fee initiates the club and provides initial program materials.
2. Annual Renewal Fees: Annual renewal fee of US$235 in North America and the Caribbean, providing program materials, virtual advisor events, Kiwanis staff support, and liability insurance coverage for off-campus activities.
3. Supplemental Kit Sales: Supplemental kits at US$50 each provide materials for 30 additional members beyond the base 60-member kit. Ordered through Kiwanis Engage or by phone.
4. Merchandise Sales: Branded merchandise available through the Kiwanis Store including member pins, branded items, and custom merchandise through approved vendors at ShopKiwanis.com.
5. Club Reactivation Fees: Fee of $25 during the 2025-26 service year to reactivate an inactive club.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Builders Club is a Kiwanis Service Leadership Program that provides a student-led club framework for middle school students (ages 12-14) to engage in community service and develop leadership skills. The program is delivered through chartered clubs hosted in schools, community organizations, and homeschool groups, supported by advisor toolkits, member and officer toolkits, service toolkits, ready-to-use meeting kits, and annual events such as Builders Club Week and Global Kickoff. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time charter fees, annual renewal fees, supplemental member kits, and branded merchandise sold via the Kiwanis Store.

Product overview

Builders Club is a Kiwanis Service Leadership Program that operates as a comprehensive youth service leadership framework rather than a traditional software product. The program provides over 1,100 clubs serving approximately 23,000 members across 21 countries with downloadable toolkits (Advisor Toolkit, Member and Officer Toolkit, Service Toolkit), ready-to-use Meeting and Cause Kits, program materials (Builders Club Week, Global Kickoff, Global Service Projects), and various templates and forms. The portfolio consists of core program resources, educational toolkits in PDF format, meeting facilitation kits, annual events, and branded templates for club operations and communications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Builders Club Program (Chartered Club Membership) A Kiwanis Service Leadership Program for middle school students (ages 12-14) that provides a student-led service club framework chartered by schools, community organizations, and homeschool groups. Membership grants access to advisor and member toolkits, meeting kits, annual events, and support from the Kiwanis network.
• Annual Club Renewal Membership An annual recurring membership fee (US$235 in North America and the Caribbean) that renews a chartered Builders Club and provides continued access to program materials, virtual advisor events, Kiwanis staff support, and liability insurance for off-campus activities.
• Supplemental Member Kits Physical program kits sold at US$50 each that provide materials for 30 additional members beyond a club's base 60-member kit. Ordered through the Kiwanis Engage portal or by phone.
• Branded Builders Club Merchandise Branded merchandise including member pins and custom items sold through the Kiwanis Store (store.kiwanis.org) and approved vendors at ShopKiwanis.com for club members, advisors, and supporters.
• Builders Club Week (Annual Event Program) An annual awareness and engagement event held the last full week of February where Builders Clubs showcase community service through themed daily activities. Included with Builders Club Program membership.
• Global Kickoff (Annual Event Program) An annual event for K-Kids and Builders Clubs featuring inspiring service projects and yearly global service project themes (e.g., 'Make Your Community Healthy' 2024, 'A Big Book Drive' 2023, 'Make Your Community Beautiful' 2025). Included with Builders Club Program membership.

Quantifiable outcome

• 23,000+ members in over 1,100 clubs across 21 countries
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• UNICEFcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNICEF works to protect the rights of children in more than 190 countries. Kiwanis International is one of UNICEF's partners worldwide. Builders Club participates in Trick or Treat for UNICEF, helping raise money for UNICEF's Start Strong: Zambia project. This partnership supports global child health initiatives.
• KidsGardeningsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerKidsGardening supports educators and families that bring benefits of gardening to kids. The organization provides activities, lesson plans, grants and an online Kids Garden Community to help kids learn and get engaged in gardening. Builders Clubs use these resources to plan and carry out environmental service projects.
• Little Free LibrarysecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerLittle Free Library is an organization that builds community, expands access to books, and inspires reading. Volunteers have created book exchange boxes in communities across the globe. Builders Clubs make books available by designing and building exchange boxes, installing them in communities, and keeping them stocked with donated books.
• Erika's LighthousesecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerErika's Lighthouse is dedicated to educating and raising awareness about adolescent depression, encouraging good mental health and breaking down the stigma surrounding mental health issues. The organization provides free educational resources and videos for middle and high school students through their Teen Toolbox and other programs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Girl Scouts of the USA: Major U.S. youth service organization with active middle school programming. Comparable in mission (leadership, service, life skills) and target age range, but differentiated by gender focus, cookie-driven fundraising, and broader programming portfolio.
• Boy Scouts of America (Scouts BSA): National youth service and leadership organization with a strong middle school presence (Scouts BSA, Venturing). Comparable mission of building citizenship, leadership, and character through service projects, but operates a much broader and older program portfolio.
• 4-H (National 4-H Council): Long-established U.S. youth development organization offering service, leadership, and civic engagement programs to school-age youth. Comparable mission and target demographic, but with a broader portfolio spanning agricultural, STEM, and civic programs, and a more decentralized cooperative-extension delivery model.

Direct peers

• Key Club International: Kiwanis' high school service leadership program and the direct downstream pipeline for Builders Club graduates. Operates the same membership/charter/renewal model with a student-led service framework, sharing the parent organization, distribution channels, and content library.
• National Junior Honor Society (NJHS): National middle school honor and service organization with school-based chartering, member dues, and a focus on leadership, service, and character development. Directly comparable in target demographic, school-based distribution, and nonprofit membership model.
• K-Kids (Kiwanis Kids): Kiwanis' elementary school service leadership program serving students ages 6-12, directly upstream of Builders Club. Operates within the same Kiwanis Youth Programs umbrella with the same charter, renewal, and sponsorship structure targeting a younger age cohort.

Emerging players

• generationOn (Youth Service America): Nonprofit dedicated to youth-led service and community engagement with school-based programs and grants. Comparable focus on student-led service leadership for K-12, but a smaller organization with less established distribution and brand recognition than Builders Club.
• Junior Achievement (JA): Nonprofit delivering work-readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy programs to K-12 students through school-based chapters. Comparable in school-based distribution and youth leadership development, but with a narrower economic-education focus.
• DECA (formerly Distributive Education Clubs of America): Student organization with middle and high school chapters focused on leadership and career development. Comparable in school-chartered club model and leadership development mission, but more narrowly focused on business and marketing education.

Regional players

• Points of Light Foundation: Nonprofit focused on volunteer service and civic engagement, with youth-focused programs and corporate volunteer infrastructure. Comparable service-orientation and youth volunteer development, but operates as a broader civic engagement platform rather than a school-chartered model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BuildersClub
• Xx.com/buildersclub

Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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