The Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield

What The Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield does

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield is a 501(c)(3) youth development nonprofit founded in 1938 and headquartered in Springfield, Missouri, operating seven Club locations that deliver after-school, summer, sports, and teen programming to school-aged youth in the Springfield region. The organization serves approximately 5,400 youth annually (with prior reporting of over 4,000 youth across seven locations as of 2024), supported by roughly 200 staff and a documented track record of 135,000 meals served to members and families. Programming is organized around six core areas: Character & Leadership, Sports & Recreation, The Arts, Health & Wellness, Education, and Workforce Readiness, supplemented by a Burrell Behavioral Health partnership providing on-site mental health services at every Club site.

The core product is direct, in-person youth programming delivered through a mix of stand-alone Club facilities (Henderson, Musgrave, Stalnaker, the Risdal Family Teen Center) and school-embedded sites (Sertoma at Sherwood Elementary, Fremont at Fremont Elementary, O'Reilly at Williams Elementary). The August 2025 opening of the Risdal Family Teen Center for Great Futures — a $12 million capital project — introduced materially expanded service surface including a health clinic, mental health clinic, ESports lounge, innovation space, teaching kitchen, gym, and library, and doubled the organization's reach among middle and high school teens. Underlying technology is administrative rather than product-oriented: a Salesforce Experience Cloud member portal, a website with online registration, and standard email/social media communications; no proprietary software or AI capability is described.

Revenue is generated through a diversified nonprofit mix: individual donations (including a $5/month "Great Futures" monthly giving program), corporate sponsorships (e.g., Bass Pro Shops, CoxHealth, O'Reilly), modest membership fees (school year $110/session, summer camp $55/week, Teen Center fees waived 2025/26) with need-based scholarships, foundation and grant funding (notably Musgrave Foundation for workforce readiness), and major capital campaign gifts. Leadership is provided by CEO Brandy Harris (appointed April 2019, the first female and first person of color in the role) and a 25-member Board of Directors. The organization reports an annual operating budget of $4.3 million as of 2024 and a $10.32 social return per $1 invested per its own published outcome metrics.

Name

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield

Legal name

Boys & Girls Club of Springfield

Website

https://bgclubspringfield.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1938

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield is a 1938-founded youth development nonprofit operating seven Club locations across Springfield, Missouri, serving approximately 5,400 school-aged youth annually through after-school, summer, sports, mental health, workforce readiness, and teen programming on a $4.3M annual operating budget.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Child and Youth Services (624110), Child Care Services (6244), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGADAJ

Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits

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

SECONDARYBPAGADAK

Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits

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

SECONDARYEDAJALAM

After-School Academic Support Programs (Centers & Clubs)

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Educational Support Services (Tutoring & Counseling)

SECONDARYEDAMALAA

Multi-Activity Enrichment Camps (Academic + Arts + Sports)

Education/Supplemental & Enrichment Programs (Arts, STEM, Language)/Summer & Holiday Enrichment Camps (Multi-Activity, Academic)

SECONDARYEDAJAIAB

School-Based Mental & Behavioral Health Services

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Student Health, Safety & Wellbeing Services (Counseling, Mental Health, SEL, Safeguarding)

SECONDARYEDACAHAD

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

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

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• After-school programs
• Teen center services
• Summer camp programs
• Workforce readiness

Headquarters

HQ city

Springfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Individual donors contribute monthly or one-time gifts to support youth programs, with donation tiers starting at $5 for opening doors to help youth dream.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Local businesses sponsor events and programs, gaining community recognition while supporting Club mission. Partners include Bass Pro Shops for Sports & Recreation programs.
3. Membership Fees: Modest membership fees ranging from $5 one-time fee plus $110 session or $55/week summer camp, with scholarships available for families qualifying for free or reduced lunch.
4. Foundation & Grant Funding: Funding from foundations including Musgrave Foundation supporting workforce readiness programs, and capital campaigns for facility expansions.
5. Capital Campaign Donations: Major fundraising campaigns for facility construction, including $12M capital campaign for Risdal Family Teen Center.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield operates a portfolio of after-school and summer youth development programs across seven Club locations serving school-aged youth (K-12) in Springfield, Missouri. The core offering is structured around six program areas: Character & Leadership, Sports & Recreation, The Arts, Health & Wellness, Education, and Workforce Readiness, with on-site mental health services provided through a Burrell Behavioral Health partnership. Membership includes the school-year program ($110/session plus a one-time $5 fee) and Summer Camp ($55/week), with need-based scholarships for families qualifying for free or reduced lunch.

Product overview

Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield is a non-profit youth development organization offering a portfolio of after-school and summer programs across seven Club locations. The core offering consists of six program areas: Character & Leadership, Sports & Recreation, The Arts, Health & Wellness, Education, and Workforce Readiness. Major facilities include the new Risdal Family Teen Center (opened August 2025), which doubles teen programming capacity. The organization provides academic support through programs like Power Hour, STEM, Career Launch, and diplomas2Degrees; workforce readiness via the Reach program and Youth Employment Opportunities; leadership development through Youth of the Year, Keystone Club, and Torch Club; mental health services through partnership with Burrell Behavioral Health; and financial assistance including scholarships totaling $293K since 2010. Additional offerings include sports leagues, summer camp, mentoring programs, and volunteer opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Risdal Family Teen Center for Great Futures: A state-of-the-art community hub for middle and high school youth offering programs in The Arts, Workforce Readiness, Education, Sports & Recreation, Health & Wellness, and Character & Citizenship. Located at 804 W Catalpa St.

Products and services

• Youth Development Programs After-school and summer youth development programs across six core program areas: Character & Leadership, Sports & Recreation, The Arts, Health & Wellness, Education, and Workforce Readiness, plus on-site mental health services through the Burrell Behavioral Health partnership. Designed for school-aged youth (K-12) in the Springfield, Missouri metro, with need-based scholarships available for families who qualify for free or reduced lunch.
• Risdal Family Teen Center for Great Futures A dedicated standalone teen facility serving middle and high school youth with study spaces, media room, ESports lounge, library, game room, health clinic (CoxHealth), art room, gym, mental health clinic (Burrell Behavioral Health), cafeteria, teaching kitchen, and fitness studio. Opened August 2025 as a $12M capital campaign project serving approximately 1,000 teens per year.
• School Year Membership Annual school-year Club membership at the Stalnaker and Sertoma Units priced at $110 for the entire session plus a one-time $5 membership fee. Includes access to after-school programming across the six core program areas with scholarships available.
• Summer Camp Full-day summer programming at $55 per week plus a one-time $10 membership fee, available at multiple locations with structured activities, meals, and continued learning opportunities. Typically runs weekdays 7:30 AM-5:30 PM.
• Sports Leagues Organized sports programming including basketball, baseball, volleyball, soccer, and flag football with 8-week seasons of weekly practices and games and volunteer coaching opportunities.
• Reach - Workforce Readiness Program Workforce development program providing essential skills development, career exposure, employability certification, work-based learning, and financial literacy for both youth and their caretakers. Supported by the Musgrave Foundation to provide equal access to workforce development for under-represented communities.
• Youth Employment Opportunities (YEO) Workforce program providing teens essential job skills including completing applications, preparing for interviews, and real-world work experiences inside the Club and with community partners while receiving coaching and mentoring.
• Partners in Education (PIE) Community volunteer group providing Youth of the Year scholarships ($293K awarded since 2010), Destination Success trade scholarships, and funding for dual credit classes, testing fees, and academic camps.
• Youth of the Year Program Signature recognition program celebrating youth leadership, service, academic excellence, and healthy lifestyles. Winners receive college scholarships ($16,000-$20,000) and compete at state and national levels, with recent winners becoming Missouri Youth of the Year.
• Keystone Club National leadership initiative for teens focused on service to community, academic success, good character and citizenship, and preparation for future success.
• Torch Club Leadership club for younger members (ages 9-13) providing opportunities for character development, leadership skills, and community service.
• Destination Success Scholarship Scholarship program for Club members pursuing trade careers in welding, healthcare, information technology, and other skilled fields. Provides up to $5,000 per school year with a maximum of $10,000 per student for tuition, books, and equipment.
• Mentoring Program One-on-one and small-group mentoring relationships pairing Club members with caring adult mentors for one hour weekly, emphasizing social-emotional learning, emotional regulation, and life skills.
• Mental Health Services Partnership with Burrell Behavioral Health providing community-based mental health services at each Club location, including community psychiatric rehabilitation, on-site counselors, counseling, and prevention/wellness programs.
• Education Programs Academic support programs including STEM, Power Hour (homework help), Career Launch, My.Future Digital Literacy Essentials, Summer Brain Gain, diplomas2Degrees, Money Matters, and Small Group Tutoring designed to ensure members graduate high school on time.
• Teen Center Membership Teen center membership for the Risdal Family Teen Center. Fees are waived for the 2025/26 school year; Summer 2026 programming is $55 per week with a one-time $10 membership fee.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% of Club teens expect to graduate from high school vs 87% nationally
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Queen City Sertoma ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1999Established in 1999 as a women's Sertoma Club dedicated to supporting the Kynion Unit (now part of Stalnaker). Runs Christmas wreath sale funding programs like Power of Music, teen Christmas parties, and Safe Ears hearing program.
• Heart of the Ozarks Sertoma Club (HOTO)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1969Chartered in 1969 to provide broader support for Boys Club expansion. Led the Sertoma Chili Cook Off (raises $100K+ annually for BGCS vehicle fleet), Christmas to Remember, and weekly bingo fundraising events. Contributed to $500,000 gift for Sertoma Unit at Sherwood Elementary.
• Springfield Sertoma ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1941Springfield Sertoma Club was chartered in 1941 and assumed responsibility for the original Boys Club program. Led early fundraising campaigns, helped purchase property at 1300 Boonville, and has supported BGCS for over 80 years through volunteers, grants, and events like Wingapalooza and Sertoma Chili Cook Off.
• United Way of the OzarkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated with United Way since 1946. United Way supports BGCS mission and helps provide resources for community youth programs.
• PraesidiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational safety expert partner providing BGCS families, members and staff access to a confidential 24-hour toll-free Child Safety Hotline (866-607-SAFE). Provides guidance for safety policies and practices.
• National Center for Missing & Exploited ChildrenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational partner engaged to provide guidance for safety policies and child protection practices.
• National Children's Advocacy CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational partner engaged to provide guidance for safety policies and child protection practices.
• Springfield Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal public safety partner collaborating with BGCS on child safety and community safety initiatives.
• Springfield Fire DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal public safety partner collaborating with BGCS on emergency preparedness and safety programs.
• Springfield Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey partner through 'Shine' partnership providing Club locations inside Fremont Elementary, Williams Elementary, and Sherwood Elementary schools. Shared facilities and collaborative programming for student success.
• BGC Partners in Education (PIE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity volunteer group providing Youth of the Year scholarships ($293K awarded since 2010), Destination Success trade scholarships, and funding for dual credit classes, testing fees, and academic activities.
• Tuthill CorporationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner for past year and a half, providing employee volunteers for Youth of the Year events, facility clean-up days, snack/supply donations, and holiday events for Club families.
• CoxHealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner supporting Risdal Family Teen Center with health clinic services for teen members.
• Burrell Behavioral HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health partner providing community-based services at each Club location through Burrell's Community Psychiatric Rehabilitation program. Includes on-site counselors and mental health support.
• Care to LearncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner supporting Teen Center and helping meet needs of youth and families.
• Bass Pro ShopsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner providing support for Sports & Recreation programs at O'Reilly Unit at Williams Elementary.
• Junior League (formerly Community Service League)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished original Girls Club in 1963. Continues partnership through GEM Event sponsorship and community support.

Scale indicators18 records

Recent moves15 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• 4-H National Council: National youth development organization delivering after-school, summer, and community-based programming in leadership, STEM, healthy living, and civic engagement; comparable audience and program areas though delivered through club and camp model.
• Police Athletic League (PAL): National network of youth-serving nonprofits providing after-school, athletic, and mentorship programs for at-risk youth; comparable mission and delivery model to BGCS, often operating as law-enforcement-affiliated.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks: Regional youth mentoring nonprofit serving Springfield-area youth with one-on-one mentoring programs; comparable in mission (youth development, at-risk populations) and partnership-based delivery model, though more narrowly focused on mentoring.
• YMCA of Southwest Missouri: Regional YMCA serving the Springfield, MO area with youth development, after-school care, summer camps, sports leagues, and wellness programs; directly overlaps with BGCS in target customer (school-aged youth and families) and core programs.
• Boys & Girls Club of Greater St. Louis: Missouri-based Boys & Girls Club affiliate serving the St. Louis metro through multiple Club sites with youth development, education, sports, and workforce readiness programs; comparable scale and program mix to BGCS.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Kansas City: Affiliate of the same Boys & Girls Clubs of America network operating across the Kansas City metro with multiple Club locations serving at-risk youth through after-school and summer programming; highly comparable in mission, service model, and member segments.

Others

• United Way of the Ozarks: Long-time BGCS funder and ecosystem partner serving the Springfield region through aggregated fundraising for local nonprofits; not a direct competitor but a key partner and broader community youth-services funding channel.
• Burrell Behavioral Health: Regional mental health provider partnering with BGCS to deliver on-site mental health services at all Club locations; an enabling partner and partial ecosystem overlap rather than a competitor.
• Care to Learn: Springfield-area nonprofit addressing basic needs (food, hygiene, clothing) for students; functions as a complementary community partner supporting BGCS Teen Center operations and shared target families.

Broad incumbents

• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National umbrella organization of which BGCS is an independent affiliate; sets programming standards, provides national partnerships (safety, fundraising support), and operates 5,000+ Club locations across the U.S.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/bgclubspringfield.org
• Xx.com/BGCSpringfield

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Number of profiles

Profiles22 records

Funding overview

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