Boca West Children's Foundation

What Boca West Children's Foundation does

Boca West Children's Foundation (legal name: Boca West Community Charitable Foundation, Inc.) is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit charitable foundation founded in 2010 and headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida. The foundation's mission is to identify critical needs and fund effective solutions for at-risk children and families in Palm Beach County, where according to United Way data one in four children under age 6 lives in poverty. It operates through two primary mechanisms: grant-making to approved partner agencies and direct program delivery, with a portfolio of recurring programs including the Diaper Drive (over 450,000 diapers donated to the Diaper Bank Covering South Florida), Camp Programs and Pickleball Camps, Bikes for Tikes, the Budsies plush-toy program, Holiday Shopping Events for children from Boys and Girls Clubs, and an annual Carnival serving over 200 children from partner charities.

The foundation maintains a network of 12+ core charity partners — including Levi's JCC, Boys and Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County, Caridad Center, Fuller Center, SOS Children's Village, Place of Hope, YMCA of South Palm Beach, Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital, Education Foundation of Palm Beach County, and others — alongside minor GTM partners (Celebrity Cruises, Paragon Theaters, PopStroke, Jazwares) that support fundraising events. Revenue is generated entirely through donations and event-based fundraising, including the Arthur Adler Memorial Golf Challenge (400 golfers), the 15th Anniversary Gala featuring Wynonna Judd (700+ attendees), an Evening with Jay Leno (over $1.1 million raised), Walk the Walk (over $250,000 in 2021), and an annual Raffle Program (over $180,000 in 2021-2022). The foundation is led by Founder & Chairman Emeritus Arthur Adler and operates with a small staff of 1-10 employees, relying heavily on volunteer engagement from the Boca West Country Club community.

Name

Boca West Children's Foundation

Legal name

Boca West Community Charitable Foundation, Inc.

Website

https://bocawestfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Boca West Children's Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2010 in Boca Raton, Florida that supports at-risk children and families in Palm Beach County through grant-making to 12+ partner charities and direct programs including diaper drives, camps, and holiday events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Charitable Foundation Services

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Child and Youth Services (624110)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Child Protection & Child Rights (BPAGABAG)

Keywords

• Child welfare support
• Nonprofit grantmaking
• Community fundraising events
• Youth charitable services
• Family assistance programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Boca Raton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Others, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: The foundation receives donations from individuals, corporations, and other organizations through various giving programs including credit card donations via eTapestry, check donations, and event-based fundraising.

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Boca West Children's Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable foundation that identifies critical needs of at-risk children and families in Palm Beach County and funds effective solutions through grants to vetted partner charities. It also runs direct service programs (camps, diaper drives, holiday shopping events, carnival, Budsies plush-toy program, Bikes for Tikes) and sustains these efforts via annual fundraising events including a major gala, golf challenge, raffle, and Par-Tee with a Purpose.

Product overview

Boca West Children's Foundation operates as a charitable organization focused on supporting at-risk children and families in Palm Beach County. The foundation offers a portfolio of direct service programs including camp programs, educational initiatives, and recreational activities, combined with annual fundraising events. Programs include Pickleball Camp, Diaper Drive (providing over 450,000 diapers), Bikes for Tikes, and the Budsies program that creates plush toys from children's drawings. The foundation also organizes major fundraising events including the Arthur Adler Golf Challenge, Par-Tee with a Purpose, Raffle Program, and annual holiday shopping events for children from partner organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Camp Programs Summer camp programs serving children from partner charities, combining sports instruction (including pickleball) with provision of supplies such as shirts, sneakers, socks, hats, drawstring bags, and lunch.
• Pickleball Program Weekly pickleball camp sessions held at partner locations including Fuller Center East and Fuller Center West, teaching children the sport.
• Diaper Drive Annual diaper donation program that has provided over 450,000 diapers cumulatively to the Diaper Bank Covering South Florida, with the February 2026 collection alone exceeding 325,000 diapers.
• Bikes for Tikes Bicycle donation program that provides bikes to children served by partner charities.
• Budsies Program Program run in partnership with Budsies that transforms children's drawings into custom plush toys, providing keepsakes for children at partner organizations such as Fuller Center and SOS Children's Village.
• Golf Challenge Annual golf tournament named in honor of Founder & Chairman Emeritus Arthur Adler, featuring competitions and prizes that support charity partners; the 2025 challenge hosted 400 golfers.
• Par-Tee with a Purpose Golf-themed fundraising event held at venues such as PopStroke Delray, with around 200 guests supporting the foundation's programs.
• Raffle Program Annual raffle program offering prizes such as Super Bowl packages and vacation getaways; the 2021-2022 Raffle Program raised over $180,000.
• Holiday Shopping Events Annual shopping events for children from Boys & Girls Clubs, including shopping trips to retailers such as Old Navy, breakfast, and gift distribution, with partners donating items such as Squishmallows from Jazwares.
• Carnival Annual carnival events providing games, rides, cotton candy, and activities for over 200 children from partner charities.
• Charitable Grants Program Grantmaking program that awards funds to approved partner charities serving at-risk children and families in Palm Beach County, evaluated through the foundation's Grant Evaluation Form process.
• Annual Gala (15th Anniversary / An Evening with Jay Leno) Annual gala fundraising event featuring celebrity entertainers; An Evening with Jay Leno raised over $1.1 million and the 15th Anniversary Gala with Wynonna Judd attracted over 700 attendees.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 450,000 diapers donated through the annual Diaper Drive program
• +4 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• PopStroke DelrayminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 14 October 2025Venue for Par-Tee with a Purpose event with 200 guests.
• Paragon TheatersminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 25 June 2025Hosted VIP screening of F1: The Movie benefiting the foundation.
• Horses and Hounds Charitable FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 March 202517th Annual fundraiser benefiting BWCF; raised $25,000.
• Celebrity CruisesminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 15 November 2024Partner for Celebrity Cruise Celebration event fundraising.
• Scott Grody TravelminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 15 November 2024Travel partner for Celebrity Cruise Celebration event.
• Jay LenominorGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 January 2023Featured entertainer at 'An Evening with Jay Leno' gala event that raised over 1.1 million.
• Levi's JCC (Adolph Rose Levis Jewish Community Center)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner charity organization serving children and families in Palm Beach County through various programs and services.
• American Association of Caregiving YouthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization supporting caregiving youth in Palm Beach County.
• Best Foot Forward FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner charity serving at-risk children through intervention programs.
• Boca Helping HandscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal charity partner providing assistance to those in need in the Boca Raton community.
• Boys and Girls Clubs of Palm Beach CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor partner organization providing youth development programs; hosts holiday shopping events and other activities.
• Caridad CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFree health clinic and charitable care center serving underserved populations.
• Diaper Bank Covering South FloridacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for annual Diaper Drive program; has received over 450,000 diapers from the foundation.
• Education Foundation of Palm Beach CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for HOPE Week backpack building and educational support programs.
• Fuller CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for pre-K programs and Budsies doll program for children.
• SOS Children's VillagecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for children's village programs, learn to skate events, and summer picnic activities.
• Place of HopecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner charity providing foster care and family services.
• YMCA of South Palm BeachcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for youth programs, pickleball camps, and special needs camp activities.
• Joe DiMaggio Children's HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner hospital for children's health programs.
• BudsiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreative program partner that transforms children's drawings into plush toys; featured on the Today Show.
• JazwaresminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDonated Squishmallows to children at holiday shopping events.
• Wynonna JuddminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured performer at 15th Anniversary Gala with over 700 attendees.
• KJA Property ManagementminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Par-Tee with a Purpose event.
• United WayminorOthersSource of statistics on childhood poverty in Palm Beach County (one in four children under 6 in poverty, 15% overall population in poverty).

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Emerging players

• Davie Beach Family Foundation: Smaller South Florida family foundation with comparable children-and-family grantmaking focus and event-driven fundraising. Peer on mission and operating model though smaller in scale and geographic reach than BWCF.

Direct peers

• Education Foundation of Palm Beach County: Core BWCF partner delivering educational programs and supplies (including the 500 backpacks in HOPE Week) to at-risk students in Palm Beach County. Comparable as a grant-funded community foundation targeting children with overlapping donor networks.
• Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties: Established community foundation serving Palm Beach County through grantmaking and donor-advised funds. Closest model-comparable peer as a place-based grantmaking foundation in the same geography, though broader in mission scope than the children-focused BWCF.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County: Core partner of Boca West Children's Foundation and itself a youth-services nonprofit in Palm Beach County. Comparable as a regionally focused charity providing direct programming to at-risk children in the same geography, also supported through BWCF grants.
• Children's Foundation of Palm Beach County: Palm Beach County-focused foundation supporting children's programs. Direct peer on mission (children and families) and geography, competing for similar donor attention and grant-funded programs in the region.
• Boca Helping Hands: Core BWCF partner providing assistance to those in need in the Boca Raton community. Comparable as a hyper-local Boca/Palm Beach nonprofit addressing family hardship alongside BWCF's grantmaking mission.
• Place of Hope: Core BWCF partner providing foster care and family services in Palm Beach County. Comparable as a child-welfare nonprofit serving the same vulnerable youth population and receiving BWCF grants.
• YMCA of South Palm Beach: Another core BWCF partner and a regional nonprofit delivering youth, camp, and special-needs programming in Palm Beach County. Directly comparable mission and beneficiary population as a community-based child and family services organization.
• Caridad Center: Core BWCF partner operating a free clinic and charitable care center for underserved families in Palm Beach County. Comparable as a hyper-local nonprofit serving at-risk families and children with overlapping funder/board networks.

Broad incumbents

• Make-A-Wish Foundation Southern Florida: Established children's charity operating at much larger scale in South Florida through galas, sponsorships, and donor cultivation. Comparable on mission (children), donor-base style (event-driven affluent fundraising), and South Florida geography, but is a national-brand incumbent rather than a community-rooted foundation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/boca-west-foundation

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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