Sugar House Club

What Sugar House Club does

Sugar House Club, the flagship operating site of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Salt Lake (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit; Federal ID 87-0304654), is a licensed youth development and childcare provider serving the Sugar House and South Salt Lake neighborhoods of Salt Lake City, Utah. Founded in 1968, the Sugar House Club serves more than 2,500 youth annually through state-licensed childcare (K-6th grade, full-day at $155-$180/week), a drop-in teen center (7th-12th grade), and a year-round sports league schedule anchored by the Jr. Jazz Basketball partnership with the NBA Utah Jazz. Core programming is delivered across the four BGCA pillars: Health & Wellbeing, Character & Leadership, Academic Success, and Life & Workforce Readiness, with school-bus transportation from at least eight partner elementary and middle schools.

Name

Sugar House Club

Legal name

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Salt Lake

Website

https://gslclubs.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Sugar House Club, part of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Salt Lake, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating a licensed youth development and childcare facility in Salt Lake City since 1968, serving more than 2,500 youth annually via afterschool care, teen programs, and sports leagues.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services and Licensed Childcare

NAICS

Child Care Services (6244), Child and Youth Services (62411), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

24-Hour / Extended-Hours Childcare Centers (EDACAAAK), School-Age Wraparound Childcare Centers (Holiday/Break Care) (EDACAAAL), Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps) (MPAKAJAA), Holiday, Inset-Day & Break Coverage Programs (Early Years) (EDACAHAK)

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• Licensed childcare services
• Afterschool programs
• Youth sports leagues
• Teen center programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Murray

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring donations from individuals, including monthly recurring gift programs (Friends of the Future Club)
2. Membership Fees: Affordable membership fees ranging from $20-$100 per year for youth programs; childcare fees from $100-$450 per program session
3. Sports Program Fees: Registration fees for youth sports leagues including Jr. Jazz Basketball ($65-$82), Indoor/Outdoor Soccer ($55-$76), Hockey programs ($30-$76)
4. Corporate Partnerships: Sponsorships, workplace giving programs (United Way, Amazon Smile), and corporate donations from community partners
5. Qualified Charitable Distributions: IRA QCD distributions for donors aged 70.5+, providing tax-efficient giving option
6. Government Grants & Subsidies: Accepts Department of Workforce Services childcare subsidies; government grants supporting programs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Sugar House Club operates as a Boys & Girls Club location delivering licensed full-day and after-school childcare for elementary-aged youth (Kindergarten–6th grade), a drop-in teen center for grades 7–12 with college/career prep and leadership activities, and seasonal community youth sports leagues including Jr. Jazz Basketball, Indoor/Outdoor Soccer, and Hockey Clinics. Programs are organized around Boys & Girls Clubs of America's four pillars: Health & Wellbeing, Character & Leadership, Academic Success, and Life & Workforce Readiness. Memberships and program fees use a sliding-scale/pay-what-you-can model supplemented by Department of Workforce Services childcare subsidies.

Product overview

Sugar House Club operates as a Boys & Girls Club location offering a portfolio of youth development services including licensed childcare (ages 3-12), teen programs (grades 7-12), and sports leagues. The core programs align with Boys & Girls Clubs of America's pillars: Health & Wellbeing, Character & Leadership, Academic Success, and Life & Workforce Readiness. Sports offerings include Jr. Jazz Basketball, Indoor/Outdoor Soccer, and Hockey Clinics. The organization serves youth through both ongoing club membership programs and seasonal sports leagues that are open community programs (non-members may participate).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sugar House Club Childcare Programs Licensed full-day and after-school childcare for elementary-aged youth (Kindergarten through 6th Grade), offering educational and developmental activities. Full-Day Program pricing: Kindergarten–3rd Grade at $180/week, 4th–6th Grade at $155/week; $25 one-time registration fee per family; full-day hours 6:30am–6:30pm. Designed for working families needing reliable, licensed childcare and youth enrichment.
• Sugar House Club Teen Program Drop-in teen center for 7th-12th graders providing a safe after-school space with computer lab access, college and career preparation, leadership development, cooking classes, and recreational activities in the Games Room. Designed for teens seeking academic, leadership, and recreational enrichment outside school hours.
• Boys & Girls Club Core Programs (Health, Character, Academic, Workforce) Four-pillar youth development program suite covering Health & Wellbeing (Triple Play fitness, Healthy Habits nutrition, substance abuse prevention, Social-Emotional Learning with on-site therapists), Character & Leadership (Torch Club ages 9-12, Keystone Club ages 13-17, Youth of the Year), Academic Success (Power Hour homework help, STEM activities with state-licensed Academic Specialist), and Life & Workforce Readiness (Goals for Graduation, Money Management). Available to youth members.
• Youth Sports Leagues (Jr. Jazz Basketball, Indoor/Outdoor Soccer, Hockey)

Quantifiable outcome

• 87% of Club kids polled said they believe in abstaining from drugs and alcohol (2021)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

53 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and moderate.

• Aaron'sminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Salt Lake through donations and community engagement
• AdobeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner providing support through workplace giving and employee engagement
• Alliance DataminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting youth programs through donations and volunteering
• Amazon SmileminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAmazon Smile charitable giving program - donates 0.5% of eligible purchases to the organization
• American ExpressminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner via employee giving and workplace philanthropy programs
• Best BuyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner through community relations and employee volunteer programs
• Bridgestone Retail OperationsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting community programs
• Buffalo Wild WingsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant partner supporting fundraisers and community events
• ClearlinkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal corporate partner providing donations and employee engagement
• Department of Workforce ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner providing childcare subsidies to eligible families at Club locations
• Dominion EnergyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEnergy company partner supporting community through donations and employee giving
• Discover Financial ServicesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner via workplace giving programs
• Edwards LifesciencesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHealthcare company partner supporting local youth programs
• Fidelity InvestmentsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner hosting Christmas parties at Clubs with crafts, pizza, and Santa visits; significant workplace giving
• Foley & Lardner LLPmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for 2+ years providing work-based learning opportunities, teen internships, volunteering, and event sponsorship
• Gap Inc.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerRetail partner via employee giving and workplace philanthropy
• Goldman SachsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner through workplace giving; board chair from Goldman Sachs
• KeyBankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFinancial services partner supporting community investment programs
• Kiwanis Club of Sugar HouseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerService club partner in Sugar House area providing volunteer support and donations
• MicrosoftminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTechnology partner via workplace giving and employee volunteer programs
• Murray CityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMunicipal partner providing community support and resources
• Murray RotaryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerService club partner providing volunteer support and donations
• NordstromminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRetail partner via workplace giving programs
• Optum BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHealthcare financial services partner
• Panda CaresminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFoundation partner supporting youth programs and facilities
• Rocky Mountain PowerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUtility company partner via donations and employee giving
• Salt Lake County Health DepartmentmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment health partner supporting youth wellness programs and resources
• Salt Lake RotaryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerService club partner providing volunteer support and donations
• Smith'sminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGrocery retailer partner via workplace giving and community donations
• SolutionreachminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal tech company partner supporting community
• Swire Coca-ColaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBeverage company partner supporting events and donations
• Sugar House Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business association partner supporting community initiatives
• T-MobileminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTelecommunications partner via employee giving programs
• United Fresh Start FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFoundation partner supporting fresh produce and nutrition programs
• US BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFinancial services partner via workplace giving
• Utah STEM Action CentermoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerState STEM education partner supporting technology and science programs
• WalmartminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRetail partner via community grants and donations
• Wells FargominorGTM or Marketing PartnerFinancial services partner via workplace giving and employee volunteers
• Workers Compensation FundminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInsurance fund partner supporting community
• Yardi SystemsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProperty management software company partner
• Zions BancorporationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional bank partner via workplace giving and community investment
• KKP PrintingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPrinting partner for events and training materials
• YouthCity (Salt Lake City)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Salt Lake City to operate afterschool programs at Lied Club location while BGC facility is closed. YouthCity reserves spots for affected youth and coordinates transportation. Fee waivers available for families qualifying for free/reduced meals.
• Utah Afterschool AlliancemoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide coalition supporting afterschool programs; provides advocacy resources and research
• Boys & Girls Clubs of AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization providing program curricula, best practices, training, and support. Programs developed by BGCA experts including evidence-based curricula.
• PraesidiummoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational child safety expert providing 24-hour confidential Child Safety Hotline; safety guidance and training
• National Center for Missing & Exploited ChildrenmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerSafety partner providing guidance on safety practices for youth-serving organizations
• National Children's Advocacy CentermoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerChild safety partner providing training and guidance
• Crisis Text LinemoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerConfidential text message service for youth in times of crisis
• SAPREAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides consent education resources for teens
• Odyssey HousemoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool-based therapeutic program providing counseling services in Salt Lake, Granite, Canyons, Jordan, and Murray school districts
• NBA (Utah Jazz)moderateGTM or Marketing PartnerJr. Jazz basketball program partnership; provides Jazz jerseys, cards, posters, and parties for youth basketball participants
• Utah Hockey Club / Utah MammothsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHockey program partnership; includes game tickets for clinic participants

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Girls Inc. National youth development nonprofit serving K-12 youth with programming in academic enrichment, leadership, and life skills. Operates partially in Utah and competes for the same parent and donor segments.
• 4-H (Utah State University Extension): Nationwide youth development program operated through land-grant universities, offering clubs, STEM, and leadership programs for school-age youth. Partial overlap in target audience and programming.
• Junior Achievement of Utah: Youth-focused nonprofit providing workforce readiness, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship programs. Overlaps with Sugar House Club's Life & Workforce Readiness pillar and competes for school-based program slots.
• Police Activities League (PAL): National youth development nonprofit offering sports, mentorship, and afterschool programs in similar geographies. Competes for the same corporate giving and youth participation pools.

Broad incumbents

• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: The national parent organization that provides program curricula, training, and brand standards to locally operated chapters including Sugar House Club. While not a direct competitor, it is the closest taxonomic relative and shapes the operating model.

Others

• Utah Afterschool Alliance: Statewide coalition supporting afterschool programs in Utah. Not a direct operator but a policy, advocacy, and resource partner that shapes the funding landscape for organizations like Sugar House Club.

Direct peers

• Boys & Girls Club of San Diego: Another BGCA-affiliated multi-club organization with similar childcare, sports, and youth development programming. Useful peer for revenue mix, sports program pricing, and corporate giving benchmarks.
• Boys & Girls Club of Metro Atlanta: Sister-club organization operating under the same BGCA umbrella with similar programming, funding model, and youth development mission. Direct model peer for benchmarking on scale, fundraising, and program delivery.
• Boys & Girls Club of Boston: Multi-club BGCA affiliate with comparable youth programs, sports leagues, and corporate partnership development. Useful peer for programs-at-scale and outcomes reporting.
• YMCA of Northern Utah: Provides youth development, childcare, sports leagues, and afterschool programs across the Salt Lake region. A direct competitor for members, families, and corporate partners in the same geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/sugarhouseclub
• Instagraminstagram.com/sugarhouseclubbgc
• Xx.com/BGC_SaltLake
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bgcgsl

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

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