The Boys & Girls Club of Burlington

What The Boys & Girls Club of Burlington does

The Boys & Girls Club of Burlington is a Vermont-based nonprofit youth development organization founded in 1942 and headquartered at 62 Oak Street in Burlington, Vermont. It serves children and teens in grades K-12 across Chittenden County, with a particular focus on youth from low-income families and those facing barriers to opportunity. The organization delivers its mission through four core programs: After School Programs (operating at the main Clubhouse for grades 4-8 and at a co-located site at the Integrated Arts Academy for grades K-3 in partnership with the Burlington School District), an eight-week Summer Camp (offered in two four-week sessions, with 90% of campers receiving full scholarships), the Early Promise Education Program (a longitudinal cradle-to-career academic and scholarship model tracking youth from kindergarten through post-secondary education, with $700,000+ in scholarships awarded since 2018), and the Teen Program for grades 9-12. Supporting programs include the Kid's Café, which provides more than 25,000 hot meals and snacks per year at no cost to address food insecurity, and the Academic Enrichment Center at Roosevelt Park. The organization serves approximately 250 youth daily and 700 annually, with 85% of 2025 Club graduates enrolled in post-secondary education.

The Club has no proprietary technology platform; its digital footprint consists of a Wix-based website (bandgclub.org), social media presence on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, a PayPal-powered donation portal, and an Auctria-hosted annual online auction (Bids for Kids). The Club's revenue model is donation-driven: more than 80% of its operating budget comes from individual donations, foundation grants, federal grants, and special-event fundraising, with the balance from a small tuition contribution on subsidized after-school and summer camp programming. The Club is an independent chartered affiliate of Boys & Girls Clubs of America and operates under the governance of a volunteer Board of Directors led by Chair Nancy Jenkins, with day-to-day operations run by Executive Director Tanya Benosky and a leadership team including Directors of Education, Finance, Afterschool Programming, Teen Programming, Development & Communications, and a Grants Manager. The organization employs 11-50 staff and relies on a volunteer corps for events, meals, and community engagement.

Name

The Boys & Girls Club of Burlington

Legal name

Boys & Girls Club of Burlington

Website

https://bandgclub.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1942

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Boys & Girls Club of Burlington is a nonprofit youth development organization founded in 1942, serving K-12 youth in Burlington, Vermont through after-school care, summer camp, the Early Promise education and scholarship program, and the Kid's Café meal program.

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Product category

Youth Development & Community Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Child Care Services (6244), Educational Services (611)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGADAD

Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits

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

SECONDARYBPAGADAJ

Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits

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

SECONDARYBPAGADAA

Early Childhood Education & Childcare Nonprofits

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

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• After school childcare
• Summer camp services
• Academic support programs
• Community youth services

Headquarters

HQ city

Burlington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual and Community Donations: More than 80% of the Club's budget comes from donations by individuals, families, and community members. Donations are solicited through the website (PayPal), direct mail, and events. Donors can direct gifts to specific programs or scholarships.
2. Foundation and Government Grants: The Club receives grants from foundations (e.g., Pomerleau Family Foundation $1M endowment) and federal grants (e.g., U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for pool renovation). Senator Peter Welch's office assisted with federal grant navigation.
3. Program Revenue (Scholarship-Offset): The Club charges tuition for after-school and summer camp programs, though the vast majority of campers receive full scholarships (90% for summer camp). Revenue is minimal relative to scholarship value, with the gap subsidized by donations and grants.
4. Special Events Fundraising: The Club runs the annual Bids for Kids auction event, which raises funds for summer camp scholarships. Sponsorships and raffle tickets (e.g., $30 per day-trip sponsor, $100 for 4 raffle tickets) are sold as part of this fundraising.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Boys & Girls Club of Burlington is a nonprofit youth development organization that delivers free and subsidized after-school childcare, summer camp, and longitudinal academic support (the Early Promise program) for K-12 youth in Burlington, Vermont. It also operates the Kid's Café meal program, a Teen Program for grades 9-12, and the Joyce McEntee Community Pool, all funded primarily through community donations and grants.

Product overview

The Boys & Girls Club of Burlington operates as a unified youth development organization offering multiple interconnected programs centered on three core areas: Arts and Technology, Health and Athletics, and Career Readiness and Life Skills. The portfolio includes After School Programs serving grades K-8 with homework help, enrichment, and meals; a Teen Program for grades 9-12 with academic and social support; an eight-week Summer Camp with 90% scholarship coverage; and the flagship Early Promise Education Program providing comprehensive academic support from kindergarten through college with over $700,000 in scholarships awarded since 2018. Supporting programs include Kid's Café (25,000+ meals annually) and the Academic Enrichment Center. All programs operate from the main Clubhouse on Oak Street and the Integrated Arts Academy site, with licensed childcare regulated by Vermont state standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• After School Programs Licensed after-school childcare and youth development for K-12 youth operating at the main Clubhouse (grades 4-8) and the Integrated Arts Academy (K-3), providing homework help, enrichment activities, recreation, and a hot dinner each night. Free or subsidized through Child Care Financial Assistance.
• Summer Camp Eight-week full-day summer camp offered in two four-week sessions from late June through late August, providing meals, academic support, outdoor exploration, tennis, and swimming lessons. Approximately 90% of campers receive full scholarships.
• Early Promise Education Program Comprehensive longitudinal academic support from kindergarten through post-secondary education, providing scholarships, mentorship, academic tutoring, and college/career readiness. Has awarded over $700,000 in scholarships since 2018 and grown from zero to 31 college graduates as of 2025.
• Kid's Café Food security program serving meals and snacks to Club members at no cost, partnering with Burlington School District to meet nutritional guidelines. Serves over 25,000 meals and snacks annually.
• Teen Program Drop-in program for grades 9-12 offering social, creative, and academic opportunities including sports, a music production studio, gaming, and college/post-secondary application guidance. Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday evenings.
• Bids for Kids Auction Annual online auction event supporting summer camp scholarships, offering sponsorships (e.g., $30 day-trip sponsor), raffle tickets ($100 for 4), and live-auction items including Vermont products and experiences.

Quantifiable outcome

• 85% of 2025 Club graduates enrolled in post-secondary education (up from 0% before Early Promise in 2009)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• City of Burlington and Parks and Recreation DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014In 2014, Club leadership partnered with the City of Burlington and Parks and Recreation Department to lease a facility in Roosevelt Park for $1 per year, creating the Academic Enrichment Center. Community leaders Bobby Miller and Bill Bissonette donated resources and labor for renovations. This partnership provided quiet space for homework support and academic programming, significantly increasing the Club's capacity to serve members.
• Senator Peter Welch's OfficeminorOthersSenator Peter Welch's office staff provided close support to help the Club navigate the federal grant process for the 2025 pool renovation, facilitating the successful application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
• Bobby Miller and Bill BissonetteminorOthersCommunity leaders Bobby Miller and Bill Bissonette generously donated the resources and labor needed to complete renovations at the Roosevelt Park Academic Enrichment Center in 2014, enabling the Club to expand its academic programming capacity.
• Burlington School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Club partners with the Burlington School District to ensure meals and snacks meet nutritional guidelines and adhere to dietary restrictions. The District also supports the Club's Integrated Arts Academy site, enabling licensed after-school childcare for K-3 students. The Club is a chartered, independent member of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America network.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• YMCA of Greater Burlington: Local Burlington YMCA providing after-school care, summer camp, swim programming, and youth development services. Comparable as a community-based nonprofit serving Burlington families with overlapping youth programming and aquatics.
• Boys & Girls Club of Boston: Chartered BGCA affiliate operating multiple clubhouse sites serving Boston youth with after-school programming, athletics, and college/career readiness. Comparable as a larger New England BGCA affiliate with similar mission, programs, and federal/foundation funding model.
• Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lowell: Chartered BGCA affiliate serving youth in the greater Lowell, Massachusetts region with after-school, summer, and teen programming. Comparable as a similarly sized New England BGCA affiliate with overlapping mission and program mix.
• Lund: Burlington-based nonprofit serving Vermont youth and families through education, mental health, early childhood, and family support programs. Comparable as a Burlington-area youth and family services nonprofit operating in adjacent service categories.
• Boys & Girls Club of Burlington (Vermont) cross-state affiliate: State-level coalition supporting multiple BGCA affiliates across Vermont. Comparable as a peer organizational support body and convener of youth-serving programs in the same state geography as BGCB.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Vermont: Vermont nonprofit providing youth mentoring and one-to-one relationship-based programming for at-risk youth. Comparable as a Burlington/Vermont-area youth development nonprofit serving similar populations with similar outcome-tracking approaches.
• Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua: Independent chartered Boys & Girls Club affiliate serving youth in southern New Hampshire with after-school, summer camp, and teen programming. Directly comparable as a regional BGCA affiliate operating similar core programs for K-12 youth.

Emerging players

• Vermont Youth Conservation Corps: Vermont-based nonprofit offering youth workforce development and conservation programming. Comparable as a Vermont nonprofit engaging teens and young adults in skill-building and post-secondary pathways, though with an outdoor/career-training focus rather than after-school care.

Broad incumbents

• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National umbrella organization for the chartered Boys & Girls Club network, of which BGCB is an independent member. Comparable as the broader parent ecosystem providing national branding, safety standards, programming frameworks, and advocacy.

Others

• United Way of Northwest Vermont: Regional United Way affiliate funding and convening health and human service nonprofits in northwestern Vermont. Comparable as a community philanthropy intermediary that supports BGCB and similar youth-serving agencies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BoysGirlsClubBurlington
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/boys-&-girls-club-of-burlington
• Instagraminstagram.com/boysandgirlsclubbtv

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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