Off The Street Club

What Off The Street Club does

Off The Street Club (OTSC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community youth center headquartered in the West Garfield Park neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 1900, it is recognized as Chicago's oldest inner-city youth program for boys and girls, serving more than 3,000 children and young adults annually ages 4 to 18. The organization operates two physical sites — the primary youth facility at 25 N Karlov Avenue in Chicago (open Monday–Friday 3:00–8:00 p.m. and weekends) and Camp Mathieu, a 30-acre summer camp in Wheaton, Illinois — providing safe after-school and summer programming in a neighborhood characterized by high rates of violence, gang activity, and drug exposure.

The core offering is direct in-person programming: arts and crafts, sports, tutoring, mentoring, and recreational activities delivered at the Club facility. The organization layers on a structured portfolio of volunteer-engagement programs including Third Thursdays (monthly volunteer evenings with bus transport from downtown), the New Horizons Program (museums, theaters, baseball games, and other cultural field trips with adult chaperones), and Time to Excel (a Wednesday tutoring program held at the Zeno Group office in One Prudential Plaza). Camp Mathieu extends the Club's reach during summer months with overnight programming (swimming, camping, nature study, horseback riding). Leadership comprises an Executive Director (Arnett Morris), a long-tenured former Executive Director (Ralph Campagna, in role since 1981), and an Auxiliary Board of young Chicago professionals established in 2002.

OTSC generates no revenue from program participants; services are offered free of charge. Its revenue model is a donation- and event-driven non-profit structure: individual donations, corporate contributions (named contributors include Sinclair Media Networks, NBCUniversal, Coremedia, and Innovid), planned/bequest giving through the McMurray-Campagna Heritage Society, and a portfolio of six-plus annual fundraising events (Firefly Ball, Battle for Hope, Trivia Night, Swing for the Kids women's golf outing, Holiday Luncheon, and the Aux Board's Camp Countdown/Candy Drive/Toy Drive). Earned media coverage on WGN and CBS News Chicago is used as a top-of-funnel awareness channel. The organization does not operate a technology platform, has no public API or SDK, and does not disclose revenue figures.

Name

Off The Street Club

Legal name

Off The Street Club

Website

https://offthestreetclub.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1900

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Off The Street Club is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community youth center founded in 1900 in Chicago's West Garfield Park, providing free after-school, summer camp, mentoring, and cultural programming to 3,000+ at-risk children ages 4–18 annually through its main facility and the 30-acre Camp Mathieu.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Child and Youth Services (624110), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394)

SIC

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

Community & Nonprofit Before/After Care Programs (Early Years) (EDACAHAD), After-School Academic Support Programs (Centers & Clubs) (EDAJALAM), Student Clubs & Organizations (General Interest, Cultural, Service) (EDAJAJAG)

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• Community youth center
• Afterschool programs
• Summer camp services
• At-risk youth services

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

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, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: The organization accepts financial contributions from individuals who support its mission to provide safe spaces and programs for Chicago youth. Donations can be made through the website and are described as helping keep lights on, purchase toys, take kids to museums, and send them to summer camp.
2. Corporate/Key Contributor Support: Support from corporations and organizations including Sinclair Media Networks, NBCUniversal, Coremedia, and Innovid. These contributors provide financial backing that helps sustain programs.
3. Event-Based Fundraising: Annual and recurring fundraising events including Trivia Night, Battle For Hope (Chicago Advertising Industry Battle of the Bands), Firefly Ball, Swing for the Kids (women's charity golf outing), Holiday Luncheon, and Hustle for Hope spring fundraiser. Funds support programs including Save Our Summer campaign.
4. Estate Planning/McMurray-Campagna Heritage Society: Bequests and estate designations from supporters who include Off The Street Club in their wills or estate plans, providing a sustainable funding mechanism for long-term operations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Off The Street Club is a non-profit community youth center that provides free, in-person afterschool and summer programming for children ages 4 to 18 in Chicago's West Garfield Park neighborhood. Core services include supervised afterschool care, sports, arts and music, tutoring and mentoring, summer camp at Camp Mathieu, and volunteer-led field trips. The organization operates as a safe-haven youth center offering all programs at no cost to participants.

Product overview

Off The Street Club is a non-profit youth center offering a unified portfolio of programs centered on providing a safe haven for children in West Garfield Park, Chicago. The core offering is The Club itself—a safe-space facility serving children ages 4 to 18 with afterschool activities, sports, arts, and mentoring. This is complemented by Camp Mathieu, a 30-acre summer camp in Wheaton, Illinois, providing nature-based activities and escape from city violence. The organization runs volunteer programs including Third Thursdays (monthly evening events), New Horizons (offsite field trips), and Time to Excel (tutoring/mentoring). Fundraising is supported through events like the Firefly Ball, Battle for Hope, Trivia Night, Hustle for Hope, Swing for the Kids, and Holiday Luncheon, as well as the Save Our Summer campaign. Leadership is supported by the Auxiliary Board of young professionals and the McMurray-Campagna Heritage Society for legacy giving.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Camp Mathieu: A 30-acre summer camp facility located 30 miles from Chicago in Wheaton, IL, offering children swimming, camping, nature study, horseback riding, and other outdoor activities.
• McMurray-Campagna Heritage Society

Quantifiable outcome

• Improved grades, meaningful friendships, and a newfound sense of safety and hope reported among participating children

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• WGNcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 28 November 2022WGN Morning News and Midday Fix have featured Off The Street Club multiple times. Executive Director Arnett Morris appeared on the WGN Morning News Toy Drive segment, and the organization was featured on WGN Midday Fix to highlight its work as Chicago's oldest boys and girls club serving West Garfield Park youth.
• CBS News ChicagocoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 January 2021CBS 2 Chicago's Tim McNicholas reported on Off The Street Club's efforts to help West Side students find tutors and after-school activities during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the organization's community support role.
• Zeno GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTime to Excel tutoring program is held at Zeno Group's office in One Prudential Plaza. Zeno Group provides space for volunteer mentors to work with children on reading and homework.
• Labor SolutionsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresented by Labor Solutions, Swing for the Kids is an all-women's charity golf outing that benefits girls' programs at Off The Street Club.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• KIPP Chicago Schools: Charter school network serving Chicago's West and South Sides with extended-day programming. Overlaps with OTSC in serving at-risk Chicago youth with academic and enrichment support but operates primarily during school hours.

Broad incumbents

• Metropolitan Family Services: Chicago-based human services nonprofit providing youth, family, and community programs including afterschool and youth development services. Comparable in serving at-risk Chicago families and competing for similar foundation and corporate funding.
• YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago: Large incumbent offering youth programming, afterschool care, summer camps, and recreational sports across the Chicago metro area. Overlaps with OTSC in mission (youth development, summer camp, sports) but operates at significantly larger scale across multiple sites.

Emerging players

• Spark Program: Nonprofit providing career-focused mentoring and afterschool programming for middle school students. Compares as an emerging youth development nonprofit serving urban youth with volunteer mentors, similar to OTSC's Time to Excel model.
• Chicago Lights (Fourth Presbyterian Church): Operates the Tutoring Program and other youth development initiatives serving Chicago youth with academic and mentoring support. Comparable in offering volunteer-driven tutoring and mentoring to at-risk Chicago children.
• Girls Inc. of Chicago: National affiliate operating in Chicago with programming focused on girls' development including sports, education, and mentorship. Comparable mission to OTSC's girls' programs supported by Swing for the Kids fundraiser.

Direct peers

• After School Matters: Chicago-based nonprofit providing afterschool and summer programming for high school teens in arts, sports, STEM, and communication. Operates in overlapping Chicago neighborhoods and competes for similar city, corporate, and foundation funding streams.
• Chicago Youth Centers: Chicago-based nonprofit operating multiple youth centers providing afterschool, educational, and recreational programming. Directly comparable mission and serves overlapping at-risk youth populations in Chicago.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National umbrella organization for affiliated boys and girls clubs providing afterschool programming, sports, and youth development. Off The Street Club operates with a similar mission and model as a charter/affiliated-style boys and girls club, making BGCA the most direct peer at the national level.
• Boys & Girls Club of Chicago: Operates multiple club locations across Chicago serving at-risk youth with afterschool programming, sports, and academic support. Directly competes for the same donor base, corporate sponsors, and Chicago youth population as Off The Street Club.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@otsc
• Facebookfacebook.com/OTSC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/off-the-street-club-chicago
• Instagraminstagram.com/offthestreetclub
• Xx.com/OTSC

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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