Boys and Girls Club of Fall River

What Boys and Girls Club of Fall River does

The Boys & Girls Club of Fall River (legal entity: Thomas Chew Memorial Boys Club Inc.) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth development organization founded in 1890, serving approximately 1,500 youth members annually across the Greater Fall River, MA community. It operates three age-segmented programs — a 6–7 year-old division with a dedicated game room, an 8–12 year-old main-level program covering Boys & Girls Clubs of America's five core areas (Character & Leadership, Education & Career, Health & Life Skills, Sports/Fitness/Recreation, and The Arts), and a Teen Center (ages 13–18) with the Be Great Graduate Program for college preparation — supplemented by a Massachusetts-licensed afterschool child care program with school transportation, and Camp Welch, a 165-acre summer camp in Assonet, MA described as the oldest camp of its kind in the United States. Technology is limited to a Salesforce-based membership portal and a parent registration portal; no proprietary platform exists.

Revenue is generated through a hybrid nonprofit model: a deliberately affordable $25 annual youth membership, fee-based Camp Welch sessions ($550 full / $330 partial with add-on extended care and transportation), a licensed afterschool care program, an annual Great Futures Appeal targeting $215,000, the Blue Door Club monthly recurring giving program, and three flagship annual fundraising events (golf tournament, Great Summers Event, Great Futures Gala). Go-to-market is community-led via direct enrollment, school district and municipal referrals, and corporate sponsorships. The 2024 Teen Center expansion and participation in the Massachusetts Youth Employment Gateway Cities Pilot indicate incremental capacity and vertical expansion in workforce readiness programming.

Name

Boys and Girls Club of Fall River

Legal name

Thomas Chew Memorial Boys Club Inc.

Website

https://fallriverbgc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1890

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Boys & Girls Club of Fall River is a 136-year-old 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth development organization serving approximately 1,500 youth members annually in Greater Fall River, MA through age-segmented after-school programs, a licensed afterschool care program, and the historic Camp Welch summer camp.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

Educational Services (61), Educational Services (611), Child and Youth Services (62411), Child and Youth Services (624110), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

School-Age Wraparound Childcare Centers (Holiday/Break Care) (EDACAAAL)

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• After-school child care
• Summer camp services
• Youth mentorship services
• Community youth services

Headquarters

HQ city

Fall River

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership dues of $25 per youth provide baseline revenue. General membership covers access to programs Monday-Friday until 8pm during school year.
2. Camp Welch Summer Program: Fee-based summer camp program with sessions priced at $550 per full session (2 weeks), $330 per partial session. Additional fees for extended care and transportation.
3. Individual Donations & Appeals: Annual Great Futures Appeal targeting $215,000 goal. Monthly recurring giving through Blue Door Club. In-kind donations of equipment, furniture, and labor.
4. Special Events & Sponsorships: Major annual events include Fore Club Kids Golf Tournament (June), Great Summers Event at Camp Welch (August), and Great Futures Gala (November). Corporate sponsorships and banner advertising available at events and facilities.
5. Licensed Afterschool Child Care: Fee-based licensed school-aged child care program providing transportation from school to club with enrichment activities until 5:30pm for children ages 5-13.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Boys & Girls Club of Fall River is a nonprofit youth development organization providing after-school programming, licensed school-aged child care, summer camp, and youth services for children ages 5–18. Annual membership is priced at $25 per youth and grants access to age-divided programs (ages 6–7, 8–12, and Teen Center 13–18) Monday–Friday during the school year, plus Camp Welch summer programming on a 165-acre site in Assonet, MA. Programs span academic success, character and leadership, health and life skills, sports/fitness/recreation, and the arts, and include free daily meals, homework help, college preparation, and prevention education.

Product overview

The Boys & Girls Club of Fall River is a nonprofit youth development organization offering a unified portfolio of programs for children ages 6-18. The core offerings include age-specific Club programs (6-7 years, 8-12 years, and Teen Center for ages 13-18), a licensed afterschool child care program, and Camp Welch summer camp. These programs are organized around five core areas: Academic Success, Character & Leadership, Health & Well-Being, Life & Workforce Readiness, and Sports/Fitness/Recreation. Membership costs $25/year and provides access to programming Monday-Friday during the school year. The Blue Door Club is a monthly giving sub-brand supporting the organization's operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Camp Welch: Summer camp program for youth ages 5-12, located in Assonet, MA. Features 165 acres of wooded property, 20 camp buildings, ball fields, and two swimming pools. The oldest camp of its kind in the United States.
• Blue Door Club

Products and services

• Ages 6 & 7 Program Membership program for 6- and 7-year-olds offering a dedicated game room with bumper pool, billiards, and air hockey, weekly tournaments, arts and crafts, outdoor playground, swim lessons, instructional athletic leagues, homework help, computer lab time including NetSmartz internet safety course, and meals provided Monday-Friday at no extra charge.
• Ages 8-12 Program Main level membership program for 8- to 12-year-olds covering character and leadership, education and career, health and life skills, sports/fitness/recreation, and the arts; includes Torch Club, SMART Moves, Street Smarts, game room, TV room, sports leagues, swim lessons, and free daily meals.
• Teen Center Membership program for ages 13–18 operating Monday–Friday 3pm–8pm with the Be Great Graduate college preparation program (SAT registration, college tours and applications, financial aid, scholarships), open indoor gym hours, and the Kids Cafe evening dinner service in partnership with the Greater Boston Food Bank.
• Camp Welch Summer Camp Fee-based summer day camp for youth ages 5–12 with full sessions ($550 for two 5-day weeks), partial sessions ($330 for 3 days per week), sibling discounts, optional AM/PM extended care, and $100-per-session transportation add-on.
• Licensed School Aged Child Care Program Fee-based licensed afterschool program for children ages 5–13 that provides school-to-club transportation, enrichment activities until 5:30pm, homework help, daily fitness, and healthy snacks; meets Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care licensing requirements.
• Blue Door Club Monthly Giving Recurring monthly donation program in which supporters commit to ongoing gifts that fund the Club's year-round operations and programs.
• Trips for Kids Program offering recreational trips and outdoor experiences for Club members.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 13,000 youth placed in jobs or received job training through Youthworks program (statewide since January 2023)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PraesidiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational child safety expert providing 24-hour toll-free Child Safety Hotline (866-607-SAFE) and email ([email protected]) for confidential reporting of incidents or safety concerns. Also provides guidance on safety policies and training programs.
• Fall River Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal safety partnership for child protection and community safety coordination.
• Fall River School DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal education partnership supporting school-aged programming, licensed afterschool child care transportation, and academic support initiatives.
• Children's Advocacy Center of Bristol CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partnership for child safety, welfare advocacy, and support services for club members.
• District Attorney's Office of Bristol CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partnership for child safety, legal support, and community protection coordination.
• United Way of Fall RivercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner logo displayed on website. Major nonprofit collaborative supporting community programs and services in Greater Fall River.
• Greater Boston Food BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides meals through the Kids Cafe evening dinner program. Nutritious and well-balanced meals served at no charge to teen members Monday-Friday 5:00pm-6:15pm.
• MassHire Regional Workforce BoardsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipating in Youth Employment Gateway Cities Learning Community Pilot through state of Massachusetts. $75,000 grant supporting employer partnerships and career readiness programs for youth in Fall River.
• National Center for Missing & Exploited ChildrenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational safety partner working with Boys & Girls Clubs of America on safety practices and child protection standards.
• FBIminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational safety partner collaborating with Boys & Girls Clubs of America on safety practices development.
• Centers for Disease ControlminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational health partner contributing to safety practices development for youth-serving organizations.
• National Child Safety Advisory Task ForceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational advisory group of leading experts and organizations working on child safety standards.
• Blue Ribbon TaskforceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational taskforce of local club leaders providing input on safety direction and key safety initiatives.
• Mental Health First AidminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational program partner teaching skills to recognize and respond to signs of mental illness and substance abuse.
• Crisis Text LineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational confidential text message service partner providing crisis support for youth.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Camp Fire: National youth development nonprofit historically focused on camp and outdoor programming, comparable to Camp Welch. Serves a similar demographic with teambuilding, leadership, and outdoor recreation programming, though at a much smaller scale than BGCA.
• 4-H (National 4-H Council): USDA-affiliated youth development organization offering leadership, STEM, and outdoor programming through local clubs. Comparable in mission and in delivering structured youth programming, though typically delivered through school and community partnerships rather than a fixed facility.
• Police Athletic League (PAL): Youth development nonprofit operating with law enforcement partnerships to deliver after-school programming, sports, and summer camps. Directly comparable in serving at-risk youth with structured programming and in leveraging police partnerships for safety and outreach.
• Girls Inc. National nonprofit providing youth development programming for girls with a similar combination of after-school programming, summer camps, college prep, and life skills. Competes for the same female youth demographic and shares a comparable donor and partnership development approach.
• Boy Scouts of America: National youth development organization focused on character, leadership, and outdoor programming. Comparable to the Boys & Girls Club in mission (youth character development) and summer camp assets, but with a dues-based troop model rather than community-club model.
• YMCA Southcoast: Regional YMCA serving the Fall River/South Coast Massachusetts area with comparable youth programming, after-school care, summer camps, and membership-based recreation. Directly competes for the same member families and donor base in the same geographic market.
• Boys & Girls Club of Boston: Another Massachusetts Boys & Girls Club affiliate offering youth development, after-school programming, and summer camps. Operates at a larger scale and in a denser urban market but with the same programming model, fee structure approach, and donor development patterns.

Broad incumbents

• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National federation that charters and supports Boys & Girls Clubs across the country, including the Fall River affiliate. It is comparable because it sets programming standards (Torch Club, Keystone, SMART Moves) used by the Fall River club and channels national donor funding to local affiliates.

Regional players

• Boys & Girls Club of Brockton: Neighboring Boys & Girls Club affiliate in Brockton, MA, operating in a similar post-industrial Massachusetts city. Highly comparable demographic context, programming model, and fundraising approach, though serving a separate geography.

Others

• United Way of Greater Fall River: Local community partner and donor to the Boys & Girls Club rather than a direct competitor. Listed as OTHERS because it operates as a fundraising intermediary and grant-maker for community nonprofits in the same geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bgc_fall_river

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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