Boys & Girls Clubs

What Boys & Girls Clubs does

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Peoria is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1957 that operates as a local affiliate of Boys & Girls Clubs of America, the nation's largest building-centered, youth-focused provider of after-school programs. The organization delivers youth development programming to at-risk youth ages 6-18 across three physical facilities in Peoria, Illinois: the Caho/Becker Unit at 2703 W Grinnell Street (the original 1957 location still serving the Southside), the East Bluff Community Center Unit at 512 E Kansas Street, and an administrative office at 3100 N Knoxville Avenue. Staff are also embedded in numerous Peoria Public Schools, and the organization operates the Families 2000 Home Visiting Program — a Parents as Teachers affiliate funded by the Illinois State Board of Education that serves families with children newborn to age 3. The program portfolio is organized across six core areas: Character & Leadership Development, Education & Career Development, Health & Life Skills, Sports/Fitness/Recreation, The Arts, and early childhood family support, with curriculum frameworks (Club Tech, Diplomas to Degrees, CareerLaunch, Power Hour, Smart Moves, SMART Girls, Keystone Club) sourced from the national BGCA network.

The underlying service delivery model is human-intensive rather than technology-intensive: trained youth development professionals serve as positive adult role models in neighborhood-based facilities, with safety infrastructure layered through mandatory background checks, a 24-hour Praesidium Child Safety Hotline, and partnerships with the FBI, National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, and CDC. There is no proprietary software platform, API, or mobile application; the technology footprint is limited to a public website (bgcpeoria.org), a Facebook page, secure online donation processing, and program curricula delivered in person.

The revenue model is a diversified non-profit mix: individual donations, corporate sponsorships, United Way and City of Peoria program grants, Illinois State Board of Education funding for Families 2000, nominal membership fees (with scholarships available), and an endowment fund professionally managed by Morgan Stanley. Major corporate sponsors include Taco Bell, Comcast, US Cellular, Buffalo Wild Wings Foundation, and ELM Consulting LLC (the last of which has committed a $100,000 dollar-for-dollar match on endowment contributions). Fundraising events — Valentine's Day Raffle, Fourth of July Family Fun Festival, and the biennial Fill the Treasure Chest gala — supplement recurring donor revenue. Customer segments are dual-natured: the direct beneficiaries are at-risk youth ages 6-18 and families with young children, while the paying stakeholders are individual donors, corporate sponsors, and government funders.

Name

Boys & Girls Clubs

Legal name

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Peoria

Website

https://bgcpeoria.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Peoria is a 501(c)(3) non-profit youth development organization serving at-risk youth ages 6-18 across three Peoria, Illinois facilities and Peoria Public Schools, plus the Families 2000 home visiting program for families with children newborn to age 3.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGADAJ

Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits

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

SECONDARYEDAJALAM

After-School Academic Support Programs (Centers & Clubs)

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Educational Support Services (Tutoring & Counseling)

SECONDARYMPAKACAF

Youth & Scholastic Sports Organizations (K–12, AAU, Club Leagues)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Collegiate & Amateur Sports Organizations (NCAA, Federations, Clubs)

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• After-school programs
• Home visiting services
• Character leadership education
• Community youth services

Headquarters

HQ city

Peoria

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: Tax-deductible donations from individuals supporting youth programs and operations. Donations can be made online through secure website or by mail.
2. Corporate and Business Donations: Sponsorships and donations from small businesses and corporations who believe in the potential of young citizens. Includes event sponsorships at various levels.
3. United Way and Government Funding: Funding from Heart of Illinois United Way and City of Peoria for specific programs including Back Pack/Healthy Habits, Summer Camp, Prevention/Intervention, Tutoring and Mentoring. Families 2000 funded by Illinois State Board of Education.
4. Endowment Fund: Long-term endowment fund managed by Bill Kwon at Morgan Stanley. Legacy gifts, bequests, life insurance, and retirement asset donations provide sustainable funding. ELM has offered a challenge to match donations dollar for dollar up to $100,000.
5. Membership Fees: Nominal membership fees for youth to join Club programs. Contact Director of Programming for program availability, associated membership costs, and potential scholarships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Peoria is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth development organization that delivers after-school programs for at-risk youth ages 6 to 18 across six core areas: Character & Leadership Development, Education & Career Development, Health & Life Skills, Sports/Fitness/Recreation, and The Arts. It also runs the Families 2000 Home Visiting Program, a Parent as Teachers affiliate serving families with children newborn to age 3, and operates three physical Club facilities plus school-based programs in Peoria Public Schools.

Product overview

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Peoria is a nonprofit youth development organization offering a portfolio of programs and services organized across six core program areas: Character & Leadership Development, Education & Career Development, Health & Life Skills, Sports, Fitness & Recreation, and The Arts. The organization also operates the Families 2000 Home Visiting Program for early childhood family support and provides online donation and endowment fund management services. Programs are delivered at three facilities (Caho/Becker Unit, East Bluff Community Center Unit, and Administration Office at 3100 N Knoxville Avenue) and in partnership with Peoria Public Schools, serving hundreds of youth ages 6 to 18 annually.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Youth Development Programs
• Families 2000 Home Visiting Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 74% of alumni say they got into less trouble because of the Club
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• PraesidiumcoreTechnology or IntegrationNational partnership providing 24-hour toll-free Child Safety Hotline (866-607-SAFE) for staff, members and families to report incidents or situations they feel are unsafe.
• National Child Safety Advisory Task ForcesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoys & Girls Clubs of America works with this task force of leading experts and organizations on safety initiatives.
• National Center for Missing & Exploited ChildrensupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with FBI, NCMEC and CDC to contribute to development of safety practices that benefit all youth-serving organizations.
• Mental Health First AidsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational program that teaches skills to recognize and respond to signs of mental illness and substance abuse.
• Crisis Text LinesupportingTechnology or IntegrationConfidential text message service for youth in times of crisis.
• Parents as TeacherscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamilies 2000 is a 'Parent as Teachers' affiliate, believing in a parent's ability to guide their children to learn, grow, and develop to their full potential.
• Loving BottomssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLoving Bottoms Diaper Bank streamlines collection and distribution of diapers, period, and incontinence supplies to individuals in the West Central Illinois region.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Big Brothers Big Sisters of America: National nonprofit focused on one-on-one youth mentoring for at-risk youth ages 6-18. Comparable in target population (at-risk youth), volunteer-driven model, and nonprofit funding structure; differs in delivery model (mentoring focus vs. building-centered programming).
• After-School All-Stars: National nonprofit providing comprehensive after-school programs to youth in underserved communities, with emphasis on academics, enrichment, and health. Comparable target population (at-risk youth), funding mix (corporate sponsors, government grants), and after-school delivery model.
• National 4-H Council: National youth development organization delivering programs in STEM, agriculture, civic engagement, and healthy living to youth ages 5-19. Comparable in mission, age range served, and mix of club- and school-based delivery; local affiliates compete for the same donor and grant pools.
• Boys & Girls Club of Bloomington-Normal: Sibling BGCA affiliate serving a comparable Central Illinois community. Most structurally similar peer: same national affiliation, same program areas, same funding model mix, and a similarly small staff footprint operating in a mid-sized Illinois city.
• YMCA of Peoria: Local community-based youth development and recreation nonprofit serving the same Peoria market with after-school programming, sports leagues, swim instruction, and family services. Closest direct comparable in terms of mission, customer base (youth and families), and revenue model (membership + donations + United Way).
• Police Athletic League: National youth development nonprofit offering athletic, educational, and cultural programs to at-risk youth in urban communities. Comparable in target population, recreational and character-development program mix, and nonprofit funding model.

Broad incumbents

• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: The national parent organization of the Boys & Girls Clubs network, operating 4,000+ facilities and serving 4.8M youth annually. BGC of Greater Peoria is an independent local affiliate; BGCA sets programming standards, national sponsorship deals, and safety infrastructure that the Peoria chapter adopts.

Others

• United Way of Central Illinois: The Heart of Illinois United Way is a major funding partner for BGC of Greater Peoria. While not a direct competitor, it is a relevant comparable as a Peoria-based community fundraising nonprofit operating with similar donor and corporate sponsorship relationships.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/100064367486553

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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