Name

Bayview Community Center

Legal name

Bayview Community Center Foundation, Inc.

Website

https://bayviewcommunitycenter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Center Services

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

Keywords

• Community center services
• Venue rental
• Nonprofit programs
• Event space rental
• Community recreation

Headquarters

HQ city

Bayview

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Others, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Event Space Rentals: Private event rentals of Upper Room ($100/hr, 2hr minimum) and Lower Room ($65/hr, 2hr minimum). Additional fees for Food Service Area ($55 flat), Seasonal Gardens ($55 flat), and Lower Level conjunction rental ($50 flat). Key deposit of $125 required. All rentals subject to 6% tax.
2. Membership Donations: Free membership with annual contributor donations of $20+ encouraged. Major Benefactors donate $100+ for 50% reduction on two center rentals per year. Lifetime Benefactors complete $1,000+ pledges. Charter Members who made multiyear pledges or volunteered 40+ hours during construction have special status.
3. Donations and Fundraising: Tax-deductible donations accepted via check, money order, and Venmo. The center relies on community donations, fundraising events (dinner fundraisers, duck races, art shows), and grants to supplement operating costs. No external tax funding or outside sources.
4. Usage Fees: New usage fee policy effective May 1, 2026: $1 per attendee for regularly scheduled groups, $10 flat monthly fee for storage and bathroom facilities only. Instructor classes at $15/hr if fee-based.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Bayview Community Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that rents its Upper Room and Lower Room facilities for private and community events, hosts weekly community meals (LOU - Lunch On Us and Friday Night Date Night Dinners), and offers fitness and arts classes including Yoga, Tai Chi, Paint n' Sip, Photography, and a community singing group. The center also maintains Memorial Gardens, facilitates LifeFlight group insurance enrollment, serves as the local Precinct 4 polling place, and publishes an annual Bayview Bylines news magazine distributed to 5,000 local addresses. All operations are volunteer-run and funded through rentals, donations, and fundraisers.

Product overview

Bayview Community Center is a nonprofit community facility offering event rentals and community programs. The core offerings include venue rentals (Upper Room and Lower Room with A/V capabilities), community meal programs (LOU - Lunch On Us and Friday Night Date Night Dinners), fitness and creative classes (Yoga, Tai Chi, Paint n' Sip, Photography), and facility access for local organizations. The Center also maintains Memorial Gardens and publishes an annual Bayview Bylines news magazine. Additional services include LifeFlight insurance enrollment and voting station facilities. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors and operates primarily through volunteer efforts and facility rentals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BCCF: Bayview Community Center Foundation abbreviation used for donations and official communications
• The Center In Bayview

Products and services

• Upper Room Rental Event rental space with full A/V system including projector and sound system. Seats 85 with tables and chairs, or 105 with chairs only. $100/hr with 2-hour minimum. Available for private events, meetings, and classes in the Bayview, Idaho area.
• Lower Room Rental Event rental space seating 36 with tables and chairs. Bathrooms available upstairs. $65/hr with 2-hour minimum. Suitable for smaller private events, meetings, and classes.
• Instructor Class Space Rental Space rental program for independent instructors offering free or fee-based classes and workshops. Upper room includes A/V system and seats 85-105; Lower room seats 36. Instructors pay $15/hr for fee-based classes and set their own pricing, retaining their revenue.
• LOU (Lunch On Us) Program Weekly community lunch program held on Wednesdays at noon, featuring guest chefs and donated meals. Supports community gathering, social dining, and fundraising for the Bayview Community Center.
• Friday Night Date Night Dinners Monthly themed dinner events featuring chef-prepared meals, often paired with entertainment. Fundraiser events for the Bayview Community Center that also serve as community social dining experiences.
• Paint n' Sip Classes Monthly painting classes led by local artist Robin Viera. Acrylic paint and supplies are provided. Cost is $25 per adult and $15 for those under 14. Held on the 3rd Friday of each month; BYOB welcome.
• Yoga Classes Regular yoga sessions held multiple times per week at the Center, led by an independent instructor (Diane Ryan), open to community members.
• Tai Chi Classes Weekly Tai Chi sessions taught by Karl Andreasson, held on Fridays at 9:30am at the Center. Open to community members of all skill levels.
• Photography Classes Photography workshops held regularly at the Center for community members interested in developing their photography skills.
• Singing Group (The Notables) Community singing group that performs at Center events and fundraisers, providing musical entertainment and community engagement.
• Memorial Gardens Public memorial garden maintained by the Friends of the Garden (FOTG) volunteer group, featuring a memorial wall with name plates. Hosts events including garden fundraiser concerts.
• LifeFlight Insurance Program Group insurance program for emergency airlift coverage offered through the Center at $65 per household annually. Coordinated by Treasurer Jackie Lloyd as a community benefit service.
• Bayview Bylines News Magazine and Local Guide Annual news magazine and local guide covering Bayview area history, current events, fire safety, and local information. Circulation of 5,000 copies delivered to Athol and Bayview postal customers. Published late Spring annually.
• Event Voting Services The Center serves as a polling place for local elections, providing voting station facilities for Precinct 4 voters in the Bayview, Idaho area.
• Membership Programs Free annual membership program with tiered donation options: Annual Contributor ($20+ donation), Major Benefactor ($100+ donation, includes two center rentals at 50% reduction), and Lifetime Benefactor ($1,000+ pledge, includes two reduced-rate rentals per year). Charter Members have special recognition for multiyear pledges or 40+ volunteer hours during construction.

Quantifiable outcome

• Operating budget of approximately $19K annually supported entirely by community donations, rentals, and fundraisers
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bayview Chamber of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Bayview Chamber of Commerce meets monthly at the center and sponsors Bayview Daze events and fireworks display. Chamber membership is required for Board of Directors. The Chamber promotes economic growth in the community.
• Bayview Community CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Bayview Community Council acts as an assembly promoting the welfare of the Bayview community. They conduct meetings at the center and co-sponsor events including the annual town-wide yard sale.
• Bayview Water and Sewer DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Bayview Water and Sewer District holds regular monthly meetings at the community center.
• Bayview Bible ChapelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Bayview Bible Chapel conducts Sunday services and prayer meetings at the center. They have provided hand sanitizer and supplies during COVID-19. They host men's breakfasts and special services.
• Friends of the Garden (FOTG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolunteer group that maintains the Memorial Gardens at the center. They organize garden cleanups, weeding sessions, and work to keep the grounds looking great.
• BABS - Bayview Athol Belmont SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWomen's charitable organization for over 60 years. Holds monthly meetings at the center, typically on the 4th Tuesday. Organizes events including May Tea and quilt raffles.
• Timberlake Fire DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFire district commissioners hold meetings and during fire emergencies, firefighters have been accommodated at the center for night shift rest.
• EE DAW HAW Garden ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGarden club that participates in Memorial Garden cleanup and maintenance activities at the center.
• LPOYC - Lake Pend Oreille Yacht ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHolds annual meetings at the community center.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Others

• National Recreation and Park Association: National network representing parks and recreation departments that operate community centers, fitness classes, and civic programming—adjacent to Bayview's Memorial Gardens, yoga/Tai Chi, and event-rental offerings.
• Points of Light: National nonprofit focused on volunteer mobilization and community service infrastructure. Bayview's entirely volunteer-driven operating model, board governance, and donation-based revenue align directly with Points of Light's volunteerism thesis.
• Meals on Wheels America: National nonprofit network providing community meal programs through local affiliates. The LOU (Lunch On Us) weekly community lunch at Bayview operates on a comparable congregate-meal model for seniors and community members.
• National Council on Aging: National organization supporting senior centers and community-based wellness programs—including congregate meal programs like Bayview's LOU (Lunch On Us)—making it a comparable in senior-services community programming.

Broad incumbents

• JCC Association of North America: Network of Jewish Community Centers that operate multi-program community facilities including fitness, arts, senior services, and event rentals. Closely parallels Bayview's blend of programming, though typically in larger urban/suburban settings.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National nonprofit operating community centers that provide youth programming, classes, and gathering space. Operates the same community-center model as Bayview but scaled nationally and oriented primarily toward youth services.
• YMCA of the USA: National federation of community-based Y centers offering fitness classes (yoga, Tai Chi), arts programming, community gathering space, and civic-meeting venues—directly mirroring Bayview's programming mix, but at vastly larger national scale and with paid staff.

Direct peers

• American Legion: Local Legion posts function as community gathering halls hosting meetings (Chamber, civic groups, religious services), social events, and member-funded operations—closely mirroring Bayview's local-post community-center model with volunteer governance and donations-based revenue.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/TheCenterInBayview
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bayview-community-center

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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