Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County

What Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County does

Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth development organization headquartered at 2009 19th Street in Bedford, Indiana, tracing its origins to the Thornton Memorial Boys Club founded in 1940 and the Limestone Girls Club founded in 1972, which merged in 2012 into the current entity. The organization operates three After School sites across Lawrence County — the Limestone Unit, Thornton Teen Center, and Mitchell Community Schools Site — plus Wiley Youth Park for athletics, serving 1,000+ youth annually with average daily attendance exceeding 350 children in grades K-12.

The core program portfolio includes After School supervision and enrichment (STEM, arts, cooking, gym, homework help) operating from school release until 6PM; Summer Camp at $75/week or $20/day and Summer Learning Labs at $125 for a five-week program; Tiny Pillars Preschool for ages 4-5; and athletics across Flag Football, Basketball, Baseball/Softball, Volleyball, Karate, and Gymnastics. The organization holds the Candid Seal Platinum (2026) and the 2025 Hero for Youth Badge from Boys & Girls Clubs of America, and maintains a documented safety ecosystem with Praesidium, BGCA, local police, fire, and sheriff partners. A new affiliate, Boys & Girls Club of Dubois County, is scheduled to open August 2026 in Jasper, IN.

The revenue model is a hybrid of low-cost program fees and philanthropic support. Membership is $30 annually for access to After School programs; additional fees apply for summer programs and athletics registration. The organization raises funds through one-time and monthly donations ($20-$100+ tiers with named designations), planned giving and legacy gifts, event-based fundraising (Limestone 5K, Back to School Bash, Ugly Duck Derby, Lights Camera Impact), United Way of South Central Indiana support, and grant funding. GTM is community-led and event-driven: school transportation partnerships with North Lawrence and Mitchell Community Schools feed enrollment, while annual events drive both visibility and donations. The organization employs approximately 7 core staff supplemented by part-time site staff and a volunteer pipeline targeting 10,000 hours annually.

Name

Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County

Legal name

Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County

Website

https://bgclawco.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1940

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating After School, summer, preschool, and athletics programs across three sites in Lawrence County, Indiana, serving 1,000+ K-12 youth annually with $30 memberships and donor-supported operations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Child Care Services (6244)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

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

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• After school care
• Summer camp services
• Community athletics leagues
• Nonprofit youth services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bedford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual Club Membership at $30 per year provides access to After School programs for youth in grades K-12
2. Summer Program Fees: Summer Camp at $75/week or $20/day; Summer Learning Labs at $125 total for 5-week program
3. Athletic Registration Fees: Various athletic programs including Flag Football, Basketball, Baseball/Softball, Volleyball, Karate, and Gymnastics with separate registration fees
4. Individual Donations: One-time and monthly donations from individuals at various levels ($25-$100+). Monthly donors at $20+ receive a t-shirt.
5. Planned Giving/Legacy Gifts: Bequests, beneficiary designations, and legacy gift programs for long-term donor engagement
6. Event Fundraising: Ugly Duck Derby rubber duck race with ticket sales ($5-100 per ticket) and grand prize of $4,000; other event-based fundraising

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County is a nonprofit youth development organization that delivers supervised after-school programming, summer camp, summer learning labs, preschool readiness, and athletic leagues to K-12 youth in Lawrence County, Indiana. Annual membership is priced at $30 per year, with additional fees for summer and athletic programs. The Club also raises funds through individual donations, monthly giving, planned gifts, and annual community events.

Product overview

Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth development organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of programs through multiple sites. The core offerings include After School programs serving K-12th graders at the Limestone Unit, Thornton Teen Center, and Mitchell Community Schools Site; Summer Camp and Summer Learning Labs during summer months; Tiny Pillars Preschool for kindergarten readiness; and Athletics Programs featuring Flag Football, Basketball, Karate, Volleyball, Gymnastics, and Baseball/Softball. Programming includes STEM, Arts & Crafts, Cooking, Games, Homework Help, and gym activities. The organization also operates an affiliate location in Dubois County opening in 2026. Membership costs $30 annually with additional fees for Summer Camp and Athletics. The Club serves over 1,000 youth annually with over 350 kids attending daily.

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Brands

• Tiny Pillars Preschool: Kindergarten Readiness program for children ages 4-5, running Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM, focusing on early literacy, basic math skills, and social-emotional growth.

Products and services

• After School Programs After-school supervision and enrichment program serving K-12th grade youth with STEM, arts, cooking, homework help, gym activities, and more. Operates from school release until 6PM at multiple locations including Limestone Unit and Mitchell Community Schools Site.
• Summer Camp Traditional summer program offering extended day care at the Limestone Unit for K-6th graders, featuring pool days, trips to Wilson Park, and free breakfast and lunch.
• Summer Learning Labs Academic and enrichment program at Limestone Unit and Mitchell Burris Elementary serving K-6th graders, providing literacy and math instruction by licensed teachers along with traditional Club programs like Art, STEM, and Games.
• Tiny Pillars Preschool Kindergarten Readiness program for children ages 4-5, operating Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM, focusing on early literacy, basic math skills, and social-emotional growth.
• Thornton Teen Center After school program site for teenagers operating from 2:30 PM to 8:00 PM on weekdays when school is in session, providing a safe space for youth development activities.
• Athletics Programs Comprehensive athletic programming including Flag Football, Basketball, Karate, Volleyball, Gymnastics, and Baseball/Softball, with seasonal registration and competitive leagues for youth.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves 1,000+ youth annually with 350+ daily attendance across 3 sites
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PraesidiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational partnership with Praesidium, one of the nation's leading child safety experts, providing a confidential 24-hour toll-free Child Safety Hotline at 866-607-SAFE (7233) or [email protected]. Praesidium also provides safety policy guidance and assessments.
• North Lawrence SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partnership on safety protocol and school-day transportation for students to attend After School programs at Club sites.
• Bedford Fire DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal safety partnership for safety protocol development and emergency response coordination.
• Bedford Police DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal safety partnership for safety protocol development and emergency response coordination.
• Lawrence County Sheriff's DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal safety partnership for safety protocol development and emergency response coordination.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational affiliation providing access to proven programs, resources, training (Spillett University), safety frameworks, and the Boys & Girls Club Movement brand. National partnerships include FBI, National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, and CDC for safety practices.
• Trinity United Church of Christ (Dubois County)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHost site for the new Boys & Girls Club of Dubois County affiliate location opening August 2026 at 310 W 8th Street, Jasper, IN.
• National Center for Missing & Exploited ChildrenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational safety partnership through Boys & Girls Clubs of America for development of safety practices benefiting all youth-serving organizations.
• Crisis Text LineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational partnership through Boys & Girls Clubs of America providing confidential text message service for youth in times of crisis.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Big Brothers Big Sisters of America: National mentoring nonprofit pairing youth with adult mentors — directly comparable to the Lawrence County Club's emphasis on mentorship and positive adult relationships in its After School programming.
• Girls Inc. National nonprofit inspiring girls through research-based programming in STEM, athletics, and life skills. The Lawrence County Club's Limestone Girls Club lineage (the first Girls Club to join the national BGCA network in 1972) makes Girls Inc. a closely analogous peer in mission and girls-focused programming.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National umbrella organization to which this affiliate belongs. BGCA provides the proven programs, Spillett University training, safety frameworks, and national brand that the Lawrence County Club leverages — making it the most directly comparable entity in the same network.
• Police Athletic League (PAL): Youth development organization pairing law enforcement with youth programming in athletics, mentoring, and after-school enrichment. Operates a comparable mission of providing safe, structured environments for at-risk youth.
• YWCA: National nonprofit focused on youth programming, child care, and community services. Comparable mission footprint to BGCLC with overlapping after-school, summer, and child care programming.
• Boys & Girls Club of Indianapolis: Larger regional Boys & Girls Club affiliate in Indianapolis operating multiple sites with similar After School, athletics, and summer camp programming. A useful peer for understanding what scaled-up operations within the same national network look like.
• Boy Scouts of America / Scouts BSA: National youth development organization offering character, leadership, and outdoor programming. Competes with BGCLC for youth time and parental engagement, particularly for school-age boys in Lawrence County.
• Indiana 4-H / National 4-H Council: Youth development organization offering after-school enrichment, STEM programming, and athletics through local county extensions. Competes for the same youth development funding pool and parent attention in Lawrence County.
• YMCA of Southern Indiana: Regional YMCA providing youth development, after-school care, summer camp, and athletics in the same Indiana geography. Operates on a similar membership-fee-plus-donation model serving overlapping K-12 youth and working-family segments.

Regional players

• Boys & Girls Club of Kentuckiana: Nearby regional BGC affiliate serving the Louisville/southern Indiana region. Operates the same model but in an adjacent geography; useful for understanding cross-state affiliate dynamics as the Lawrence County Club looks toward Dubois County expansion.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/bgclawco
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bgcblc

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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