Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe

What Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe does

Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth development organization founded in 1991 and headquartered in South Lake Tahoe, California, that delivers after-school, summer, and enrichment programming to children and teens across the Lake Tahoe basin. The organization operates from the Angel of Tahoe Clubhouse — its first owned facility, opened in April 2022 after approximately 30 years of renting — plus multiple sites embedded within Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) properties: Tahoe Valley Elementary (TK-K), LTEMS/Magnet School, Bijou, and the incoming Zephyr Cove Elementary site slated for 2026-2027. As of 2025, it serves 1,000+ registered members and 560 children daily, distributes 38,000+ free meals and snacks annually through an ASES-funded model, and operates a USDA-funded Hot Supper Program alongside STEM/Art activities, the Giga Bite FTC robotics team, and a new $500,000 Skye's Playground.

The revenue model is a hybrid nonprofit structure combining sliding-scale membership fees (free for households under $100K up to $2,000/year for households over $200K, plus a 50-day punch card option), recurring grants from the California Department of Education ASES program, Vail Epic Grants, the South Lake Tahoe Endowment Fund, El Dorado Community Fund, and Soroptimists, plus corporate and individual donations, and event-driven fundraising through the annual Tahoe Brewfest (8th annual in 2025, scaling from $50K in 2022 to $125K+ in 2024), the Golf Classic ($100K in 2024), and the Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball. The organization is affiliated with but independently managed and financed from Boys & Girls Club of America. The customer base is segmented into three personas: Youth (TK-12), Working Families needing childcare, and Low-Income Families eligible for free services. Technology is limited to a Salesforce-based Parent Portal for enrollment and a BAND app for parent communications — no proprietary platform, AI, or public API is offered, with the core product being in-person supervised programming rather than a technology-enabled service.

Name

Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe

Legal name

Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe

Website

https://bgclt.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1991 that delivers after-school, summer, STEM, and youth development programming to 1,000+ registered members and 560 children daily across multiple school-district sites in the South Lake Tahoe region, funded through sliding-scale membership fees, government and foundation grants, and community fundraising events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Leadership, Debate & Model UN Camps (EDAMALAK), Life Skills & SEL Camps (Confidence, Executive Function, Social Skills) (EDAMALAO), Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps) (MPAKAJAA)

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• After-school care services
• Summer camp programs
• Child care services
• Youth education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

South Lake Tahoe

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Sliding scale membership fees based on family income, ranging from free for families under $100K to $2,000/year for families over $200K. Additional fees for school breaks and summer programs.
2. Government Grants: Receives ASES (Afterschool Education and Safety) grant from California Department of Education. Additional grants from Vail Epic Grants, South Lake Tahoe Endowment Fund, El Dorado Community Fund, and South Lake Tahoe Soroptimists.
3. Donations and Fundraising: Relies on community donations, grants, and fundraising events. Receives no funding from Boys and Girls Club of America. Fundraising events include Tahoe Brewfest, Golf Classic, and direct donation campaigns.
4. Event Revenue: Annual events including Tahoe Brewfest (8th annual in 2025), Golf Classic, Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball, and other fundraisers that generate significant revenue ($50K-$125K+ per major event).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers after-school care, summer programming, STEM/arts enrichment, meals, and youth development activities for children from transitional kindergarten through 12th grade across multiple school-site and Clubhouse locations in the Lake Tahoe region. The organization sells annual memberships on a sliding-scale basis (free for low-income families), supplemented by donations, grants, and fundraising events.

Product overview

Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth development organization offering after-school and summer programs. The core service portfolio includes: (1) After-school memberships at multiple LTUSD sites and the new Zephyr Cove site serving TK-5th grade, featuring academic support, STEM/Art activities, and meals; (2) Summer membership with full-day programming including field trips and enrichment; (3) Specialty programs including robotics team, STEM initiatives, and hot supper program; (4) Facilities including the Angel of Tahoe building and new Skye's Playground. The organization also hosts major annual fundraising events (Tahoe Brewfest, Golf Classic, Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball) to support operations. A Salesforce-based Parent Portal handles enrollment and communications. No public API or AI capabilities are offered; this is a youth services nonprofit rather than a technology platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Team AWESOME: A values-based membership and donor program where AWESOME stands for Accountable, Welcoming, Everyone valued, Safe and supportive, Open and honest, Make smart choices, Excited for fun.

Products and services

• LTUSD After School Membership
• Zephyr Cove After School Membership
• LTUSD TK After School Membership
• Summer Membership
• Hot Supper Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 38,000+ free meals and snacks served annually
• +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

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Haen ConstructorscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 May 2025General contractor leading construction of new community playground at Angel of Tahoe Clubhouse. Provided pro bono guidance and expertise during building construction. Key partner in facility development.
• 40+ breweries and craft beverage vendorsmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 24 August 2024Breweries and beverage vendors participating in annual Tahoe Brewfest fundraiser including 2 Towns Ciderhouse, Belching Beaver Brewery, Cold Water Brewery, South Lake Brewing, and others.
• Design WorkshopcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Local design firm that donated playground design services in 2023. Created inclusive playground design for all ages and abilities with input from Club members and staff.
• Leadership Lake Tahoe Class of 2022majorGTM or Marketing Partner · 4 May 2022Tahoe Chamber program class that fundraised to help furnish the new Angel of Tahoe building. Secured $50,000 matching funding from Desolation Hotel.
• Tahoe HeartbeatminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFounded by Parker Alexander. Collaboration on Team Awesome X Tahoe Heartbeat limited edition hats sold to benefit the Club. Ongoing sponsor of annual Golf Classic.
• Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides land and facilities for Club sites. Partnership for Expanded Learning Opportunities Program Grant (ELOP). Operating on school properties at multiple sites including Tahoe Valley and Zephyr Cove.
• Edgewood Tahoe Golf CoursemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides golf course free of charge for annual Golf Classic fundraiser. Major donor partner for many years.
• Overland Meat, Snowflake, BELFOR, and 40+ local businessesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal businesses providing food, beverages, sponsorships, auction items, and volunteers for annual Golf Classic and other fundraising events.
• Tahoe Bike CoalitionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides complimentary bike valet service at Tahoe Brewfest event.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Boys & Girls Club of Western Nevada: Operates Boys & Girls Club chapters in outlying Nevada communities near Lake Tahoe. Most direct comparability in funding model (slots taxes, grants) and program mix but typically serves smaller towns outside the Tahoe basin.
• Boys & Girls Club of Auburn: Smaller Boys & Girls Club affiliate in Auburn, California, providing youth programs in the Sierra foothills. Similar operating model and California state funding mechanisms but in a different immediate geography.
• Boys & Girls Club of Placer County: Northern California Boys & Girls Club affiliate serving Placer County communities along the Tahoe region. Operates similar after-school programs with comparable youth-development mission and ASES-style state funding.

Broad incumbents

• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National umbrella organization for the Boys & Girls Club network. While BGCLT is independently financed, BGCA sets brand safety standards, programmatic frameworks, and provides national donor visibility that smaller affiliates benefit from.

Direct peers

• Boys & Girls Club of Greater Sacramento: California-based Boys & Girls Club affiliate serving the Sacramento region with after-school, summer, and teen programs. Comparable operating model including ASES-style state funding, sliding-scale memberships, and school-district partnerships.
• Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows: Operates Boys & Girls Club programs in the Reno/Sparks, NV area, the closest geographic peer to BGCLT. Runs similar after-school and summer programs with comparable funding mix of grants, donations, and sliding-scale fees.
• Tahoe Youth & Family Services: Local Lake Tahoe-area nonprofit providing youth development, counseling, and family services. Direct geographic peer serving overlapping youth and family populations in South Lake Tahoe.
• YMCA of the Sierras: Regional YMCA serving the Sierra Nevada/Lake Tahoe area with youth development, child care, and recreational programs. Direct competitor for after-school and summer enrollment in the Tahoe region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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