Boys & Girls Club of Portage County

What Boys & Girls Club of Portage County does

The Boys & Girls Club of Portage County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth development organization founded in 2002 and affiliated with the national Boys & Girls Clubs of America network (established 1860). Headquartered at the Berard Center in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, the organization operates 12 Club locations across Portage County — including the Berard Center (headquarters), Fritz & Julie Schierl Center (Plover), the Teen Center (Stevens Point), and a network of school-based and rural extension sites in Junction City, Rosholt, Almond-Bancroft, Amherst, Madison, Jefferson, McKinley, and Madison View. In 2025 it served 2,586 youth (including 577 teens) and employed 135 staff, supported in part by a United Way sponsorship.

The organization's service portfolio is structured around eight program verticals: Education (Power Hour tutoring, Club Tech, STEAM, Summer Brain Gain), Health & Wellness (Triple Play, SMART Moves, Green Thumb, Healthy Habits), the Arts (Fine Arts, Filmmakers Club, Artist of the Month), Sports & Recreation (sports leagues, E-Sports), Workforce Development (YouthForce, Junior Staff), Leadership (Keystone, Torch Club, Youth of the Year), Social-Emotional Development (Great Futures!), and a USDA-funded Snack & Meal Program. Specialized services include the Delta Dental Smile Club (an in-house one-chair dental clinic for uninsured/Medicaid youth), the Guided Pathways to Success (GPS) program (an alternative placement program for court- and county-referred youth operated in partnership with Portage County Health & Human Services), the Truancy Program, the YES Program (juvenile diversion), and a Mentoring Program. Digital infrastructure is centered on a Salesforce-based Caregiver Portal for member registration, payments, and family communication.

Revenue is generated through a hybrid nonprofit model: affordable annual membership dues ranging from $0 (McKinley school site) to $300 (Amherst summer extension), with scholarships capped at $10 per member per session for free/reduced-lunch families; tiered monthly recurring donations (Building Blocks Club at $5–$84/month); planned/legacy giving through the Heritage Club; individual and corporate donations; signature event fundraising (Taste of Wine & Cheese, Taste of Rosholt, Bags for BGC, Turkey Trot); and grant funding including the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant via the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. Approximately 55% of members qualify for free/reduced lunch, indicating meaningful subsidy of services through contributed revenue.

Name

Boys & Girls Club of Portage County

Legal name

Boys & Girls Clubs of Portage County

Website

https://bgclubpc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Boys & Girls Club of Portage County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating 12 youth development centers across Portage County, Wisconsin, serving 2,586 youth (ages 6-18) with educational, health, workforce, and social-emotional programs. Founded in 2002 and affiliated with Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (624110), Educational Services (61), Child Care Services (6244)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGADAD

Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits

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

SECONDARYBPAGADAK

Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) 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 programs
• Workforce readiness training
• Social-emotional learning
• Community youth services

Headquarters

HQ city

Stevens Point

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Affordable membership dues that vary by location and program, with scholarships available for families qualifying for free/reduced lunch programs
2. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals supporting youth programs, including one-time and monthly recurring gifts through Building Blocks Club monthly donor program
3. Planned Giving: Legacy gifts through bequests, charitable gift annuities, retirement plan beneficiaries, real estate, and securities donations through Heritage Club
4. Grants and Foundation Support: Funding from organizations including Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant, United Way sponsorship, and corporate foundation grants
5. Event Fundraising: Revenue from signature events including Taste of Wine & Cheese, Taste of Rosholt, Bags for BGC, and other community fundraising events

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Boys & Girls Club of Portage County provides affordable out-of-school youth development programming for youth in grades 1st-12th through 12 Club locations across Portage County, Wisconsin. Core offerings include after-school and summer programming with academic tutoring, social-emotional learning, sports and recreation, arts, health and wellness, workforce readiness, leadership development, free meals, dental services through the Smile Club clinic, and specialized intervention programs for at-risk youth. Services are funded through membership fees, donations, grants, and sponsorships, with scholarships available for low-income families.

Product overview

The Boys & Girls Club of Portage County offers a comprehensive youth development ecosystem operating through 12 Club locations across Portage County, Wisconsin. The organization's programming spans eight core areas: Education (Power Hour tutoring, Club Tech, STEAM, Summer Brain Gain), Health & Wellness (Triple Play, SMART Moves, Green Thumb, Healthy Habits), Arts (Fine Arts, Filmmakers Club), Sports & Recreation (E-Sports, Sports Leagues), Workforce Development (YouthForce, Junior Staff), Leadership (Keystone Club, Torch Club, Youth of the Year), Social-Emotional Development (Great Futures! program), and Specialized Services (Guided Pathways to Success, Truancy Program, YES Program, Mentoring Program). The organization also operates two health-focused programs—Smile Club dental clinic and Toothbrushing Program—along with a USDA-funded Snack & Meal Program. Digital services include the Caregiver Portal for member management. Fund development offerings comprise the Building Blocks Club monthly giving program and Heritage Club planned giving society. The Clubs serve youth from 1st grade through age 18, operating after-school during the school year and full-day during summer months, with fee-based memberships subsidized for families qualifying for free/reduced lunch programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Berard Center Headquarters facility in Stevens Point providing before-school, after-school, and summer programming for elementary-aged youth; also houses the Smile Club dental clinic.
• Schierl Center (Plover) Youth facility in Plover serving elementary-aged youth from Plover-Whiting Elementary, Roosevelt Elementary, and Tomorrow River Community School; operates after-school and summer programming.
• Teen Center Dedicated facility serving 6th-12th grade teens with extended hours including Friday evening programming until 10:00 PM, workforce development, and teen programming.
• Power Hour Structured academic tutoring and homework assistance program providing daily support for Club members to succeed academically and become independent learners.
• STEAM Program Hands-on science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics curriculum connecting youth to STEM themes through engaging activities aligned with academic standards.
• Summer Brain Gain One-week themed activity modules for elementary students aligned with common core standards to prevent summer learning loss.
• Smile Club Dental Clinic One-chair dental clinic at the Berard Center providing free oral health services including cleanings, fluoride treatments, sealants, x-rays, and dental exams for children with no insurance or Medicaid coverage.
• YouthForce Career exploration, college readiness, and workforce preparation programming helping teens develop skills for the 21st century workplace through job fairs, worksite tours, and career counseling.
• Junior Staff Paid on-the-job training program for teens ages 14+ providing work experience assisting Program Leaders with youth activities and professional development in employability skills.
• Great Futures Social-Emotional Learning Program Multi-tiered social-emotional learning program helping youth build skills in self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship building, and responsible decision-making.
• Guided Pathways to Success (GPS) Alternative placement program providing structured educational, career, leadership, social and life skill development for referred youth in partnership with Portage County Health & Human Services.
• Truancy Program Collaborative intervention program between the Club, school district, and court system supporting students with habitual truancy through weekly mentoring and success planning.
• YES Program (Youth Diversion) Youth diversion program partnering with law enforcement and health services to provide mental health, substance use, and behavioral support to prevent formal youth justice system involvement.
• Snack & Meal Program USDA CACFP-funded meal program providing free healthy snacks and meals to all youth 18 and younger, with dinners during the school year and breakfast/lunch during summer.
• Caregiver Portal Online Salesforce-based member management system enabling families to register youth, sign up for programs, make payments, and access Club communications.
• Building Blocks Club (Monthly Giving Program) Monthly donor program providing sustainable funding for Club operations with tiered benefits ($5-$84/month) including welcome stickers, donor recognition events, and video updates.
• Heritage Club (Planned Giving Society) Legacy giving society recognizing donors who include the Club in their estate plans through bequests, charitable gift annuities, retirement plan beneficiary designations, real estate, and securities donations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,586 youth served with 92,455 free meals in 2025
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• Stevens Point Area School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerComprehensive partnership providing on-site Club programs at multiple schools, transportation coordination, truancy intervention through Truancy Program, and Gateway Report Center collaboration. The SPAPSD Transportation Department provides busing to Club sites.
• Portage County Health & Human ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Gateway Report Center (alternative non-secure placement for referred youth), Truancy Abatement Program, YES Program (youth diversion from justice system), and mentoring services. Collaborative effort with Stevens Point School District and local law enforcement.
• Noble Community ClinicscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferral partner for Smile Club dental program. When children need restorative dental care beyond what the Club clinic can provide, they are referred to Noble Community Clinic in Stevens Point.
• Delta Dental of WisconsincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor partner supporting the Delta Dental Smile Club one-chair dental clinic inside the Berard Center. Provides funding and support enabling free dental services for children without insurance or with Medicaid coverage.
• Festival FoodsmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerHosts annual Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning benefiting Boys & Girls Club and YMCA. Festival Foods Turkey Trot generates community participation and donations for the Club.
• Central Wisconsin Community FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosts the Boys & Girls Club Endowment Fund which supports long-term Club success. The Foundation manages endowment donations and can work with donors wishing to leave estate gifts to the Club.
• United Way of Portage CountycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial sponsor of the Boys & Girls Club of Portage County. Provides organizational support, referrals, and community fundraising channel through United Way workplace giving campaigns.
• Wisconsin Department of Public InstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant funding for Stevens Point School Site programs through Wisconsin Department of Instruction.
• Portage County Sheriff's DepartmentsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal law enforcement partnership for youth safety, community engagement, and YES Program collaboration for youth diversion from justice system.
• PraesidiumsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational child safety expert partner providing 24-hour toll-free Child Safety Hotline (866-607-SAFE) for staff, members and families to report incidents or safety concerns.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational affiliated organization providing program frameworks, safety standards, training resources, and best practices. BGCA established in 1860 with Congressional Charter, providing national brand and operational methodology.
• Local Businesses (YouthForce)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal businesses partner with YouthForce workforce development program to introduce Club members to different careers and provide career exploration opportunities.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@BGCPCFilmmakersClub
• Facebookfacebook.com/bgclubpc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bgcpc

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Number of profiles

Profiles23 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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