Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County

Name

Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County

Legal name

Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County, Inc.

Website

https://bgcmercer.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1937

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Child Care Services (6244), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAD), School-Age Wraparound Childcare Centers (Holiday/Break Care) (EDACAAAL), Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps) (MPAKAJAA)

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• After-school programs
• Summer camp services
• Teen leadership programs
• STEM education

Headquarters

HQ city

Trenton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Recurring and one-time donations from individual supporters, including monthly giving program (Great Futures Club) and one-time gifts
2. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees starting at $30 per child per year
3. Corporate Sponsorships & Annual Partners: Corporate donations, event sponsorships, and annual partnership programs at various tiers (Champions of Youth, Leaders for Hope, Dream Builders, Path Providers, Change Makers, Bright Lights)
4. Foundation & Government Grants: Funding from foundations and government agencies including NJ Department of Agriculture, NJ Department of Education, NJ Division of Children and Families, U.S. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
5. Planned Giving & Bequests: Legacy Society planned gifts including bequests, IRA rollovers, gifts of stock, and life insurance, with endowment funds supporting long-term sustainability
6. Special Events: Annual fundraising events including Great Futures Celebration, 9 and DINE golf tournament, Run for Club Kids, and other community events

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County delivers in-person youth development programming for ages 5-18 at two Clubhouse locations in Trenton and Lawrence Township, NJ. Core offerings include after-school care, summer and holiday camps, teen college/career readiness programs, STEM education, Keystone teen leadership, and a garden/outdoor education program that supplies daily meals. Operations are funded by a $30 annual membership fee per child, individual and corporate donations, foundation and government grants, and annual fundraising events.

Product overview

Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County is a non-profit youth organization operating as a single unified entity with multiple program offerings rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The organization provides a portfolio of youth development programs centered around two Clubhouse locations (212 Centre Street in Trenton and 1040 Spruce Street in Lawrence). Core programs include After School Program, Summer Camp, Teen Programs (College Access, Career Launch, Youth of the Year), and STEM programming. The organization also operates complementary initiatives including the Bike Exchange, Princeton eBikes, Garden & Outdoor Education, and the Keystone Club for teen leadership. Fundraising activities include Run for Club Kids, 9 and DINE Golf Tournament, Great Futures Celebration, and various youth recognition events. The organization offers membership starting at $30 per child per year and relies on charitable donations and grants to fund operations serving approximately 2,600 youth annually.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• After School Program
• Summer Camp
• Teen Programs
• STEM Programs
• 21st CCLC (21st Century Community Learning Centers)
• Drop-In & Weekend Fun
• Keystone Club
• BGC Garden & Outdoor Education Programming
• Run for Club Kids
• 9 and DINE Golf Tournament
• Great Futures Celebration
• Teen Awards Night
• College & Career Fair
• Annual STEM Conference
• Legacy Society (Planned Giving Program)
• Member Portal/Registration
• Annual Youth Membership

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% of youth receive financial assistance to participate in programs
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• BGC Mercer Community CouncilcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023Launched January 2023, the BGC Mercer Community Council is made up of local business owners, operators and community members committed to supporting the Club through fundraising, volunteering, and networking within Ewing, Lawrence, Trenton and surrounding towns.
• Women's Empowerment (W/E) GroupcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023Women's Empowerment group launched in 2023 to support Club activities for girls and provide resources for staff and youth. The group has over 20 members and hosts the annual W/E Women & Girls Conference.
• Princeton Child Development Institute (PCDI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPCDI hosts the annual Meadows Miler race at Rosedale Park, with Run for Club Kids as part of this event. PCDI raises funds for individuals with autism while creating an inclusive community-wide event. BGC Mercer is proud to partner with PCDI.
• FreeWillcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFreeWill partnered with BGC Mercer to provide free online will-making services to supporters, helping facilitate legacy giving. Over 1,000 nonprofits participate in this program which has helped raise more than $7B+ in bequests to charities.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia: Affiliated BGCA club serving youth in a neighboring metropolitan area with a similar mix of after-school, summer camp, and teen programming. Directly comparable in mission, member demographics, and revenue/grant structure.
• Girl Scouts of Central & Southern New Jersey: Youth-development nonprofit serving similar age cohorts across New Jersey with comparable programming, volunteer structures, and fundraising through individual donations, corporate sponsorships, and product sales.
• Boys & Girls Club of Newark: New Jersey BGCA affiliate serving youth in Newark with comparable after-school, STEM, and teen leadership programs. Same national network, comparable urban footprint, and similar reliance on corporate and foundation funding.
• YMCA of Trenton / Mercer County YMCA: Membership-based community organization operating in the same Mercer County region, offering youth programs, sports, and after-school care. Competes for member families, donors, and corporate sponsors in the same geography.
• Police Athletic League (PAL) of Trenton: Local youth services organization serving Trenton-area youth with sports, mentoring, and after-school programming. Direct competitor for members, volunteers, and corporate sponsors in the same geography.

Broad incumbents

• Boys & Girls Clubs of America (national): National umbrella organization that charters and supports all local BGCA clubs including BGC Mercer. Serves as the brand, training, and standards backbone; comparable by virtue of shared program model and national fundraising appeal.

Emerging players

• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mercer County: Mentoring-focused youth nonprofit operating in the same Mercer County footprint. Partial overlap on youth development outcomes and competes for the same local foundation and corporate giving pools.

Regional players

• NJ After 3 (New Jersey After-School Initiative): Statewide after-school advocacy and capacity-building organization serving New Jersey broadly. Comparable in addressing after-school care gaps, with overlap on 21st CCLC and state-level funding channels.

Others

• Trenton Area Soup Kitchen / Mercer County food security nonprofits: Adjacent local nonprofits addressing food insecurity in the same Trenton/Mercer County community. Connected to BGC Mercer's garden/meal program but operate complementary rather than overlapping services.
• United Way of Greater Mercer County: Local funder and convening nonprofit that aggregates workplace giving and allocates grants to Mercer County agencies. Functions as a partner and potential funding source rather than a direct competitor, but competes for donor mindshare.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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