Boys & Girls Clubs of Oakland

Name

Boys & Girls Clubs of Oakland

Legal name

Boys & Girls Clubs of Oakland

Website

https://bgcoakland.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1938

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDACAAAL

School-Age Wraparound Childcare Centers (Holiday/Break Care)

Education/Early Childhood Education/Daycare & Childcare Centers

Keywords

• Youth development services
• After-school programming
• Youth enrichment programs
• Community youth services
• Academic mentorship programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Oakland, CA

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Direct charitable contributions from individuals who want to support Oakland youth. The website features prominent donate CTAs and mentions that 54% of alumni say the Club saved their life to encourage donations.
2. Corporate Partnerships & Sponsorships: Partnerships with local sports teams (Oakland Ballers, Oakland Roots) where BGCO receives percentage of ticket sales. Also includes sponsorships from companies like Sutter Health for the dental clinic and other corporate partners.
3. Foundation & Grant Funding: Grants from foundations such as the $643,000 Hoops 4 Kids grant from Golden State Warriors/Golden State Community Foundation. Multiple foundation partners support specific programs.
4. Program Fees (Minimal/Nominal): As a nonprofit serving youth, programs are provided at low or no cost to families. Membership is accessible to all youth, with financial assistance available.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Boys & Girls Clubs of Oakland provides free or low-cost after-school, summer, and break programming (until 8PM on school days and 8AM-6PM on breaks) for Oakland youth ages 5-18. Programming spans academic tutoring and college/career readiness, arts and sports enrichment, teen leadership development, a Digital Music Studio, and California's first Club-based Free Dental Clinic operated in partnership with Sutter Health.

Product overview

Boys & Girls Clubs of Oakland operates a single unified youth development organization offering multiple integrated programs including After-School and Summer/Break care, Academic & Leadership development, Arts & Sports enrichment, and specialized services such as a Free Dental Clinic and Digital Music Studio. The organization serves Oakland youth through 3 club locations, providing comprehensive programming that helps youth thrive academically, socially, and personally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• After-School Programs Safe, supportive after-school programming every school day until 8PM for Oakland youth ages 5-18, providing academic support, enrichment, and a place to learn and grow outside of school hours.
• Summer & Breaks Programs Full-day enrichment during summer and school breaks (8AM-6PM) that keeps Oakland youth engaged year-round.
• Academic & Leadership Programs College and career readiness programs featuring tutoring, mentorship, and leadership development that prepare Oakland youth for academic and career success.
• Arts & Sports Programs Creative expression and athletic activities that build confidence and teamwork skills through arts and sports enrichment for Oakland youth.
• Teen Programs Programs specifically designed for teens, providing a stage to develop and showcase their skills through age-appropriate leadership and enrichment activities.
• Free Dental Clinic California's first Club-based free dental clinic providing preventative dental care services at no cost for Oakland's children and families, operated in partnership with Sutter Health at the 3300 High Street location.
• Digital Music Studio Professional recording space providing Oakland youth access to music production, recording, and collaboration facilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average student GPA of 3.5 among Club members
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Oakland RootscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 June 2026Soccer team partnership with special promotional code 'BGCO' giving 20% of ticket sales back to Boys & Girls Clubs of Oakland. Includes BGCO Day event at Oakland Coliseum featuring K-pop night and drone show on July 25, 2026.
• Oakland BallerscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 15 May 2026Sports partnership where 15% of all ticket sales go to Boys & Girls Clubs of Oakland. Partnership runs from May 15 through August 30, 2026, supporting BGCO while promoting the minor league baseball team.
• KABOOM!coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 May 2026National nonprofit partnership to build safe, engaging outdoor play areas. Partnership resulted in a new kid-designed playspace at the Ossian E. Carr Clubhouse in East Oakland in May 2026, part of a nationwide effort to end playspace inequity.
• Sidley Law FirmminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 April 2026Partnership with Sidley to co-sponsor the playground build at the Carr Branch, providing legal and community support for the playground construction project.
• Sutter HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 February 2026Partnership to launch California's first Club-based Free Dental Clinic. Sutter Health supports the initiative providing free preventative dental care services to Oakland youth at 3300 High Street location.
• Off The Field NFL Wives AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2026Partnership for the Girls in Flag Clinic 2026, a high-energy flag football clinic for 150 girls with leadership-building and hands-only CPR education. Also included fashion show benefiting BGCO.
• American Heart AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2026Partner in Girls in Flag Clinic 2026, providing hands-only CPR education as part of the comprehensive health and wellness programming.
• HBCU EndZone ExperienceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2026Partner in Girls in Flag Clinic 2026, supporting the comprehensive program for young women.
• WildChild AthleticsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2026Partner in Girls in Flag Clinic 2026, contributing athletic programming and expertise.
• Gilead SciencesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Gilead Sciences STEM Day partnership providing science, technology, engineering and math programming and experiences for BGCO youth.
• Cal Football (UC Berkeley)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Cal Football players visit BGCO for community engagement, mentorship interactions, and inspiration for youth members.
• City of OaklandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026City of Oakland Chief of Police LeRonne Armstrong is a BGCO alumnus, representing ongoing city-Club collaboration. Partnership includes Girls in Flag Clinic 2026 collaboration.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• KABOOM!: National nonprofit building playspaces and partnering with youth-serving organizations. Active 2026 partner of BGCO on the Ossian E. Carr Clubhouse playground build; not a competitor but a key collaborator in BGCO's facility expansion strategy.
• Sutter Health: Healthcare system partner supporting BGCO's Free Dental Clinic. Functions as a strategic corporate partner and dental-service enabler rather than a peer, but materially shapes BGCO's service offering and funding model.

Direct peers

• National 4-H Council: National youth development organization offering after-school and enrichment programming focused on STEM, leadership, and civic engagement. Competes for similar donors and serves overlapping age cohorts in community-based settings.
• Police Activities League (PAL): National youth-development nonprofit offering sports, academic, and mentoring programs to at-risk youth. Closely comparable in target population, Oakland-area presence, and reliance on civic/corporate partnerships.
• YMCA of the East Bay: Direct competitor for after-school care, youth sports, and family memberships across Oakland and the East Bay. Operates comparable membership-based youth, recreation, and teen programming with overlapping corporate and foundation donor pool.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley: Regional BGCA affiliate providing after-school and youth development programming in Silicon Valley. Comparable in mission, funding model (donations/grants/corporate sponsorships), and target demographic, with stronger tech-corporate donor base.
• After-School All-Stars: National nonprofit providing comprehensive after-school programming to youth in underserved communities. Competes for the same foundation and corporate dollars and serves a similar demographic with overlapping programming categories.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco: Fellow Bay Area Boys & Girls Club affiliate serving San Francisco youth with comparable after-school, academic, and enrichment programs. Most directly comparable peer given shared BGCA affiliation, urban California context, and similar program mix.
• Boys & Girls Club of Greater Sacramento: California BGCA affiliate serving Greater Sacramento youth with similar after-school, sports, and academic programs. Comparable governance structure, funding mix, and outcome-based reporting cadence.

Broad incumbents

• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National umbrella organization that BGCO is affiliated with; sets program standards, brand guidelines, and national fundraising infrastructure. Not a direct competitor, but provides the framework and credibility platform BGCO operates within.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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