Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands

What Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands does

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth development organization founded in 1961 and headquartered at 2610 Hamilton Street, Omaha, Nebraska. It operates 12 club locations across the Omaha metropolitan area and Council Bluffs, Iowa, including co-located school-based sites and the Camp Nakomis summer day camp on 35 acres at Carter Lake. The organization serves approximately 6,260 youth members ages 5-18 annually, delivering supervised after-school, summer, and teen programming across four pillars: academic success (Power Hour, Diplomas 2 Degrees), character and leadership (Keystone Club, Passport II Manhood), healthy lifestyles (SMART Girls, ALL STARS), and career preparation (CareerLaunch, Money Matters). The core technology is the standardized BGCA program model replicated across physical sites, augmented by STEAM-focused Innovation Centers at Millard Central and Bryan Middle Club locations offering 3D fabrication, robotics, coding, and drone piloting.

The business model is a hybrid nonprofit funding structure. Membership is priced at $30 per child annually (free for teens ages 13-18 and students at partner schools), but membership fees are a nominal fraction of revenue. The bulk of income derives from donations, corporate sponsorships (Toyota Financial Services, Darden Restaurants), federal pass-through funding (21st Century Community Learning Centers, SLFRP via City of Omaha), and partnerships with school districts that provide facilities and transportation in exchange for programming. The Carter Lake Club, Mount View Club, and other locations are physically embedded within school district property or human services campuses, creating a distribution model that is locally entrenched but difficult to scale beyond the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro. In 2025, the organization provided 167,253 free meals to members, indicating significant food-service infrastructure that supplements the youth development mission.

Name

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands

Legal name

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands

Website

https://bgcomaha.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands is a nonprofit youth development organization operating 12 club locations across Omaha, Nebraska and Council Bluffs, Iowa, serving approximately 6,260 youth ages 5-18 annually with after-school, summer camp, STEAM, and teen leadership programs funded by donations, grants, and nominal memberships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGADAJ

Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits

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

SECONDARYEDAMALAA

Multi-Activity Enrichment Camps (Academic + Arts + Sports)

Education/Supplemental & Enrichment Programs (Arts, STEM, Language)/Summer & Holiday Enrichment Camps (Multi-Activity, Academic)

SECONDARYMPAKAJAA

Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Sports Camps, Academies & Training Centers

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• After-school care services
• Teen leadership programs
• Summer day camp
• STEAM education programming

Headquarters

HQ city

Omaha, NE

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: Membership fees of $30 per child per year provide recurring revenue. No admission fee. Free meals provided to members (167,253 in 2025). Organization also relies on donations, grants, and public funding.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands operates a network of 12 youth development club locations plus Camp Nakomis summer camp, providing after-school and summer programming for youth ages 5-18 in the Omaha metro area and Council Bluffs, Iowa. Core offerings include supervised environments, free meals, academic support (Power Hour, Diplomas 2 Degrees), character and leadership development (Keystone, Passport II Manhood), health programs (SMART Girls, ALL STARS), career preparation (CareerLaunch, Money Matters), and STEAM learning through Innovation Centers, with some sports leagues and a scholarship program for teens.

Product overview

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands operates a network-based youth development organization with a single unified program model replicated across 12 physical club locations in the Omaha metro area and Council Bluffs, Iowa. The core offering consists of supervised after-school and summer programming for youth ages 5-18, combining academic support (Power Hour, Diplomas 2 Degrees), character/leadership development (Keystone Club, Passport II Manhood), health/wellness (SMART Girls, ALL STARS), and career preparation (CareerLaunch, Money Matters). Nine dedicated teen centers operate under THE CLUB brand, offering age-appropriate programming for teens ages 13-18. Camp Nakomis provides summer day camp experiences for ages 6-14 at Carter Lake. Innovation Centers at select locations deliver STEAM programming including robotics, coding, and 3D fabrication. The organization serves approximately 6,260 members annually with free meals, charging $30 per child annual membership (free for teens and students at partner schools).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands (Youth Club Membership) Annual youth membership program providing youth ages 5-18 with safe supervised environments, free meals, academic support, character and leadership development, healthy lifestyle programming, and teen services across 12 physical club locations in Omaha and Council Bluffs.
• THE CLUB (Teen Centers) Free membership program for teens ages 13-18 operating across nine dedicated teen centers, offering age-appropriate programming in career exploration, leadership development, college preparation, and community service, separate from younger children's programming.
• Camp Nakomis Summer adventure day camp for youth ages 6-14 located on the shores of Carter Lake, providing outdoor experiences including canoeing, swimming, archery, fishing, and themed weekly activities designed to build confidence, teamwork, and leadership skills.
• Innovation Center STEAM Program STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) programming facility available at Millard Central Club and Bryan Middle Club, offering 3D fabrication, programming, robotics, coding, textile design, and drone piloting.
• CareerLaunch Career exploration and job readiness program for teens ages 13-18 that helps members assess skills and interests, explore careers, make educational decisions, and prepare for workforce entry, with online tools at www.careerlaunch.net.
• Keystone Club Leadership development program for youth ages 14-18 focusing on academic success, career preparation, and community service, with adult advisor guidance and activities both in and outside the Club.
• SMART Girls Health, fitness, prevention/education, and self-esteem enhancement program for girls ages 8-12 and 13-17, featuring interactive activities, field trips, and mentoring opportunities with adult women.
• Passport II Manhood Character development program teaching responsibility to boys ages 11-14 through 14 interactive sessions, each focusing on specific aspects of positive manhood.
• Diplomas 2 Degrees (d2D) College readiness program providing services to guide Club members toward high school graduation and post-secondary education preparation, including a Facilitator's Guide with high-yield activities and a Teen College Guide for academic success planning.
• BGCM Scholarship Program Scholarship program for current active BGCM seniors and alumni planning to attend accredited 2- or 4-year colleges, universities, vocational training, or nursing schools, with some scholarships renewable up to 4 years based on membership length, participation, financial need, leadership, and community service.
• Money Matters Financial literacy program teaching teens to balance checkbooks, create budgets, and save for college and retirement, helping teens track income and expenses while planning for financial independence.
• Youth of the Year National youth recognition program promoting service to Club and community, academic excellence, and contributions to family and spiritual life, with winners advancing from local to state to regional to national competition and the national winner receiving $26,000 in scholarships.
• ALL STARS Sports League Sports league with paid enrollment focusing on fitness development, positive use of leisure time, stress management skills, environmental appreciation, and social skills development, with fees of $125 for Football, $220 for Cheerleading, and $200 for Track.

Quantifiable outcome

• 167,253 free meals provided to youth members in 2025
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Westside Community SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008School district provides building space attached to Westbrook Elementary School for the Hawkins Family Westside Club to operate after school and summer programs. School district also provides transportation to the Club from Hillside Elementary, Westside Middle and Westside High School.
• Omaha Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Mount View Elementary (opened August 22, 2007) and other OPS schools. Mt. View Club became one of the first 21st Century Community Learning Center Sites with dedicated Club space inside the school.
• Collective for YouthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCFY provides additional support and resources for high quality experiences at Mt. View Club and Spring Lake Club afterschool programs.
• 21st Century Community Learning CenterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple clubs are host sites for 21st Century Community Learning Centers providing afterschool programming. Council Bluffs Club services nearly 60 members from Roosevelt Elementary daily. Mt. View Club is a designated 21st CCLC site with dedicated Club space inside the school.
• Charles E. Lakin Human Services CampusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCouncil Bluffs Club is located on the Charles E. Lakin Human Services Campus, providing integrated services.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights29 records

Broad incumbents

• 4-H (National 4-H Council): Nationwide youth-development organization with Nebraska and Iowa extension offices serving comparable rural and urban youth populations. Overlap in life-skill, leadership, and STEAM programming for school-age youth, with shared school-district partnerships.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National federation of which BGCM is a local affiliate. Operates the same club-based youth development model, programming standards, and grant programs (CareerLaunch, Diplomas 2 Degrees) used by BGCM, making it directly comparable as both peer and parent ecosystem.
• KinderCare / YMCA after-school programs (national): Large national providers of licensed before/after-school and summer programming. Comparable after-school care, homework help, and enrichment offerings serving working families, with overlapping Omaha metro school partnerships.

Direct peers

• Police Athletic League (PAL): National youth services organization with local chapters providing after-school programming, sports leagues, and mentorship to at-risk youth. Directly comparable model combining youth development, sports/recreation instruction, and safety-focused programming.
• Girls Inc. of Omaha: National youth-development nonprofit operating locally with programming similar to BGCM's SMART Girls and teen leadership offerings. Targets comparable demographics (girls and youth in underserved communities) in the same metro with similar mission and donor base.
• Camp Fire (national youth organization): National youth-development nonprofit delivering after-school, summer camp, and teen leadership programming in local councils. Programmatic overlap with BGCM's character, leadership, and camp offerings makes it a comparable nonprofit peer.
• YMCA of Greater Omaha: Regional YMCA chapter serving the same Omaha metro with comparable youth development, after-school care, summer camp, swim lessons, and membership-based programming. Closest direct peer for member families and program overlap in the same geography.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Midlands: Local youth-mentoring nonprofit serving Omaha and Council Bluffs youth ages 5-18. Comparable donor base, geographic footprint, and youth-development mission, with overlapping school-district and corporate partnerships.

Others

• United Way of the Midlands: Regional funder and ecosystem convener for Omaha nonprofits including BGCM. Not a direct operational peer but a relevant ecosystem participant — overlapping donor base, grant funding, and youth-impact measurement frameworks.

Regional players

• Omaha Public Schools Community Education: School-district-run after-school and enrichment programs in the same Omaha metro, often partnering with BGCM via 21st Century Community Learning Centers. Directly comparable service offering for the same member families, with overlapping funding sources.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/BGCM
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/BGCMidlandsOmaha
• Facebookfacebook.com/BGCMidlands
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/boys-&-girls-clubs-of-the-midlands
• Instagraminstagram.com/bgc_midlands

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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