Boys & Girls Club of Oshkosh

What Boys & Girls Club of Oshkosh does

The Boys & Girls Club of Oshkosh is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth development organization founded in 1968 and headquartered at 501 E. Parkway Avenue in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Affiliated with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America national network and designated as a United Way agency, the organization serves approximately 4,000 youth ages 6-18 annually across three operating sites in Oshkosh, Winneconne, and Omro through a 56-person staff. Its programming is age-segmented across Radford (K-2nd grade), Quest (3rd-5th grade), Middle School/Teen (6th-12th grade), with a full-day Summer Program and state-licensed After-School Care at partner elementary schools, plus specialized verticals in Education & Career Development, Health & Life Skills, Character & Leadership, Sports & Recreation, and The Arts.

The core technology stack is non-proprietary and operational rather than product-focused: a Salesforce-based Parent Portal powers online membership registration and program enrollment, internal staff coordinate services through standard office systems, and partnerships with external providers (Oshkosh YMCA for swim lessons, Best Buy Geek Squad Academy for a tech camp, Michael Phelps Foundation, UW-Oshkosh, Lawrence University) deliver specialized content. The recently opened Hyde Family Community Center (March 2024) functions as a collaborative facility housing 15+ community partner agencies and serving more than 3,000 individuals, while the active 'Whatever It Takes to Build Great Futures' capital campaign signals ongoing facility expansion.

The business model is a hybrid of modest program fees, philanthropic contributions, and grant funding. Families pay a $25 annual membership per child with financial assistance available, and weekly/monthly fees for childcare services ($15/day non-school days, $120/week summer first child, $200/month after-school, $300/month 4K wrap-around). The bulk of operating support comes from individual donations, corporate sponsorships, recurring fundraising events (WineFeast, Afternoon Tea, Alumni & Friends Golf Outing, Turkey Trot, Youth of the Year Dinner), United Way allocations, and program-specific grants from foundations including the Taco Bell Foundation, Walmart, and the Theda & Tamblin Clark Smith Family Foundation, as well as USDA child nutrition program reimbursements (SFSP, CACFP). No private equity, venture capital, or parent-company ownership is present.

Name

Boys & Girls Club of Oshkosh

Legal name

Boys & Girls Club of Oshkosh

Website

https://bgcosh.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Boys & Girls Club of Oshkosh is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1968 that serves approximately 4,000 youth ages 6-18 annually in Oshkosh, Winneconne, and Omro, Wisconsin through after-school, summer, mentorship, sports, arts, and basic-needs programs, funded by membership fees, donations, United Way, and foundation grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Child Care Services (62441), Educational Support Services (611710), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGADAK

Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits

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

SECONDARYEDAJAIAB

School-Based Mental & Behavioral Health Services

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Student Health, Safety & Wellbeing Services (Counseling, Mental Health, SEL, Safeguarding)

SECONDARYHLAFACAL

Behavioral Health for Children & Adolescents (Youth Services)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Behavioral Health & Substance Use Treatment

SECONDARYEDACALAG

Parent Support Groups & Peer Networks

Education/Early Childhood Education/Parent Education & Family Engagement Programs

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• After-school childcare
• Summer camp programs
• Teen mentoring services
• Community youth services

Headquarters

HQ city

Oshkosh

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fee of $25 per child provides baseline revenue. Additional weekly and monthly fees for childcare programs including summer care ($120/week first child, $100/week additional), non-school days ($15/day), and monthly childcare at school sites ($200/month).
2. Donations and Fundraising: Relies on community financial support including individual donations, corporate sponsorships, and fundraising events (WineFeast, Afternoon Tea, Alumni & Friends Golf Outing, Turkey Trot). Alumni have donated more than $600,000 to date with average annual alumni donations of $10,000.
3. Government and Foundation Grants: Funding from USDA for meal programs (SFSP, CACFP), grants from foundations including Taco Bell Foundation, Theda & Tamblin Clark Smith Family Foundation, Oshkosh Area United Way, and Walmart for specific programs like BE GREAT: Graduate.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Boys & Girls Club of Oshkosh is a youth development nonprofit that provides after-school programs, summer programs, mentorship, and basic needs services to youth ages 6-18 in the Oshkosh, Wisconsin area. It operates age-tiered programs (Radford K-2nd, Quest 3rd-5th, Teen Center 6th-12th), state-licensed school-site childcare, sports/arts/leadership programming, and family support services including meals, dental/vision care, grief support, and the Back to School Fair. Membership is $25 per child annually with financial assistance available.

Product overview

The Boys & Girls Club of Oshkosh offers a comprehensive youth development platform serving approximately 4,000 youth ages 6-18 through multiple interconnected programs. The core portfolio includes age-differentiated after-school programs (Radford for K-2nd grade, Quest for 3rd-5th grade, Middle School for 6th-8th grade, and Teen Center for 9th-12th grade), a full-day Summer Program, and state-licensed After-School Care at school sites. These are supported by specialized program areas spanning Education & Career Development (Power Hour, 3-D Printing, STEM, Summer Reading, BE GREAT: Graduate), Health & Life Skills (Fitness Challenges, Garden Club, Healthy Habits, SMART Girls, Triple Play), Character & Leadership (Keystone Club, Torch Club, Youth of the Year, Mentoring), Sports & Recreation (baseball, soccer, basketball, tennis, flag football, volleyball), and Arts (Digital Arts Suite with six tech programs, Photography, Arts & Crafts). The organization also provides essential Basic Needs Services including meals, dental/vision care, grief support, hygiene services, and a Back to School Fair, plus the Hyde Family Community Center for community partnerships. The BE GREAT: Graduate Program serves as a flagship initiative achieving 100% graduation rates, while the Great Futures Mentoring Program provides one-on-one mentorship. All programs are accessible through a $25 annual membership with financial assistance available.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• THE CLUB Teen Center: A dedicated center for teens ages 12-18 offering a wide variety of activities including tournaments, programs, gaming, technology, sports, cooking classes, and daily challenges.

Products and services

• Radford Program (K-2nd Grade) After-school program for kindergarten through 2nd grade students offering homework help, STEM activities, arts, Social & Emotional Learning (SEL), Healthy Habits, gym time, and field trips on non-school days.
• Quest Program (3rd-5th Grade) After-school program for 3rd through 5th grade students featuring homework help, STEM projects, art, SEL programming, Healthy Habits, gym activities, and field trips.
• Middle School & Teen Programs (6th-12th Grade) After-school and teen center programs for grades 6-12 offering homework help, college and career exploration, Career Launch, BE GREAT: Graduate Program, Keystone Leadership Club, Youth of the Month/Year recognition, and workforce readiness activities.
• Summer Program Full-day summer program for youth ages 6-18 offering dynamic learning environment with age-appropriate programs, mentoring, free meals (breakfast, lunch, snack), field trips, and age-group specific programming (Radford for ages 6-8, Quest for ages 9-11, Teen Center for ages 12-18).
• After-School Care at School Sites State-licensed after-school childcare programs at Lakeside Elementary, Omro Elementary, and Winneconne Elementary schools offering homework help, arts & crafts, STEM activities, gym time, and field trips.
• Winneconne 4K Wrap-Around Care Four-year-old kindergarten wrap-around childcare program in partnership with the School District of Winneconne, offering art, learning sessions, and field trip activities for 4K students.
• BE GREAT: Graduate Program Teen mentoring program serving over 90 teens at Oshkosh North High School, Oshkosh West High School, and Vel Phillips Middle School. Graduate & Career Coordinators work one-on-one with students on graduation tracking, goal-setting, grade checks, career exploration, and post-graduation planning. Achieved 100% graduation rate over the past 3 years.
• Great Futures Mentoring Program One-on-one mentoring program matching adult mentors with youth in 5th through 8th grade, focusing on academic growth and decision-making/life skills development.
• Academic Tutoring Homework help across all subjects with dedicated math tutor support, available daily during the school year through Academic Success staff.
• Health & Life Skills Programs Programs including Fitness Challenges, Garden Club (partnered with Growing Oshkosh), Healthy Habits, Passport to Manhood, SMART Girls, and Triple Play focusing on nutrition, physical activity, and overall well-being.
• Character & Leadership Programs Programs including Character/Etiquette and Afternoon Tea, Mentoring, Torch Club, and Keystone Leadership Club that build leadership skills and positive self-image.
• Sports, Fitness & Recreation Programs Comprehensive sports programs including Radford Baseball, Radford Soccer, Radford Basketball, Quest Tennis, Quest Flag Football, Quest/Teen Basketball, Club Baseball, Club Soccer, and Teen Volleyball. Also offers camps/clinics partnerships with organizations like Badger Region Volleyball Association, USTA Midwest, UW-Oshkosh, Lawrence University, and NFL Alumni.
• The Arts Programs Arts programming including Arts & Crafts, Digital Arts Suite (Animation Tech, Design Tech, Game Tech, Photo Tech, Music Tech, Movie Tech with three levels each), and Photography for members ages 6-18.
• Basic Needs Services Comprehensive support services including Back to School Supplies, Care Giver Education and Family Classes, Dental & Vision Care, Youth & Family Grief Support Group, Holiday Help/Adopt a Family, Household Assistance, Wet Hair Club (hygiene support), and Meal Program.
• Hyde Family Community Center Collaborative community space opened March 2024 serving over 3,000 individuals, offering family classes, partner programs, and community rentals. Provides space for community agencies to meet needs of children and families.
• Back to School Fair Annual August event providing 1,000 low-income Oshkosh students with backpack, school supplies, new outfit, shoes, hygiene items, and free haircuts. Collaborative effort with multiple community agencies.
• Youth of the Year Program Premier recognition program for Club members ages 14-18 promoting service, academic success, moral character, and public speaking. Local winner receives $10,000 scholarship with opportunities at state and national levels.
• Transportation Services Transportation provided from multiple Oshkosh schools to the Club each afternoon during the school year. Available from Emmeline Cook, Oaklawn, Read, Menominee (elementary), Tipler, Vel Phillips (middle), and Oshkosh North/West (high schools). Also partners with City of Oshkosh Public Transportation for student bus access.
• Mental Health Services On-site mental health counseling services for Club members.
• Youth & Family Grief Support Group Monthly support group for children, teens, and families who have experienced loss. Facilitated by trained volunteers and Club staff with therapy dogs, age-appropriate activities, and free onsite childcare. Held second Thursday of each month from 6-8 p.m.
• Family Nights Family engagement events held in winter and spring, providing opportunities for families to participate together in Club activities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% graduation rate for BE GREAT: Graduate program participants over past 3 years
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Building Brighter SmilescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2024Dental care partnership providing basic cleanings, x-rays, sealants, and comprehensive dental services to qualifying Club members through mobile clinic.
• Oshkosh YMCAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for swim lessons and water safety programming. Club members participate in swim instruction at Oshkosh YMCA facilities, building water safety skills and confidence.
• EAA - The Spirit of AviationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership facilitating unique experiences for Club members during EAA AirVenture, including visits from RAF Red Arrows pilots and aviation-themed activities.
• Best Buy Geek Squad AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTwo-day tech camp featuring AI, coding, video editing, and digital music creation using tools including Quick Draw!, Code.iRobot, MakeCode Arcade, DaVinci Resolve, and GarageBand.
• Growing OshkoshminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGarden club collaboration using four raised garden beds at Club. Members experience planting, caring for, and preparing healthy foods with fresh produce.
• Tri-County Community Dental CliniccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing dental services to Club members who lack insurance or medical assistance through mobile clinic visits to Club site.
• Oshkosh Public LibrarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSummer reading program partnership allowing members to sign up at Club and track reading achievements for incentives throughout summer months.
• Badger Region Volleyball AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSports partnership providing camps and clinics for Club members to learn volleyball skills.
• United States Tennis Association MidwestminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTennis program partnership using USTA Youth programming for Quest Tennis program with age-appropriate instruction.
• University of Wisconsin-OshkoshminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSports camps and clinics partnership providing coaching and athletic programming for Club members.
• Lawrence UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSports camps and clinics partnership providing athletic instruction opportunities for Club youth.
• NFL AlumniminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSports partnership bringing football-related programming and experiences to Club members.
• ADVOCAPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner in Back to School Fair collaborative providing services to low-income Oshkosh students.
• Oshkosh Area School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool district partnership for CLC school site programs, transportation services, and collaborative Back to School Fair.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National parent organization and federated network of 5,000+ Boys & Girls Clubs serving 4 million youth. Comparable because it sets program standards, content, and brand under which the Oshkosh chapter operates.

Direct peers

• Oshkosh YMCA: Local direct competitor and stated partner for swim programming. Comparable because it offers youth memberships, sports/fitness, after-school care, and summer programming to the same Oshkosh-area families.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Central Wisconsin: Northeast Wisconsin mentoring-focused youth nonprofit. Comparable because it provides one-on-one youth mentoring, school-based programs, and graduation/career readiness for the same target age group.
• Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast: Wisconsin council offering youth programming, leadership development, and community engagement for girls. Comparable as a youth development nonprofit competing for the same membership base and donor dollars in the region.
• Wisconsin 4-H Youth Development: UW-Extension statewide youth development program offering after-school clubs, leadership, STEM, and community service. Comparable because it serves overlapping age groups with similar character/career/STEM programming.

Regional players

• Boys & Girls Club of Appleton: Nearby Wisconsin chapter of the same national network serving the Fox Valley region. Comparable because it runs the same BGCA programs (BE GREAT, Keystone, Triple Play) and similar membership/after-school model for youth in adjacent geography.
• Boys & Girls Club of Green Bay: Another Wisconsin Boys & Girls Club chapter. Comparable because it operates the same national BGCA program stack and membership model for youth ages 6-18 in northeast Wisconsin.
• Boys & Girls Club of Dane County: Wisconsin BGCA chapter serving the Madison area. Comparable as a same-network peer with similar fee structure, school-site partnerships, and graduation-support programs in a different Wisconsin geography.
• YMCA of the Fox Cities: Regional YMCA serving the Appleton/Fox Cities area in Wisconsin. Comparable because it offers youth memberships, sports, after-school care, and summer programming targeting the same family demographic in a nearby market.

Others

• Oshkosh Area United Way: The Club's primary regional funding partner. Comparable as a stakeholder ecosystem participant that allocates donor dollars to the Club and competing social-service nonprofits in the same geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/126158617429336
• Instagraminstagram.com/thecluboshkosh

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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