Boys & Girls Clubs of Story County

What Boys & Girls Clubs of Story County does

Boys & Girls Clubs of Story County is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth development organization operating two physical club locations in Story County, Iowa: the flagship Ames Club (serving youth ages 6-18) and the Nevada Club (serving youth Kindergarten through 8th grade, housed within Memorial Lutheran Church). Its core product is daily after-school and summer programming that bundles safe supervised care, nutritious meals, academic support, and enrichment in arts, sports, STEM, financial literacy, leadership, and workforce readiness, with the Feed the Kids program providing over 13,000 meals annually to more than 140 youth. The underlying technology is conventional for the sector: a WordPress-based website, online donation platforms (GiveLively, DonorPerfect), and a Salesforce-style volunteer portal, with no proprietary technology stack; the only notable technical element is off-the-shelf VR hardware used in the Workforce Development program for career exploration. The organization monetizes through a four-stream model: individual and major-donor fundraising, three signature annual events (Gala with Sukup as presenting sponsor, Ames Fly-In, Trivia Night 2.0), modest membership fees that vary by club and age ($100-$540 annually), and a branded merchandise store operated through Sigler. Go-to-market is community-led: enrollment flows through direct contact with club staff, while fundraising and awareness are driven by local events, partnerships with restaurants and businesses (Panda Express, Hy-Vee, Buffalo Wild Wings, Chick-fil-A, Midwest corporate sponsors), and a Board of Directors composed of local business and institutional leaders. The organization is an independent affiliate of the national Boys & Girls Clubs of America network, which supplies brand recognition, standardized programs (SMART Moves, Triple Play, Youth of the Year), and safety infrastructure via its Praesidium partnership.

Name

Boys & Girls Clubs of Story County

Legal name

Boys and Girls Clubs of Story County Inc.

Website

https://bgcstory.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Boys & Girls Clubs of Story County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating two youth club locations in Ames and Nevada, Iowa, serving youth ages 6-18 with daily after-school and summer programs in academics, arts, sports, leadership, and workforce readiness, supported by donations, events, and membership fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGADAD

Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development 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

SECONDARYBPAGADAK

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

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

SECONDARYMPAKACAE

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Collegiate & Amateur Sports Organizations (NCAA, Federations, Clubs)

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• After school programs
• Community youth services
• Nonprofit youth enrichment
• Summer youth programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Ames

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: Individual donations through online giving portal (GiveLively), monthly giving, one-time gifts, Venmo. Major donor cultivation and planned giving programs.
2. Event Fundraisers: Revenue from signature events including annual Gala, Ames Fly-In, and Trivia Night 2.0 featuring sponsorships and ticket sales.
3. Membership Fees: Fees charged for club participation - School Year Club at $540 for Nevada Club and varying fees for Ames Club based on age and season.
4. Merchandise Sales: Online merchandise store through Sigler for branded apparel and items - not a fundraiser but community engagement channel.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Boys & Girls Clubs of Story County is a nonprofit youth development organization that provides after-school and summer programming at two physical Club locations (Ames Club and Nevada Club) for youth ages 6-18 in Story County, Iowa. The organization delivers a comprehensive portfolio of programs spanning academic support, health and wellness, character and leadership development, arts, sports, STEM, and workforce readiness, along with daily nutritious meals through its Feed the Kids program. Programs are delivered free or at low cost, with services funded through donations, memberships, sponsorships, and signature fundraising events.

Product overview

Boys & Girls Clubs of Story County operates as a unified youth development organization offering two physical Club locations (Ames Club and Nevada Club) serving youth ages 6-18 with a comprehensive portfolio of programs and services. The organization provides daily after-school and summer programming including core youth development programs (SMART Moves, Healthy Habits, Youth of the Year, Torch Club), arts programming (Fine Arts), sports and fitness (Triple Play, All Stars, Gamesroom, Taekwondo), and education/workforce readiness (Power Hour, Money Matters, STEM Programming, Workforce Development). Supporting services include meal programs through Feed the Kids and Let's Cook, fundraising events (Ames Fly-In, Gala, Trivia Night 2.0), an online donation portal, planned giving program, and a merchandise store. The Clubs provide nutritious meals and snacks, with the Ames Club offering extended hours (3pm-7pm) and specialized facilities including an E-Sports Room, Arts & STEM Room, Zen Den, and Teaching Kitchen.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ames Club Main Club facility in Ames open Monday-Friday 3pm-7pm serving youth ages 6-18 with after-school and summer programming, including academic support, sports, arts, STEM, and meals.
• Nevada Club Satellite Club facility within Memorial Lutheran Church in Nevada, open Monday-Friday 3pm-6pm serving youth kindergarten through 8th grade with STEM, arts, and leadership programs.
• Feed the Kids Program Meal provision initiative providing over 13,000 nutritious meals annually to more than 140 youth ages 6-18 at Ames and Nevada Clubs, addressing food insecurity through community food partnerships.
• Let's Cook Program Youth-led culinary program where participants plan, prepare, and serve meals to peers, building life skills, confidence, and food preparation knowledge.
• Online Donation Portal Online giving platform enabling donors to make monthly or one-time contributions to support youth programs and services.
• Planned Giving Program Structured legacy giving options allowing donors to include the organization in their estate planning through documented giving vehicles.
• Ames Fly-In Event Annual family-friendly fundraising event at Ames Municipal Airport featuring pancakes, sausage, vehicle displays, live entertainment, and airplane rides.
• Gala Annual formal fundraising event held at Sukup Endzone Club featuring sponsors, auctions, and community celebration.
• Trivia Night 2.0 Interactive trivia competition event featuring ISU basketball stars and local celebrities as co-hosts, raising funds for Club programs.
• BGCStory Online Store Online merchandise store offering branded apparel and items for community members to support and promote the organization.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% of Club teens expect to graduate from high school
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Panda ExpresscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFood partner providing meals for Feed the Kids program at club locations. Supports nourishment of youth with nutritious meals.
• Hy-VeecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGrocery partner supporting Feed the Kids initiative with food donations for youth meals.
• Little CaesarssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant partner contributing pizza for youth meals at club locations.
• Chick-fil-AsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant partner supporting Feed the Kids program with meal contributions.
• Hickory ParksupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal restaurant partner providing meals for club youth through Feed the Kids program.
• Alley's PizzasupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal pizza restaurant contributing to Feed the Kids program.
• Mid-States CompaniessupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerFood partner supporting Feed the Kids program and sponsor of Gala event.
• Hunziker CompaniessupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner providing support for Feed the Kids initiative.
• Martin MariettasupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity business partner supporting youth programs.
• IowaStatersupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal restaurant partner contributing to Feed the Kids program.
• The CafesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal cafe partner providing meals for club youth.
• Provisions Lot FsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerFood partner supporting youth meal programs.
• PraesidiumcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNational safety partnership providing 24-hour confidential Child Safety Hotline (866-607-SAFE) and safety expertise. Manages incident reporting for staff and members.
• Memorial Lutheran ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHousing partner providing facility space for Nevada Club location since revitalization in 2018.
• Ames Police Benefit Association (APBA)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-beneficiary of Ames Fly-In event proceeds supporting community programs.
• Omaha Street PercussionsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerEntertainment provider performing at Ames Fly-In event.
• Central Iowa Air ServicesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerAviation partner providing airplane rides at Fly-In event.
• Ag Leader AcademysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue host for Trivia Night 2.0 event featuring ISU basketball stars.
• Tamin Lipsey and Arianna Jackson (ISU Basketball)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerISU basketball athletes co-starring as celebrity participants in Trivia Night 2.0 fundraiser.
• Ames Police DepartmentsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerDiamond sponsor of Gala, maintaining 30+ year board member presence.
• Kande ProductionssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerPhotography and videography sponsor for Gala event, provides event photo galleries.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa: Nonprofit providing youth mentoring services across central Iowa using a one-to-one volunteer model. Comparable mission of supporting youth development and self-sufficiency for underserved populations.
• YMCA of Ames: Operates in the same Ames, Iowa geography offering youth programming, after-school care, sports leagues, and membership-based recreation services that directly overlap with BGC Story County's offerings.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa: Direct affiliate of Boys & Girls Clubs of America operating in the same state (Iowa) with overlapping youth development programming, membership model, and event-based fundraising. Most comparable peer given regional proximity and mission alignment.
• Girls Inc. of Central Iowa: Nonprofit providing youth development programming for girls with similar outcome-focused model (graduation rates, leadership development). Comparable scale and direct overlap in target demographic and programs.
• Police Activities League (PAL) of Ames: Local youth services nonprofit with police department ties (Ames Police Department is a BGC board member), offering youth programming and recreation. Competes for similar Story County youth and corporate sponsorships.

Emerging players

• Salvation Army of Story County: Nonprofit providing youth services, meal programs, and after-school activities in Story County. Competes for similar low-income youth demographic and shares food insecurity programming overlap.
• 4-H (Iowa State University Extension): Iowa 4-H delivers youth development programming focused on leadership, STEM, and life skills via the ISU Extension network. Reaches Story County youth through school and community clubs with a more agriculture-rooted membership model.

Broad incumbents

• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National parent network of which BGC Story County is an independent affiliate. Provides curriculum, safety standards (Praesidium), and brand framework that the Story County chapter delivers locally.

Others

• United Way of Story County: Local United Way chapter that serves as both a potential funder and ecosystem partner for BGC Story County. Comparable as a community-focused nonprofit hub but functions primarily as a grantmaker rather than direct service provider.

Regional players

• Ames Community School District After-School Programs: Public school district running its own after-school enrichment in the same Story County geography. Competes for the same school-age children and parent demand for out-of-school-time supervision.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BGCStory
• Facebookfacebook.com/bgcstoryco
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/boys-girls-clubs-of-story-county
• Instagraminstagram.com/bgcstorycounty

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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