BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF GREATER DUBUQUE

What BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF GREATER DUBUQUE does

Boys & Girls Club of Greater Dubuque is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth services organization (EIN #42-0710263) operating in Dubuque, Iowa. Founded in 1900 as the 40th Boys Club in the United States, the organization merged with the Dubuque Girls' Club in 1999 under United Way auspices and serves children and teens ages 5-18 through five core programs: STEAM, Physical Activity, Brain Health, Leadership & Life Skills, and Food & Nutrition. The organization operates from an approximately 36,000 sq. ft. multi-level facility in historic downtown Dubuque at 1299 Locust Street, built in 1965 and expanded by 14,000 sq. ft. in 2001 following a $4.3M capital campaign. Dedicated program spaces include a Game Room, Upper and Lower Gyms, Art Room, STEAM Technology Center, Brain Health Retreat Room, and Cafeteria.

The business model is donation-funded: the organization accepts individual gifts (cash, stocks, bonds), planned giving, in-kind contributions, and operates USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) meal reimbursements. Special events (annual Golf Fun Day and Gift of Hope) drive additional fundraising. All services to youth are free; no membership fees are charged. The Club served 53,000 free meals in 2024 across the main facility and four off-site community distribution locations. Key partners include United Way of Dubuque Area Tri-States (founding funder), John Deere, McCoy Group, Variety Iowa, Dubuque Community Schools, and three local colleges. Go-to-market is community-led via word-of-mouth, school referrals, and direct outreach to families through tours. Leadership includes Executive Director Tom Sullivan and a functional team of directors across program services, development, social/educational programs, food services, and sports/fitness.

Name

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF GREATER DUBUQUE

Legal name

Boys & Girls Club of Greater Dubuque

Website

https://boysgirlsdubuque.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1900

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Dubuque is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free youth programming (STEAM, sports, brain health, leadership, and nutrition) to children ages 5-18 in Dubuque, Iowa, funded through donations, USDA meal programs, and community partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development & Nonprofit Community Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAAAFAN

Youth-to-Adult Transition & Life Skills (Independent Living, Soft Skills)

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Community & Public Education Programs (Libraries, Community Centers)

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• After-school programs
• Nonprofit youth services
• STEAM youth education
• Community child nutrition

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubuque

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The organization accepts one-time and monthly gifts of cash, stocks, and bonds from individual donors. Donations are tax-deductible as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN #42-0710263). The organization has a Director of Development to manage donor relations.
2. Planned Giving: Donors can contribute major gifts beyond their lifetime through planned giving arrangements.
3. In-Kind Donations: Partners donate time, services, equipment, and resources rather than money to support members and families.
4. USDA Food Programs: The organization operates under the USDA's Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), providing free meals to at-risk youth. In 2024, they served 53,000 meals.
5. Special Events Fundraising: Annual Golf Fun Day event generates revenue through foursome registrations, sponsorships, and evening program tickets. The Gift of Hope event also provides donation opportunities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Dubuque provides youth development programming for children and teens ages 5–18 in Dubuque, Iowa, delivered through five integrated core programs: STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, math), Physical Activity, Brain Health, Leadership & Life Skills, and Food & Nutrition. The organization also provides free USDA-funded meals, college/career readiness support, scholarships via the Meyer Family Positive Outcomes Fund, and operates from a single multi-level facility in historic downtown Dubuque.

Product overview

Boys & Girls Club of Greater Dubuque offers a unified youth development organization with five integrated core programs: STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, math), Physical Activity (sports and recreation), Brain Health (emotional wellness), Leadership & Life Skills, and Food & Nutrition. The Club operates from a single multi-level facility in historic downtown Dubuque, providing meals, educational enrichment, and support services to youth. Additional offerings include scholarship programs through the Meyer Family Positive Outcomes Fund, recognition programs like Youth of the Year and the Chuck Spahn Memorial Award, and special events including Golf Fun Day. The organization serves as a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN #42-0710263) operating under USDA food programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• STEAM Program Hands-on activities in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math for youth ages 5-18, including Iowa STEM Scale-Up STEAM Cart, Robo Wunderkind Coding Kits, Electricity Circuit Kits, Victory VR Education, Coding with Beebots, LEGO STEM Challenges, and hands-on STEM experiments.
• Physical Activity Program Sports and recreation programming including dodgeball, basketball, flag football, soccer, kickball, wiffle ball, dance classes, fitness and wellness activities, and outdoor adventure programs for youth.
• Brain Health Program Programs promoting emotional well-being, resilience, and brain health awareness for youth, featuring a dedicated Brain Health Retreat Room for emotional regulation, mindfulness, and conflict resolution.
• Leadership & Life Skills Program Confidence, responsibility, and life-skills building through service opportunities, mentorship, positive self-image development, and college and career readiness programs including campus tours and career exploration.
• Food & Nutrition Program Free nutritious meals and healthy eating education for children and youth, operating under USDA's Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). 53,000 meals served in 2024 across the Club facility and community distribution sites.
• Meyer Family Positive Outcomes Fund Financial awards of up to $5,000 annually to past or present Club members, staff, or volunteers pursuing education or training. Includes a Futures in Technical Trade track for skilled trades careers and a Diplomas 2 Degrees track for two- or four-year undergraduate programs.
• Club Facility and Program Spaces Approximately 36,000 sq. ft. multi-level facility at 1299 Locust Street, Dubuque, with dedicated programming spaces including Game Room, Upper & Lower Gyms, Art Room, STEAM Technology Center, Brain Health Retreat Room, and Cafeteria. Families can schedule tours and enroll children on-site.

Quantifiable outcome

• Served 53,000 meals to children in 2024
• +2 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

Integration1 record

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• John DeerecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJohn Deere collaborates with the Club on STEAM programs and career exploration activities, providing industry expertise and mentorship opportunities for members.
• Dubuque Community SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner on STEAM initiatives and educational programming, helping connect school curriculum with Club enrichment activities.
• University of DubuquecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides college campus tours for members to introduce them to college life. Also partners on STEAM programming and art initiatives.
• Clarke UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides college campus tours for members. Partners on STEAM initiatives and educational enrichment.
• Loras CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides college campus tours for members. Partners on STEAM initiatives and educational enrichment.
• Rising Star Theatre CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates on STEAM programming, bringing performing arts experiences and mentorship to Club members.
• Bluff Strokes Art CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners on STEAM and art programming, contributing to creative education experiences for youth.
• McCoy GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners on career and trade exploration programs, helping members learn about careers in trades and other industries through mentorship and skill-building workshops.
• St. Mark Youth EnrichmentcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommunity site where the Club provides meal services to youth through the USDA food programs.
• Multicultural Family CenterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSummer meal distribution site for the Club's food and nutrition program.
• Dubuque Park & Rec SitesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSummer meal distribution sites for the Club's food and nutrition program.
• Terrace Heights Mobile Home ParkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommunity meal site where the Club provides nutritious meals through USDA programs.
• Turnt Kidz DanceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeads weekly dance classes at the Club as part of physical activity and wellness programming.
• Dubuque Police DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal safety partner working with the Club on child safety initiatives and security measures.
• Praesidium Inc.minorOthersProvides the 24-hour Child Safety Hotline ([email protected]) and safety reporting services. Praesidium is a leading child safety organization that works with youth-serving organizations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois: Regional council serving the same geography with comparable youth development programming (leadership, life skills, STEAM, outdoor activity). Competes for the same parent/donor dollars and youth member time in Dubuque.
• 4-H (Iowa State University Extension): Community-based youth development program delivered through cooperative extension in the same geography. Comparable STEAM, leadership, and life-skills programming for school-age youth with similar donor/foundation funding model.
• Police Athletic League (PAL): National network of community-based youth services organizations focused on at-risk youth, similar to Boys & Girls Clubs. Comparable programming in sports, education, and mentorship with similar mission to serve youth who need services most.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of America: National youth mentoring nonprofit serving school-age children with similar mission of positive youth development and similar nonprofit funding model. Overlaps with Boys & Girls Club's mentorship and life skills focus.
• Boys & Girls Club of America: National parent organization of the Boys & Girls Club network to which the subject Club is affiliated. Operates the same youth development model and brand framework; directly comparable as the umbrella body governing affiliate Clubs like Greater Dubuque.
• Boy Scouts of America: National youth development organization with comparable leadership, life skills, and citizenship programming for school-age youth. Similar nonprofit revenue model (donations, fees, volunteer-driven) and overlapping target demographic of 5-18 year olds.
• YMCA of Dubuque: Local community-based youth services organization operating in the same Dubuque market with comparable programming in youth development, sports/fitness, and after-school care. Closest direct competitor for families choosing between youth enrichment options in this geography.

Emerging players

• After-School All-Stars: National nonprofit providing comprehensive after-school programs with academic, enrichment, and physical activity components. Comparable after-school programming model but typically operates in larger urban school districts rather than mid-size cities like Dubuque.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

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