Boys & Girls Club of East Providence

What Boys & Girls Club of East Providence does

The Boys & Girls Club of East Providence is a 501(c)(3) youth development organization founded in 1938 and headquartered at the Williams Avenue clubhouse in East Providence, Rhode Island. It operates four program sites spanning a licensed childcare center, a residential summer camp at Camp Crosby in Bristol, and school-embedded extensions at Hennessey School and Martin Middle School, employing 31 staff and supported by an executive team led by Executive Director Erin Gilliatt (since 2004).

Its service portfolio covers licensed childcare, summer camp, athletics, a competitive swim team (Tidal Wave), teen programming with a dedicated teen center and technology lab, the Hennessey Scholar Camp enrichment track, and a formalized Social Emotional Wellness function under Dr. Karin Capobianco. Programming is delivered in partnership with the East Providence Public School District, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, and local universities (Brown, RISD, Rhode Island College), with safety oversight aligned to BGCA national infrastructure (Praesidium, NCMEC).

The operating model blends fee-for-service revenue (childcare tuition, summer camp fees, athletic and swim team fees), federal and state government grants (USDA CACFP, 21st Century Community Learning Centers, RI Department of Human Services, SNAP outreach), philanthropic donations, and partnership in-kind contributions. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, but the headcount, multi-site footprint, and program breadth are consistent with a mid-sized community-based non-profit operating in the low single-digit millions of annual revenue.

Name

Boys & Girls Club of East Providence

Legal name

Boys and Girls Club of East Providence

Website

https://epbgc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1938

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Boys & Girls Club of East Providence is a community-based 501(c)(3) youth development organization founded in 1938 that runs licensed childcare, summer camp, athletics, swim team, teen, and social-emotional wellness programs across four sites for East Providence and Bristol, Rhode Island families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Child Care Services (62441), Child and Youth Services (624110), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

After-School Academic Support Programs (Centers & Clubs) (EDAJALAM), Youth-to-Adult Transition & Life Skills (Independent Living, Soft Skills) (EDAAAFAN), Nursery School Readiness & Transition Programs (EDACACAL)

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• After school childcare
• Summer camp services
• Youth athletics programs
• Community youth services

Headquarters

HQ city

East Providence

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Giving: Individual donations, monthly recurring gifts, matching gifts, tribute gifts, planned giving, and AmazonSmile contributions form a significant revenue stream. The organization actively solicits donations via its website and appeals to corporate matching gift programs.
2. Program Fees (Childcare, Summer Camp, Teen Membership): Revenue is generated through tiered childcare fees (based on household income), weekly summer camp fees, and teen membership dues ($20/year). Financial assistance and state CCAP/DHS childcare subsidies are available, ensuring accessibility.
3. Government Grants and Food Program Subsidies: The Club receives federal funding through SNAP outreach partnerships (USDA), 21st Century Community Learning Center grants (state-administered), and participates in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) for free meals and snacks.
4. Athletic Program Registration Fees: Revenue is generated through registration fees for athletic programs including basketball, lacrosse, and E-sports leagues (e.g., lacrosse at $50 per player, basketball at varying rates). Financial assistance is available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Boys & Girls Club of East Providence operates a portfolio of youth development programs for children and adolescents in East Providence and Bristol, Rhode Island. Core offerings include before- and after-school childcare, summer day camp (Camp Crosby), summer literacy theatre camp, youth athletics (basketball, lacrosse, swim, E-sports), a competitive swim team (Tidal Waves), teen center programming (Keystone, SMART Girls, Career Launch, Money Matters), and school-based 21st Century enrichment programs. Services are delivered at the Williams Avenue Clubhouse and at school-based sites in East Providence.

Product overview

Boys & Girls Club of East Providence operates as a unified youth development organization offering multiple interconnected programs through its main Williams Avenue Clubhouse and two school-based locations (Hennessey School and Martin Middle School). The core portfolio includes summer camps (Camp Crosby outdoor camp and Literary Theatre Summer Camp), year-round childcare services, athletics programs (EPBGC Athletics featuring basketball, lacrosse, swimming, theater, and E-sports), teen programs (Keystone Club, SMART GIRLS, Career Launch, Money Matters), and competitive swim team (Tidal Waves). Programs are designed to serve youth from elementary through high school with emphasis on academic success, healthy living, leadership development, and career preparation.

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Functional benefit

Brands

• EPBGC Athletics: Athletic programs including basketball, lacrosse, swim, theater, and e-sports. Previously known as East Providence Mohawks.
• Camp Crosby
• Tidal Wave Swim Team

Products and services

• Childcare

Quantifiable outcome

• Goal for each member: graduate high school with a plan for their future, remain fit for life, become engaged citizens of their club and community

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• 4-H Club of Rhode IslandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Hennessey Scholar Camp after-school program, providing youth enrichment content related to agriculture, life skills, and community engagement.
• Brown University Science DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides science enrichment programming for Hennessey Scholar Camp students, bringing university-level scientific expertise and resources to elementary school participants.
• Brown University Music (Brunotes)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMusic enrichment programming for Hennessey Scholar Camp, with university music students serving as mentors and instructors.
• East Providence High School Spanish Dept.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides Spanish language and cultural enrichment programming for Hennessey Scholar Camp students.
• East Providence Recreation Dept.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates on recreational programming and community events for Club members.
• The School of RockminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides music education enrichment for Club programs through The School of Rock's curriculum and instructors.
• Rhode Island CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners on educational enrichment programming, including academic support and student development initiatives.
• Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides arts and design enrichment programming for Club youth through RISD student volunteers and curriculum support.
• Narragansett Boat ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides rowing and water sports enrichment opportunities for Club members, enhancing athletic programming.
• EP Martial ArtsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides martial arts instruction as part of the enrichment programming at Hennessey Scholar Camp.
• PraesidiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNationally partnered safety expert providing a 24-hour toll-free Child Safety Hotline (866-607-SAFE) for Club members, staff, and families. Praesidium provides guidance on safety policies and incident reporting.
• National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational safety partner providing guidance on safety policies and approaches for child protection.
• National Children's Advocacy CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational partner providing guidance and training for the Club's child safety policies and procedures.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization providing safety standards, training curricula (child abuse prevention, mandated reporting, grooming prevention), policy guidance, critical incident reporting systems, and program frameworks including Keystone, Youth of the Year, and BGCA Digital Citizenship training.
• Rhode Island Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs (RIABGC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Club is a member of RIABGC and participates as a SNAP Outreach partner, helping Rhode Islanders apply for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. Contact: Matt Shea, SNAP Outreach Coordinator.
• USDA / Food and Nutrition ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal food program partner enabling the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) which provides free meals and snacks to Club childcare and after-school program participants.
• American Camp Association (ACA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCamp Crosby holds ACA accreditation, indicating it meets national standards for camp safety, programming, and operations.
• RI Community Food BankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides dinner food donations for the Williams Ave childcare program on a daily basis, supporting the Club's food security mission.
• Rhode Island Department of Human Services (DHS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency providing Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) subsidies that allow low-income families to access Club childcare services at reduced or no cost.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Camp Fire: National youth development nonprofit offering after-school, camp, and teen leadership programming — operating on a similar nonprofit model with comparable K–12 age focus and outdoor/camp components like Camp Crosby.
• YMCA of Greater Providence: Broad incumbent youth-services provider in the same Providence metro, offering childcare, swim, athletics, and summer camp under a subscription/membership model — directly competing for families and after-school enrollment.
• Boys & Girls Club of Providence: The most proximate RI peer; operates the same BGCA-affiliated youth development model (childcare, athletics, teen programs, summer camp) within the same Providence metro, competing directly for the same families, schools, and state/federal funding streams.
• Boys & Girls Club of Newport County: Rhode Island Boys & Girls Club affiliate operating the same youth development model in Newport County — a fellow RIABGC member that shares grant funding channels and BGCA programming.
• Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket: Neighboring RI Boys & Girls Club offering the same mix of after-school childcare, athletics, teen programming, and BGCA curriculum — competing for the same state DHS/CCAP subsidies and 21st Century CLC grants.
• Boys & Girls Club of Fall River: Boys & Girls Club affiliate operating in adjacent Bristol County, MA — a near-twin in operating model (childcare, athletics, summer camp, teen programs) and demographic profile to EPBGC, providing a close geographic benchmark.
• Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England: Regional youth development nonprofit serving the same RI geography with troop-based programming, leadership development, and outdoor experiences — a comparable nonprofit peer for fundraising, volunteer engagement, and outcome measurement.

Emerging players

• Providence After School Alliance (PASA): Providence-based after-school intermediary that coordinates funding and programming across multiple schools; intersects with EPBGC's school-based 21st Century CLC programming and competes for similar state/city-level support.

Broad incumbents

• Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston: Larger, multi-site BGCA affiliate in a major New England metro — same BGCA programming backbone, but at significantly greater scale, offering a useful benchmark for what scaled EPBGC operations could look like if it expanded.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National umbrella organization that EPBGC is affiliated with — provides safety standards, curriculum frameworks, and outcome measurement; relevant as a strategic counterparty and standards-setter rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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