What GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH ATHLETICS, LEARNING & SERVICE (GOALS) does

GOALS (Growth Opportunities through Athletics, Learning & Service) is a 501(c)-style nonprofit organization founded in 1994 in Anaheim, California, that delivers free after-school, in-school, summer, and weekend programs to underserved youth ages 6-19 across Orange County. Originally founded by the Walt Disney Company as "Disney GOALS" alongside the launch of The Mighty Ducks film and the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim NHL franchise, the organization was later rebranded to GOALS to reflect its independence following Disney's sale of the Ducks franchise. Its mission centers on combining athletics, academic enrichment, and community service to support youth physical, emotional, social, and mental well-being in areas of high need, with reported outcomes including 40% of after-school participants demonstrating reading and math improvement.

The organization's product portfolio comprises site-based ASES-funded after-school programs at partner elementary and middle schools (GOALS for Oak View, Rio Vista, Melrose, Ruby Drive, and Valadez), GOALS Healthy Futures recess programming at eight campuses, the 8-week GOALS Cadets Summer of Service, ABC Community free field trips, year-round GOALS Everybody Counts adaptive programming for adults with disabilities (in partnership with My Day Counts), and the emerging Camp Valcrest free camp experience in the Angeles National Forest. Delivery is entirely physical and in-person, with no proprietary technology platform; supporting programs include a 10-member AmeriCorps VISTA pipeline, the Teach For GOALS college internship with Cal State Fullerton/Dominguez Hills/Long Beach and UCI, and the ValTech high-school internship with Valencia High School (PYLUSD).

GOALS operates on a donation- and grant-funded free-program model with no fees charged to participants or families for athletics, coaching, equipment, transportation, field trips, or uniforms. The 9-person staff oversees nine facility sites in Orange County (headquarters on La Palma Parkway, GOALSland/Dreamscape Complex, GOALS Gardens, Anaheim ICE Arena, ABC Community, and the Community Garden) plus Camp Valcrest in the Angeles National Forest, serving program populations across Anaheim, Placentia, Fullerton, and Huntington Beach. Revenue inflows derive from individual donors, corporate philanthropy, ASES state funding, and AmeriCorps federal support, with program distribution occurring through deep institutional relationships with Ocean View School District, Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District, the City of Anaheim, My Day Counts, LA Parks and Recreation, and AmeriCorps VISTA.

Name

GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH ATHLETICS, LEARNING & SERVICE (GOALS)

Legal name

Growth Opportunities through Athletics, Learning & Service (GOALS)

Website

https://goals.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

GOALS is a nonprofit organization founded in 1994 that provides free after-school athletics, academic enrichment, and community service programs to underserved youth ages 6-19 across four Orange County cities in California.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth & Junior Tournament Organizers (MPAKADAL), Intramural & Recreational Sports Programs (EDAJAJAB), Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• After-school programs
• Athletic enrichment services
• Community service programs
• Educational enrichment

Headquarters

HQ city

Anaheim

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Monetary Donations: GOALS operates as a completely free program funded entirely by donations from individuals, corporations, and philanthropists. All services including homework assistance, educational enrichment, athletics, coaching, equipment, field trips, and transportation are provided at no cost to participants and families.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

GOALS provides completely free, year-round and seasonal youth development programs for underserved youth ages 6-19 in Orange County, combining structured athletics (ice hockey, soccer, lacrosse, basketball, roller hockey, tennis), academic enrichment and homework assistance, and community service opportunities. Programs are delivered on-site at partner schools and community facilities through deep partnerships with school districts, the City of Anaheim, AmeriCorps VISTA, and My Day Counts, with all equipment, uniforms, transportation, coaching, and educational support provided at no cost to participants.

Product overview

GOALS (Growth Opportunities through Athletics, Learning & Service) is a nonprofit youth development organization offering a portfolio of free programs for underserved youth ages 6-19. The core offerings include: GOALS ASES Elementary School Programs (including GOALS for Oak View, Rio Vista, Melrose, and Ruby Drive) providing after-school athletics, homework assistance, and educational enrichment; GOALS for Valadez serving middle school students; GOALS Healthy Futures providing structured sports during school hours; GOALS Cadets Summer of Service offering 8-week community service opportunities; ABC Community with free weekly field trips; and GOALS Everybody Counts serving individuals with disabilities. Supporting programs include Camp Valcrest (summer camp in Angeles National Forest), AmeriCorps VISTA, Teach For GOALS Internships, and ValTech Internships. All programs are offered free of charge to participants, operating across Anaheim, Placentia, Fullerton, and Huntington Beach in Orange County.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• GOALS ASES Elementary School Programs After School Education and Safety (ASES) programs for elementary schools providing youth with sports, physical fitness, educational enrichment, homework assistance, and weekly off-campus field trips.
• GOALS for Oak View 5-day per week after-school initiative at Oak View Elementary School in Huntington Beach featuring daily sports and fitness activities, nutritional snack time, specialized GOALS curriculum, and weekly film screenings.
• GOALS for Rio Vista After-school program at Rio Vista Elementary School in Anaheim partnering with PYLUSD CASA Program, offering daily homework assistance, weekly clubs, educational enrichment, and weekly off-campus field trips including ice hockey at Anaheim ICE.
• GOALS for Melrose After-school program at Melrose Elementary School in Placentia partnering with PYLUSD CASA Program, offering homework assistance, weekly clubs, and specialized GOALS classes.
• GOALS for Ruby Drive Weekly after-school initiative at Ruby Drive Elementary School in Placentia featuring GOALS classes and bi-weekly Anaheim ICE field trips.
• GOALS for Valadez 5-day per week after-school initiative at Valadez Middle School in Placentia offering sports and fitness activities, homework help, nutritional snack time, GOALS curriculum, weekly film screenings, and field trips to GOALSland, Anaheim Ice, and Concourse Bowling.
• GOALS Healthy Futures Program providing students in grades 2nd through 8th structured team sports and games during recess or nutrition time, helping students feel included, learn new skills, stay active, and form healthy peer and mentor relationships.
• GOALS Cadets: Summer of Service Free 8-week summer community service program from mid-June to mid-August for junior high and high school students combining education, job training, personal fitness, and community service. Open to any youth interested in service projects beautifying communities.
• ABC Community Community program featuring free weekly field trips for children ages 6 and up to locations such as Anaheim Ice Rink, bowling alleys, the beach, community parks, and local trail hikes. Also includes GOALSgiving holiday basket program and community yard sales.
• GOALS Everybody Counts Year-round partnership with My Day Counts providing individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities opportunities to participate in Adaptive Sports, Nutrition Workshops, Fine Arts Sessions, and Therapeutic Gardening, facilitated by GOALS staff and AmeriCorps VISTA members.
• Camp Valcrest Traditional summer camp experience in the Angeles National Forest with 15 historic structures across 14 acres, offering free camp experience, job and volunteer opportunities, and open access to natural spaces for 200-1000 GOALS participants annually.
• AmeriCorps VISTA Program Multi-faceted Success Through Service program with AmeriCorps VISTA members supporting GOALS Everybody Counts, ABC-Clubhouse, Cadets Forest Service, and Cadets Urban Service initiatives year-round.
• Teach For GOALS Internship Program College-level volunteer initiative providing real-world work experience in non-profit work, youth programming, education, kinesiology, community service, STEAM, grant writing, and programming for individuals with disabilities. Partners with Cal State Fullerton, Cal State Dominguez Hills, Cal State Long Beach, and UCI.
• ValTech Internship Program High school-level volunteer initiative providing experience in technology, business, and art through developing marketing materials, public relations, business campaigns, photography, videography, and graphic design. Partnered with Valencia High School within PYLUSD.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40% of students attending after-school programs improve their reading and math skills
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• My Day CountscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018GOALS launched a year-round partnership with My Day Counts in Fall 2018, known as GOALS Everybody Counts. My Day Counts is a local nonprofit providing employment services and programs to individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities. The partnership provides adaptive sports, nutrition workshops, fine arts sessions, and therapeutic gardening.
• Walt Disney CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1994GOALS was originally founded by the Walt Disney Company in 1994. Following the release of The Mighty Ducks movie and the creation of the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim NHL team, CEO Michael Eisner encouraged corporate leaders to create a community ice center and nonprofit program for underserved youth. Disney provided strong early support and the program was initially called Disney GOALS.
• Ocean View School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGOALS partnered directly with Ocean View School District to establish the GOALS for Oak View (GFOV) program at Oak View Elementary School in Huntington Beach. The 5-day per week after school initiative includes daily sports and fitness activities, nutritional snack time, specialized GOALS curriculum, and weekly film screenings.
• PYLUSD CASA Program (Placentia Yorba Linda Unified School District)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGOALS partnered with PYLUSD CASA Program to provide after school support at Rio Vista Elementary School (Anaheim), Melrose Elementary School (Placentia), and Ruby Drive Elementary School (Placentia). Services include daily homework assistance, weekly clubs, educational enrichment, and GOALS classes.
• Placentia Yorba Linda Unified School District (PYLUSD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGOALS established a 5-day per week after school initiative at Valadez Middle School in partnership with PYLUSD, known as GOALS for Valadez (GFV). The program features sports and fitness activities, homework help, nutritional snack time, GOALS curriculum, and weekly film screenings.
• LA Parks and RecreationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGOALS has a formal agreement with LA Parks and Recreation to operate Camp Valcrest, extending program reach to include youth living in Los Angeles County.
• City of AnaheimcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGOALS developed many collaborations with the City of Anaheim through the development of free, youth-oriented facilities in central Anaheim including GOALSland, Anaheim ICE, and GOALS Gardens.
• AmeriCorps VISTAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmeriCorps VISTA members support GOALS programs including Everybody Counts, ABC-Clubhouse, GOALS Cadets Forest Service, and GOALS Cadets Urban Service initiatives. 10 AmeriCorps VISTA members enable GOALS to provide free social development opportunities.
• Cal State FullertonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege partner in Teach For GOALS Internship Program providing college-level volunteer opportunities and hands-on site-based training for students.
• Cal State Dominguez HillsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege partner in Teach For GOALS Internship Program providing college-level volunteer opportunities and hands-on site-based training for students.
• Cal State Long BeachminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege partner in Teach For GOALS Internship Program providing college-level volunteer opportunities and hands-on site-based training for students.
• University of California, Irvine (UCI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege partner in Teach For GOALS Internship Program providing college-level volunteer opportunities and hands-on site-based training for students.
• Valencia High School (PYLUSD)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner high school for ValTech Internship Program providing high school students with opportunities in technology, business, and art through marketing materials, public relations, photography, videography, and graphic design projects.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• YMCA of the USA: National nonprofit offering youth sports, after-school programming, summer camps, and community services through a federated chapter model; directly comparable to GOALS in combining athletics, learning, and youth development for underserved communities.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: Largest national youth development nonprofit combining athletics, academics, and character programming for underserved youth ages 6-18; comparable mission and free programming model, though operating as a federated national network rather than a single regional organization like GOALS.

Regional players

• LA's BEST (Better Educated Students for Tomorrow): Los Angeles-based after-school enrichment program serving underserved elementary school students with academics, sports, and arts; comparable model and ASES-aligned funding, though serving LA County rather than Orange County.

Emerging players

• Up2Us Sports: National nonprofit training coaches to deliver sports-based youth development programs to underserved communities; comparable sport-plus-youth-development mission with overlapping coaching and AmeriCorps-style training infrastructure.
• Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA): National nonprofit developing 'better athletes, better people' through positive sports-based youth development; conceptually aligned with GOALS' athletics-plus-character mission but focused on training coaches across partner organizations rather than direct program delivery.

Direct peers

• Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation: National nonprofit building character and teaching life skills to at-risk youth through baseball/softball-themed programs and STEM centers; directly comparable sport-based youth development model with similar Badlands for Kids programming and facility partnerships.
• Police Athletic League (PAL): National nonprofit providing free athletic and educational programs for at-risk youth in urban communities; highly comparable to GOALS in mission, free programming model, and focus on underserved youth ages 6-19 in specific geographic communities.
• Harlem RBI: NYC nonprofit combining baseball/softball with year-round academic enrichment, college prep, and youth development for underserved East Harlem youth; directly comparable to GOALS in combining sports-based programming with academic outcomes and college/career pathways.
• Ice Hockey In Harlem: NYC-based nonprofit using ice hockey and academic support to empower youth in Harlem; founded by Dave Wilk (now GOALS' Executive Director), making it the direct conceptual predecessor and most operationally comparable peer to GOALS.
• After-School All-Stars (ASAS): National nonprofit providing comprehensive after-school programs to underserved youth including sports, academic support, and enrichment; operates ASES-funded programs at schools similar to GOALS' elementary school offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/growth-opportunities-through-athletics-learning-&-service-goals-

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

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