Boys & Girls Clubs of Benton and Franklin Counties

What Boys & Girls Clubs of Benton and Franklin Counties does

Boys & Girls Clubs of Benton and Franklin Counties is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth development organization founded in 1996 and headquartered in Kennewick, Washington. It operates 29 Club sites across the Tri-Cities region — Pasco, Kennewick, Richland, West Richland, and Prosser — serving more than 4,000 youth annually and 1,000+ daily, with cumulative reach of 40,000 youth and 1 million program hours since inception. The organization's core technology is its distributed network of physical clubhouses, school-site programs, preschools, teen centers, and a Virtual Club website (virtualbgc.org) that together deliver before/after-school care, licensed childcare, early learning, teen leadership, summer camp, and four programmatic pillars: Academic Success, Health & Wellbeing, Character & Leadership, and Life & Workforce Readiness.

The business model is a hybrid nonprofit revenue structure combining fee-for-service program revenue with philanthropic contributions. Program fees are charged for licensed before/after-school care (e.g., $411-$614/month), preschool/nursery care, and summer camp, with community clubhouses offered free for K-12 youth. Revenue is supplemented by individual donations, corporate sponsorships, an annual portfolio of fundraising events (Eerkes Memorial Auction & Golf Tournament, Dinner with Friends, Festival of Trees, Foundation for the Future Breakfast, Youth of the Year Celebration), Washington State DSHS childcare subsidies, government grants, and planned giving vehicles. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via the 29 physical sites and an online Parent Portal registration system. Distribution is regional and density-driven rather than digital-first, with leadership provided by a CEO (Brian Ace), CFO (Julie Adelmund), COO (Chandra Burns), CDO (Liz McLaughlin), and CMO (Josh Peterson). The organization is an affiliate of Boys & Girls Clubs of America and holds the 2025 Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency.

Name

Boys & Girls Clubs of Benton and Franklin Counties

Legal name

Boys & Girls Clubs of Benton and Franklin Counties

Website

https://greatclubs.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Boys & Girls Clubs of Benton and Franklin Counties is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates 29 Club sites across the Tri-Cities region of Washington State, delivering before/after-school care, licensed childcare, preschool, teen programming, and summer camp to more than 4,000 youth annually through a hybrid fee-and-donation revenue model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

Child Care Services (6244), Child and Youth Services (62411), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (7212)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDACAHAD

Community & Nonprofit Before/After Care Programs (Early Years)

Education/Early Childhood Education/Before & After School Care (Early Years)

SECONDARYEDACAAAL

School-Age Wraparound Childcare Centers (Holiday/Break Care)

Education/Early Childhood Education/Daycare & Childcare Centers

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• After school care
• Early childhood education
• Summer camp programs
• Childcare services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kennewick

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Individual donors contribute to support youth programs. The organization promotes donating through its website and hosts fundraising events.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors support specific events and programs including the Foundation for the Future Breakfast, Eerkes Memorial Golf Tournament, Dinner with Friends, and Festival of Trees.
3. Program Fees: Fees charged for school-age licensed care programs, summer camp, and preschool/nursery programs. Community clubhouses are free for K-12 youth.
4. Fundraising Events: Major annual events include the Eerkes Memorial Auction & Golf Tournament (raised over $5 million over 20+ years), Dinner with Friends (raised over $520,000 in 2025), Festival of Trees (raised over $150,000 in 2025), Foundation for the Future Breakfast, and Youth of the Year Celebration.
5. Government Contracts & Grants: DSHS (Washington State Department of Social and Health Services) is accepted for childcare payments. Organization likely receives government grants and contracts for youth services.
6. Planned Giving: Legacy giving program including bequests, qualified charitable distributions, donor advised funds, charitable lead trusts, life insurance gifts, and gifts of stocks, bonds, and real estate.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Boys & Girls Clubs of Benton and Franklin Counties operates a regional network of before/after school programs, community clubhouses, teen centers, preschools/nurseries, summer camps, and a virtual club for youth ages 4 weeks through 12th grade across 29 sites in the Tri-Cities area of Washington State. Programs are delivered directly to families under four pillars: Academic Success, Health & Wellbeing, Character & Leadership, and Life & Workforce Readiness.

Product overview

Boys & Girls Clubs of Benton and Franklin Counties operates a portfolio of youth development programs across 29 Club sites in the Tri-Cities area. The organization offers a multi-tiered program architecture: (1) Core site-based programs including Elementary School Site Clubs (before/after school), Community Clubhouses (K-12 drop-in), and the Chief Joseph Middle School Teen Center; (2) Early learning programs through Discovery Preschool & Nursery locations in Kennewick, Richland, and Pasco; (3) Seasonal Summer Camp programming; (4) Digital programming via Virtual Club; and (5) Four programmatic pillars (Academic Success, Health & Wellbeing, Character & Leadership, Life & Workforce Readiness) delivered across all sites. The organization also runs the Youth of the Year leadership recognition program as a signature initiative.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Elementary School Site Clubs (Before & After School Programs) Licensed before and after-school programs at elementary schools throughout Richland, West Richland, and Pasco serving K-5 youth. Provides homework help, STEM activities, arts & crafts, sports & fitness, and leadership opportunities. Pricing: Full-time $614/month, Part-time $411/month, Drop-in $28/session (Richland/West Richland).
• Community Clubhouses Free drop-in after-school programs for K-12 youth at Clubhouses in Kennewick, Pasco, and Prosser. Programs include homework help, STEM activities, sports, leadership programs, and are free to attend due to community support.
• Chief Joseph Middle School Teen Center Free teen center serving middle school youth (6th-8th grade) on the Chief Joseph Middle School campus. Free to attend for enrolled students.
• Discovery Preschool & Nursery Full-day and part-time early learning programs for infants, waddlers, toddlers, and preschoolers from 4 weeks to 6 years old. Uses Teaching Strategies Creative Curriculum and is part of the Washington State Early Achievers program. Locations include Kennewick, Richland, Pasco, and Columbia Basin College.
• Summer Camp All-summer programming across Pasco, Kennewick, Richland, West Richland, and Prosser offering arts & crafts, STEM activities, sports, field trips, and guest speakers for K-12 youth. Pricing varies by location.
• Virtual Club Online platform (virtualbgc.org) offering printable activities, educational blog posts, and video tutorials for youth and families who cannot attend physical Club locations.
• Academic Success Program Educational programs including individual homework assistance, tutoring, college tours, and STEM activities designed to ensure youth graduate from high school on time, ready for post-secondary education and careers.
• Health & Wellbeing Program Programs encouraging positive behaviors through intramural sports, cooking clubs, mental health programs, and activities focused on physical activity, healthy eating, and emotional understanding.
• Character & Leadership Program Leadership development programs including service projects, leadership retreats, public speaking opportunities, Youth for Unity, Torch Club, and Keystone Club to empower youth to become responsible, caring leaders.
• Life & Workforce Readiness Program Career exploration programs featuring field trips, guest speakers, career days, business tours, and workforce readiness activities designed to help youth explore interests and apply knowledge to real-world experiences.
• Youth of the Year Program America's premier leadership and recognition program for Club teens, involving essays, speeches, interviews, and service projects culminating in local, state, and regional competitions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 82% of local Club youth are on track to graduate from high school
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered major sponsor, platinum star title sponsor, core partner, supporting partner and flagship.

• Broadmoor Storage Solutionsmajor sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor sponsor for the Foundation for the Future Breakfast, one of the organization's key annual fundraising events.
• Chukar Cherriesplatinum star title sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum Star Title Sponsor for the Festival of Trees event, the organization's annual holiday fundraising gala.
• Tri-Cities Young Lifecore partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-beneficiary of the Eerkes Memorial Auction & Golf Tournament. Both organizations serve youth in the Tri-Cities community and share the mission of supporting young people.
• Hanford Mission Integration Solutionsmajor sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor for the Youth of the Year program, supporting the premier leadership and recognition program for Club teens.
• Praesidiumcore partnerImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNational partnership providing 24-hour Child Safety Hotline and safety expertise. Praesidium is one of the nation's leading child safety experts, providing guidance on safety policies and training.
• National Center for Missing & Exploited Childrensupporting partnerImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner providing guidance for safety policies and approaches through the national Boys & Girls Clubs of America network.
• National Children's Advocacy Centersupporting partnerImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner providing guidance for safety policies and approaches through the national Boys & Girls Clubs of America network.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of AmericaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization providing program frameworks, safety standards, Youth of the Year program, and brand affiliation. Over 5,000 clubs nationwide empower kids and teens through the network.
• Local Police Departmentscore partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal safety partnerships with Kennewick Police Department and other area departments for youth safety and mentorship programs.
• Local School Districtscore partnerChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnerships with Richland School District, Pasco School District, and other local districts to operate before/after school programs at elementary schools and teen centers.
• Teaching Strategiescore partnerImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCurriculum partner providing The Creative Curriculum for Preschool, the most widely used preschool curriculum in the country. Used for early learning programs serving infants through 6-year-olds.
• Washington State Early Achieverscore partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerState program recognizing childcare and preschool providers for quality. Discovery Preschool & Nursery programs are proudly part of the Washington State Early Achievers program.

Scale indicators24 records

Recent moves17 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: Boys & Girls Clubs of America is the national umbrella organization with 5,000+ affiliated clubs across the U.S. It is the direct national affiliate of BGCBFC, providing program frameworks, safety standards, and the Youth of the Year recognition program. Highly comparable as the parent/peer in the Boys & Girls Clubs network.

Emerging players

• After-School All-Stars: National nonprofit providing comprehensive after-school programs to youth in underserved communities, with focus on academic support, enrichment, and college/career readiness. Comparable as an emerging peer in the youth development/after-school services space with similar target population focus.
• 4-H (National 4-H Council): National youth development organization offering after-school programming, STEM education, leadership development, and summer camps. Comparable as a peer in the youth development space, though it operates more through club-based extension model rather than physical clubhouses.
• Police Athletic League (PAL): National network of youth development organizations providing athletic, educational, and cultural programs to youth, often in partnership with law enforcement. Comparable peer serving similar demographics with recreation-focused programming and community partnerships.

Direct peers

• Boys & Girls Club of the Midlands: Operates multiple club sites in the Omaha/Council Bluffs region providing before/after school care, summer camps, teen programs, and sports/recreation. Comparable as a mid-sized Boys & Girls Club affiliate with similar facility-driven model and youth development focus.
• YMCA of Greater Seattle / YMCA of the Inland Northwest: The YMCA is a direct peer in youth development, licensed childcare, before/after school programs, summer camps, and community-based recreation. The YMCA of the Inland Northwest serves the broader Pacific Northwest with similar mission and program offerings, including licensed preschool and school-age care.
• Boys & Girls Club of Snohomish County: Another Washington State Boys & Girls Club affiliate serving youth in Snohomish County with multiple club sites, before/after school care, and teen programming. Direct comparable peer operating in the same state with similar population mix and program architecture.
• Boys & Girls Club of King County: Boys & Girls Club of King County serves youth in the Seattle metropolitan area with multiple club sites, before/after school care, teen programs, and summer camps. It is a direct comparable peer as another Washington State Boys & Girls Club affiliate with similar program mix and target demographic.

Others

• Childcare Aware of Washington: Statewide nonprofit providing childcare resources, referrals, and training in Washington State. Comparable as an adjacent organization in the early childhood education space that influences the policy and funding environment for licensed childcare providers like BGCBFC's Discovery Preschool programs.
• Knowledge Is Power Program (KIPP): National network of public charter schools focused on college preparation for underserved youth. Not a direct competitor but thematically comparable as an organization focused on educational outcomes and opportunity access for low-income youth, though operating through a different delivery model (charter schools vs. community clubhouses).

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCyll3xSqMKgAZ1hyPBhboGg?view_as=subscriber
• Facebookfacebook.com/BGCBFC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bgcbfc
• Instagraminstagram.com/bgcbentonfranklincounties
• Pinterestpinterest.com/VirtualBGCBFC

Compliance2 records

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Profiles18 records

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