Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica

What Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica does

Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica (SMBGC) is an independent nonprofit 501(c)(3) youth development organization founded in 1944 and headquartered at 1220 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica, CA. It serves youth ages 5-18 across 10-11 Club sites spanning Santa Monica, Culver City, Mar Vista Gardens, and adjacent LA County communities, with members drawn from 134 different ZIP codes. The organization delivers 30+ intentionally designed programs organized around three core pillars: workforce readiness, healthy lifestyles, and character & leadership. Signature programs include Youth of the Year, Jr. Youth of the Year, Keystone Club, Torch Club, SMART Girls, Power Hour (homework help), College Bound, mental health support delivered by Associate Clinical Social Workers, sports and water-safety programs, digital arts and music production, financial literacy (including JA BizTown simulations), STEM, and the Street Law legal-education program.

SMBGC operates on a diversified nonprofit revenue model: individual and corporate donations, affordable membership fees with 100% tuition-free programming for eligible low-income families, foundation and government grants (Ballmer Group, Julian Grace Foundation, LA84, Red String, Ross Stores Foundation, OneWest Bank, Sprouts), in-kind contributions, and proceeds from an annual gala and golf tournament. Approximately 50 employees support 2,200+ youth annually, with 777 members served completely free of charge and over 1,100 on need-based scholarships; 52% of members qualify for free or reduced lunch. Strategic partnerships with SMMUSD and LAUSD, HACLA, Santa Monica Police Department, Santa Monica Family YMCA, and corporate donors (Disney, Panda Express, Ross, 100 Thieves, KFA Architecture, Foley & Lardner) anchor program delivery and fundraising.

The organization holds a 4-Star Charity Navigator rating and Platinum GuideStar Seal of Transparency, and operates within the safety and program frameworks of Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Recent strategic activity includes a 2024 new headquarters announcement, the 2025 launch of Jr. Youth of the Year with Red String Foundation support, ongoing workforce-readiness partnership expansion, and CEO Brynja Seagren's concurrent Interim CEO role at Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro LA through January 2027.

Name

Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica

Legal name

Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica

Website

https://smbgc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1944

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) founded in 1944 that delivers youth development programs across 10-11 Club sites in Santa Monica and LA County, serving 2,200+ youth annually through workforce readiness, healthy lifestyles, and leadership curricula, funded by donations, grants, and membership fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGADAJ

Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits

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

SECONDARYEDAMALAA

Multi-Activity Enrichment Camps (Academic + Arts + Sports)

Education/Supplemental & Enrichment Programs (Arts, STEM, Language)/Summer & Holiday Enrichment Camps (Multi-Activity, Academic)

SECONDARYEDAMALAO

Life Skills & SEL Camps (Confidence, Executive Function, Social Skills)

Education/Supplemental & Enrichment Programs (Arts, STEM, Language)/Summer & Holiday Enrichment Camps (Multi-Activity, Academic)

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• After-school services
• Nonprofit youth programs
• Community youth services
• Child education support

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Monica, CA

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual and Corporate Donations: Primary revenue stream through charitable contributions from individuals, corporations, and foundations. Includes corporate partnerships, sponsorships, and in-kind donations.
2. Membership/Program Fees: Affordable membership fees for families, with tuition-free programming available for low-income households.
3. Special Events Fundraising: Annual gala, golf tournament, and other fundraising events.
4. Foundation and Government Grants: Grants from foundations such as Ballmer Group, LA84 Foundation, Julian Grace Foundation, Red String Foundation, and others supporting specific programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth development organization that provides after-school, summer, and enrichment programs for youth ages 5–18 in Santa Monica, California. Its programming is organized around three pillars: workforce readiness, healthy lifestyles, and character & leadership development. The Club also operates teen-focused programs and is developing a teen center to expand services for older youth.

Product overview

Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica is a non-profit 501(c)(3) youth development organization offering a portfolio of intentionally designed programs through multiple Club locations. The organization operates five physical Club sites (Playground Club at seven elementary schools, John Adams Middle School Club, Paul Revere Charter Middle School Club, Mar Vista Gardens Club, and Main Branch) providing over 30 programs in three core areas: workforce readiness, healthy lifestyles, and character & leadership. Core programs include signature offerings like Youth of the Year (leadership competition), Jr. Youth of the Year (middle school leadership), Keystone Club and Torch Club (youth leadership), SMART Girls, Leaders In Training, and College Bound. Specialized programming encompasses sports (basketball, flag football, volleyball), mental health support services with embedded social workers, digital arts and music production, financial literacy curriculum including JA BizTown simulations, STEM programs with butterfly garden and technology access, water safety classes, Street Law legal education, and summer camp. The organization also provides workforce readiness through career exploration field trips and partnerships with employers. Services are offered at affordable rates with tuition-free programming available to eligible low-income families.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Workforce Readiness Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% of Club members report feeling emotionally safe at the Club
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

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

• DisneymajorGTM or Marketing PartnerDisney Voluntears donated 213 backpacks filled with school supplies. Disney also sponsored special movie screenings for Club members.
• Panda ExpressmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPanda Cares program provided meals for kids at Mar Vista Gardens Club, celebrating 25 years of partnership.
• Santa Monica Family YMCAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to provide swim lessons and water safety classes. 38 Club members received water safety training to reduce drowning risk.
• Santa Monica Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLEAD (Leadership, Engagement, Achievement, Discovery) program providing leadership development and practical skills. Officers work with JAMS members on basketball while teaching prevention strategies.
• Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to operate the Mar Vista Gardens Club location, serving youth in public housing communities.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization providing program frameworks, training, safety standards, Youth of the Year program, National Youth Outcomes Initiative survey, and brand affiliation.
• Foley & Lardner LLPmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerStreet Law Program teaching teens about contracts, negotiation, copyrights, and workplace law. Also donates backpacks and school supplies.
• ThursdayNightsmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerNetworking and philanthropy organization hosting events that raised $25,000 (including $10,000 Giving Tuesday gift) for the organization.
• 100 ThievesmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerWorkforce readiness field trip showing teens career pathways in gaming industry including marketing, design, engineering, and esports.
• KFA ArchitecturemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerDesign w/ KFA program teaching teens architecture, woodworking, and safe use of power tools through hands-on project-based learning.
• Positive Coaching AlliancemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerParent workshops on positive sports parenting to support youth athletes and their families.
• LA GalaxymajorGTM or Marketing PartnerTicket sales partnership donating $5 per ticket to support the organization, with player Q&A sessions.
• Sidecar DoughnutsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWednesday donations where 20% of purchases are donated when mentioning Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica.
• Epic Entertainment GroupmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerDonated $60,000 worth of Crayola art supplies to support arts programming across all locations.
• Legendary FoodsmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerDonated 60,000 protein snacks to support food access for Club members, ensuring kids aren't hungry during programming.
• Natasha Watley FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSoftball clinic led by former Olympian for girls at Mar Vista Gardens Club, teaching teamwork and confidence.
• Girls Inc.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership supporting the Natasha Watley Foundation softball clinic for girls.
• JA BizTownminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFinancial literacy programming providing simulated town experience where kids operate banks, manage businesses, and learn financial concepts.
• West Basin Municipal Water DistrictminorGTM or Marketing PartnerField trip partner for water recycling facility tours educating teens on water conservation and environmental sustainability.
• Cirque du Soleil KOOZAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTicket discount partnership offering up to 20% off select performances at Santa Monica Pier.
• SMMUSD and LAUSDcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool district partnerships operating Club sites at schools and coordinating inclement weather policies.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Para Los Niños: Direct peer: LA-based nonprofit serving low-income youth and families with after-school, mental health, and education programs; serves overlapping populations, including in HACLA housing communities.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles: Direct peer: sibling Boys & Girls Club chapter serving LA County youth; same national BGCA program framework, similar membership/after-school model, and overlapping service area. SMBGC's CEO is also interim CEO here.
• Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles: Direct peer: youth development nonprofit serving girls across LA County with leadership, life skills, and outdoor programming; competes for similar families, volunteers, and donor dollars.
• After-School All-Stars Los Angeles: Direct peer: free after-school and summer programs for low-income youth in LA schools, competing for similar school-district partnerships and the same donor/foundation pool.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles: Direct peer: youth mentoring organization operating in LA with school-based and community mentoring programs; comparable mission around youth outcomes and donor base.
• YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles (Santa Monica Family YMCA): Direct peer: the Santa Monica Family YMCA partners with SMBGC on water safety classes and serves overlapping youth/family populations in Santa Monica with after-school, sports, and youth development programs.
• LA's Best (Better Educated Students for Tomorrow): Direct peer: LAUSD-affiliated after-school program serving elementary-age children in LA County schools; directly overlaps SMBGC's Playground Club sites and student base.
• A Place Called Home: Direct peer: South LA youth development nonprofit providing after-school programs, mental health services, arts, and workforce readiness to underserved youth aged 8-21.

Emerging players

• Police Activities League (PAL): Comparable youth development model pairing law enforcement with youth programming; overlaps with SMBGC's LEAD program with Santa Monica PD and similar youth safety/leadership focus.

Broad incumbents

• 4-H Youth Development Program (UC ANR): Broadly comparable youth development organization focused on leadership, STEM, and healthy living for ages 5-19; serves California youth through school and community clubs with a similar program-driven model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@GreatFuturesSM
• Facebookfacebook.com/smbgcfan
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/santa-monica-boys-&-girls-club
• Instagraminstagram.com/smbgc/?hl=en

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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