Boys and Girls Club of Southwest Virginia

What Boys and Girls Club of Southwest Virginia does

Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Virginia (BGCSWVA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 54-1867366) founded in 1997 and headquartered at 1714 9th Street SE, Roanoke, Virginia. It operates 10 youth club sites across five municipalities — Roanoke City, Roanoke County, Montgomery County, and Franklin County — providing after-school and full-day summer camp programming for children and teens ages 6-18, with an average of 389 youth served per weekday and over 1,000 youth served annually. The beneficiary population is overwhelmingly low-income, with 91% of members qualifying for free or reduced-price school lunch, and no family is turned away for inability to pay.

The organization's service portfolio is anchored on core after-school and summer camp programming, supplemented by a structured curriculum of BGCA-licensed program modules: Power Hour (academic support), Triple Play (health/wellness), Money Matters (financial literacy), Smart Moves (youth empowerment), Keystone Club and Torch Club (teen and pre-teen leadership), DIY Stem (engineering), Career Launch (workforce readiness), Computer Science (coding/game design), and Youth of the Year (national recognition). BGCSWVA also produces 'The Magic Within' podcast and manages the Jim Barker Educational Scholarship Fund (established 2020; over $50,000 awarded to date), held by The Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia. Distribution occurs through school-based club sites with on-site Unit Directors managing enrollment.

Revenue is donation-driven rather than fee-driven: most club sites are grant-funded and offered at $0 to families, while the non-grant-funded 9th Street Roanoke City Club charges $15 application + $15/week. Revenue streams include individual donations (cash, stock, in-kind, monthly recurring, planned giving, cryptocurrency), corporate partnerships (Delta Dental of Virginia as flagship sponsor plus 14+ 2025 Annual Partners at $2,500+), annual events (Delta Dental Pro-Am for Kids raised $113K+; Four on the 4th race ~500 participants; Holiday Gift Project), and Virginia Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) tax credits offering 55-65% state credits for donations of $1,000+. BGCSWVA operates as an affiliated local chapter of Boys & Girls Clubs of America, retaining local operational control while leveraging national program frameworks, brand, and safety standards (including a 24-hour child safety hotline operated with Praesidium).

Name

Boys and Girls Club of Southwest Virginia

Legal name

Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Virginia

Website

https://bgcswva.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Virginia is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1997 that operates 10 after-school and summer camp sites across five Southwest Virginia municipalities, serving over 1,000 low-income youth ages 6-18 annually through BGCA-licensed programs.

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-Educational Services (8200), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

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)

SECONDARYMPAKAJAA

Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Sports Camps, Academies & Training Centers

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• After-school programming
• Summer camp services
• Nonprofit youth services
• Child enrichment activities

Headquarters

HQ city

Roanoke

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Cash donations, stock transfers, and in-kind gifts from individual donors. Monthly recurring donor program available. Tax-deductible contributions as 501(c)(3) organization.
2. Corporate Partnerships: Event sponsorships, program support, annual and holiday campaign contributions, and charitable grants from corporate partners.
3. Annual Events: Delta Dental Pro-Am for Kids raised over $113,000. Four on the 4th race with approximately 500 participants. Holiday Gift Project.
4. NAP Tax Credits: Virginia Neighborhood Assistance Program tax credits for donors giving $1,000 or more, with credit rates of 55-65%.
5. Membership Fees: Minimal fees at non-grant-funded locations: $15 annual membership + $15/week after-school. Grant-funded locations offer $0 cost to families.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Virginia is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that delivers after-school youth development programming and full-day summer camp services to children and teens ages 6-18 at 10 club sites across Southwest Virginia. Core programming provides tutoring, educational enrichment, recreational activities, arts participation, healthy meals and snacks, mentorship from adult professionals, and character-building modules covering academic success, healthy lifestyles, citizenship, and workforce readiness.

Product overview

Boys and Girls Clubs of Southwest Virginia operates a platform of youth development programs consisting of core after-school and summer camp services, supplemented by specialized program modules including Power Hour (academic support), Triple Play (health/wellness), Money Matters (financial literacy), Smart Moves (youth empowerment), Keystone Club (teen leadership), Torch Club (pre-teen leadership), DIY Stem (engineering/technology), Career Launch (workforce readiness), Computer Science (tech skills), and Youth of the Year (national recognition). The organization also produces 'The Magic Within' podcast and manages the Jim Barker Educational Scholarship Fund for alumni. Services are provided at 10 club sites across Roanoke City, Roanoke County, Montgomery County, and Franklin County.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• After-School Programs After-school youth development programming serving children ages 5-18, providing tutoring, educational programming, recreational activities, arts participation, and snacks. Available at 9 club sites across Southwest Virginia during the school year.
• Summer Camp Programs Full-day summer camp programs operating Monday-Friday at all club locations, with maximum weekly fee of $65. Programs help prevent summer learning loss and include field trips, training, and enrichment activities.
• The Magic Within Podcast Podcast series sharing stories of community partners, experts, parents, alumni, and Club kids to inspire engagement and support for local youth programs. Available on Acast, Amazon Music, Soundcloud, Spotify, iHeart, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.
• Jim Barker Educational Scholarship Fund Scholarship fund for current and former Club members to assist with post-high school educational pursuits. Operated by The Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia. Over $50,000 awarded to date.

Quantifiable outcome

• 91% of members qualify for free/reduced school lunch
• +2 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Boys & Girls Clubs of AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational parent organization providing program frameworks, training, safety standards, national partnerships, and brand identity. BGCSWVA is part of the BGCA network serving over 4 million youth ages 5-18 annually.
• Delta Dental of VirginiaflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerTitle sponsor of the annual Delta Dental Pro-Am for Kids charity golf event. Jim Barker, CFO at Delta Dental, is a Board Member and former Club kid himself.
• Fleet Feet RoanokecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-host of the Four on the 4th annual race event since 2015, providing logistical support and elevating the runner experience.
• Roanoke City Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal safety partnership supporting child safety and community relations within Roanoke City club locations.
• Roanoke City Fire DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal safety partnership supporting fire safety education and emergency preparedness at club sites.
• Family Services of Roanoke ValleycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partner providing family support services and trauma-informed care resources to club families.
• Roanoke City Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with local school district to host club sites at schools, including 9th Street SE location and coordination with Chief Academic Officer on the Board.
• Roanoke Country ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue host for the annual Delta Dental Pro-Am for Kids golf tournament.
• Town of VintoncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHost municipality for Four on the 4th race event, providing course venue and community support.
• Vinton Moose Lodge #1121flagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor of the annual Four on the 4th event, co-hosting and providing logistical backbone.
• PraesidiumcoreTechnology or IntegrationNational child safety expert partner providing 24-hour toll-free Child Safety Hotline for staff, members and families to report incidents.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• YMCA of Virginia's Blue Ridge: Operates in the same Roanoke Valley region as BGCSWVA, running after-school programming, summer camps, child care, and youth enrichment. Same target demographic (children/teens), similar fee structure with financial-aid commitments, and competing for the same school partnerships and corporate sponsorships in Southwest Virginia.
• Boys & Girls Club of the Virginia Peninsula: Another Virginia-based BGCA affiliate running after-school and summer programming across multiple club sites in a similar urban/rural mix. Directly comparable in scale, mission, and use of the BGCA curriculum module stack.
• Police Athletic League (PAL) of Roanoke: Local Roanoke youth-services nonprofit delivering free after-school and summer programming in partnership with Roanoke City PD (already a BGCSWVA partner). Targets a similar demographic of at-risk youth ages 6–18 in Southwest Virginia.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Roanoke Valley: Direct youth-mentoring nonprofit serving children and teens in the same Southwest Virginia footprint. Competes for similar individual and corporate donations, board volunteers, and nonprofit literacy/donor visibility in the Roanoke market.

Broad incumbents

• Boys & Girls Clubs of America (national organization): National parent organization of which BGCSWVA is a local affiliate. Operates the same youth-development framework, safety standards (Praesidium partnership), and programmatic modules (Power Hour, Triple Play, Money Matters, Keystone, Youth of the Year) that BGCSWVA delivers at its 10 sites.

Others

• The Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia: Already operates the Jim Barker Educational Scholarship Fund for BGCSWVA alumni. Comparable as a Southwest Virginia philanthropic infrastructure that channels grants, scholarships, and donor-advised funds toward youth-serving programs in the same region.
• United Way of Roanoke Valley: Major regional funder and convener in the Roanoke Valley. A partner/donor to BGCSWVA and competing conduit for community-impact dollars directed at youth-services nonprofits in the same geography.

Regional players

• Virginia 4-H (Virginia Cooperative Extension): Virginia's 4-H youth development program delivered through land-grant university extension, offering after-school and summer enrichment across Virginia counties including the same Southwest Virginia footprint as BGCSWVA. Overlaps heavily on life-skills, STEM, and leadership programming for ages 5–18.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xinstagram.com/bgcswva
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCwyCHyTXJTM5Evuchh00Oow/null
• Facebookfacebook.com/bgcswva
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/81977004

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

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