Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Washington

What Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Washington does

Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Washington (BGCSW) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth development organization incorporated in April 1999 and headquartered in Vancouver, Washington. It operates nine Club sites across Clark County — a mix of standalone Clubhouses (Clinton & Gloria John, O.K., Heights O.K. 2) and school-co-located elementary sites (Burton, Washington, Fruit Valley, Ogden) — plus two Teen Centers (Elise Menashe Teen Center and Teen Turf Club). The organization delivers after-school, summer, athletic, and outreach programming for youth in grades 1-12, with a stated focus on underserved families; 85% of youth served experience food insecurity, and BGCSW distributes more than 14,900 meals annually alongside weekly food pantries at three sites in partnership with Clark County Food Bank.

The organization's core service offering spans academic success (Power Hour homework help, College & Career Prep), healthy lifestyles (nutrition, athletic leagues including a basketball program with sliding-scale $35-$120 fees), and character & leadership development (Keystone Club, H.O.P.E. Team, Torch Club, SMART Girls, Youth of the Year). A dedicated Outreach Prevention & Intervention department addresses gang and group violence exposure, with case management extending to age 25. Mental health services are delivered through Behavioral Support Specialists and a three-year Mental Health Promotion Pilot developed with the WA State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, the Norcliffe Foundation, and the PAXIS Institute, which provides trauma-informed PAX Tools training. Membership fees operate on a sliding scale based on household income and size, ranging from free (for those qualifying for free/reduced lunch) to $525/year for elementary programs, with high-school programming free and scholarships broadly available.

The underlying technology stack is modest and largely operational. Membership management runs through MyClubHub, a Salesforce-based parent portal used for enrollment, fee payment, and family communication. The single disclosed AI deployment is the #EmpoweredTogether AI Photo Booth, built by external vendor For Good & Co. for the 25th anniversary celebration, which uses generative AI to transform user-identified strengths into personalized trading-card-style city portraits. Revenue is diversified across six streams — sliding-scale membership fees, foundation grants (notably a $1 million Cowlitz Tribal Foundation award in 2022), corporate sponsorships (Comcast, U.S. Bank, Pacific Premier Bank, Columbia Credit Union, iQ Credit Union), individual donations (monthly giving, planned giving, QCDs), government grants (21st CCLC), and special events (Evening Event gala, Brunch Club, Wine in Full Bloom, Youth Partnership Day).

Name

Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Washington

Legal name

Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Washington

Website

https://mybgc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Washington is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating nine Club sites across Clark County, Washington, providing affordable after-school, summer, athletic, outreach, and mental health programming for underserved youth in grades 1-12.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Child and Youth Services (624110), Child Care Services (6244), Child Care Services (624410), Educational Support Services (611710), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGADAD

Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits

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

SECONDARYEDAJALAM

After-School Academic Support Programs (Centers & Clubs)

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Educational Support Services (Tutoring & Counseling)

SECONDARYBPAGADAJ

Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits

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

SECONDARYEDACAHAD

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

SECONDARYBPAGAEAL

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

SECONDARYEDACALAH

Family Resource Centers & Wraparound Support Services

Education/Early Childhood Education/Parent Education & Family Engagement Programs

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• After-school programs
• Community youth services
• Teen mentoring programs
• Out-of-school programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Sliding-scale membership fees based on household income and size. Elementary membership ranges from free to $525/year, with scholarships and payment plans available. Summer programs start at $25 for elementary/teens with high school free.
2. Foundation Grants: Major grants from foundations including $1 million from Cowlitz Tribal Foundation for expansion and operations support for underserved youth. Also supported by Norcliffe Foundation for mental health pilot programs.
3. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate partners provide financial support, in-kind donations, and program sponsorship. Partners include Comcast (Project UP, Lift Zone), Columbia Credit Union, Holland, 3 Kings, Pacific Premier Bank, U.S. Bank, and others.
4. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals including monthly giving (Monthly Donor Club), stock gifts, planned giving, qualified charitable distributions (QCDs up to $111,000 in 2026), donor advised fund grants, employer matching, and honorary/memorial gifts.
5. Government Grants: 21st Century Community Learning Center (21st CCLC) grant fully funds the Ogden Elementary Club for five years, serving 150-200 youth annually. Also participates in state-level mental health promotion pilot programs.
6. Special Events: Annual fundraising events including Evening Event (signature gala), Brunch Club, Wine in Full Bloom, Youth of the Year reception, and Youth Partnership Day that raise funds for youth development programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Washington delivers affordable out-of-school youth development programs through nine Club sites in Clark County, WA. Programming spans after-school care, summer programs, academic support (Power Hour homework help), athletics (basketball league), leadership development (Keystone Club, HOPE Team, Youth of the Year), teen services, and outreach prevention/intervention for at-risk youth. Services also include community food pantries and mental health/behavioral support.

Product overview

Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Washington operates a multi-site youth development organization offering after-school and summer programs for youth in grades 1-12. The organization runs nine Club sites across Clark County including elementary programs, two Teen Centers (Teen Turf Club and Elise Menashe Teen Center), and school-based sites. Core programming spans academic success, healthy lifestyles, and character & leadership through various named programs and initiatives including Leadership Programs (Keystone Club, HOPE Team, Torch Club, SMART Girls), Prevention & Intervention outreach services, College & Career Prep, and Youth of the Year recognition. The organization also provides supporting technology platforms including MyClubHub parent portal for membership management, athletic programs including basketball leagues, and operates fundraising events (Brunch Club, Evening Event, Wine in Full Bloom, Youth Partnership Day). Community services include food pantries and volunteer programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Elementary Programs After-school and summer programming for children in Grades 1-5 covering arts, character & leadership development, academic success, and healthy lifestyles through programs including SMART Girls, Power Hour homework help, Peace Out!, and Youth for Unity. Delivered at seven elementary Club sites across Clark County.
• Teen Programs (Teen Centers) Programs for middle and high school youth focused on academic excellence, healthy lifestyles, character & leadership, and arts, delivered through two dedicated Teen Centers (Teen Turf Club and Elise Menashe Teen Center) with dedicated positive staff serving as mentors and role models.
• Summer Programs Full-day summer programming for youth in Grades 1-12 offering both educational and recreational activities at multiple Club locations, with meals provided and a sliding scale fee-based membership structure.
• Basketball Program Youth development basketball league for Grades 1-6 featuring 8-game sessions, weekly practices, youth clinics, and team awards, focused on teamwork, communication, and good sportsmanship. Pricing is $120 standard league fee, $70 for current Club members, and $35 for students on free/reduced lunch.
• Outreach Prevention & Intervention Programs Programs supporting youth impacted by gang/group violence, including Prevention (Grades K-5) with mentor check-ins and skill-building, Intervention (6th grade to age 25) with community service and leadership development, YET case management, HOPE Team volunteer opportunities, and small groups.
• Community Food Pantry Weekly food pantry distribution at three Club locations open to anyone in the community, supporting families facing food insecurity. Operated in partnership with Clark County Food Bank, with Community Food Runner volunteers picking up donations for distribution.
• College & Career Prep Academic success program designed to inspire college and career dreams and help teen youth link future aspirations with academic goals, delivered through the teen programs portfolio.
• Youth of the Year Annual recognition program where teens prepare essays and speeches to share their leadership stories, with one finalist advancing to the state level for scholarships.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Vancouver Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2025Partnership with Vancouver Public Schools district officials to open new Club sites at schools. Ogden Elementary expansion came through close collaboration on the 21st Century Community Learning Center grant application. District identifies priority schools for expansion.
• ComcastcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerComcast hosts community events including Hunt. Fish. Feed. at the Clinton & Gloria John Clubhouse supporting families facing food insecurity. The Club is also a Comcast Lift Zone providing free WiFi access. Support extends through Project UP, Comcast's $1 billion initiative for digital opportunity.
• PAXIS InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Mental Health Promotion Pilot program providing trauma-informed care training (PAX Tools) to Club staff. A trained researcher from PAXIS Institute provides guidance and evaluation of programming.
• Street Soccer USAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership hosting soccer clinics at Washington Elementary from March through October. Special edition events with Portland Timbers in May and October create expanded opportunities.
• Read NorthwestminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization connecting volunteer Reading Mentors with Club youth. Reading mentors support youth literacy and confidence through one-on-one reading sessions during school year.
• Clark County Food BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWeekly food pantry distribution at three Club locations. Community Food Runner volunteers pick up donations from Clark County Food Bank for distribution to families. Cooking classes with food bank staff.
• Evergreen Public SchoolsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool district partnership alongside Vancouver Public Schools, represented on Board of Directors.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves15 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• YMCA of Greater Seattle: Provides after-school childcare, summer camps, youth sports, and teen programming across the Pacific Northwest, directly comparable in service mix (after-school care, sliding scale membership, school-site partnerships) and target demographic (school-age youth and families).
• Boys & Girls Club of King County: BGCA affiliate operating multiple Club sites in the Seattle metro with school partnerships, teen centers, and outreach programs — comparable in scale (multiple sites), funding model (foundation + government + corporate), and youth-development focus.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Portland Metro: Operates a network of Boys & Girls Club sites across the Portland metro area, directly comparable as a sibling BGCA affiliate delivering after-school, summer, and teen programs in an adjacent Oregon/SW Washington geography with a similar low-income youth focus.
• Boys & Girls Club of Snohomish County: Northwest BGCA affiliate operating multiple Club locations in Snohomish County with school-district partnerships, after-school and summer programming, and youth-development curricula closely aligned with BGCSW's model.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend: Central Oregon BGCA affiliate running Club sites with after-school programming, teen services, and sliding-scale fees, comparable as a regional BGCA chapter with similar site-based youth development model.

Broad incumbents

• Washington State Boys & Girls Clubs State Office: State-level BGCA affiliate body coordinating multiple Washington BGCA chapters, comparable as the broader umbrella organization that supports chapters like BGCSW with advocacy, training, and shared funding initiatives.
• Clark County Parks and Recreation: Public-sector provider of youth recreation, summer camps, and after-school enrichment in Clark County, competing for member families and grant funding while operating at subsidized rates due to public funding.

Emerging players

• Communities In Schools of Southwest Washington: Provides school-based student support services including after-school programming and case management in SW Washington schools, overlapping with BGCSW in target schools and populations but delivering via embedded school coordinators rather than standalone Club sites.
• Police Activities League (PAL) of Clark County: Local youth-development nonprofit offering after-school and athletic programs in Clark County, competing for the same low-income youth demographic, school referrals, and corporate sponsorship dollars.

Regional players

• Boys & Girls Clubs of the Columbia Basin: Eastern Washington BGCA affiliate operating multiple Club sites in the Tri-Cities region, comparable as a multi-site BGCA chapter but serving a different geographic market (east vs. southwest Washington).

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

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