Boys & Girls Clubs of South Central Tennessee

Name

Boys & Girls Clubs of South Central Tennessee

Legal name

Boys & Girls Clubs of South Central Tennessee

Website

https://bgcsctn.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Boys & Girls Clubs of South Central Tennessee is a 501(c)(3) youth development nonprofit operating 14 sites across Maury and Giles Counties, Tennessee, serving 1,790 youth annually through academic, character, healthy lifestyles, and workforce readiness programs delivered in Clubs and school-based Greatness Academies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Child and Youth Services (624110)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGADAD

Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits

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

SECONDARYBPAGADAJ

Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits

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

SECONDARYBPAGADAK

Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) 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)

SECONDARYEDAAAOAD

Youth & Young Adult Workforce Programs (Out-of-School Youth)

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Workforce Development Initiatives

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• After-school care services
• Nonprofit youth services
• Summer youth programs
• Academic tutoring services

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Contributions and Grants: The largest revenue stream at 63% of total FY2023 revenue ($1,931,754), derived from donations, corporate sponsorships, foundation grants, and individual giving campaigns such as the Hero of the Year peer-to-peer fundraising initiative.
2. Program Service Revenue: Member program fees representing 24% of total FY2023 revenue ($751,608). Teen membership fees were waived as of 2024. Financial aid is available for families unable to afford full program costs.
3. Investment Income: Investment returns generating 2% of total FY2023 revenue ($74,774).
4. Other Revenue: Miscellaneous revenue streams accounting for 11% of total FY2023 revenue ($354,324).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

Boys & Girls Clubs of South Central Tennessee delivers after-school, summer, and in-school youth development programming for youth ages 5-18 across Maury and Giles Counties in Tennessee. The organization operates three stand-alone Club facilities (Wayne Street Club, Columbia Teen Center, Pulaski Club) and eleven school-based Greatness Academies, offering academic case management, healthy lifestyles programming, character and citizenship development, mentorship, workforce readiness, and teen-focused leadership programs such as SMART Girls and Youth of the Year.

Product overview

Boys & Girls Clubs of South Central Tennessee operates a portfolio of youth development programs across Maury and Giles Counties in Tennessee. The organization offers 3 standalone Club facilities (Wayne Street Club, Columbia Teen Center, and Pulaski Club) and 11 school-based Greatness Academies, serving over 1,500 youth annually. Key program pillars include Academic Success (tutoring, homework help, and college preparation), Healthy Lifestyles (fitness, nutrition, and wellness), and Good Character & Citizenship (leadership, service, and mentorship). Specialized programs include SMART Girls for young women, Youth of the Year leadership recognition, and Workforce Readiness for teens. The organization also provides a mobile app (MyBGC) available on iOS and Android. Programs serve youth from elementary age through teens, with teen membership fees waived as of 2024.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Greatness Academies School-based youth development programs operated in partnership with Maury County Public Schools, providing academic support, mentorship, and enrichment activities at elementary and middle schools across South Central Tennessee.
• Wayne Street Club

Quantifiable outcome

• 70% of members improved GPA; 93% excelled in core subjects; 100% advanced to next grade (2018-2019)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• Ole South Properties (Ole South Builders)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerTennessee's largest independently and locally owned home builder, headquartered in Murfreesboro. Has been a corporate sponsor of BGCSCTN since 2022, renewing its sponsorship annually. Jason Beavers, VP of Land Acquisition, has publicly advocated for business leader support of the Club. Supports Spring Hill locations specifically, with staff visits and check presentations at Club sites.
• Brindley Construction, LLCcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction firm engaged for the $1 million Pulaski Club renovation project. Jeff Brindley presented early plans, timelines, and project phases to the Pulaski Area Council. Managing demolition and renovation of the facility including new program spaces, renovated kitchen, and outdoor Dream Court.
• Columbia State Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for the annual SMART Girls Conference. Provided event space that 'went above and beyond to ensure everything ran seamlessly' for the conference drawing 115+ attendees from across the region.
• Maury County Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormal partnership established in 2016 enabling BGCSCTN to operate Greatness Academies in 11 school sites across the county. Enables school-day and after-school programming integration with academic calendar. Partnership has grown daily attendance from 200 to 600+ youth within three months of launch.
• General Motors (GM Spring Hill Manufacturing)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerGM Spring Hill Manufacturing team participated in the Angel Tree program, loading and delivering over 600 holiday gifts to Club locations. Significant in-kind and volunteer support for holiday giving program serving Club families.
• Ultium Cells LLCmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerSent 8 volunteers to support the 2026 Spring Hill Hero of the Year event. Also supported the Angel Tree holiday gift program. Part of broader community engagement with BGCSCTN through volunteerism.
• Vanderbilt University (School of Nursing, Pharmacy)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerVanderbilt School of Nursing and Pharmacy students volunteered for Angel Tree gift program, shopping for and delivering holiday gifts to Club families in need.
• Target (Spring Hill)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerParticipated in Angel Tree holiday gift program, contributing gifts for Club families across 14 locations.
• Tennessee Farm Bureau FederationmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupported the Angel Tree holiday gift program and listed as a supporter on the BGCSCTN website. Long-term community partner supporting youth in the region.
• Dominion PayrollsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerHelped organize volunteer support for the 2026 Spring Hill Hero of the Year celebration, bringing together volunteers from Ultium Cells and UnitedHealthcare.
• Columbia Power & Water SystemssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerVolunteered to manage the W'Lin's Asian Cuisine food station during the 2026 Spring Hill Hero of the Year celebration.
• Listerhill Credit UnionmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerTable sponsor at the 2026 Spring Hill Hero of the Year event. Has hosted Club kids for facility tours and provides ongoing support.
• Spring Hill Police DepartmentsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerTable sponsor at the 2026 Spring Hill Hero of the Year celebration.
• TriStar HealthcaresupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerTable sponsor at the 2026 Spring Hill Hero of the Year celebration.
• Spring Hill Pediatric DentistrysupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerTable sponsor at the 2026 Spring Hill Hero of the Year celebration.
• Parks Motor Sales, Inc.supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerTable sponsor at the 2026 Spring Hill Hero of the Year celebration. Also provided a 2019 Buick Encore two-year lease as an auction item at the Dream Makers Dinner.
• Spring Hill Public LibrarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through the Raider Readers program connecting library volunteers with Club members at Spring Hill Elementary Greatness Academy. Led by Library Director Dana Juriew, the program engaged 20-30 volunteers weekly and contributed over 800 hours of reading engagement. Dana Juriew received the Blue Door Award for her extraordinary dedication.
• Puckett's Downtown ColumbiasupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerHost sponsor for the Great Futures Luncheon, providing venue space. Also hosts the annual Dream Makers Dinner Auction venue and provided Christmas meals to select Club families in 2025.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee: Affiliate of the same Boys & Girls Clubs of America network operating in adjacent Tennessee counties (Nashville metro). Directly comparable as a local 501(c)(3) running multiple Club facilities, school-based programming, and the same national program pillars (SMART Girls, Youth of the Year, Academic Success).
• Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley: Another Tennessee-based BGCA affiliate operating multi-site youth development programs with school partnerships and after-school care. Highly comparable operating model, funding structure (contributions, grants, program fees), and target population.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee: Regional nonprofit operating in the same Tennessee geography with a similar youth-mentoring mission. Comparable nonprofit funding model (corporate sponsorships, individual giving), target demographic, and outcomes measurement approach.

Broad incumbents

• YMCA of Maury County: Local YMCA branch providing youth programming, after-school care, and recreational services in the same Maury County geography. Comparable community-based youth services mission, though broader in scope (fitness, aquatics) versus BGCSCTN's youth-development focus.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America (National): The national parent organization that charters BGCSCTN. Provides the curricula (SMART Girls, Youth of the Year), data tools (BGCA Data Collection and Measurement), and brand recognition that BGCSCTN leverages - making it the most relevant incumbent relationship even though it is a federation rather than a competitor.

Regional players

• United Way of Maury County: Local United Way affiliate operating in the same Maury County footprint and funding many of the same youth and family services. Comparable nonprofit structure and donor ecosystem, though broader in mission scope.

Emerging players

• Girls Inc. of Nashville: Tennessee-based nonprofit delivering girl-focused programming comparable to BGCSCTN's SMART Girls program. Overlap on confidence-building, healthy lifestyles, and workforce readiness curricula, though Girls Inc. is single-gender and operates in the adjacent Nashville metro.
• Communities In Schools of Tennessee: Statewide nonprofit that places site coordinators inside schools to deliver integrated student supports. Highly comparable school-embedded delivery model (similar to Greatness Academies), same target population, and similar funding mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@BGCSCTN
• Facebookfacebook.com/BGCSCTN
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bgcsctn
• Instagraminstagram.com/bgcsctn
• Xx.com/BGCSCTN

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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