Boys and Girls Club of the Black Hills

What Boys and Girls Club of the Black Hills does

Boys and Girls Club of the Black Hills is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth development organization founded in 2002 and headquartered in Hill City, South Dakota. It operates three physical club locations in Hill City, Hot Springs, and Lead-Deadwood, serving youth ages preschool to 18 across the Black Hills region with after-school, summer, and Pre-K programming. The organization states it serves 600+ youth across the three communities, with daily attendance reported at approximately 400 children.\n\nThe program portfolio is built on nationally recognized Boys & Girls Clubs of America curricula covering education and career (Power Hour homework help, Project Learn, MindWorks Resources), character and leadership (Youth of the Year, Positive Action), health and life skills (Triple Play wellness, SMART Moves prevention), and arts and STEAM. A separate Club Prep Pre-K program for ages 3-6 is offered at $325/month (part-time) and $475/month (full-time). Underlying technology is utilitarian: the Daxko platform handles membership registration, program management, and online donations, while Google Analytics tracks website traffic. There is no proprietary technology, no mobile application, and no public API.\n\nThe revenue model is a hybrid typical of small community nonprofits. Earned revenue comes from a nominal $25 annual youth membership (with scholarships available) and Club Prep tuition. The vast majority of funding is raised through individual donations, corporate sponsorships (Partners for the Future, $500+/year), a tiered major-gift program (Jeremiah Milbank Society at $10,000+, Legacy Investor, Blue Door Society), planned giving and bequests, United Way workplace giving, and event-based fundraising (golf tournament, gala, carnivals). The organization states that the actual cost to serve one child is $1,201 per year, indicating that member fees cover only a small fraction of direct costs and the organization is structurally reliant on charitable contributions.

Name

Boys and Girls Club of the Black Hills

Legal name

Boys and Girls Club of the Black Hills

Website

https://bgcblackhills.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Boys and Girls Club of the Black Hills is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating three after-school, summer, and Pre-K youth development club locations in Hill City, Hot Springs, and Lead-Deadwood, South Dakota, serving 600+ youth ages preschool to 18 through Boys & Girls Clubs of America curricula and donation-funded programming.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394), Fine Arts Schools (61161)

SIC

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

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)

SECONDARYEDACADAE

Play-Based Early Learning Academies

Education/Early Childhood Education/Early Learning Academies & Montessori/Reggio/Steiner Programs

SECONDARYEDAMALAJ

Music Camps (Band, Choir, Instrument Intensive)

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

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• After-school care
• Summer camp programs
• Pre-k education
• Nonprofit community services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hill City

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, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible contributions from individuals supporting youth programs. Suggested donation amounts include $1 for pencils, $25 to sponsor a child for a year, $50 for weekly snacks for 12 members, $100 for STEM projects, $500 for educational field trips.
2. Annual Membership Fees: $25 annual membership fee per child. Scholarships available for families who cannot afford the fee. Cost to serve one child is $1,201 per year, with membership subsidized by donations.
3. Corporate Sponsorships & Partnerships: Partners for the Future program requiring $500+ per year for three-year commitment. Event sponsorships for golf tournaments, galas, and community events. Blue Jeans for Blue Doors workplace giving programs.
4. Planned Giving & Bequests: Legacy gifts and bequests to support children for generations to come.
5. Club Prep Program Fees: Pre-K program with part-time option at $325/month (3 days/week) and full-time at $475/month (5 days/week). Available during school year and summer.
6. Sponsorship Tiers: Multiple giving levels including Jeremiah Milbank Society ($10,000+), Legacy Investor ($2,500), Open The Door Investor ($2,304), Blue Door Society Member ($1,000), Partner for the Future ($500+), and smaller donation categories.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Boys and Girls Club of the Black Hills is a nonprofit youth development organization that operates after-school and summer programming for youth ages preschool through 18 across three club locations in the Black Hills region (Hill City, Hot Springs, and Lead-Deadwood). The portfolio of evidence-based programs covers Education and Career (Power Hour, Project Learn, MindWorks Resources, STEAM), Character and Leadership (Youth of the Year, Positive Action), Health and Life Skills (Triple Play, SMART Moves), and Arts. A separate fee-based Pre-K program called Club Prep serves children ages 3-6 in Hill City.

Product overview

Boys and Girls Club of the Black Hills is a nonprofit youth development organization offering a unified portfolio of programs serving children from preschool to age 18. The core offering includes after-school and summer programs delivered at three club locations (Hill City, Hot Springs, Lead-Deadwood). Programs are organized around four core areas: Education and Career (Power Hour homework help, Project Learn, MindWorks Resources), Character and Leadership (Youth of the Year, Positive Action), Health and Life Skills (Triple Play wellness, SMART Moves prevention), and Arts and STEAM. Club Prep provides specialized Pre-K programming for ages 3-6 as an add-on offering. All programs are designed for holistic child development with a $25 annual membership fee.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Club Prep: Pre-K program for children ages 3 to 6, designed to help prepare children for kindergarten. Located in Hill City.

Products and services

• After-School & Summer Youth Development Program

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• MammothminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 July 2024Gold Sponsor for 2024 Golf Tournament event. Logo displayed on event materials.
• South Dakota Community FoundationminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 July 2024Gold Sponsor for 2024 Golf Tournament event.
• Reptile GardensminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 July 2024Silver Sponsor for 2024 Golf Tournament.
• Rotary Club of Hot SpringsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 July 2024Silver Sponsor for 2024 Golf Tournament.
• BH ExteriorsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 July 2024Silver Sponsor for 2024 Golf Tournament.
• Ky Life InsuranceminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 July 2024Silver Sponsor for 2024 Golf Tournament.
• Sunrise Ridge CampgroundminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 July 2024Silver Sponsor for 2024 Golf Tournament.
• Fall River County LibraryminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 July 2024Silver Sponsor for 2024 Golf Tournament.
• Murphy's Pub & GrillminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 July 2024Silver Sponsor for 2024 Golf Tournament.
• United WaycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerProud partner of United Way workplace giving campaigns. Employees can contribute through workplace giving programs. Organization offers presentations to companies as part of employee giving campaigns.
• City of Hill CitycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as Club Investor supporting the local Boys & Girls Club operations. Municipal support for youth programming.
• City of DeadwoodcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as Club Investor supporting the local Boys & Girls Club operations. Municipal support for youth programming.
• City of Hot SpringscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as Club Investor supporting the local Boys & Girls Club operations. Municipal support for youth programming.
• Lawrence CountycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as Club Investor. County-level support for youth programming in Lead-Deadwood area.
• Fall River CountycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as Club Investor. County-level support for youth programming in Hot Springs area.
• PraesidiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational safety partnership providing 24-hour confidential Child Safety Hotline (866-607-SAFE). Praesidium is one of the nation's leading child safety experts providing safety policies, training, and guidance.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization providing program curricula (Power Hour, Triple Play, SMART Moves), safety standards, training resources, and national recognition programs.
• National Center for Missing & Exploited ChildrenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational safety partner providing guidance on safety practices and policies for youth-serving organizations.
• National Children's Advocacy CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational safety partner providing child safety training and guidance.
• Local Law Enforcement AgenciescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with local law enforcement for safety coordination and background checks. Includes Pennington County Sheriff's Office.
• Local School DistrictscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with local school districts for program coordination, referrals, and facility sharing.
• Crisis Text LineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational partner providing confidential text message service for youth in times of crisis.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• 4-H (South Dakota State University Extension): National youth development organization with active chapters across South Dakota serving similar ages. Competes for youth participation, volunteer time, and donor dollars in the same Black Hills communities.
• YMCA of the Black Hills: Operates youth development, after-school, and summer programs in the same Black Hills region. Competes for both youth enrollment and corporate/individual donations with overlapping programming in sports, character development, and academic support.
• Rushmore Club (Boys & Girls Club of Rapid City): Sister Boys & Girls Club affiliate serving the larger Rapid City market adjacent to BGC Black Hills. Direct sibling affiliate operating same BGCA programs with similar cost-per-child economics and fundraising model.
• Girls Inc. of Rapid City: Regional youth development nonprofit serving girls in the broader Black Hills area with after-school and summer programming. Overlapping donor base and similar nonprofit structure focused on youth outcomes.
• Youth & Family Services (YFS) of Rapid City: Regional nonprofit providing youth development, counseling, and after-school programs in the Black Hills area. Operates comparable programs serving at-risk youth and competes for the same donor and grant funding pool.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Black Hills: Direct local peer and former employer of subject's CEO Nicole Burdick. Operates youth mentoring programs in the same Black Hills geography, competing for the same donor pool and serving overlapping at-risk youth populations.

Broad incumbents

• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: The national umbrella organization of which the subject is an independent affiliate. BGCA provides program curricula, safety frameworks, training, and donor recognition that anchor BGC Black Hills' service delivery model.

Emerging players

• Police Athletic League: National network of youth-serving organizations providing sports, recreation, and educational programming for at-risk youth. Comparable operating model focused on after-school enrichment and youth safety in underserved areas.

Others

• Salvation Army (Black Hills): National faith-based nonprofit with local Black Hills presence providing youth and family services. Competes for donations in the same region and serves overlapping families, though with a broader social services mandate.
• United Way of the Black Hills: Regional umbrella funder that the subject partners with for workplace giving. Acts as both a strategic partner and indirect competitor for corporate philanthropic dollars directed at youth and family services in the Black Hills region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/people/Boys-Girls-Club-of-Hill-City/61588555478641
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/boys-and-girls-club-of-the-black-hills

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

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