Boys & Girls Clubs Of South Puget Sound

What Boys & Girls Clubs Of South Puget Sound does

Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound (BGCSPS) is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth development organization affiliated with Boys & Girls Clubs of America, founded in 1940 (formal incorporation 1942) and headquartered at 3875 South 66th Street in Tacoma, Washington. It operates nine Club locations across Pierce, Kitsap, and Mason counties, serving more than 7,700 youth ages 6–18 annually through 11,560 programming hours and 120,168 meals and snacks. Programs are organized under four impact pillars — Academic Success, Health & Well-Being, Character & Leadership, and Life & Workforce Readiness — supplemented by Youth Sports leagues, licensed Before & After School Childcare (Beyond the Bell at Tacoma Public Schools sites), the Summer Late Nights teen drop-in program, and Creating Connections therapy groups delivered with Mary Bridge Children's Hospital. The underlying operating technology is modest and partner-supplied: Comcast Lift Zones (including Enhanced zones with podcast studios and smartboards), T-Mobile Project 10Million hotspots, TransfrVR for VR career exploration, and TRAX Solutions for online registration.

Revenue is generated through four principal streams: individual donations and grants (government and private), program fees (summer programs, before/after school childcare, youth sports) structured on weekly or monthly subscription cadences, event fundraising (Legacy of Hope, Treasure Hunters, Race for the Clubs, the DBM Contractors-sponsored Don and Helen Murphy Memorial Golf Tournament, BJ's Bingo), and corporate partnerships/sponsorships. Financial aid is available across all Clubs and no child is turned away for inability to pay. Distribution is primarily through nine owned/operated physical Club locations plus school-based 21st Century Community Learning Center sites at seven schools across five school districts; online registration is available through TRAX Solutions. Recent strategic emphasis has been on adding a digital equity layer (Comcast, T-Mobile), expanding mental health programming (Mary Bridge partnership), and assuming administration of the City of Tacoma Mayor's Youth Commission in fall 2025.

Name

Boys & Girls Clubs Of South Puget Sound

Legal name

Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound

Website

https://bgcsps.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1940

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth development organization operating nine Club locations across Pierce, Kitsap, and Mason counties in Washington State, serving 7,700+ youth annually ages 6–18 through after-school, summer, sports, childcare, and mental health programs funded by donations, grants, program fees, and events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Child Care Services (6244), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJAJAG

Student Clubs & Organizations (General Interest, Cultural, Service)

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Extracurriculars & Athletics (School-Run)

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• After-school childcare
• Youth sports leagues
• Nonprofit youth services
• Community learning centers

Headquarters

HQ city

Tacoma

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, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations & Grants: Charitable donations from individuals, foundations, and corporations; grant funding from government and private sources
2. Program Fees: Fees for summer programs, before/after school childcare, and youth sports programs
3. Event Fundraising: Revenue from annual events including Legacy of Hope, Treasure Hunters, golf tournaments, Race for the Clubs, and BJ's Bingo
4. Corporate Partnerships: Sponsorship and partnership revenue from corporate partners supporting programs and events

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound operates nine Club locations serving youth ages 6-18 across Pierce, Kitsap, and Mason counties with structured after-school and summer programming. The organization delivers more than 65 value-based programs spanning four pillars: Academic Success, Health & Well-Being, Character & Leadership, and Life & Workforce Readiness, supplemented by licensed Before & After School Childcare, Summer Late Nights teen programming, and Creating Connections mental health therapy groups.

Product overview

Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound operates as a unified youth development organization offering a portfolio of interconnected programs through nine club locations. The core offering centers on Club membership providing structured activities and safe spaces, supported by four programmatic pillars: Academic Success (homework help, tutoring, scholarships), Health & Well-Being (Triple Play, nutrition programs, sports leagues), Character & Leadership (Keystone Club, Youth of Year), and Life & Workforce Readiness (STEM academy, career exploration). Supplemental services include licensed Before & After School Childcare at partner schools, Summer Late Nights teen programming, Creating Connections therapy groups, and 21st Century Community Learning Center school partnerships. The organization serves 7,700+ youth annually ages 6-18 across Pierce, Kitsap, and Mason counties in Washington State.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Club Membership Boys & Girls Club membership offering access to more than 65 fun-filled, value-based programs including arts and crafts, games, sports, homework help and more across nine club locations in Pierce, Kitsap, and Mason counties for youth ages 6-18.
• Academic Success Programs Comprehensive academic support including homework help, tutoring, summer learning loss prevention through Summer Boost, 21st Century Community Learning Center partnerships with local schools, and scholarship opportunities including the BGCSPS Educational Scholarship and Keith & Kathy Hallman Scholarship for youth ages 6-18.
• Health & Well-Being Programs Health and wellness initiatives featuring the Triple Play program focusing on mind, body, and social-emotional development, a nutritional food program providing free meals and snacks, and partnerships with YMCA and Parks Tacoma for elementary sports leagues serving youth ages 6-18.
• Character & Leadership Programs Leadership development including Keystone Club for ages 14-18, Youth of the Year national recognition program, community service initiatives, and skills for democratic participation for youth ages 6-18.
• Life & Workforce Readiness Programs Workforce preparation including TPU STEM Academy, TransferVR career exploration through virtual reality, CareerLaunch, diplomas2Degrees college readiness, Money Matters financial literacy, and work-based learning experiences for teens.
• Youth Sports Programs Youth sports leagues and athletics including flag football, soccer, basketball, baseball, volleyball, and various camps and clinics throughout the year for grades K-8th.
• Summer Late Nights Free teen drop-in program running June 22 - August 28, 2026, offering extended evening hours (5-10 PM) with open gym, field activities, art, music, gaming, and dinner for incoming 7th-12th graders across Tacoma locations.
• Before & After School Childcare Licensed childcare services operated through Beyond the Bell program at Tacoma Public Schools, offering before school (7:15 AM-start), after school (end-6 PM), and non-school day care at Downing and Manitou Park Elementary locations. Pricing: Before school $350/month, After school $375/month, Both $575/month, Non-school day $50/day.
• Creating Connections Summer Therapy Groups Mental health support group partnership with Mary Bridge Children's Hospital Youth Engagement Services, providing small-group therapy sessions for youth ages 13-17 at Al Davies, Lakewood, and Milgard Family Eastside branches.
• North Mason Summer Program Summer programs at the North Mason Teen Center in Belfair, WA, with elementary school tier at $25 registration fee (max $50 per family), $215/week, Reduced lunch $115/week, Free lunch $65/week; middle school tier at $15/month; high school tier at $5/month.

Quantifiable outcome

• 7,700+ youth served annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mary Bridge Children's HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to bring mental health support to youth through Creating Connections Summer Therapy Groups at multiple Club locations. Mary Bridge Youth Engagement Services (YES) provides licensed therapists for small-group sessions helping teens ages 13-17 explore emotions, learn coping strategies, and build connections.
• ComcastcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject UP partnership providing five Lift Zones with free high-capacity WiFi at Club locations, including two Enhanced Lift Zones with advanced technology like podcast studios and interactive smartboards.
• T-MobilecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject 10Million provides free internet hotspots to Club members and families. T-Mobile has connected millions of students nationwide through this initiative.
• Tacoma Public UtilitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLongtime community partner providing TPU STEM Academy, workforce development programs, and STEM sponsorships. TPU STEM Academy connects Club members to real-world STEM applications through hands-on learning.
• City of TacomacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to administer the Mayor's Youth Commission, a citywide program empowering teens to shape their community. BGCSPS assumed administration in fall 2025.
• Seattle Sounders FCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRecognized as 'Change Champions' in partnership with Boeing. Club staff and families received tickets and special pre-game experiences.
• GreentrikecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBeyond the Bell program partner in the Tacoma out-of-school time collaborative with Metro Parks, Y, and others creating opportunities for students.
• DBM ContractorscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTitle sponsor of the Don and Helen Murphy Memorial Golf Tournament for 25 years. Longtime presenting partner with $2 million raised for local kids.
• Northwest Cascade, Inc.coreGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured annual corporate partner with employee giving program enabling countless hours of programming for hundreds of youth.
• Waste ConnectionscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOver 15 years of support including volunteering, direct contributions, and Carts for Kids Golf Classic fundraiser.
• Tacoma StarsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerA decade-long partner investing in healthy futures of BGCSPS youth.
• Puyallup Tribe of IndianscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting youth programs and services.
• BoeingcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting youth development and partnered with Seattle Sounders FC for Change Champions recognition.
• Charles Wright AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYazi Scholars Program offers up to full-tuition scholarships to Club members, renewable for five years, in partnership with Milgard Family Foundation endowment.
• Metro ParkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBeyond the Bell program partner in the Tacoma out-of-school time collaborative.
• YMCAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerElementary Sports League partnership resulting in 250 teams and over 5,000 youth participating in basketball.
• Parks TacomacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerElementary Sports League partnership for youth basketball.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves15 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• United Way of Pierce County: Community-impact nonprofit operating in the same Pierce County fundraising market. Competes for some of the same corporate donors and grant dollars while also being a potential funding partner for youth programs.
• Tacoma Public Schools: Primary school district partner hosting Beyond the Bell and 21st CCLC programs. Acts as both partner and alternative provider of before/after school care in the same service area, and is a major institutional referral channel for BGCSPS membership.

Direct peers

• Greentrike: Tacoma-based early childhood and youth development nonprofit named as a Beyond the Bell partner. Directly comparable nonprofit peer in the Pierce County out-of-school-time ecosystem targeting overlapping family demographics.
• Metro Parks Tacoma: Public parks and recreation provider serving Tacoma with youth sports leagues, after-school programs, and community centers. Direct competitor in youth sports (Elementary Sports League partner) and recreation programming for the same families in Pierce County.
• Parks Tacoma: Public-sector recreation provider collaborating with BGCSPS and YMCA on the Elementary Sports League basketball program. Competes and partners in youth sports offerings, after-school programming, and community recreation services in Pierce County.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of King County: Sister Boys & Girls Club affiliate operating in King County with comparable programming (academic success, sports, character leadership). Most directly comparable peer in terms of operating model, BGCA affiliation, and youth-development mission.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue: Another autonomous BGCA affiliate serving the Eastside (Bellevue/King County). Operates with similar program pillars, school partnerships, and fundraising event mix, providing a closely matched operating and fundraising model benchmark.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County: Washington-state BGCA affiliate serving Snohomish County with similar multi-branch youth development model. Closely comparable in scale, programming mix, and reliance on donations/events/grant funding.
• YMCA of Pierce County: Direct competitor and partner providing youth sports, after-school programming, and licensed childcare in the same Pierce County market. Currently collaborates on the Elementary Sports League but competes for the same families, schools, and corporate donors.

Broad incumbents

• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National umbrella organization for 4,000+ Boys & Girls Clubs serving 4M youth. BGCSPS is an autonomous local affiliate using BGCA curriculum, brand standards, and program frameworks. Comparable as the broader organization within which BGCSPS operates and benchmarks.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@bgcsps
• Facebookfacebook.com/bgclubs
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bgcsps
• Instagraminstagram.com/bgcsps

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Boys & Girls Clubs Of South Puget Sound