Boys & Girls Clubs of Annapolis & AAC

What Boys & Girls Clubs of Annapolis & AAC does

Boys & Girls Clubs of Annapolis & Anne Arundel County (BGCAA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth development organization founded in 1988 and headquartered at 121 South Villa Avenue, Annapolis, Maryland. The organization delivers after-school programming, summer camp, character and leadership development, and teen-focused workforce preparation to approximately 3,500 youth ages 6-18 annually across Anne Arundel County. Service delivery operates through seven fixed clubhouses (Wiley H. Bates, Bywater, Admiral Oaks, Freetown Village, Meade Village, Heritage Overlook, and Severn Center) plus the Club on the Go mobile program, which extends signature programming to 12 schools and neighborhoods without a physical clubhouse.

Programming follows the national Boys & Girls Clubs of America Formula for Impact framework, structured around three pillars: academic success (Power Hour homework help, STEM Mentoring, My.Future digital literacy, Diploma 2 Degrees), character and leadership (Youth of the Year, Keystone, Torch Club, Youth for Unity, Badges for Baseball), and healthy lifestyles (SMART Moves, Triple Play, Smart Girls). Specialized offerings include a STEAM Center at Meade Village funded by the Cal Ripken Jr. Foundation, a Teen Center at Severn, and the Junior Staff Career Development Program for ages 16-23. Membership is priced at a $25 deposit for a full year; summer camp totals $375.

Revenue is sourced from a diversified mix of individual donations (via Donorbox), planned giving and legacy gifts, corporate event sponsorships (Bob Ferry Golf Classic, Youth of the Year Awards Dinner), federal and state grants, foundation grants, membership fees, and summer camp fees. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors and operates as an independent affiliate of the national Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Following a leadership transition in early 2025, Dr. Kenneth McCants-Pearsall serves as CEO with Jamey Hein as Chief Development Officer, as the organization executes its eighth clubhouse project in Lothian, MD.

Name

Boys & Girls Clubs of Annapolis & AAC

Legal name

Boys & Girls Clubs of Annapolis & Anne Arundel County

Website

https://bgcaa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Boys & Girls Clubs of Annapolis & Anne Arundel County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth development organization serving 3,500+ youth ages 6-18 annually through seven clubhouses and a mobile program across Anne Arundel County, Maryland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Child Care Services (6244)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGADAJ

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)

SECONDARYEDAAAOAD

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

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Workforce Development Initiatives

Keywords

• Youth development services
• After-school programs
• Summer camp programs
• Teen leadership programs
• Youth education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Annapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership dues providing youth access to clubhouses, programs, and activities. Membership costs are kept affordable with a $25 deposit securing full-year membership.
2. Donations & Fundraising: Individual donations accepted online via Donorbox, stock donations, IRA charitable rollovers, and tribute gifts. Corporate matching gift program available.
3. Planned Giving & Legacy Gifts: Accepts legacy gifts through wills, trusts, life insurance policies, and retirement plan beneficiary designations. QCD distributions from IRAs also accepted.
4. Event Sponsorships: Annual fundraising events including the Bob Ferry Golf Classic and Youth of the Year Awards Dinner generate sponsorship revenue from corporate sponsors at various tiers.
5. Summer Camp Fees: Summer camp program charged at $375 total cost plus optional aftercare. Payment plans available with final payment due before camp start.
6. Federal, State & Foundation Grants: Grant funding from government sources including federal funding secured through congressional representatives and foundation grants such as from the Cal Ripken Jr. Foundation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Boys & Girls Clubs of Annapolis & Anne Arundel County (BGCAA) provides youth development programming for children and teens ages 6-18 across seven fixed clubhouse locations and a mobile program. Core offerings include daily after-school programming (2:00-7:00pm), a summer camp, teen-focused leadership programs, mobile outreach through Club on the Go, and program modules spanning academics, character development, healthy lifestyles, and career readiness. Services are delivered under the national Boys & Girls Clubs of America Formula for Impact framework.

Product overview

Boys & Girls Clubs of Annapolis & Anne Arundel County operates a portfolio of youth development services across seven fixed club locations (Wiley H. Bates, Bywater, Admiral Oaks, Freetown Village, Meade Village, Heritage Overlook, and Severn Center) plus the mobile Club on the Go program. The core offering consists of after-school programs and summer camp providing academic support (Power Hour, STEM mentoring, career readiness), character and leadership development (Youth of the Year, Keystone, Torch Club), and healthy lifestyle programming (Triple Play, substance prevention). Specialized offerings include the Junior Staff Career Development Program for teens, a STEAM Center at Meade Village, and a Teen Center at Severn. All programs share the common mission of serving youth ages 6-18 with emphasis on those who need support most.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Club on the Go: Mobile program that delivers signature Boys & Girls Club programs to neighborhoods without a permanent Club location.
• Severn Center
• Heritage Overlook
• Lothian Center

Products and services

• After School Programs
• Summer Camp

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves 3,500+ youth annually through membership and outreach
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship, supporting and major.

• Rep. Steny HoyercoreOthers · 1 January 2024Congressional representative helped secure federal funding for new Lothian Club construction through advocacy efforts.
• Sen. Chris Van HollencoreOthers · 1 January 2024Senator helped secure federal funding for new Lothian Club construction through advocacy efforts.
• Cal Ripken Jr. FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2023Foundation grant funding new STEAM Center at Meade Village Club in October 2023, focusing on science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics education.
• Anne Arundel County GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2023County government partnership to establish the Severn Center Clubhouse opened in August 2023 as the seventh clubhouse. County helped build infrastructure for the facility serving North County youth.
• Anne Arundel County Department of Aging & DisabilitiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2023Partner in Severn Center development providing intergenerational programming opportunities and facility sharing arrangements.
• Local Development CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2023County development council provided funding support for Severn Center infrastructure development.
• Crown CastlecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 20232023 partnership providing 6 new computers for Meade Village Club computer lab, upgrading technology access for youth members.
• Pennrose PropertiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2018Real estate development partner for Heritage Overlook Clubhouse opened September 2018, serving youth in the Heritage Crest community.
• Housing Commission of Anne Arundel CountycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2018Housing authority partnership providing facility space for Heritage Overlook Clubhouse serving Glen Burnie area youth.
• Community Preservation and Development Corporation (CPDC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2011Partnership enabled Admiral Oaks Club expansion into refurbished community center facility in May 2011 to accommodate growing membership.
• Chaney Cares FoundationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to develop a brand-new club in Lothian, MD on 19 acres. The Chaney Cares Foundation is funding construction of the facility which will include a regulation-size gymnasium, game room, teaching kitchen, technology center, teen center, dance studio, and community partner office space.
• PraesidiumcoreTechnology or IntegrationNational child safety expert organization providing 24-hour confidential Child Safety Hotline (866-607-SAFE) for staff, members, and families to report safety concerns.
• Annapolis City Police & Fire DepartmentsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal public safety partnership for emergency response coordination and safety training at club facilities.
• Anne Arundel County Police DepartmentsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty law enforcement partnership for safety coordination and Badges for Baseball program pairing officers with youth.
• Anne Arundel County Crisis ManagementsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty crisis response partnership for mental health support and emergency situations at club locations.
• Seeds 4 SuccesssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerTutoring and mentoring program for youth in subsidized housing communities with over 100 volunteer tutors and mentors.
• STAIR-AnnapolissupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerStart the Adventure in Reading program serving 2nd graders reading below grade level in Anne Arundel County, providing literacy support.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of AmericaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational parent organization providing Formula for Impact framework, program curricula (Power Hour, Triple Play, SMART Moves, Youth of the Year), national safety standards, and organizational support.
• Giant FoodmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor for 2026 Youth of the Year Awards Dinner. Corporate partner supporting youth development programming.
• Alliant GroupmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor for 2026 Golf Classic fundraising event.
• Thompson CreeksupportingGTM or Marketing Partner19th Hole sponsor for 2026 Bob Ferry Golf Classic.
• ChubbsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerGreat Futures sponsor for 2026 Golf Classic.
• Snyder-Ervin Group at Morgan StanleysupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerGreat Futures sponsor for 2026 Golf Classic.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• National 4-H Council: Largest US youth-development organization operating STEM, leadership, and civic engagement programs across all 50 states. Broader portfolio than BGCAA but overlapping audience and federal/land-grant funding ecosystem.

Direct peers

• Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington: Affiliated BGCA chapter serving the DC metro area with multi-clubhouse youth development and after-school programming. Highly comparable in mission, funding mix, and program offering portfolio to BGCAA.
• YMCA of Central Maryland: Regional YMCA operating after-school care, summer camp, youth sports, and teen leadership across central Maryland. Directly competes for families, school partnerships, and corporate sponsorships in the same Anne Arundel/Baltimore corridor.
• Boys & Girls Club of Hartford: BGCA-affiliated chapter serving Hartford, CT with multi-site youth programming of comparable scale and member base. Useful peer for benchmarking operating model, funding mix, and program outcomes for mid-sized chapters.
• Boys & Girls Club of Metropolitan Baltimore: Same Boys & Girls Clubs of America network, serving the greater Baltimore region with after-school, summer, and teen programming. Directly comparable operating model, age range served, and program suite in a neighboring Maryland geography.
• Police Athletic League: National youth development nonprofit offering after-school, sports, and mentoring programming, often in partnership with local police departments (BGCAA also partners with Anne Arundel County Police). Overlaps in mission, target demographic, and law-enforcement partnership structure.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Chesapeake: Youth-mentoring nonprofit serving Maryland with similar target demographic (children and teens) and overlapping funder base. Operates as a co-located youth-development partner and occasional substitute for family-supported programming.

Regional players

• Boys & Girls Clubs of the Eastern Shore: Same BGCA network operating across Maryland's Eastern Shore with similar clubhouse and youth development programming. Comparable operating model but geographically distinct from BGCAA's Anne Arundel County focus.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BGCAA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bgcaa
• Instagraminstagram.com/bgcaa_

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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