Salesian Boys' & Girls' Club

What Salesian Boys' & Girls' Club does

Salesian Boys' & Girls' Club is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 94-1219139) founded in 1921 by Fr. Oreste Trincheri in San Francisco's North Beach neighborhood, inspired by the educational philosophy of St. John Bosco. The organization provides after-school, weekend, and summer programming for youth ages 3-18 in the North Beach, Russian Hill, and Chinatown communities of San Francisco, and merged its separate Boys' and Girls' clubs in 1994 to form the current unified entity. Its core offering is an annual youth membership priced at $10 — well below the stated $1,200 actual cost per member — that grants access to academic support, CYO league athletics (basketball, soccer, volleyball), arts programming (theatre, sewing, music), daily supervised activities, Bay Area field trips, summer day camp (Camp Grigio for ages 3-8), and overnight camp in Santa Cruz. Additional services include a Financial Assistance Program for K-12 and university scholarships, a volunteer program, and donor services.

The Club's technology footprint is modest and oriented toward administration rather than innovation: a WordPress website augmented by The Events Calendar plugin handles program calendaring and event promotion, while DonorPerfect supports donation processing and membership management. There is no proprietary software, mobile application, or API surface, and the technology plays no differentiated role in service delivery. Programs are delivered on-site at 680 Filbert Street (with a 660 Filbert Street auditorium for events and productions) by a leadership team of roughly 13 full-time staff plus part-time Staff Associates covering program supervision for members ages 8-18.

The Club's revenue model is donation-dependent by design. Membership dues at $10/year cover only administrative processing costs; the $1,200-per-member operating subsidy is funded through a diversified mix of individual donations (one-time and recurring, including $50 and $100 suggested gift levels), memorial and honorary tribute gifts, planned giving via wills and trusts, vehicle donations, employee matching gifts, corporate sponsorships (including 2026 Presenting Sponsor KD), and fundraising events such as the Joey Alioto Golf Tournament, Old Timers & Women's Dinner, Cioppino Dinners, Community Bingo, and Bocce Tournament. Distribution is exclusively direct at the Filbert Street facility with field-trip extensions across the Bay Area; there are no intermediary distribution channels.

Name

Salesian Boys' & Girls' Club

Legal name

Salesian Boys' and Girls' Club

Website

https://salesianclub.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1921

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Salesian Boys' & Girls' Club is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in San Francisco's North Beach neighborhood that provides after-school athletics, arts, academic, and summer programming for youth ages 3-18 through a $10 annual membership, funded primarily by donations, corporate sponsorships, and fundraising events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Club Sports Programs (EDALAIAB)

Keywords

• Youth development services
• After-school programs
• Athletics and arts
• Academic enrichment
• Community youth programs

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues of $10 per year from youth members. While the membership fee is nominal, it covers administrative costs associated with member enrollment and card processing.
2. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring donations from individuals supporting youth programs. $50 and $100 gift amounts specifically promoted on the website.
3. Memorial & Honorary Gifts: Tribute gifts made in memory of loved ones or in honor of individuals, with acknowledgment cards sent to designated recipients.
4. Planned Giving: Legacy gifts through wills, trusts, and estate plans designed to sustain the Club for future generations.
5. Corporate Sponsorships: Sponsorship revenue from businesses supporting programs, events, and daily Club operations. 2026 Presenting Sponsors highlighted on website.
6. Fundraising Events: Revenue from events including Community Bingo ($30 buy-in), Joey Alioto Golf Tournament, Old Timers & Women's Dinner ($65-70 per person), Cioppino Dinners ($130), and Bocce Tournament.
7. Employee Giving & Matching Gifts: Workplace giving programs and employer matching gift programs where donors can multiply their charitable impact.
8. Vehicle Donations: Donated vehicles converted to direct support for Club programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Salesian Boys' & Girls' Club is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides affordable after-school youth development services to children and teens ages 3-18 in San Francisco's North Beach, Russian Hill, and Chinatown communities. The Club offers an annual membership ($10/year) granting access to academic support, CYO league athletics, arts programming, daily activities, field trips, and summer camps, including Camp Grigio day camp and a sleepaway camp in Santa Cruz. The organization is sustained primarily through donations, corporate sponsorships, and fundraising events, with the actual cost to serve each member estimated at $1,200 per year.

Product overview

Salesian Boys' & Girls' Club is a nonprofit youth organization offering a unified membership program that provides access to a comprehensive portfolio of youth development services. The core offering is an annual membership ($10/year) granting access to Academic Programs (homework help, STEM/Robotics, tutoring), Athletics (CYO league sports and clinics), Arts (theatre, music, sewing), Activities (daily club activities), Field Trips (Bay Area excursions), and Summer Programs (day camp, sleepaway camp). Additional services include Volunteer Programs, Donation/Giving Services, and Financial Assistance for educational support. The organization serves youth ages 3-18 from the North Beach, Russian Hill, and Chinatown communities of San Francisco.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Youth Membership Program Annual membership at $10/year granting youth ages 8-18 access to all Club programs including academics, athletics, arts, activities, field trips, and summer programs.
• Academic Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• 100+ years of service to San Francisco youth

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

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 2026 Presenting Sponsors (KD)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Annual presenting sponsors provide significant financial support for Club programs, events, and daily operations. The 2026 presenting sponsor (KD) receives prominent logo placement on the website homepage and recognition across marketing materials.
• Community SponsorscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal businesses and organizations sponsor programs, fundraising events, and daily Club activities throughout the year. Sponsorships help fund safe after-school programs, athletics, arts, field trips, and enrichment while providing visibility for community businesses.
• Salesians of Don Bosco WestminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConnection to the broader Salesian order founded by St. John Bosco, providing spiritual guidance and alignment with Don Bosco's preventive system of youth development.
• Saints Peter and Paul SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParish school in North Beach connected to the broader Salesian community, serving as a referral source for potential Club members and shared community institution.
• CYO (Catholic Youth Organizations)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for CYO League sports including basketball, soccer, and volleyball, enabling Club members to participate in organized competitive athletics.
• Presidio BowlminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal bowling alley hosting Club field trips and activities.
• SF GiantsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional sports team hosting Club field trips to baseball games.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Boy Scouts of America (now Scouting America): National youth-development organization offering after-school and weekend programming focused on character, athletics, and outdoor activities — broader scope but comparable youth-development mission and donor base.
• Girl Scouts of Northern California: Northern California affiliate of the Girl Scouts offering youth programming, life-skills development, and community engagement — directly comparable on youth-development mission and Bay Area parent/donor mindshare.
• YMCA of San Francisco: Larger, broader-scope incumbent offering youth programs, athletics, swim, and childcare across multiple SF locations — overlaps with the Club's athletics and after-school offerings but as part of a much wider portfolio.

Direct peers

• CYO Athletics (Catholic Youth Organization): Direct peer and existing partner of the Salesian Club for league sports (basketball, soccer, volleyball); broader CYO network offers comparable athletic programming and competes for the same Catholic-affiliated youth market.
• Boys & Girls Club of San Francisco: Direct SF-based peer operating multiple club locations serving youth with after-school programming, athletics, and arts — the closest geographic and programmatic competitor for North Beach families and the same donor pool.
• Mission Neighborhood Centers: SF nonprofit providing youth development, after-school programming, and family services in the Mission — comparable mission and operating model serving a different but adjacent SF community.
• Police Activities League (PAL): National network of youth-serving organizations focused on athletics, mentorship, and after-school programming — directly comparable operating model and youth-development mission, particularly in San Francisco PAL chapters.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National umbrella organization for the Boys & Girls Club movement; Salesian is independently operated but competes for the same youth-development category, parent mind-share, and national corporate sponsorships.
• Jewish Community Center of San Francisco: SF-based community organization offering after-school programs, athletics, arts, and summer camps to youth and families — directly competes for North Beach-adjacent families and corporate sponsorships.

Regional players

• San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department: Municipal operator of SF youth programs, athletics leagues, and summer camps — provides a publicly funded alternative to Salesian's fee-based programming for the same North Beach / Chinatown youth demographic.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SalesianSF
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/salesianclub

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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