Kiwanis Club of Grand Junction

Name

Kiwanis Club of Grand Junction

Legal name

Kiwanis Club of Grand Junction

Website

https://kiwanis-gj.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1937

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Service Nonprofit

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL), Volunteer Program Funding, Scholarships & Fundraising Support (EDAIAGAO)

Keywords

• Community service nonprofit
• Youth leadership programs
• Volunteer fundraising events
• Child welfare grants
• Youth scholarship programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Grand Junction

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Personnel, Others

Revenue model

1. Fundraising Events: The club raises money through annual fundraising events including Pancake Day & Fun Fest, Golf Challenge, and Santa 'Cause' 5K Fun Run. These events generate revenue that is reinvested into the community through grants, scholarships, and community projects benefiting children.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorship tiers (Platinum $1,500, Gold $1,000, Silver $500, Bronze $275) for fundraising events that include promotional benefits and event tickets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Kiwanis Club of Grand Junction is a volunteer-driven nonprofit organization that runs annual fundraising events (Pancake Day & Fun Fest, Golf Challenge, Santa Cause 5K Fun Run) and redeploys the proceeds as grants to local nonprofits serving children, scholarships for youth, sponsorship of Service Leadership Programs (Aktion Club, Circle K, Key Clubs), and a free bilingual Children's Resource Directory. It also operates recognition programs (Kiwanian/Citizen/Educator of the Year, Student of the Month) and supports community projects such as Rose Hill House, Alert Service Dogs for Kids, the JUCO Team Sponsor, and Accessible Swing at local parks.

Product overview

The Kiwanis Club of Grand Junction is a community service organization offering a portfolio of fundraisers, grants, scholarships, recognition awards, and Service Leadership Programs. The core offerings include three annual fundraisers (Pancake Day & Fun Fest, Golf Challenge, and Santa Cause 5K Fun Run), grant programs for local not-for-profits exceeding $53,000 awarded in 2024, and scholarships for Key Club and CKI members. The club also publishes the Children's Resource Directory, provides community recognition through Kiwanian of the Year, Citizen of the Year, Educator of the Year, and Student of the Month awards. The organization sponsors four Service Leadership Programs: Aktion Club (adults with disabilities), Circle K Club at Colorado Mesa University, Key Club at Fruita Monument High School, and Key Club at Palisade High School.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aktion Club: Club for adults with disabilities who want to make a difference in the community. Members learn leadership skills through managing projects and serving others.
• Circle K Club at Colorado Mesa University
• Key Club at Fruita Monument HS
• Key Club at Palisade High School

Products and services

• Pancake Day & Fun Fest Annual pancake breakfast and community fundraiser event at the Mesa County Fairgrounds, including corporate sponsorship tiers, silent auctions, and Fun Fest booths; revenues fund the club's grants and community programs for children.
• Golf Challenge Annual golf tournament fundraiser at Adobe Creek Golf Course, with corporate sponsorships and team registrations; proceeds support the club's grants and children's programs.
• Santa "Cause" 5K Fun Run Annual charity 5K fun run co-hosted with the City of Grand Junction as a club fundraiser; proceeds have funded city improvements including an Accessible Swing at a local park.
• Children's Resource Directory Free bilingual (English/Spanish) directory of children's services and resources in Mesa County, published every 1-2 years since 1991 and distributed free to preschools, daycares, libraries, hospitals, public health departments, and other community partners.
• Grants Program (Children's Fund) Annual grant program providing funds to local not-for-profit organizations serving children in the community (does not fund capital, operating, political, or mileage expenses); over $53,000 awarded in 2024.
• Scholarships Financial scholarships for deserving Key Club and Circle K members and Kiwanis family members attending accredited institutions of higher learning, offered jointly with Grand Junction Golden K Kiwanis Club.
• Kiwanian of the Year Award Annual recognition award honoring outstanding Kiwanis club members for their service and contributions to the community.
• Citizen of the Year Award Annual recognition award honoring an outstanding citizen (volunteer or paid professional) who works to benefit children in the community.
• Educator of the Year Award Annual recognition award honoring a teacher, counselor, or key administrator who demonstrates dedication, knowledge, and skill in education.
• Student of the Month Monthly recognition program selecting students from local high schools who demonstrate commitment to education and community service.
• Aktion Club Sponsored service club for adults with disabilities who want to make a difference in the community, teaching leadership skills through managing service projects.
• Circle K Club at Colorado Mesa University Sponsored college-level service club at Colorado Mesa University that empowers students through service to local and global communities while developing leadership skills.
• Key Club at Fruita Monument High School Sponsored high school service club at Fruita Monument HS meeting weekly during lunch, dedicated to community service and leadership development through volunteer projects.
• Key Club at Palisade High School Sponsored high school service club at Palisade HS promoting volunteerism locally, regionally, and internationally.

Quantifiable outcome

• $53,000+ awarded to local not-for-profits in 2024
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Aktion ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAktion Club is a club for adults with disabilities who want to make a difference in the community. Members take turns managing projects and learning leadership skills while serving others. The Kiwanis Club of Grand Junction sponsors this program as part of its Service Leadership Programs.
• Circle K Club at Colorado Mesa UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCircle K International (CKI) is a college service organization that empowers students through service to local and global communities. The Kiwanis Club of Grand Junction sponsors the CMU chapter, supporting student leadership development and community engagement.
• Key Club at Fruita Monument High SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey Club is a high school service organization dedicated to brightening lives through service. Fruita Monument HS Key Club meets weekly and works on projects such as bookmarks for library, placemats for nursing homes, dog toys for animal shelters, and Christmas cards for Meals on Wheels.
• Key Club at Palisade High SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPalisade High School Key Club is a service organization that promotes volunteerism within the Palisades community with outreach to regional and worldwide communities. Students volunteer outside school hours to provide services including fun activities for kids, collection events, and support for humanitarian needs.
• Western Colorado 211minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWestern Colorado 211 serves as a distribution point for the Kiwanis Children's Resource Directory. Located at 1129 Colorado Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81501, they provide additional copies of the free bilingual resource directory.
• Rose Hill HouseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity project recipient that Kiwanis Club of Grand Junction has donated to and sponsors.
• Alert Service Dogs for KidsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity project recipient that Kiwanis Club of Grand Junction has donated to and sponsors.
• City of Grand JunctionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual co-host of the Santa Cause 5K Fun Run fundraiser. Partnership has led to city improvements such as the Accessible Swing added at a local park.
• Rocky Mountain Kiwanis DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional governing body of Kiwanis clubs in the Rocky Mountain area that provides support, resources, and coordination for member clubs including the Kiwanis Club of Grand Junction.
• Kiwanis InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal governing organization of Kiwanis clubs worldwide. Provides the organizational framework, brand standards, and Service Leadership Program support for the local Grand Junction club.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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