Company Profile
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Company Overview
For more than 100 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of America (www.bgca.org) has helped kids "Be Great," providing hope and opportunity for those who need it most. Today, more than 4,300 Clubs serve some 4.8 million young people through Club membership and community outreach. Known as The Positive Place for Kids, Boys & Girls Clubs can be found throughout the country and on U.S. military bases worldwide, providing young people 6-18 years old with guidance-oriented character development programs conducted by trained, professional staff. Clubs positively impact lives and help young people reach their full potential as productive, caring citizens. Key programs emphasize leadership development; education and career exploration; community service; technology training; financial literacy; health and life skills; the arts; sports, fitness and recreation; and family outreach. In a recent Harris Survey of Club alumni, 57 percent said the Club saved their lives. National headquarters are located in Atlanta. For more information about BGCA, please visit http://www.BGCA.org or contact BGCA at 1-800.872.9622.
Company History
Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) was organized and incorporated in 1906 by a group of 53 local Clubs that believed a national organization could help establish new Clubs and provide assistance to existing Clubs. The organization received a U.S. Congressional Charter during its fiftieth anniversary in 1956.
Today, with more than 1,100 affiliate Club organizations operating more than 4,300 service locations, BGCA comprises the nation’s largest network of local youth organizations addressing the developmental needs of children primarily for those who need it most. Clubs provide facilities and professional staff, administering daily programs that guide young people toward responsible adulthood. Each local Club organization is autonomous and usually incorporated. Clubs maintain a volunteer board of directors, conduct fundraising efforts and implement sound management policies.
Notable Accomplishments / Recognition
In recent years Boys & Girls Clubs of America has experienced dramatic growth, chartering more than 1,800 new Club locations since 1997. Many factors have contributed to this successful outreach effort, among them the dedication of national volunteers – men and women whose experience and knowledge are drawn upon to advise and strengthen the organization. Strong partnerships with committed corporations and foundations also provide invaluable support, helping raise funds and awareness on behalf of Boys & Girls Clubs of America and local Clubs.
BGCA's efficient use of financial resources has won national recognition. In its 2008 "Philanthropy 400" report, The Chronicle of Philanthropy ranked BGCA as No. 15 among all non-profit organizations, while placing BGCA in the No. 1 position among youth organizations for the 15th consecutive year. The survey, measuring private support, reported gifts to the national organization and local Boys & Girls Clubs totaling $697 million in 2008.
Forbes, SmartMoney, Newsweek and U.S. News & World Report have all ranked BGCA among the top charitable organizations in America based on cost-effective use of donor dollars. WORTH magazine has ranked BGCA as one of America's top one hundred charities, based on financial efficiency, strength of reputation, and program effectiveness.
Benefits
Local Boys & Girls Club organizations make available the following benefits to its full-time employees and pay at least 50% of the costs of those benefits. Benefits include comprehensive major medical coverage, group life insurance, a retirement program, and a long-term disability plan. Additional benefits such as dental, eye/vision, paid sick leave, vacation, and holidays are determined by each local Boys & Girls Club organization.