named programs · 10 · from sources
What they call their work
AfterSchool Program (ASP)
Provides academic support, homework help, and enrichment activities for youth ages 5-12 after school hours.
Career Launch
Workforce readiness program for teens and young adults (ages 13-24) that includes career exploration, skills assessment, and job preparation.
Digital Orchestra
Music production program using Akai MPC machines to teach rhythm, tempo, and digital composition to youth with musical interest but no instrumental training.
Keystone Club
Leadership development program for youth ages 14-18 focused on academic success, career preparation, and community service.
Lyricism 101
Music program allowing teens to express themselves through songwriting, audio engineering, and music appreciation across genres.
Summer Camp
Offers safe and engaging summer programming for youth ages 5-12 to prevent summer learning loss and promote physical and social development.
Teen Programs
Comprehensive offerings for teens ages 13-18 including leadership development, career training, arts, sports, and safe social spaces.
Total Teen Takeover & Operation Safe Zone
Evening program offering a safe, supervised environment for teens with access to games, music, gym, and homework support on weekdays and Fridays.
Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK)
State-funded pre-K program operating in 26 classrooms across Albany, Cohoes, and Watervliet, providing early childhood education to 4-5 year olds.
Up Next Program
Youth employment initiative that provides teens with work experience within the Club, building employability skills and prioritizing them for future job placements.
activities · 13 groups
What they do
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Youth Safety and Protection Programs 2 activities
- Child safety training and capacity buildingHosts a semi-annual safety symposium and participates in ongoing child safety trainings, including seminars, conferences, and webinars, to strengthen organizational and sector-wide safety practices.
- Youth safety and protection systemsMaintains comprehensive youth safety protocols including mandatory annual criminal background checks for staff, board members, and volunteers; annual safety assessments; a dedicated safety committee; and access to a confidential 24-hour Child Safety Hotline via partnership with Praesidium.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- After-school programming for school-age youthProvides structured after-school programming for children ages 5–12 in Albany and Troy, NY, including homework help, mentoring, tutoring, arts & crafts, enrichment activities, game room access, and technology lab use.
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Menstrual Health and Hygiene Equity 1 activity
- Community access to menstrual productsOperates a 24/7 period pantry in Albany that provides confidential community access to menstrual hygiene products.
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Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
- Family and community support servicesSupports families through the distribution of the Albany County Family Resource Packet, which curates local community services and supports, and hosts Family Fun Nights offering free food and recreational activities for families with youth ages 5–12.
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Child & Youth Meal Programs 1 activity
- Nutrition services through licensed kitchen operationsOperates a commercial-grade, licensed kitchen that prepares and distributes over 200,000 meals annually to youth through Club programs and community youth organizations in the Capital Area.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Summer camp for youthOperates a summer camp program for youth ages 5–12, offering recreational, educational, and enrichment activities during summer months.
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Competitive and Learn-to-Swim Programs 1 activity
- Swimming pool access for youth and communityOperates the South Troy and Troy Clubhouse swimming pools for recreational and developmental use by youth and the broader community.
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Inclusive Social & Recreational Events 1 activity
- Teen engagement eventsHosts Total Teen Takeover events on Friday nights (4:00–8:30 PM) at Clubhouses in Albany and Troy, offering free food and recreational activities to engage teens in safe, supervised environments.
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Youth Workforce Readiness Programs 1 activity
- Teen leadership and workforce development programsProvides leadership and career readiness programming for teens ages 14–18 through Keystone Club, Career Launch, Up Next Program, ARPA Workforce Program, and participation in the LIGHT and Rensselaer County Youth Employment Programs, offering on-site work experience, career exploration, skill development, and stipends or wages.
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Comprehensive Student Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Tween and teen enrichment programsOffers targeted enrichment programs for youth ages 8–14, including Music Makers (instrumental instruction), Gaming Club (tournament-style video gaming), CYO Basketball League, volleyball, and Lyricism 101 (music creation and audio engineering).
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
- Universal Pre-Kindergarten programming in public schoolsOperates Universal Pre-Kindergarten programs in partnership with school districts across Albany, Cohoes, and Watervliet, including 26 classrooms in Albany County, to deliver high-quality early learning experiences for young children.
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Youth Development Programs 1 activity
- Youth development programs across multiple service areasProvides youth development services for children and youth ages 3–19 through Universal Pre-Kindergarten, After School, Summer Camp, and Teen programs. Operates in Albany, Cohoes, Troy, and Watervliet, serving over 1,000 youth annually in Albany and Rensselaer counties.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Basic needs support for teensProvides weekly haircuts to teens in need through partnerships with local barbers on Mondays and Fridays, addressing personal care and dignity as part of holistic youth support.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$8.82M
Contributions & grants$7.52M85%
Program service revenue$250K3%
Investment income$338K4%
Other revenue$713K
expenses
Total expenses$7.40M
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead17%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$5.49M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$10.71M
Cash$3.03M
Investments$4.07M
Liabilities$381K
Net assets$10.33M
Liquid reserves11.5 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +27.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 4
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JUSTIN REUTER | CEO | 40 | $179K |
| PATRICK DOYLE | CDO | 40 | $112K |
| ADRIAN SAM | CFO | 40 | $110K |
| CARLY RUEPPEL | COO | 40 | $72K |
board members · 21
- ALEXANDRIA GIRIMONTE — BOARD MEMBER
- ALICIA SUAREZ — SECRETARY
- ANDREA SMYTH — BOARD MEMBER
- APRIL BACKUS — BOARD MEMBER
- BRANDYE RIVERA — BOARD MEMBER
- CAITLIN MESSIER — BOARD MEMBER
- CHARLES GOTTLIEB — OF COUNSEL
- CHIQUITA D'ARBAEU — BOARD MEMBER
- CHRIS DAWSON — BOARD MEMBER
- CHRISTINE TRAMONTANO — PRESIDENT
- DANIEL HENLEY — BOARD MEMBER
- ED NADEAU — BOARD MEMBER
- ELYSE ZIMA — BOARD MEMBER
- ERIC BEAULAC — BOARD MEMBER
- FABIAN JOHNSTON — BOARD MEMBER
- GE'NET NINSTANT — BOARD MEMBER
- HERBERT JOSEPH — BOARD MEMBER
- HOWARD ARCHITZEL — TREASURER
- JEFFREY COLLINS — BOARD MEMBER
- JIM CALLISTER — BOARD MEMBER
- JOHN KEARNEY — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 34
Who they work with
- AT&T Funder — Corporate donor supporting BGCCA programs.
- Abram Lansing Elementary Partner — Hosts UPK programming operated by Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area.
- Albany County District Attorney's Office Partner — Local government agency partnered with BGCCA on safety initiatives.
- Albany County Schools Partner — Hosts BGCCA's Universal Pre-Kindergarten program in select public schools.
- Albany County Sheriff’s Department Partner — Local law enforcement agency partnered with BGCCA on safety initiatives.
- Albany Police Department Partner — Local law enforcement agency partnered with BGCCA on safety initiatives.
- Albany School District Partner — Partnership to operate Universal Pre-Kindergarten classes in multiple communities.
- Albany School of Humanities Partner — Hosts UPK programming operated by Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area.
- Arbor Hill Elementary School Partner — Hosts UPK programming operated by Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area.
- Boys & Girls Clubs of America Network — Follows the national organization's five core areas of focus in its programming.
- Boys & Girls Clubs of America Network — Implements nationally developed programs such as SMART Moves, SMART Girls, and Keystone Club as part of its local curriculum.
- City of Albany Partner — Collaborates on the LIGHT Youth Employment Program, where the City of Albany registers and pays teens placed at BGCCA as AfterSchool mentors.
- Crisis Text Line Partner — National partner providing confidential text-based crisis support for youth.
- Giffen Elementary Partner — Hosts UPK programming operated by Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area.
- Harmony Hill School Partner — Hosts UPK programming operated by Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area.
- London School of Economics Partner — Cited source for study on volunteer happiness
- Mental Health First Aid Partner — National program partner that provides training to recognize and respond to mental health and substance abuse issues.
- National Center for Missing & Exploited Children Partner — Third-party safety expert engaged to guide safety policies and approaches.
- National Children’s Advocacy Center Partner — Third-party safety expert providing guidance on safety policies and approaches.
- New Scotland Elementary Partner — Hosts UPK programming operated by Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area.
- Nyhgi Berry Partner — Provides weekly haircuts for teens at the Albany Clubhouse on Mondays.
- Praesidium Partner — National partner providing access to a 24-hour Child Safety Hotline and safety policy guidance.
- Rensselaer County Government — Partners on the Rensselaer County Youth Employment Program, registering and paying teens placed at BGCCA as AfterSchool mentors.
- Rensselaer County Sheriff's Department Partner — Local law enforcement agency partnered with BGCCA on safety initiatives.
- Roots Academy at West Hill Partner — Hosts UPK programming operated by Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area.
- Sheridan Preparatory Academy Partner — Hosts UPK programming operated by Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area.
- Taco Bell Funder — Corporate donor supporting BGCCA programs.
- Thomas O'Brien Academy of Sci & Tech Partner — Hosts UPK programming operated by Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area.
- Troy Police Department Partner — Local law enforcement agency partnered with BGCCA on safety initiatives.
- United Way GCR Partner — Collaborates with United Way GCR to connect community members with local resources.
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strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Formula for Impactmethodology: Formula for ImpactBy delivering a research-based, holistic youth development experience through consistent programming across academic support, character building, and healthy lifestyles, the organization produces measurable youth outcomes because structured, long-term engagement fosters resilience and personal growth.
- Long-term Developmental Continuitymethodology: long-term youth developmentBy providing continuous support from PreK through high school, the organization deepens youth engagement and improves life outcomes because sustained, trusting relationships over time enable deeper personal and academic development.
- Mind, Body, and Soul Frameworkmethodology: Mind Body Soul frameworkBy integrating nutrition education, physical activity, and social-emotional development, the organization promotes holistic health in youth because well-being is achieved through interconnected support across mental, physical, and emotional domains.