The 100 Black Men of Middle Tennessee

What The 100 Black Men of Middle Tennessee does

The 100 Black Men of Middle Tennessee, Inc. is a 501(c)-type nonprofit founded in 1991 and headquartered at 413 Welshwood Drive, Suite 102, Nashville, TN, operating under the mission of nurturing and enhancing the growth, development, and opportunities for young Black males in Middle Tennessee. Its core product is the 100 Kings program, a year-round, no-cost-to-participants college and career readiness curriculum serving approximately 130 middle schoolers and 80 high schoolers (roughly 350 youth annually) across grades 5 through 12, delivered primarily at Belmont University. The organization layers the Collegiate 100 program (chapters at Tennessee State University and Middle Tennessee State University, celebrating 30 years in 2025) which feeds a self-renewing mentor pipeline back into 100 Kings, and an Annual Gala that functions as its signature fundraising and visibility event.

The revenue model is donations-and-fundraising based with no program fees charged to beneficiaries. Funding is sourced from individual donations collected through PayPal and Stripe portals, Giving Tuesday campaigns, and a signature black-tie gala, supplemented by corporate sponsorships and grants from a roster of more than 50 partners including Nissan, Amazon, Tennessee Titans, Deloitte, Belmont University, Vanderbilt, Enterprise Holdings Foundation, Nashville Predators, and Nashville SC. Since 2003 the organization has disbursed over $1.21 million in scholarship dollars to program graduates.

Operationally, the organization runs on a lean paid staff of two (Executive Director Andre Lee, Program Manager Julisa Maxwell) under Chairman Lee Molette, with 60+ volunteers and 50+ partner organizations delivering programming. Marketing and donor engagement run through the website, Instagram (@100bmmtn), 92Q radio appearances, community partnerships, and the annual gala. The organization does not employ proprietary technology beyond standard web and payment infrastructure.

Name

The 100 Black Men of Middle Tennessee

Legal name

100 Black Men of Middle Tennessee, Inc.

Website

https://the100middletn.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The 100 Black Men of Middle Tennessee is a 35-year-old Nashville-based nonprofit that delivers the no-cost 100 Kings youth development program (grades 5-12), the Collegiate 100 mentor pipeline (TSU and MTSU), and an annual fundraising gala, serving approximately 350 young Black males annually through 50+ corporate partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Nashville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: The organization raises funds through individual donations, an annual signature black-tie gala, Giving Tuesday campaigns, and general online donation portals via PayPal and Stripe. No program fees are charged to participants.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors provide financial and in-kind support. The organization lists numerous corporate sponsors including Nissan, Amazon, Tennessee Titans, Deloitte, Belmont University, Vanderbilt, and others. Sponsors receive recognition at events and on the website.
3. Scholarship Program: The organization has contributed over $1.1 million in scholarship dollars to KINGS graduates since 2003, as of February 2025. These scholarships are funded through donations and fundraising.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The 100 Black Men of Middle Tennessee delivers free, year-round college and career readiness and leadership development programming to Black male youth in grades 5-12 through its 100 Kings program at Belmont University, and extends this work into college through Collegiate 100 chapters at Tennessee State University and Middle Tennessee State University. The organization funds these programs and scholarships through individual donations, an annual gala, corporate sponsorships, and grants, supported by a network of more than 50 corporate, university, and community partners.

Product overview

The 100 Black Men of Middle Tennessee is a non-profit organization offering youth mentorship and development programs. Its core offerings include the 100 Kings program (a year-round, no-cost college and career readiness program for Black male youth grades 5-12), the Collegiate 100 program (supporting college students), and an Annual Gala (fundraising event). These programs work together to fulfill the mission of nurturing and enhancing the growth, development, and opportunities for young Black males of Middle Tennessee through mentorship, academic enrichment, and leadership development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 100 Kings: Year-round leadership development program for young Black males in grades 5-12, providing academic enrichment, college and career readiness, and mentorship.
• Collegiate 100

Quantifiable outcome

• $1,211,250 in scholarship dollars distributed to KINGS graduates since 2003
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Belmont UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBelmont University serves as the host location for 100 Kings programming. Students meet on campus for sessions. The university also has an Associate Dean affiliated with the organization. Belmont logo appears prominently on the sponsor page.
• NissancoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNissan is listed as a corporate sponsor and hosted the Nissan Ready Challenge event where Kings networked with peers from other chapters and learned professional skills.
• Tennessee TitanscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Titans Players & Foundation donated funds to support organizational work. Titans players, coaches, and the foundation have partnered with the 100 for social justice awareness campaigns, a touchdown donation campaign ($1,000 per TD from Tight Ends Coach Downing), bowling events, and Music City Bowl outings.
• AmazoncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAmazon is listed as a corporate sponsor on the organization's sponsor page.
• Vanderbilt University Medical CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. George Hill, Associate Dean for Diversity in Medical Education at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, was a dedicated member of the 100 Black Men of Middle Tennessee. The affiliation is noted in memorial content.
• Nashville Soccer Club / Nashville SCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNashville SC partnered with the 100 to create an exclusive Black History Month patch, with all proceeds donated to the organization. MLS and Nashville SC also held a special auction benefitting the 100.
• AccentureminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAccenture served as a corporate sponsor host for Kingdom Exploration visits by high school cohorts (Barons & Dukes) for career exploration.
• Nashville PredatorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Nashville Predators donated to the organization and conducted programming visits where Kings discussed hockey, dedication, and service. Executive Director Andre Lee and Program Manager Julisa Maxwell accepted a donation from the Predators.
• DeloittecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDeloitte is listed as a corporate sponsor on the organization's sponsor page.
• Meharry Medical CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigh school cohorts visited Meharry Medical College for Kingdom Exploration. The organization has historical ties to Meharry through member Dr. George C. Hill.
• Tennessee State University (Collegiate 100)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Collegiate 100 chapter at TSU celebrated its 30th anniversary alongside the organization. TSU C100 members mentor and lead sessions for the 100 Kings program at Belmont University.
• Middle Tennessee State University (Collegiate 100)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMTSU C100 members lead sessions on 'Life in College' for high school cohorts. The chapter celebrated its 30th anniversary in November 2025. The MTSU C100 President was named Homecoming King.
• Youth IncorporatedminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrough partnership with Youth Incorporated, high school cohorts visited Camp YI in LaVergne, TN for nature education, rock climbing, and swimming activities.
• Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with TPAC enabled Kings to attend live theatrical performances including August Wilson's Fences and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.
• GEODIS Park / Nashville Soccer ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn partnership with Nashville Soccer Club, Kings did career exploration at GEODIS Park, interacting with social media teams, marketing teams, and touring the stadium.
• TN Donor ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigh school cohorts visited TN Donor Services as part of Kingdom Exploration alongside a Meharry Medical visit.
• Transformation Life CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEO Demetrius Short of Transformation Life Center and Black Boys Run spoke to middle school cohorts about pursuing their passions.
• 100 Black Men of AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe local chapter is affiliated with the national 100 Black Men of America organization. The chapter was awarded 2025 Small Chapter of the Year at the national conference. The national organization provides programming frameworks and networking.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee: A network of youth-development clubs serving the same Middle Tennessee market with after-school and summer programming focused on academic success, leadership, and career exploration for K-12 youth. Comparable in target beneficiary, mission, and community-based delivery model.
• Conexión Américas: A Nashville-based nonprofit providing youth education, college readiness, and family support services to the Latino community. Comparable as a Nashville-area youth development organization with similar program design and donor-supported model.
• Oasis Center: A Nashville-based nonprofit serving youth and young adults with programs in education, college and career access, leadership, and well-being. Directly comparable as a Nashville-area youth development organization with similar program categories.
• Martha O'Bryan Center: A Nashville nonprofit providing cradle-to-career programming including academic enrichment, college and career readiness, and family support. Comparable in mission, beneficiary age range, and Middle Tennessee footprint.
• YMCA of Middle Tennessee: A regional YMCA serving the same Middle Tennessee geography with youth development, academic enrichment, and teen leadership programming. Comparable as a community-based, donor- and member-supported youth services nonprofit.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee: A regional youth-mentorship nonprofit serving the same Nashville/Middle Tennessee geography with one-to-one and group mentoring for youth. Directly comparable mission, beneficiary age range, volunteer-driven delivery model, and fundraising-based revenue structure.

Broad incumbents

• National Urban League: A large national civil rights and urban-advancement organization with local affiliates that operate education, youth leadership, workforce, and economic empowerment programs for African American communities, overlapping thematically with the subject's mission.
• 100 Black Men of America, Inc. The national parent organization and broader network of which the subject company is a local chapter. Comparable as a brand umbrella providing programming frameworks, peer benchmarking, and national recognition (the chapter's 2025 award came from this body).

Others

• United Way of Greater Nashville: A Nashville-area umbrella funder that supports many of the same youth and education nonprofits. Comparable as a regional community-resource platform that the subject organization may receive funding through or partner with.

Regional players

• Nashville After Zone Alliance: A Nashville-based coalition that coordinates after-school programming for middle-grade youth in metro Nashville. Comparable in serving a similar beneficiary age band in the same geography but operates as a public-private coordinator rather than a direct program provider.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/100bmmtn
• Facebookfacebook.com/100middletn
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-100-black-men-of-middle-tennessee

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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