Boys to Men Mentoring Virginia

What Boys to Men Mentoring Virginia does

Boys to Men Mentoring Network of Virginia (BTMVA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (Tax ID #27-2354386) founded in 2009–2010 in the Greater Richmond, Virginia region by Steve Martin, operating as an independent chapter within the broader international Boys to Men Mentoring Network (BTM, founded 1996 in San Diego). The organization delivers structured, volunteer-led mentoring services to at-risk boys and young men ages 12–17, with emphasis on middle school students, via two core programs: (1) Site Based Programs, which deploy weekly in-school and after-school mentoring circles at 37 active locations across 8 school districts (Chesterfield, Henrico, Richmond, Hopewell, Colonial Heights, Prince George, Petersburg, Goochland), and (2) the Rites of Passage Weekend (ROPAW), a 3-day intensive experiential program with a 2:1 mentor-to-boy ratio. Programmatic delivery is supplemented by community-based circles (e.g., Tomahawk Ruritan Club, East Henrico Recreation Center) and an optional Virtual Circle. The methodology centers on adult male mentors sharing personal struggles rather than lecturing, designed for participants typically drawn from single parent-figure households and referred via parents, mental health professionals, teachers, counselors, the court system, and social workers.

BTMVA's revenue model is entirely donation-based with no fees charged to participants. Funding streams comprise individual donations processed through a Bloomerang-hosted donation widget, corporate grants from supporters including AT&T, DuPont, and Bon Secours, private foundation grants from entities such as the Cameron Foundation and Jefferson Rabb Fund, local government contributions (Chesterfield County, Petersburg Police Department), and United Way Greater Richmond and Petersburg (UWGRP) giving channels. The organization maintains a 7-person staff plus a broader volunteer mentor base, and holds a Candid/GuideStar Platinum Transparency Seal and USFCR Verified Vendor status. BTMVA has formal governance input into BTM-USA's Board of Directors and Program Committee, though the two entities are explicitly not legally affiliated.

Operationally, BTMVA runs 50 weekly site-based mentoring circles serving approximately 500 young men per week, and has cumulatively supported ~1,200 young men over its 10-year history as of its 2024 anniversary. Distribution is relationship-driven through school partnerships, church and community-organization collaboration, and word-of-mouth referrals; supporting marketing assets include the btmva.org website, a podcast series, and English/Spanish informational brochures.

Name

Boys to Men Mentoring Virginia

Legal name

Boys to Men Mentoring Network of Virginia

Website

https://btmva.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Boys to Men Mentoring Network of Virginia (BTMVA) is a Richmond-area 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers volunteer-led, school-based and community mentoring circles plus a 3-day Rites of Passage Weekend to at-risk boys and young men ages 12–17 across 8 Virginia school districts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Mentoring Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGADAD

Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Education & Youth Development Nonprofits

SECONDARYEDAJALAL

Student Mentoring & Peer Support Programs

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Educational Support Services (Tutoring & Counseling)

SECONDARYEDAKAMAO

Peer Support, Mentoring & Student Leadership (SEL)

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) & Mental Health Supports (School-Based)

SECONDARYEDAKAMAE

Behavioral Health & MTSS/RTI Tiered SEL Supports

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) & Mental Health Supports (School-Based)

Keywords

• Youth mentoring services
• At-risk teen support
• School-based mentoring
• Rites of passage programs
• Community youth development

Headquarters

HQ city

Rockville

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals supporting youth mentoring programs. Donations can be made online via Bloomerang or by mailing checks payable to BTMVA.
2. Foundation and Corporate Grants: Support from foundations including AT&T, DuPont, Bon Secours, Cameron Foundation, and others. All funds raised in Virginia stay local for Virginia projects.
3. United Way Donations: Donations can be made through United Way's charitable giving programs.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Boys to Men Mentoring Network of Virginia (BTMVA) provides group mentoring programs for at-risk young men aged 12-17. Its core offerings are Site Based Programs (weekly in-school and after-school mentoring circles at 37 locations across 8 school districts) and the Rites of Passage Weekend (ROPAW), a 3-day intensive experience with a 2:1 mentor-to-boy ratio. All services are provided free of charge.

Product overview

Boys to Men Mentoring Network of Virginia (BTMVA) is a nonprofit mentoring organization offering a portfolio of programs for young men aged 12-17. The core offerings consist of Site Based Programs (weekly school-based mentoring circles) and the Rites of Passage Weekend (ROPAW) - a 3-day intensive experiential program. These programs work together to provide ongoing mentorship support and a culminating life-changing experience for participants.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Site Based Programs In-school and after-school mentoring program focused on middle school and high school boys identified by school administration as at-risk of academic failure. Groups of mentors visit schools weekly to provide a community that listens, encourages, and accepts participants. Documented outcomes include improved grades, reduced discipline issues, and reduced dropout rates.
• Rites of Passage Weekend (ROPAW) A 3-day intensive training led by experienced facilitators providing a 2:1 ratio of mentors to boys. Carefully facilitated activities help boys cope with adolescence, learn about integrity, bond with a tribe, and learn about mission and service. Each day has a specific intention: WHO I AM NOW (Friday), WHO DO I WANT TO BE (Saturday), CHOOSING THE MAN I WILL BECOME (Sunday).
• Community Circles Community-based mentoring circles held at non-school venues (e.g., Tomahawk Ruritan Club, East Henrico Recreation Center) for young men not served through school programs. Provides the same mentor-led group support format as Site Based Programs in a community setting.
• Virtual Circle Virtual mentoring option for participants who cannot attend in-person sessions, delivering the BTMVA group mentoring experience remotely.

Quantifiable outcome

• Supports approximately 1,200 young men over 10 years in Greater Richmond and Tri-Cities area
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BTM-USA (National Service Center)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBTM-USA provides oversight and support for BTM centers in the US. BTMVA has input into BTM-USA activity with representatives on the Board of Directors and the Program Committee. Note: There is no legal affiliation between BTMVA and BTM-USA.
• Girls To Women ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelated organization serving young women, with cross-referral and collaborative relationship.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Big Brothers Big Sisters of America: The largest U.S. youth mentoring nonprofit and a category-defining incumbent. Comparable on the 1:1/group mentoring model and outcome focus on educational attainment and risk reduction, but operates at national scale with substantially larger fundraising infrastructure than BTMVA.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Richmond: A larger, established youth development nonprofit serving the same Richmond geography. Comparable on target population (at-risk youth) and outcome goals (graduation, reduced delinquency), but offers a broader portfolio (afterschool, sports, academic support) rather than a mentoring-only model.
• YMCA of Greater Richmond: A large, established youth-serving nonprofit in the same Richmond geography. Comparable on target population (school-age youth) and outcome areas (youth development), but operates as a multi-program facility-based provider rather than a mentoring-focused nonprofit.

Direct peers

• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Richmond & Tri-Cities: The most direct local peer — a 1:1 youth mentoring nonprofit serving at-risk youth in the same Greater Richmond and Tri-Cities geography. Compares closely on mission (mentoring for at-risk youth), referral channels (schools, parents, courts), and funding model (donations and grants).
• Communities In Schools of Virginia: A statewide school-embedded student support nonprofit operating in many of the same school districts BTMVA serves. Directly comparable on the school-based delivery model, dropout-prevention outcomes, and reliance on district partnerships as the primary access channel.
• Boys to Men Mentoring Network (BTM-USA National): The national BTM organization providing oversight and shared methodology for BTM chapters across the U.S. Directly comparable on program design (circle-based mentoring, ROPAW) and target population (adolescent boys), and serves as the source network from which BTMVA's IP and training are derived.
• Girls To Women Program: The explicitly cross-referenced counterpart organization serving young women in Virginia using a similar mentoring model. Directly comparable on program structure, target age range, and geography, and represents the closest operational mirror of BTMVA's methodology.
• Mentor Virginia: A statewide umbrella organization that recruits mentors and supports mentoring programs across Virginia. Comparable as a peer in the same mentoring category, with overlap in funder relationships and referral pipelines, though Mentor Virginia operates as an intermediary rather than direct-service provider.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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