Men of Vision Inc

What Men of Vision Inc does

Men of Vision Inc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Tampa, Florida, that delivers school-based mentoring programs to youth in Hillsborough County. Founded in 2006 and incorporated in 2010, the organization serves young men in grades 5-12 through its core mentoring program and extended its scope with the Women of Virtue Program, which serves young women in grades 9-12. Programs are delivered in 8-10 partner schools across the county, with the organization reporting a sustained 98% graduation rate among participants over a 20-year period and a 100% graduation rate for the Class of 2026.

The organization's products are human-delivered mentoring services rather than technology platforms; core activities include one-on-one and group mentoring, wraparound support services, and partnership-driven programming integrated into the school day. Operations are enabled through institutional partnerships with Hillsborough County Public Schools, the Hillsborough Education Foundation, and Feeding Tampa Bay, which together provide school-site access, supplemental resources, and food-security support for participants. The organization operates with a small staff of 5 employees.

As a donation-funded nonprofit, Men of Vision generates no revenue from student customers; rather, it depends on charitable contributions, institutional donations (including a disclosed $10,000 gift from the Hillsborough County Sheriff Office in 2021), and partner-supported in-kind resources. The go-to-market is effectively relationship-based, leveraging school-district and community partnerships to recruit participants and sustain funder engagement. No pricing model, fee structure, or commercial contract revenue applies.

Name

Men of Vision Inc

Legal name

Men of Vision Inc.

Website

https://menofvisioninc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Men of Vision Inc is a Tampa, FL-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers school-based mentoring programs to young men in grades 5-12 and, through its Women of Virtue Program, to young women in grades 9-12 across 8-10 Hillsborough County partner schools.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Mentoring and Development Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Civic and Social Organizations (8134), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Student Mentoring & Peer Support Programs (EDAJALAL), Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK), Special Education, Disability Support & Inclusive Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAH)

Keywords

• Youth mentoring services
• Academic mentorship programs
• Youth development
• College preparation programs
• Community service initiatives

Headquarters

HQ city

Tampa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: The organization operates as a 501c3 non-profit and generates revenue through donations from individuals, businesses, and community supporters. Multiple donation methods are offered including PayPal, Cash App, checks payable to Men of Vision Inc., and checks through Hillsborough Education Foundation with Men of Vision Scholarship Fund designation.
2. In-Kind Donations: Receives in-kind donations including bottled water, khaki pants, white dress shirts, bow ties, neckties, socks, gift cards, flash disks, laptops, tablets, and school supplies for distribution to members.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Men of Vision Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit brotherhood service organization that delivers structured youth mentoring and academic-support programs for young men in grades 5-12 (ages 11-19) and young women in grades 9-12 through school chapters at 8-10 Hillsborough County schools. Members are matched with volunteer mentors (business professionals, retired teachers, business owners) and held to structured membership requirements including monthly meetings, 5 hours weekly volunteering, bi-weekly progress reports, and a minimum 2.5 GPA. The organization's primary outputs are academic achievement, college/career preparation, leadership development, and accompanying community initiatives in literacy, anti-bullying, digital divide, feeding, and nutrition/mental health.

Product overview

Men of Vision Inc is a 501(c)(3) non-profit brotherhood service organization offering a structured mentoring program for young men in grades 5-12 and young women in grades 9-12. The core offering is the Men of Vision Mentoring Program, complemented by the Women of Virtue Program, both focused on academic excellence, leadership development, and preparing youth for higher education or careers. The organization operates several community initiatives including Feeding the Community, Bullying Prevention, Literacy, Digital Divide, and Nutrition & Mental Health programs. Annual Academic Scholarship Award Ceremonies recognize member achievements and distribute scholarships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Men of Vision Mentoring Program A youth mentoring and advocacy program serving young men in grades 5-12 (ages 11-19) focused on academic achievement, leadership development, and preparing members for college, military, technical schools, or the workforce. Operates through school chapters at 8-10 Hillsborough County schools with structured membership requirements (2.5 minimum GPA, monthly meetings, 5 hours weekly volunteering, bi-weekly progress reports).
• Women of Virtue Program A complementary program for young women in grades 9-12 (ages 15-19) that provides mentorship and support similar to the Men of Vision program structure.
• Academic Scholarship Award Ceremony Annual ceremony recognizing academic achievement among members, with scholarships awarded to support higher education pursuits. Includes scholarships such as the Hezekiah B. Walters Memorial Scholarship, Keep Tampa Beautiful Scholarship, and Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office-funded scholarships.
• Feeding the Community Initiative Food distribution partnership with Feeding Tampa Bay, Trinity Cafe, Metropolitan Ministries, and the Hillsborough County School food pantry at Dr. Carter G. Woodson; also sends nonperishable items to Bahamas, Haiti, Cuba, Jamaica, and hurricane/flooded states.
• Bullying Prevention Initiative Partnership with MOV-sponsored schools on public service announcements, anti-bullying brochure distribution, and poster/essay contests addressing bullying and cyberbullying. Includes the 2023-2024 Anti-Bullying Recognition Award.
• Literacy Initiative Distribution of age-appropriate books to elementary and middle school students, read-aloud programs, tutoring services, and ACT/SAT preparation sessions.
• Digital Divide Initiative Provision of laptops, desktops, hotspots, and printers to members in partnership with Hillsborough Education Foundation and HCPS.
• Nutrition and Mental Health Initiative Health and wellness information, mental health resources, and nutritional guidance provided during community events and to members.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% graduation rate sustained for 20 consecutive years, surpassing Florida state average
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and notable.

• Hillsborough Education FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for scholarship fund management. Donors can make checks payable to Hillsborough Education Foundation with Men of Vision Scholarship Fund #5814 in the memo section. Also accepts credit card donations through www.educationfoundation.com.
• Hillsborough County Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial school partnership allowing Men of Vision chapters to operate at 8-10 participating schools. Requires applicants to complete HCPS volunteer application. Provides access to school facilities and coordination with school counselors.
• Feeding Tampa BaymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity feeding initiative partnership. Men of Vision members volunteer with Feeding Tampa Bay, Trinity Café, Metropolitan Ministries, and Hillsborough County School food pantry at Dr. Carter G. Woodson. Also sends nonperishable items to Bahamas, Haiti, Cuba, Jamaica, and hurricane/flooded states.
• Coca-Cola FloridamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoca-Cola Florida invested in Men of Vision during Black History Month 2019, presenting the organization with laptops. Partnership focused on investing in local communities and supporting students.
• Tampa Bay LightningnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured in Tampa Bay Lightning's Community Heroes Program presented by Jabil, honoring local non-profits making community contributions.
• Metropolitan MinistriesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity service partnership for feeding initiatives, working together to serve the homeless and those in need.
• Dr. Carter G. Woodson Leadership AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerK-8 school where Men of Vision has established a chapter. Also partners with school food pantry for community feeding initiatives.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• City Year: Education-focused nonprofit deploying near-peer mentors in under-resourced schools to improve student outcomes. Shares Men of Vision's school-embedded model and focus on academic achievement, although City Year uses paid AmeriCorps members rather than volunteer mentors.

Direct peers

• 100 Black Men of America: National brotherhood mentoring organization focused on mentoring, education, and economic empowerment of African-American youth. Shares the brotherhood structure, school-based chapter model, and focus on character development that defines Men of Vision.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of America: National nonprofit operating one-to-one youth mentoring programs for at-risk youth, closely matching Men of Vision's model of pairing adult volunteer mentors with young people to drive academic and life outcomes. Both organizations rely on volunteer mentors and structured program requirements.
• Jack and Jill of America: National nonprofit providing programming and leadership development for African-American youth, organized through local chapters. Comparable in chapter-based structure, family engagement model, and demographic focus to Men of Vision.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay: Regional affiliate of Big Brothers Big Sisters operating specifically in the Tampa Bay area, directly competing with Men of Vision for the same volunteer mentor pool, school access, and donor base in Hillsborough County.
• I Have a Dream Foundation: Nonprofit that sponsors cohorts of students from low-income communities and provides long-term mentoring, academic support, and post-secondary scholarships. Directly comparable to Men of Vision's cohort-based, school-anchored, scholarship-funded model.

Regional players

• Police Athletic League (PAL): National network of local youth serving organizations operating athletic, educational, and mentoring programs with strong ties to law enforcement. Comparable to Men of Vision in Hillsborough County's law-enforcement partnership context and in delivering youth development in high-poverty urban settings.

Broad incumbents

• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: Large national youth development nonprofit operating club-based programming for school-age youth, including academic support, character building, and college preparation. Overlaps significantly with Men of Vision's mission but operates at much greater scale with paid staff rather than volunteer mentors.
• National Urban League: National civil rights and urban advocacy organization that runs youth development, education, and mentoring programs in local affiliates. Shares the urban, African-American, low-income youth focus and school-based engagement of Men of Vision but at much greater scale.
• YMCA of the USA: Large national youth development nonprofit offering academic support, mentoring, and character-building programs. Local YMCAs in Hillsborough County overlap with Men of Vision's youth services but at much greater scale and with broader programming.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/officialmenofvision
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/men-of-vision-inc

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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