Boys to Men Tucson

What Boys to Men Tucson does

Boys to Men Tucson is a 501(c)-style nonprofit organization founded in 2009 and headquartered in the Historic Y building in Tucson, Arizona. It delivers restorative group mentoring programs for boys, men, and masculine-identified youth in Pima County, using a proprietary CORE framework (Connecting, Observing, Responding, Empowering) embedded within a restorative talking circle methodology. Its core programming consists of weekly drop-in talking circles at multiple community sites (Dunbar Center, Quincy Douglas, Freedom Center, and a Valencia Road site), Adventure Outings, Challenge Adventure Weekends, and Community Men's Circles for adults 18+. In 2021 the organization launched the Healthy Intergenerational Masculinity (HIM) Initiative — a coalition with Emerge Center Against Domestic Abuse and Goodwill of Southern Arizona, with fiscal sponsorship from the Women's Foundation for the State of Arizona — designed to deliver weekly group mentorship to 700 boys across 25 middle and high schools. In February 2025 the organization added a Connecting Dads and Sons pilot program in partnership with Parent Aid.

The business model is donation-based. Revenue is sourced from individual donors (191 in 2024), corporate partnerships, Arizona state tax credit donations (up to $495 individual / $987 joint filers), and a broad set of foundation grants including Angel Charity for Children, Lovell Foundation, Vitalyst Health, Kautz Family Foundation, SVP Tucson, Community Foundation for Southern Arizona, Arizona Community Foundation, Connie Hillman Family Foundation, and others. Public donation tiers range from $50 to $10,000, with a $20/month recurring option. In 2024 the organization reports 487 youth served, 28 mentors trained, and 17,000 mentoring hours available, with the HIM Initiative representing the primary growth vector and the board expanded in September 2024 to support continued scaling.

Name

Boys to Men Tucson

Legal name

Boys to Men Tucson

Website

https://btmtucson.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Boys to Men Tucson is a Tucson-based nonprofit founded in 2009 that delivers restorative group mentoring and healthy masculinity programs for boys, men, and masculine-identified youth across Pima County, serving 487 youth in 2024 through community sites and 25 partner schools.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Child and Youth Services (624110)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Behavioral Health for Children & Adolescents (Youth Services) (HLAFACAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Men’s Health & Lifestyle Coaching (Non-Clinical) (HSADAGAJ), Co-Parenting, Father Engagement & Caregiver Inclusion Programs (EDACALAI)

Keywords

• Youth mentoring services
• Restorative group mentoring
• Violence prevention programs
• Healthy masculinity programs
• Community youth development

Headquarters

HQ city

Tucson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals supporting mental health, emotional wellbeing, and violence prevention among masculine-identified youth. Donation tiers range from $50 to $10,000, including monthly recurring donation options at $20/month.
2. Corporate Partnerships: Sponsorships and corporate partnerships where businesses sponsor events or become year-round Corporate Partners. Includes 2025 AZ Tax Credit donations and Circles of Impact Sponsor options.
3. Arizona Tax Credit: Arizona state tax credit program allowing residents to donate up to $495 (individual) or $987 (joint filers) and receive a dollar-for-dollar credit on Arizona state taxes.
4. Planned Giving: Legacy gifts through estate, qualified retirement plans, IRA accounts, or life insurance policybeneficiary designations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Boys to Men Tucson provides restorative group-based mentoring, talking circles, and youth development programs for boys, men, and masculine-identified individuals in Pima County. The organization delivers weekly drop-in talking circles at community sites, school-based mentorship through the Healthy Intergenerational Masculinity (HIM) Initiative, adventure outings, challenge weekends, and mentor training. Services are designed to build emotional wellbeing, prevent violence, and foster healthy expressions of masculinity.

Product overview

Boys to Men Tucson operates as a single unified nonprofit mentorship organization offering multiple interconnected programs centered on Restorative Group Based Mentoring. The core offering includes the Restorative Group Mentoring Model, supplemented by the Healthy Intergenerational Masculinity Initiative (HIM), Adventure Outings, and Challenge Adventure Weekends. The organization facilitates weekly Community Talking Circles at multiple locations (Dunbar, Quincy Douglas, Freedom Center) serving different age groups (youth ages 10-18 and adults 18+), as well as the Connecting Dads and Sons pilot program. Mentor Training and Monthly Mentor Talking Circles provide ongoing support for program facilitators. All programs share the common framework of restorative circle practices aimed at nurturing socio-emotional growth and redefining masculinity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Healthy Intergenerational Masculinity (HIM) Initiative: A grant-funded project focused on cultivating healthy embodiments of masculinity, school and community-based intervention work, and men's engagement, centered on Black and Brown communities in Pima County.

Products and services

• Restorative Group Based Mentoring Core mentorship program using restorative circle practices to build trust, emotional wellbeing, and meaningful connection for boys and masculine-identified youth ages 10-18.
• Pathways to Engagement and Empowerment Structured program designed to foster engagement and empowerment among masculine-identified youth through mentorship activities.
• Healthy Intergenerational Masculinity Initiative (HIM)
• Adventure Outings Outdoor adventure activities providing experiential learning opportunities for masculine-identified youth to build resilience and connection.
• Challenge Adventure Weekends Intensive weekend retreats featuring multi-generational groups for reflection, bonding, vulnerability, and personal growth.
• Community Men's Circle Weekly drop-in space for men 18+ to connect and engage in restorative circle practices, offered in partnership with LPKNC.
• Boys to Men Community Talking Circle at the Dunbar Weekly drop-in Community Talking Circle for youth ages 13-18 at the Dunbar location, providing a safe space to share experiences and connect through restorative practices.
• Boys to Men Community Talking Circle at Quincy Douglas Community talking circle held at Quincy Douglas location for youth to engage in restorative practices.
• Freedom Center Community Circle Weekly space for boys and male-identified youth ages 10-14 to connect, be heard, and build relationships in a safe environment, with registration and parental consent required.
• Mentor Facilitation Training Training that introduces participants to the Restorative Group Mentoring Model and prepares them to support boys, men, and masculine-identified youth.
• Monthly Mentor Talking Circles Resources and frameworks for mentors participating in the Mentor Community of Practice.
• Connecting Dads and Sons

Quantifiable outcome

• 487 youth served in 2024
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Parent AidminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 February 2025Partner for the Connecting Dads and Sons pilot program designed to deconstruct masculinity narratives and strengthen father-son relationships.
• Emerge Center Against Domestic AbusecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Lead partner in the HIM Initiative coalition alongside Goodwill of Southern Arizona and Boys to Men Tucson. Leading cross-sector approach to accountability work and gender justice.
• Goodwill of Southern ArizonacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021HIM Initiative coalition partner contributing to the Healthy Intergenerational Masculinity Initiative.
• LPKNCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for Community Men's Circles, bringing community-rooted leadership and shared commitment to creating spaces for men to grow, reflect, and show up fully.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Our Family Services: Tucson-based nonprofit serving children, youth, and families through behavioral health, housing, and mentoring services. Comparable in Pima County footprint and youth-services focus, but broader in clinical and family services offered.
• Arizona Youth Partnership: Statewide Arizona nonprofit delivering youth development, substance-abuse prevention, and mentoring programs. Comparable in mission and target population but operating across the whole state rather than Pima County only.
• Tucson Urban League: Tucson affiliate of the National Urban League providing youth, workforce, and equity programs. Comparable in Pima County footprint and equity-centered youth work, but with a wider scope than gender/masculinity-specific mentoring.

Direct peers

• Boys to Men Development Network (national affiliate network): National network of Boys to Men affiliates sharing the same group-mentoring and circle methodology. Tucson is part of this family, making the parent network the most direct peer in terms of program model and mission.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Arizona: Local affiliate of the national one-on-one youth mentoring nonprofit. Directly comparable in mission (youth mentoring), target population (at-risk youth in Pima County), and volunteer-mentor model, although it uses one-on-one rather than group circles.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson: Youth development nonprofit serving Tucson youth with after-school and summer programs. Comparable in target population, regional scope, and nonprofit funding model, although it focuses on broader youth development rather than masculinity-specific programming.

Emerging players

• National Fatherhood Initiative: National nonprofit focused on fatherhood engagement and healthy father-child relationships. Comparable through Boys to Men's Connecting Dads and Sons pilot and intergenerational masculinity focus, though it operates nationally and digitally rather than through in-person circles.

Broad incumbents

• Mentoring.org (MENTOR): National umbrella organization advancing the youth mentoring field. Comparable as a sector peer, providing infrastructure, standards, and funding guidance relevant to Boys to Men Tucson's mentor-training program.
• Goodwill of Southern Arizona: Regional nonprofit and HIM Initiative coalition partner. Comparable in scale, Pima County footprint, and youth/workforce programs, but with a much broader employment-and-training mission beyond mentoring.
• Emerge Center Against Domestic Abuse: Tucson-based nonprofit addressing domestic violence and gender justice, and a HIM Initiative coalition partner. Comparable in Pima County footprint, violence-premission focus, and equity-centered lens, but broader in scope (not youth-male-specific).

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/boystomentucson
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC1wj8kJx4LbytbLUKgiOR-Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/boystomentucson
• Instagraminstagram.com/boystomentucson
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/boys-to-men-tucson

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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