100 Black Men Of Savannah

What 100 Black Men Of Savannah does

100 Black Men of Savannah, Inc. is an IRS 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1996 in the wake of the Million Man March, headquartered in Savannah, Georgia (mailing address P.O. Box 13056, Savannah, GA 31416). It operates as a local affiliate chapter of the National 100 Black Men of America, a network that originated in New York City in 1963 and now spans 110+ chapters worldwide. The organization delivers youth mentoring, education, leadership development, economic empowerment, and health and wellness programming under its registered tagline "Mentoring the 100 Way across a Lifetime."

Its core programs include the In-School Mentoring Program (operating in 30+ Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools under a partnership with the school district), the Youth Leadership Academy for high school students, Pathways to Success for elementary and middle school students, the 100 Junior Investment Scholars financial literacy program (using the Stock Market Game), the B.L.A.S.T. STEM program, the 100 Drama Crew, and the Summer College Prep and Medical Camps. The Collegiate 100 program sustains four chapters at Georgia Southern University (Statesboro and Armstrong campuses) and Savannah State University, creating a pipeline of college-student mentors. Four additional programs — Junior Golf, Respect 4 Life, a STEM Initiative, and Health and Wellness — are listed as in development.

The business model is donation-driven: revenue streams are individual donations, corporate sponsorships, and proceeds from a single primary annual Gala. The organization charges no fees for mentoring services and receives no public funds. There is no proprietary technology platform; operations rely on a Weebly-hosted website, JotForm for registrations, and Zeffy for event ticketing. Leadership is led by long-serving President Fernando A Foster (15+ years), with Interim Secretary Kevin Hughes, and the organization is governed by a volunteer board of directors.

Name

100 Black Men Of Savannah

Legal name

100 Black Men of Savannah, Inc.

Website

https://100blackmensav.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

100 Black Men of Savannah is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1996 that delivers youth mentoring, leadership development, financial literacy, and STEM education programs to Savannah-Chatham County youth, supported by individual donations, corporate sponsors, and an annual gala.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Mentoring Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Child and Youth Services (624110), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAD)

Keywords

• Youth mentoring programs
• Leadership development
• Financial literacy education
• College preparation
• Community youth services

Headquarters

HQ city

Savannah

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. Individual Donations: Individual donors contribute to support college scholarships, tutoring programs, and youth-oriented activities. Organization is IRS 501(c)(3) not-for-profit, making donations fully tax-deductible.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate donors and sponsors provide financial support and in-kind contributions. The organization maintains a network of corporate partners visible on their sponsors page.
3. Annual Gala: Primary annual fundraiser featuring youth performances, honoring community leaders, and receiving support from Savannah's business and professional communities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

100 Black Men of Savannah is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit mentoring organization that delivers free youth development programming to Savannah-area students through in-school mentoring, leadership academies, financial literacy education, STEM programming, college preparation, and performing arts. Its signature initiatives — the Youth Leadership Academy, In-School Mentoring Program (in 30+ public schools), B.L.A.S.T. STEM, 100 Junior Investment Scholars, Collegiate 100, and Summer Camps — are unified under the registered tagline "Mentoring the 100 Way across a Lifetime."

Product overview

100 Black Men of Savannah is a non-profit mentoring organization offering a portfolio of youth development programs unified under the 'Mentoring the 100 Way across a Lifetime' initiative. The core offerings include the Youth Leadership Academy for high school students, Pathways to Success for elementary and middle school students, and the In-School Mentoring Program operating in over 30 public schools. Economic empowerment is delivered through the 100 Junior Investment Scholars Program. STEM education is provided via the B.L.A.S.T. Program. Collegiate chapters at Georgia Southern University and Savannah State University enable college students to mentor younger youth. Additional programs include The 100 Drama Crew, Summer Camps (College Prep and Medical), and planned offerings in junior golf, health and wellness, and STEM initiatives. The organization does not offer a technology product or software platform.

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Problem solved

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Products and services

• Youth Leadership Academy (YLA) Signature youth education and mentoring program for high school students, providing age-appropriate mentoring, tutorial services, and leadership development under the guidance of YLA Leadership.
• Pathways to Success Mentoring program for students from 3rd grade through middle school, providing age-appropriate guidance and support for personal development and post-secondary education preparation.
• In-School Mentoring Program Mentoring program conducted in partnership with Savannah-Chatham County Public School System across over 30 Chatham County Public Schools, teaching valuable life skills and providing guided mentoring to enrolled students.
• 100 Junior Investment Scholars Program Program introducing middle to high school students to investment through education, financial literacy, and mentoring; participants learn about the stock market and compete in the Stock Market Game, with participation in annual National 100 Black Men of America competitions.
• B.L.A.S.T. Program Local STEM program designed to introduce middle and high school students to STEM and technology areas of study, focusing on STEM fundamentals education, technology awareness, and expanding students' knowledge base through virtual and in-person hands-on learning experiences.
• Collegiate 100 Program with four chapters at Georgia Southern University (Statesboro and Armstrong campuses) and Savannah State University, where African-American college students mentor middle school and Leadership Academy students while promoting academic excellence; the Armstrong chapter was recognized as Collegiate Chapter of the Year in 2012 and 2021.
• The 100 Drama Crew Drama and theater program directed by Winsphere Jones, providing performing arts training and performance opportunities for youth; the crew performed 'Broken Wings' at the 100 Black Men of America's National Conference in Las Vegas.
• Summer College Prep Camp Summer camp providing participants with information and opportunities to prepare for success at the collegiate level.
• Summer Medical Camp Summer camp allowing students to explore the medical profession, understand how the body works, diagnose common illnesses, and gain hands-on medical skills while determining if a medical career is right for them.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (SCCPSS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for in-school mentoring programs conducted in over 30 Chatham County Public Schools. The organization collaborates with the school system to deliver mentoring services to students.
• Georgia Southern University (Statesboro)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsors Collegiate 100 chapter at Georgia Southern University Statesboro campus with faculty advisor and chapter advisor from 100 Black Men of Savannah.
• Georgia Southern University (Armstrong)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsors Collegiate 100 chapter at Georgia Southern University Armstrong campus. The Armstrong chapter was recognized as 2012 and 2021 Collegiate Chapter of the Year.
• Savannah State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsors Collegiate 100 chapter at Savannah State University with campus advisor and chapter advisor from 100 Black Men of Savannah.
• National 100 Black Men of AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated with National organization that originated in New York City in 1963 and has grown to over 110 chapters worldwide. Provides institutional framework, national conference, and annual competition opportunities.
• Corporate SponsorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMultiple corporate sponsors visible on website including JB, WSAV, Gulf, IP, SS, WTO, CSB, OH, ILA, Welland Software and others who provide financial and in-kind support.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Junior Achievement of Georgia: Regional affiliate delivering financial literacy and workforce readiness programs to K–12 students in Georgia — directly overlaps with the 100 Junior Investment Scholars / Stock Market Game program.
• Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity – Epsilon Eta Chapter (Savannah State): African-American Greek-letter organization with active youth mentoring initiatives (e.g., Go-to-High-School, Go-to-College) that competes for the same Savannah African-American male mentor pool and K–12 mentees.

Broad incumbents

• United Negro College Fund (UNCF): National nonprofit focused on African-American college access and scholarships; overlaps with the chapter's scholarship and Summer College Prep Camp offerings and competes for similar donor mindshare.
• National 100 Black Men of America: The national umbrella organization founded in 1963 that charters the Savannah chapter. Operates across 110+ chapters and provides programmatic framework, brand, and annual competitions that the Savannah chapter plugs into.
• National Urban League: National African-American community advancement organization with Savannah-area programming; competes for the same corporate sponsors, African-American professional volunteers, and youth development grants.

Direct peers

• 100 Black Men of Atlanta: A larger, longer-established chapter of the same national network in a nearby Georgia metro. Directly comparable mission, programmatic portfolio, and school-district partnership model.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Coastal Empire: Local Savannah-area youth mentoring nonprofit serving a similar K–12 mentee population with adult volunteer mentors; competes for the same donor base, school access, and volunteer mentors in Chatham County.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Savannah: Local youth development nonprofit offering after-school, leadership, and STEM programming for Savannah youth. Competes for the same donor dollars, school partnerships, and mentee families.
• 100 Black Men of Chicago: Major-market chapter of the same national network with a comparable four-pillar programmatic model (education, health, economic development, leadership). Comparable governance and collegiate chapter structure.

Regional players

• YMCA of Coastal Georgia: Regional youth services provider in the Savannah market offering after-school, leadership, and STEM programming in schools — a structural competitor for SCCPSS partnership slots and corporate sponsorships.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/100-black-men-of-savannah-inc

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Profiles3 records

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