Grands Frères Grandes Soeurs du Grand Montréal

What Grands Frères Grandes Soeurs du Grand Montréal does

Grands Frères Grandes Soeurs du Grand Montréal (operating under the English name Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Montreal and abbreviated BBBSGM) is a registered Canadian charitable nonprofit founded in 1974 that delivers youth mentorship services across the Greater Montreal area. The organization pairs trained volunteer adult mentors (Big Brothers and Big Sisters) with children and adolescents in one-to-one relationships and, more recently, in group mentoring formats, alongside a structured activity guide library (Arts, Culture, Sports, Educational visits, etc.), an event calendar, and a resource library covering topics such as mental health, ADHD, cyberbullying, and family well-being. It is affiliated with the Big Brothers Big Sisters international federation and operates alongside independent sister agencies elsewhere in Quebec.

Program delivery relies on direct enrollment via the organization's website and phone line, supplemented by referrals from the Commission scolaire de Montréal (CSDM), community organizations, social service providers, and academic partners such as John Molson School of Business at Concordia University. The organization does not operate a proprietary technology platform; outreach and engagement are conducted through a standard website, an email newsletter with more than 10,000 subscribers, and organic social media on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Operational scope is regional and concentrated in the Greater Montreal area.

Funding is diversified across five streams: individual donations via an online donation portal, corporate sponsorship and workplace giving, government grants, periodic fundraising events (including a ticketing partnership with the Alouettes de Montréal), and legacy / planned giving through estate bequests. Services are provided at no cost to families and youth. The organization operates with a small staff of 11-50 people, is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors (most recently refreshed in 2025), and has been led since January 2023 by General Director Marine Papin.

Name

Grands Frères Grandes Soeurs du Grand Montréal

Legal name

Grands Frères Grandes Sœurs du Grand Montréal

Website

https://gfgsmtl.qc.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Grands Frères Grandes Soeurs du Grand Montréal is a registered Canadian charity founded in 1974 that delivers youth mentorship programs pairing volunteer adult mentors with children and adolescents across the Greater Montreal area, funded through donations, corporate sponsorships, government grants, fundraising events, and legacy gifts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Mentorship Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAJ)

Keywords

• Youth mentorship programs
• Volunteer mentoring services
• Nonprofit charitable organization
• Big Brothers Big Sisters
• Community youth support

Headquarters

HQ city

Montréal

HQ country

Canada

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: Charitable donations from individuals, typically one-time or recurring gifts from the general public, accessible via an online donation portal.
2. Corporate Sponsorship: Corporate sponsors provide financial support and workplace engagement programs, including employee giving and event sponsorship.
3. Government Grants: Government funding and grants support core mentorship program operations.
4. Fundraising Events: Annual and periodic fundraising events including online auctions, community events, and partnership-driven ticket sales (e.g., Montreal Alouettes ticket partnerships).
5. Legacy Gifts / Planned Giving: Bequests and legacy gift programs where donors include the organization in their estate planning.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Grands Frères Grandes Soeurs du Grand Montréal delivers free one-to-one and group youth mentorship programs in the Greater Montreal area, pairing trained adult volunteer mentors (Big Brothers and Big Sisters) with children and adolescents to support their personal development, academic performance, and social well-being. Programs are funded by donations, corporate sponsorships, government grants, and fundraising events, and are complemented by an event calendar, activity ideas library, and family/mentor resource library.

Product overview

Grands Frères Grandes Sœurs du Grand Montréal operates as a single-purpose nonprofit mentorship organization offering direct youth mentorship services through one-to-one matching programs. The core offering consists of volunteer mentors (Big Brothers and Big Sisters) paired with young people. Supporting services include an event calendar, activity guides organized by category (Arts, Culture, Sports, Outings, etc.), and resource libraries for mentors and families. The organization does not operate a software platform with modular products, but rather delivers face-to-face mentorship programs alongside administrative enrollment and matching services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mentorat de pairs (One-to-One Mentorship)
• Group Mentoring Programs
• Enrollment Services
• Calendrier des événements (Event Calendar)
• Idées d'activités (Activity Ideas Guide)
• Ressources et conseils (Mentor and Family Resource Library)

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

37 partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Alouettes de MontréalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for a ticket promotion program where tickets to Montreal Alouettes games sold through the organization's promotional links contribute to supporting mentorship programs. If 100 tickets are sold, a portion of sales is donated back to the organization.
• Douance QuébecminorOthersPartner organization serving youth with giftedness/talents, providing referrals and support for neurodiverse youth within mentorship programs.
• BLG (Borden Ladner Gervais)minorOthersCorporate donor and supporter of the organization.
• Firepower CapitalminorOthersCorporate donor and supporter.
• Fanny RiceminorOthersCorporate donor and supporter.
• Fondation d'AmoursminorOthersFoundation providing charitable donations to support mentorship programs.
• Cenovus EnergyminorOthersCorporate donor and supporter of youth mentorship.
• SKYFOLDminorOthersCorporate donor and supporter.
• A+ (Avantage Plus)minorOthersCorporate donor and supporter.
• ACTminorOthersCommunity organization partner.
• UbiwebminorOthersCorporate donor and supporter.
• Fondation La CollecteminorOthersPartners for clothing donation drives; the organization refers donors of clothing and items to Fondation La Collecte and participates in collection activities.
• SSQ AssuranceminorOthersCorporate donor and supporter.
• Fondation Jeanne-EstherminorOthersFoundation providing charitable donations to support programs.
• McKesson CanadaminorOthersCorporate donor and supporter.
• Caisse de bienfaisance des employés et retraités du CNminorOthersCorporate employee and retiree charity fund supporting the organization.
• TLA Porte-BonheurminorOthersCorporate donor and supporter.
• Fondation MacDonald StewartminorOthersFoundation providing charitable donations.
• John Molson School of Business, Concordia UniversityminorOthersAcademic institution partner providing support and potentially volunteer mentors.
• Capital IntégréminorOthersCorporate donor and supporter.
• MDR CPA inc.minorOthersAccounting firm providing professional services support.
• PolysleepminorOthersCorporate donor and supporter.
• PCC (Power Corporation of Canada)minorOthersCorporate donor and supporter.
• Fondation des jeunes de la DPJminorOthersFoundation supporting youth under youth protection, partnering on shared mission.
• Trio OrangeminorOthersCorporate donor and supporter.
• Fondation TenaquipminorOthersFoundation providing charitable donations.
• Commission scolaire de Montréal (CSDM)minorOthersMontreal school board partner for referring students and coordinating mentorship activities in schools.
• Fondation Lise et Richard FortinminorOthersFoundation providing charitable donations.
• Compagnie d'embouteillage Coca-ColaminorOthersCorporate donor and supporter.
• Fondation HewittminorOthersFoundation providing charitable donations.
• Fondation Jacques LarivièreminorOthersFoundation providing charitable donations.
• Fondation Mirella et Lino SaputominorOthersFoundation providing charitable donations.
• RogersminorOthersCorporate donor and supporter.
• Fondation KPMGminorOthersFoundation providing charitable donations.
• Corporation des concessionnaires d'automobiles de MontréalminorOthersAssociation of Montreal auto dealers providing corporate donations and support.
• OSJMminorOthersCommunity organization partner.
• MontrealAutochtoneminorOthersPartner organization serving the Indigenous community in Montreal.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Frontier College: Canadian nonprofit that pairs volunteer mentors and tutors with children and youth for literacy and learning support. Comparable volunteer-driven, one-to-one youth mentorship model.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Toronto: A sister Big Brothers Big Sisters agency operating one-to-one youth mentorship in Toronto under the same federation model. Closest direct comparable in terms of program structure and donor base.

Broad incumbents

• Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada: National youth-serving organization offering after-school programming, mentoring, and youth development services across Canada. Comparable target population and youth development mission, with broader programming scope.
• YMCA Canada: Federated youth services organization offering child and youth development, including mentorship-adjacent programming across Canada. Comparable in scale, mission breadth, and reliance on donations and government grants.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada: National umbrella federation for Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies across Canada, including GFGS Montreal as an affiliated regional agency. Directly comparable mission and programming model at the national level.

Regional players

• Dans la rue (Old Brewery Mission youth programs): Montreal-based nonprofit serving at-risk and homeless youth through outreach and support programs. Comparable in geography and target demographic, though focused on a more acute sub-population.
• YES Montreal (Youth Employment Services): Montreal-based nonprofit providing mentoring and employment support to youth. Comparable geographic focus and youth mentoring element, with a workforce-development angle.

Emerging players

• Right To Play International: Canadian-founded nonprofit delivering play-based youth development and mentoring globally. Comparable youth development mission and Canadian nonprofit funding profile.

Others

• Batshaw Youth and Family Centres: Montreal-based public youth and family services agency with which GFGS Montreal partners (Fondation des jeunes de la DPJ). Comparable in serving vulnerable Montreal youth, though operating as a public agency rather than a charity.
• Centraide of Greater Montreal: Federated fundraising umbrella for Greater Montreal social services, including youth-focused agencies. Comparable as a local fundraising ecosystem and potential funding partner for GFGS Montreal.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/gfgsmontreal
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gfgsmontreal

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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