boys to men foundation

What boys to men foundation does

Boys to Men Foundation (BTM) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 2009 and headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. It provides group mentoring, tutoring, workforce development, and apprenticeship services to at-risk young males aged 9 to 17 in the Charlotte Mecklenburg County area, with secondary virtual reach via Zoom. Its core program, the Young Men Society, delivers structured group mentoring through school-based and community-based sites, complemented by specialized tracks including the Turnaround Program (for chronically suspended students), Conversation With A Young Male (juvenile court-involved youth), the Entrepreneurs Program (financial literacy), and the BTM Apprenticeship Program (employer placements such as the Summer 2020 Hendricks Luxury Auto apprenticeship). Supporting services include parenting workshops, school/home visits, ODD support, Cultural Awareness Week, the Moving Up Advancement Ceremony, Christmas programs, and homeless outreach. Curriculum assets are proprietary, including the BTM Creed, Snap Decisions/Hot or Cold decision-making modules, and a Positive Youth Development (PYD) framework based on the "5 C's." The foundation cites outcome metrics (52% reduction in truancy, 46% reduction in drug initiation) attributed to regular mentor engagement.

The foundation operates without proprietary technology beyond a standard website (btmfoundation.org), PayPal/credit card donation processing, Zoom for virtual mentoring, and GroupMe for parent communication. Revenue is generated through three primary streams: (1) individual donations and recurring monthly mentee sponsorships at $20, $40, $60, or $100 levels; (2) tiered membership programs including Green Blazer Member ($18 or $25/month), Honors Member ($65/month), and Corporate Membership ($5,000/year); and (3) workforce development and apprenticeship partnerships. Distribution is primarily direct/community-led, relying on school district partnerships, juvenile court referrals, parent word-of-mouth, social media (Facebook), and community events such as the Men on the Run 5K Blue Race. Founded and led by CEO Timothy Fowler and VP/CDO Steviin James, BTM has expressed interest in expanding to Monroe NC, Rock Hill SC, Charleston SC, and Jacksonville FL based on principal inquiries, and launched BTM ZOOM Mentoring during COVID-19 to extend reach nationally.

Name

boys to men foundation

Legal name

Boys To Men Foundation Inc.

Website

https://btmfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Boys to Men Foundation is a Charlotte-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2009 that provides group mentoring, tutoring, apprenticeship, and workforce development programs for at-risk young males aged 9 to 17 in Charlotte Mecklenburg County and virtually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Mentoring Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

After-School, Tutoring & Academic Enrichment Nonprofits (BPAGADAC)

Keywords

• Youth mentoring programs
• Workforce development services
• Nonprofit youth services
• Group mentoring programs
• Character education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Charlotte

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. Individual Donations and Sponsorships: The foundation relies on individual donations, monthly sponsorships (sponsor a mentee at $20, $40, $60, or $100 per month), and one-time donations. Revenue is collected through the website via PayPal and credit/debit card payments.
2. Membership Programs: BTM generates revenue through tiered membership programs: Green Blazer Member ($18 or $25 monthly), Honors Member ($65 monthly), and Corporate Membership ($5,000 annually). These memberships provide benefits such as newsletters, event discounts, and sponsorship of mentees.
3. Workforce Development and Apprenticeship Programs: The foundation provides apprenticeship and workforce development programs (e.g., Summer 2020 Apprenticeship Program at Hendricks Luxury Auto), which may generate revenue through employer partnerships or grants to support youth employment outcomes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Boys to Men Foundation provides group mentoring, workforce development, apprenticeship opportunities, tutoring, and community-based youth development services to at-risk males aged 9-17 in the Charlotte, North Carolina area. The foundation operates structured programs delivered in school, community, and virtual (Zoom) settings, including the Young Men Society core program, the Turnaround Program for chronically suspended students, the Entrepreneurs Program for financial literacy, and the Conversation With A Young Male program for court-involved youth. Sponsorship and membership tiers (Just60, Green Blazer, Honors, Corporate) fund the foundation's operations.

Product overview

Boys to Men Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization providing a comprehensive youth mentoring ecosystem centered around the Young Men Society core program. The foundation operates multiple interconnected programs including specialized tracks for at-risk youth (Turnaround Program, Conversation With A Young Male for court-involved youth), educational initiatives (Entrepreneurs Program for financial literacy), and various delivery formats (School-Based Mentoring, Community-Based Mentoring, BTM ZOOM Mentoring). Supporting services include the Just60 Program membership/sponsorship model at $18/month, workforce development through the BTM Apprenticeship Program, and enrichment activities such as Cultural Awareness Week, Moving Up Advancement Ceremony, and Leadership Training. The foundation also provides community support services including Christmas programs and homeless assistance, creating a holistic approach to developing young men ages 9-17 in Charlotte Mecklenburg County.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Young Men Society Central program of Boys to Men Foundation in which at-risk elementary, middle, and high school students and their mentors participate in a structured program of support focusing on positive youth development. Includes group mentoring, home and school visits, tutoring, and community service.
• Entrepreneurs Program Program that provides students with financial and business knowledge to build workforce readiness and entrepreneurship skills as part of the Young Men Society core programming.
• Turnaround Program Program designed for students who are chronically suspended from middle and high schools, providing targeted intervention and support to redirect their path.
• Conversation With A Young Male Program engaging youth involved in the juvenile court system through structured mentoring conversations to help redirect their path.
• BTM ZOOM Mentoring Virtual mentoring program continuing indefinitely after a COVID-19 pandemic adaptation, allowing BTM to serve potential mentees around the country through structured online sessions held Monday evenings at 6:30 pm.
• School-Based Mentoring Research-based mentoring delivered in school settings, improving academic performance, reducing disciplinary incidents, and enhancing self-confidence through qualified mentors.
• Community-Based Mentoring Group mentoring sessions held at multiple locations in North and South Charlotte, meeting once weekly with community service on the 3rd Saturday of each month.
• BTM Apprenticeship Program Workforce development initiative providing apprenticeship opportunities with employer partners such as Hendricks Luxury Auto for hands-on employment experience.
• Just60 Sponsorship Program Sponsorship program allowing donors to support a mentee's journey through mentorship, positive youth development, and workforce preparedness for one year at $18/month ($0.60/day).
• BTM Memberships (Green Blazer, Honors, Corporate) Tiered membership programs offering benefits such as newsletters, event discounts, blazer/jacket inclusion, lapel pins, and sponsorship of mentees. Green Blazer $18 or $25/month; Honors $65/month; Corporate $5,000 annually.

Quantifiable outcome

• Mentees who meet regularly with BTM mentors are 52% less likely than their peers to skip a day of school
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hendricks Luxury AutocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Hendricks Luxury Auto partnered with BTM for the Summer 2020 Apprenticeship Program, providing employment opportunities for BTM mentees to gain hands-on workforce experience in the automotive luxury retail sector.
• Arts & Science CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Arts & Science Council is a community partner during BTM's Cultural Awareness Week, contributing to cultural enrichment activities that expose youth to diverse art and science experiences.
• Museum of HistorycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with BTM during Cultural Awareness Week to provide historical and cultural education experiences for mentees, supporting the program's goal of cultural awareness and diversity appreciation.
• The University of North Carolina at CharlottecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNC Charlotte is a community partner for BTM's Cultural Awareness Week, providing educational programming and resources to help mentees explore diverse cultures and academic pathways.
• Mecklenburg LibrarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMecklenburg Library participates as a community partner during Cultural Awareness Week, offering educational resources and programming that support BTM's literacy and cultural education goals.
• Men on the RunminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMen on the Run partnered with BTM as a co-organizer for the annual Men on the Run 5K Blue Race event held at North Meck High School in Huntersville, NC, to raise awareness for colon and prostate cancer.
• WSOC TVminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWSOC TV covered BTM's Positive Youth Development approach and its foundation of positive male role models, providing earned media exposure for the organization.
• Charlotte/Mecklenburg SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharlotte/Mecklenburg School District partners with BTM for school-based mentoring programs. BTM also established its OOSSH (Out-of-School Safe Haven) program at CMS sites during COVID-19 to provide enrichment during remote learning periods.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Emerging players

• Year Up: Workforce-development nonprofit providing training, mentorship, and apprenticeships to young adults from underrepresented communities. Comparable apprenticeship and workforce-readiness component, though it serves older youth (18-24) than BTM's 9-17 cohort.
• Junior Achievement: National youth education nonprofit focused on financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship for K-12 students. Overlaps with BTM's Entrepreneurs Program and workforce-development tracks serving school-age youth.

Broad incumbents

• National 4-H Council: Largest youth development organization in the US, delivering mentoring, workforce-readiness, and character-education programming to youth. Comparable in age range (K-12), workforce-development emphasis, and nonprofit delivery model.
• MENTOR (The National Mentoring Partnership): National umbrella organization for youth mentoring, providing resources, advocacy, and partnerships to mentoring programs. Operates in the same category as BTM but at an industry-support/coalition level rather than direct service delivery.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National youth-development organization providing mentoring, tutoring, and workforce programs to young people. Offers a comparable multi-program youth development stack including apprenticeship-style programming, but is membership-club-based rather than a mentoring-specific organization.

Regional players

• YMCA of Greater Charlotte: Local Charlotte YMCA offering youth development, after-school programming, and mentoring-adjacent services. Same geography and overlapping mission with at-risk youth, but broader membership-club model rather than dedicated mentoring.
• Urban League of the Central Carolinas: Charlotte-area affiliate of the National Urban League providing youth services, mentoring, workforce development, and education support. Same regional footprint and overlapping youth-mentoring and workforce missions.

Direct peers

• 100 Black Men of America: National mentoring and education organization focused on mentoring African American youth, with chapters in many cities. Directly comparable mission of male-mentor support, tutoring, and workforce development for at-risk youth.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of America: The largest youth mentoring nonprofit in the US, matching volunteer mentors with young people. Directly comparable to BTM's mentoring mission for at-risk youth, though BBBS primarily uses 1:1 matching rather than BTM's group format.
• Communities In Schools: National nonprofit that places site coordinators inside schools to connect students to mentors, tutoring, and support services. Highly comparable to BTM's school-based mentoring and wraparound youth-support model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/btmfoundationorg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/btm-foundation

Compliance1 record

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Profiles5 records

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