Boys to Men Mentoring Network of Virginia, Inc.

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1 Boys to Men Mentoring Network of Virginia, Inc. General Information Contact Information Nonprofit Boys to Men Mentoring Network of Virginia, Inc. Address 1107 West 42nd Street Richmond, VA Phone Fax 804 XXX-XXXX Web Site Facebook facebook.com/boystomenva At A Glance Year of Incorporation 2011 Organization's type of tax exempt status Public Supported Charity 1

2 Statements & Search Criteria Mission Boys to Men Mentoring Network of Virginia 's ( BTMVA) mission is to support boys during their critical teenage years, as they transition from a boy into a man. We do this by providing communities of caring mentors and role models who listen, accept, encourage and support teenage boys on their journey to become good men. BTMVA works with middle schools, high schools, churches, and other community organizations that serve youth to build a community of mentorship for young men. The goal is to give young men a variety of positive male role models who show up consistently and tell the truth about their struggles as men. We focus on young men aged with an emphasis on middle school boys, as this is traditionally a time when boys are still impressionable and open to new ideas. Mentors help young men figure out what kind of an adult man he wants to be, praise him for his gifts, support him when he makes mistakes, and encourage him to make good choices on his path to manhood. The desire is for this to be learned from a positive role model verses someone on the street corner (e.g. gang member or peer). Young men in the program typically come from a single parent-figure household (e.g. mother, grandmother or aunt). They are referred to the program by parents, mental health professionals, teachers and counselors, the court system, social workers, peers and word of mouth. Background Boys to Men Mentoring Network (BTM) was founded in 1996 in San Diego, California. The program has now spread across the United States and has international centers in Canada, Europe and South Africa. At present, there are 32 local centers, with each center responsible for applying for 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, in accordance with local and state laws. The San Diego center currently serves as the international parent organization. Originally a community-based program, BTM is now focusing on building partnerships with schools and other community organizations to create site-based mentoring programs. After working with boys from Richmond under the auspices of the BTM chapter in Washington, DC, for several years, Richmond native Steve Martin founded the Boys to Men Mentoring Network of Virginia (BTMVA) in BTMVA was incorporated as an independent BTM chapter in 2010 and received 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status in

3 Impact We believe it is the responsibility of the men in the community to guide boys toward integrity, accountability, emotional literacy, truth and purpose. In doing so, these boys will gain the essential tools to get through adolescence, that epic transition into adult life. Boys To Men has developed a program that addresses the core issues facing adolescent boys today. Our program: Helps build self esteem Provides a unique and safe place where boys can interact with committed, conscientious men Encourages boys to be men of honor, to seek and speak the truth Helps boys discover and develop their individual strengths, talents and gifts Teaches boys how to resolve conflicts and ask for forgiveness Supports boy's dreams to find a personal mission Gives boys hope, confidence and courage Challenges boys to live lives of responsible action and make a meaningful impact in the world The boys in the program here in the Greater Richmond area are referred to the program by their school, their parents or from outside agencies seeking help for their boys. Attendance at a mentoring circle is optional but the proximity of the circle to a boy s school or neighborhood enhances the possibility that they will attend. Once they join a circle the atmosphere of a safe location for them to open up and share their feelings makes it more likely they will come back. The primary focus of a circle is to continue to build self-esteem, tell the truth and have fun. Currently Boys To Men of VA has 10 site-based mentoring programs serving approximately 100 boys weekly. We have committed to adding a minimum of 4 more sites in 2017/18 school year serving an additional boys One of the key goals of the program is to teach the boys accountability and to take responsibility for their actions. The act of admitting that they have done something that is against the established rules of the society is one item that is addressed. The next step is to figure out why the behavior occurred and how the behavior can be changed into a more socially accepted behavior. By the boys own admission there is a distrust of adults, with particular emphasis of those in the school system and the police. By allowing the boys to talk to adults in a safe environment they are gaining confidence to speak to adults and their peers in a constructive manner. In addition to weekly mentoring circles, boys attend an intense 3-day training called the ROPAW, Rite of Passage Adventure Weekend. Here they continue their journey toward accountability, and self-esteem in an outdoor, boot camp environment. They relinquish cell phones and other personal possessions and engage in team-building and sharing activities with the committed support of trained mentors. They begin to formulate an idea of what kind of man they want to be. Based on the premise that inside each boy is a man of honor, we help these boys discover their own individual strengths, talents and gifts. Armed with this knowledge and a new sense of self-esteem, these boys will develop practical skills that can be expressed in their lives and shared within their communities. Ethnic background The ethnicity background for the boys from the 2011/14 school year was: 53.0% -African American 44.5% -Caucasian 2.5%- Hispanic 3

4 Social Economics Status (SES) The measure of the SES of the boy was based on the boy qualifying for free lunch at school. In the 2012/13 school year, 75.86% of the boys qualified for free lunch. Household Type The measurement of the type of household the boys come from is based on the caregiver that the boy lives with. In the 2012/13 school year: 64.2% of the boys lived with their mothers 28.6% of the boys lived with both of their parent 7.1% of the boys live with their grandmothers Needs In order to continue to grow our organization to reach more boys we need: 1. Funding to cover the salary of our Executive Director & Program Director and paid Facilitators so that we can support the needs & to add programs at their sites as well as ensure our Mentor pool is adequate to support this growth 2.Mentor Recruitment and retainment 3.Marketing /PR 4.Additional board members, especially with legal or marketing expertise. 5.Event Planning/Fundraising support Areas Of Service Areas Served Areas Richmond, City Chesterfield County Henrico County Prince George County We currently Serve The Greater Richmond area of Virginia Service Categories Youth Development Programs 4

5 Programs Programs Site Based Program Description Boys To Men Mentoring of Virginia (BTMVA ) after school mentoring program is an exciting new mentoring model focused on middle school and high school boys identified by school administration to be at risk of academic failure. Every week, groups of dedicated Boys to Men mentors show up at middle schools and high schools to give these at-risk boys a community of mentors who listen, encourage and accept them. Budget $0.00 Discussion topics include drugs, bullying, divorce and gangs. This approach is drawing high praise from school principals, administrators and teachers for its documented ability to improve participant s grades, reduce discipline issues and keep boys from dropping out of high school. Teenage boys make decisions every day that may affect them for the rest of their lives. Boys to Men give boys a community of mentors who listen, encourage and guide these young men and help them make better choices. When we invest in our boys, and support them at this critical time, the payback will last a lifetime! The mentors don t help boys with their homework, lecture them when they are in trouble or tell them to stay in school. Yet boys in the Boys to Men high school program in San Diego: Improved their GPA by an average of 57%; Reduced their discipline referrals by 216%; Had a 0% dropout rate vs a 35.5% average for the rest of the population. Instead of telling teenage boys what to do, Boys to Men mentors build a connection and trust by sharing the mistakes they made when they were teenagers and the lessons they learned from those mistakes. The mentors and boys talk about their accomplishments and struggles, sharing what they are proud of, and not proud of, and support each other. The boys quickly start to trust, tell the truth, admit when they screw up, take responsibilities for their actions, and encourage and support each other through these often difficult adolescent years. This approach gives the boys permission to talk openly about the challenges in their lives. 5

6 Board & Governance Board Chair Board Chair Dave Bolduc Company Affiliation Kimberly-Clark Corporation Term Feb 2015 to Feb Board Members Name Affiliation Status David Bolduc Bill Carroll Supply Chain Sr Consultant for Kimberly-Clark Corporation owner of Healthcare Associates of Virginia, Inc. and Viking Builders, LLC Ron DeMet Executive Director Exofficio Eric Fox PhD Virginia Joyner Director of Sales and Business Development, for Fiserv Inc Special Education Teacher at Tomahawk Creek Middle School (Chesterfield County Public Schools). John Marklin Marklin Financial Services, LLC ; Store Owner-Bridgewater &Chincoteague Island Debbie Marklin AT&T Mobility in Innsbrook as the administrative assistant to the Director of RAN engineering. Steve Martin Program Director Non Patrick Scherder Price Waterhouse Josh Visconti Wells Fargo Financial Advisor Barry Welsh Retired Board Demographics - Ethnicity African American/Black 0 Asian American/Pacific Islander 0 Caucasian 8 Hispanic/Latino 0 Native American/American Indian 0 Board Demographics - Gender Male 6 Female 2 Unspecified 0 6

7 Governance Board Term Lengths 3 Board Term Limits 0 Board Meeting Attendance % 0 Written Board Selection Criteria? Written Conflict of Interest Policy? Under Development Yes Percentage Making Monetary Contributions 100 Percentage Making In-Kind Contributions 100 Number of Full Board Meetings Annually 6 Additional Board Members Name Garry Cofield LCSW Dr Frank Paolotto Dr Jon Thomas LPC Robert Young Affiliation Program Manager-Norfolk Department of Social services Doctorate in Education-Washington, DC Professional Counselor-Private Practice; Behavioral Health & social service Director of Network engineering, AT&T 7

8 Management Executive Director/CEO Executive Director Ron DeMet Term Start Aug Experience Ron is retired from the U.S. Army as an First Sergeant after 24 years of total Service. He has also served overseas as a Biometrics Trainer, Program Manager in Iraq and Afghanistan. Ron completed his MBA, from Morrison University in April, 2009, and also holds a Bachelors in Management. Ron first became interested in Boys To Men, Virginia, when he noticed a huge change in one of his JROTC cadets and asked what had happened. Serving as the Site Liaison and Mentor in the Prince George, Boys To Men Circle. Senior Staff Name Steve Martin Title Program Director Staff Full Time Staff 2 Part Time Staff 1 Volunteers 30 Contractors 0 Retention Rate 100 Plans Organization has a Fundraising Plan? Organization has a Strategic Plan? Directors and Officers Insurance Policy Yes Yes 8

9 Financials Fiscal Year Jan Fiscal Year 2017 Projected Revenue $205, Projected Expenses $204, Endowment Value 0 Percentage (if selected) 0% Form 990s Form 990-EZ Form 990-EZ Form 990-EZ Form 990-N Form 990-N Form 990-N Detailed Financials Revenue and Expenses Total Revenue $98,152 $104,880 $47,251 Total Expenses $109,676 $97,913 $41,378 Revenue Sources Foundation and Corporation $30, $17,625 Contributions Government Contributions $0 $0 $0 Federal State Local Unspecified Individual Contributions $38,862 $63,664 $10,536 Indirect Public Support Earned Revenue $2,552 $5,745 $5,350 Investment Income, Net of Losses Membership Dues Special Events $26,738 $35,471 $13,740 Revenue In-Kind Other

10 Expense Allocation Program Expense $109,667 $75,004 $23,335 Administration Expense $9 $11,411 $8,155 Fundraising Expense $0 $11,498 $9,888 Payments to Affiliates Total Revenue/Total Expenses Program Expense/Total Expenses 100% 77% 56% Fundraising Expense/Contributed Revenue 0% 12% 24% Assets and Liabilities Total Assets $12,309 $23,833 $16,866 Current Assets $12,309 $23,833 $16,866 Long-Term Liabilities $0 $0 -- Current Liabilities $0 $0 -- Total Net Assets $12,309 $23,833 $16,866 Short Term Solvency Current Ratio: Current Assets/Current Liabilities Long Term Solvency Long-Term Liabilities/Total Assets 0% 0% 0% Top Funding Sources Top Funding Source & Dollar Amount Second Highest Funding Source & Dollar Amount Third Highest Funding Source & Dollar Amount Capital Campaign Currently in a Capital Campaign? No Goal 0 Capital Campaign Anticipated in Next 5 Years? No State Charitable Solicitaions Permit Permit? Yes 0 Comments Organization Comments The biggest challenge to Boys To Men Mentoring Network of VA is the growth of our program. We went from one site with 14 boys in to five sites with 65 boys in We have plans to add two more sites and up to 25 more boys in We have a highly involved and skilled board and recently added new members. Our Executive Director went from a volunteer position to paid full-time position in October 2014 to support this growth. He will be focusing on relationships with the site administration, families and mentors. He will also focus 10

11 on building partnerships with other organizations and fundraising. Foundation Comments Financial information provided by financial statements prepared internally by the organization. Created Copyright 2018 The Community Foundation Serving Richmond & Central Virginia 11