named programs · 3 · from sources
what they call their work
Mentorship Programs
Provides mentorship for boys and male-identified youth, creating safe, inclusive spaces for connection with trusted, culturally relevant mentors to foster healthy masculinity and personal development.
School-based Circles
Facilitates school-based circles to support young men in developing confidence and connection.
Substance Abuse Strategy Grant
A program focused on creating sustainable, prevention-focused impact related to substance abuse across the Tucson community.
activities · 7 groups
what they do
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Youth Workforce & Education Pathways 7 activities
- Academic and Career Support ServicesProvides tailored academic advising from middle school through undergraduate levels, resume workshops, strategic guidance, and professional development workshops to re-engage youth and young adults (ages 16–24) in education and workforce pathways.
- Academic and Career Support ServicesProvides tailored academic advising from middle school through undergraduate levels, resume workshops, professional development workshops, and strategic guidance to re-engage youth and young adults (ages 16–24) in education and employment pathways.
- Academic and Career Support ServicesProvides tailored academic advising from middle school through undergraduate levels, resume workshops, professional development workshops, and strategic guidance to re-engage youth and young adults (ages 16–24) in education and workforce pathways, including through a youth council.
- Youth Academic and Career SupportProvides individually tailored academic advising for students from middle school through undergraduate levels, resume workshopping, strategic guidance for youth and adults, and support in navigating housing and employment opportunities. The organization also organizes professional development workshops and leads a youth council to re-engage young adults (ages 16–24) in education and the workforce.
- Youth Academic and Career SupportProvides individually tailored academic advising for students from middle school through undergraduate levels, resume workshopping, strategic guidance for youth and adults, and supports young people in navigating housing and employment opportunities. The organization also organizes professional development workshops and leads a youth council to re-engage young adults (ages 16–24) in education and the workforce.
- Youth Workforce and Education Re-engagementOrganizes professional development workshops and leads a youth council to re-engage young adults (ages 16–24) in education and the workforce.
- Youth and Family Support ServicesProvides individually tailored academic advising from middle school through undergraduate levels, resume workshopping, strategic guidance for youth and adults, and support for navigating housing and employment opportunities. The organization also partners in large-scale outreach initiatives such as backpack and school supply drives, Thanksgiving and Christmas grocery giveaways, and student shopping sprees.
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Mentor Facilitation Training 6 activities
- Mentor Facilitation TrainingConducts two-part Mentor Facilitation Trainings (MFT's) covering policy, procedures, program overview, mentor guidelines, trauma-informed talking circles, facilitation tips, mandatory reporting, and review of program materials and data collection tools for prospective mentors.
- Mentor Facilitation TrainingConducts two-part Mentor Facilitation Trainings (MFT's) covering policy and procedure review, program overview, mentor guidelines, trauma-informed talking circles, facilitation tips, mandatory reporting training, document review, and program materials for prospective mentors.
- Mentor Facilitation TrainingConducts a two-part Mentor Facilitation Training series (4 hours each day) covering policy and procedure review, program overview, mentor guidelines, trauma-informed talking circles, facilitation tips, mandatory reporting, document review, and data collection tools for prospective mentors.
- Mentor Facilitation Training (MFT)Offers a two-part Mentor Facilitation Training series (8 hours total) that includes policy and procedure review, trauma-informed talking circle facilitation, mandatory reporting, program materials review, and data collection tools to prepare mentors for program delivery.
- Mentor Facilitation Training (MFT)Offers a two-part Mentor Facilitation Training series (4 hours per session) that includes policy and procedure review, trauma-informed talking circles, facilitation tips, mandatory reporting training, and program materials review to prepare community members to serve as mentors.
- Mentor Facilitation Training (MFT)Offers a two-part Mentor Facilitation Training series (8 hours total) that prepares volunteers to mentor youth, covering trauma-informed practices, program policies, facilitation techniques, mandatory reporting, and data collection tools.
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Holiday Gift and Family Support Programs 5 activities
- Community Outreach and Family Support InitiativesPartners with community organizations on large-scale outreach efforts including annual backpack and school supply drives, Thanksgiving and Christmas grocery giveaways, and student shopping sprees to support underserved youth and families in Pima County.
- Community Outreach and Family Support InitiativesPartners with community organizations on large-scale outreach efforts including annual backpack and school supply drives, Thanksgiving and Christmas grocery giveaways, and student shopping sprees to support underserved youth and families.
- Community Partnerships and Outreach InitiativesPartners with community organizations to expand mentorship in diverse settings and participates in large-scale outreach initiatives such as annual backpack and school supply drives, Thanksgiving and Christmas grocery giveaways, and student shopping sprees to support underserved families.
- Community Partnerships and Outreach InitiativesPartners with community organizations to implement mentorship in diverse settings and participates in large-scale outreach initiatives such as annual backpack and school supply drives, Thanksgiving and Christmas grocery giveaways, and student shopping sprees to support underserved families.
- Resource Access and Family Support InitiativesPartners in large-scale outreach efforts including annual backpack and school supply drives, Thanksgiving and Christmas grocery giveaways, and student shopping sprees to support underserved youth and families.
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Translation and Bilingual Support Services 4 activities
- Bilingual Program AccessibilityExpands the accessibility and cultural responsiveness of programming by providing bilingual support in English and Spanish.
- Bilingual Program DeliveryEnhances accessibility and cultural responsiveness by delivering programs in both English and Spanish.
- Bilingual Program SupportExpands the accessibility and cultural responsiveness of its programming by providing bilingual support in English and Spanish.
- Bilingual Program SupportExpands the accessibility and cultural responsiveness of programming by providing bilingual support in English and Spanish.
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Youth Narrative and Community Reintegration 4 activities
- Community Restoration EffortsEngages in community restoration efforts since 2008, focusing on empowerment and helping individuals reclaim and redefine their narratives.
- Community Restoration and EmpowermentEngages in community restoration efforts since 2008, focusing on empowerment and helping individuals reclaim and redefine their narratives, while also working to improve quality of life, expand access to resources, and strengthen pathways toward independence and self-sufficiency for youth and families.
- Community Restoration and EmpowermentEngages in community restoration efforts since 2008, focusing on empowerment and helping individuals reclaim and redefine their narratives, while also working to improve quality of life, expand access to resources, and strengthen pathways toward independence and self-sufficiency for youth and families.
- Community Restoration and Empowerment WorkEngages in long-term community restoration efforts since 2008, focusing on empowerment and supporting individuals in reclaiming and redefining their personal narratives.
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Rite of Passage Adventure Programs 3 activities
- Adventure Outings and Challenge WeekendsOrganizes Adventure Outings and multi-day Challenge Adventure Weekends as experiential mentoring opportunities for teen boys and masculine-identified youth, designed to build trust, resilience, and personal growth through outdoor and team-based activities.
- Adventure Outings and Challenge WeekendsOrganizes Adventure Outings and Challenge Adventure Weekends as experiential mentoring opportunities for teen boys and masculine-identified youth, fostering personal growth and group cohesion.
- Adventure Outings and Challenge WeekendsOrganizes Adventure Outings and Challenge Adventure Weekends as experiential mentoring opportunities for teen boys and masculine-identified youth, designed to build trust, resilience, and personal growth through outdoor and structured group activities.
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Uncategorized 18 activities
- Athletic Coaching and Personal DevelopmentCoaches high school track and football, focusing on athletic performance while teaching responsibility, confidence, and personal development to young people.
- Athletic Coaching and Personal DevelopmentCoaches high school track and football, focusing on athletic performance and helping young people grow as individuals by teaching responsibility, confidence, and personal development.
- Athletic Coaching and Personal DevelopmentCoaches high school track and football, focusing on athletic performance and teaching responsibility, confidence, and personal development to young people.
- Bilingual Program DeliveryExpands accessibility and cultural responsiveness by delivering programs in both English and Spanish to better serve diverse communities in Pima County.
- Community Partnerships and Program ExpansionExpands mentorship programming by partnering with community organizations to deliver services in diverse settings and increase outreach.
- Healthy Masculinity Group Mentoring ProgramOperates school-based and community-based mentoring groups for masculine-identified youth ages 13–18 (up to age 24 in community settings) across over 20 schools in Pima County, using restorative talking circles to support social-emotional development, healthy masculinity, and well-being.
- Healthy Masculinity Group Mentoring ProgramOperates a Healthy Masculinity Group Mentoring Program in over 20 schools across Pima County and offers community-based drop-in groups, Adventure Outings, and Adventure Weekends for teen boys and masculine-identified youth aged 13-24. The program provided 17,000 mentoring hours for youth in 2024.
- Healthy Masculinity Group Mentoring ProgramOperates school-based and community-based mentoring groups for masculine-identified youth ages 13–24 across Pima County, focusing on healthy masculinity, social-emotional development, and restorative talking circles. The program is active in over 20 schools and includes weekly sessions that improve emotional well-being, peer relationships, and self-awareness.
- Healthy Masculinity Group Mentoring ProgramOperates a Healthy Masculinity Group Mentoring Program in over 20 schools across Pima County and offers community-based drop-in groups, Adventure Outings, and Adventure Weekends for teen boys and masculine-identified youth aged 13-18, extending support to those up to age 24 in community-based groups. The program provided 17,000 mentoring hours for youth in 2024.
- Healthy Masculinity Group Mentoring ProgramOperates school-based and community-based mentoring groups for masculine-identified youth ages 13–18 (up to age 24 in community settings) across over 20 schools in Pima County, AZ, using restorative talking circles to support social-emotional development, healthy masculinity, and well-being. Provided 17,000 mentoring hours in 2024.
- Healthy Masculinity Group Mentoring ProgramOperates a Healthy Masculinity Group Mentoring Program in over 20 schools across Pima County and offers community-based drop-in groups, Adventure Outings, and Adventure Weekends for teen boys and masculine-identified youth aged 13-18, extending support to those up to age 24 in community-based groups. The program provided 17,000 mentoring hours for youth in 2024.
- Youth Athletics Coaching with Personal Development FocusCoaches high school track and football teams with an emphasis on athletic performance, responsibility, confidence, and personal development as part of youth mentoring efforts.
- Youth Coaching and Athletic MentorshipCoaches high school track and football teams with an emphasis on athletic performance, personal development, responsibility, and confidence-building.
- Youth Housing and Employment NavigationSupports young people in accessing housing and employment opportunities through direct engagement and guidance as part of youth services.
- Youth Mentoring Hour ProvisionDelivered 17,000 mentoring hours to youth in 2024 through a combination of school-based groups, community drop-in groups, and adventure programming.
- Youth Mentoring Hour ProvisionProvided 17,000 mentoring hours for youth in 2024 through its various group mentoring and outreach programs.
- Youth Navigation Support for Housing and EmploymentSupports young people in accessing housing and employment opportunities through direct engagement and coaching, delivered by a Youth Engagement Specialist.
- Youth Navigation Support for Housing and EmploymentSupports young people in accessing housing and employment opportunities through direct engagement and case navigation, particularly through roles such as Youth Engagement Specialist.
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financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$384K
Contributions & grants$390K102%
Program service revenue$4050%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$-6K
expenses
Total expenses$268K
Program expenses75%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising18%
Salaries & benefits$160K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$212K
Cash$212K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$212K
Liquid reserves9.5 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +87.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Brasher | Executive Director | 40 | $70K |
board members · 9
- Andres Portela — Chair
- Anna Harper-Guerrero — Vice-Chair
- Arnie Adler — Director
- Catherine Tornbom — Director
- Freddy Walker — Director
- Manuel Gadea — Treasurer
- Mark Hansen — Director
- Stephen Hopkins — Director
- Teresa Tellez — Secretary
relationships · 15
who they work with
- AZ Public Health Association Partner — Erica Smith serves on this committee.
- African American Health and Wellness Coalition Partner — Erica Smith serves on this committee.
- Arizona State University’s Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation Partner — Gabriel Mendoza completed a 10-month social work apprenticeship here.
- City of Tucson Partner — Jabril Thomas has experience working in public housing with the City of Tucson.
- Communities in Schools Partner — Justin Hopkins gained valuable experience working with this organization.
- Department of Juvenile Justice Partner — Justin Hopkins gained valuable experience working with this organization.
- Emerge Center Against Domestic Abuse Partner — Implements the Healthy Intergenerational Masculinity (HIM) Initiative.
- Goodwill Industries of Southern Arizona Partner — Implements the Healthy Intergenerational Masculinity (HIM) Initiative.
- Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated Partner — Clarence "Tre" Horton III is a proud member.
- Tucson Juneteenth Committee Partner — Erica Smith serves on this committee.
- United Way of Delaware Pride Council Partner — Paul Braden was Co-Chair and helped provide support for LGBTQ+ adults and youth.
- Youth on Their Own Partner — Justin Hopkins gained valuable experience working with this organization.
- community mentors Partner — Mentors participate in and support Adventure Outings for youth.
- community-based youth serving organizations Partner — Collaborates with community-based youth serving organizations to deliver the Pathways to Engagement and Empowerment program.
- info@btmtucson.com Partner — Primary contact email for program inquiries, volunteer coordination, and outreach.