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BOYS TO MEN OF GREATER PHOENIX
Phoenix, AZ · EIN 473518202 · Form 990EZ · FY2021 · NTEE O50 · Youth Development · Micro (<$100K) · www.boystomenphoenix.org
revenue
$34K
expenses
$42K
net assets
$-19K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

Support-Group Mentoring for low income fatherless boys

profile · synthesized from sources

Nonprofit mentoring organization that supports at-risk teens, particularly boys without strong male role models, through school-based group mentoring, family engagement, and outdoor adventure programs. Operates in the Greater Phoenix area, serving youth ages 12–18 in middle and high schools. Uses a proven group model to build resilience, self-esteem, and accountability, resulting in improved behavior, attendance, and grades.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Adventure Groups
Monthly community outings such as hiking, kayaking, and bowling that build trust and connection between mentors, youth, and family members in informal settings
Adventure Weekend “Rite of Passage”
Transformative weekend retreats held three times per year, where teens engage in self-discovery, goal-setting, and bonding with peers and mentors in a safe, structured outdoor setting
Family Circle
Program that brings single mothers and their sons together for authentic dialogue, mutual support, and generational healing in a respectful, listening-based environment
School Based Group Mentoring
Weekly in-school mentoring circles for middle and high school students, focusing on self-reflection, accountability, and positive role modeling by trained adult mentors
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • Rite of Passage Adventure Programs 8 activities
    • Adventure Weekend Rite of Passage programs
      Conducts weekend-long rite of passage adventure programs three times per year for boys and mentors, involving activities like hiking, kayaking, and bowling, to encourage self-reflection and goal setting.
    • Monthly Outdoor Group Activities
      Hosts monthly outdoor group activities for boys and men, involving hiking and recreational play, and also organizes "Adventure Groups" with activities like hiking, kayaking, and bowling for youth and their families.
    • Monthly outdoor group activities
      Hosts monthly outdoor group activities for boys and men involving hiking and recreational play to build connection and promote healthy lifestyles.
    • Outdoor Adventure Group Activities
      Hosts monthly outdoor group activities and "Adventure Groups" involving hiking, kayaking, bowling, and recreational play for youth, their families, and men.
    • Outdoor Group Activities and Adventure Groups
      Hosts monthly outdoor group activities and "Adventure Groups" involving hiking, kayaking, bowling, and recreational play for boys, youth, and their families.
    • Rite of Passage Adventure Programs
      Conducts weekend-long rite of passage adventure programs three times per year for boys and mentors, encouraging self-reflection and goal setting.
    • Weekend Rite of Passage Adventure Programs
      Conducts weekend-long rite of passage adventure programs three times per year for boys and mentors, encouraging self-reflection and goal setting.
    • Weekend Rite of Passage Adventure Programs
      Conducts weekend-long rite of passage adventure programs three times per year for boys and mentors, encouraging self-reflection and goal setting through activities led by trained adult mentors.
  • Mentor Training and Support Programs 4 activities
    • Mentor Training and Development
      Requires all mentors to complete an 8-hour orientation and receive ongoing feedback and training from staff to ensure effective program delivery.
    • Mentor Training and Support
      Requires all mentors to complete an 8-hour orientation and receive ongoing feedback and training from staff.
    • Mentor Training and Support
      Requires all mentors to complete an 8-hour orientation and receive ongoing feedback and training from staff to ensure effective program delivery.
    • Mentor training and capacity building
      Requires all mentors to complete an 8-hour orientation and receive ongoing feedback and training from staff to ensure program quality and mentor effectiveness.
  • Mother-Child Bonding Through Service 3 activities
    • Family Circle Meetings
      Facilitates "Family Circle" meetings for single mothers and their sons to engage in dialogue, foster healing conversations, and build peer support.
    • Family Circle Meetings
      Facilitates "Family Circle" meetings for single mothers and their sons to engage in dialogue, foster healing conversations, and build peer support.
    • Family Circle meetings
      Facilitates "Family Circle" meetings for single mothers and their sons to engage in dialogue, foster healing conversations, and build peer support.
  • Uncategorized 5 activities
    • Weekly Group Mentoring Sessions
      Provides weekly group mentoring sessions for teenage boys in middle and high schools.
    • Weekly Group Mentoring Sessions
      Provides weekly group mentoring sessions for teenage boys in middle schools and high schools to foster positive development and academic improvement.
    • Weekly Group Mentoring Sessions
      Provides weekly group mentoring sessions for teens in middle schools and high schools, aiming to improve academic performance and reduce behavioral issues.
    • Weekly group mentoring in schools
      Provides weekly group mentoring sessions for teens in middle schools and high schools to support personal development and academic success.
    • Youth behavioral and academic outcomes improvement
      Programs have led to a 45% reduction in student suspensions, a 66% reduction in classroom removals, 67 additional days in class, and a 25% improvement in grades for boys served.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$34K
Contributions & grants$34K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$42K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$35K
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$6K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$-19K
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue -41.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Steve Murphy Board Member, Executive Director 55 $35K
board members · 2
  • Alan Elam — Board Member & Volunteer
  • Andrae Jones — Board Member & Volunteer
relationships · 8

who they work with

  • Advisory Board Coalition — Group providing community connections, volunteer support, and program promotion to funders and networks.
  • BTM San Diego Network — Part of an international movement that began in San Diego County in 1996.
  • Boys to MEN USA Network — Part of a national organization that supports centers serving girls and boys with best practices and curriculum, ensuring transparency and safety protocols.
  • Boys to Men Centers Network — Part of a worldwide network of centers that began in San Diego in 1996.
  • Governing Board Coalition — Potential leadership body guiding organizational direction and community engagement.
  • Kyrene School District Partner — School partner, primarily in the East Valley.
  • Outreach Committee Coalition — Volunteer committee supporting outreach through social media, newsletters, website development, fundraising, and event promotion.
  • Tempe Union High School District Partner — School partner, primarily in the East Valley.