irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $105KHosted 20 events and field trips to provide exposure to careers, higher education, vocational and networking.
- #2 $60KProvided 25 after-school program services to increase grades, attendance and graduation requirements for youth in the program. Youth were also assigned a mentor
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
1 on 1 Mentorship
Provides personalized one-on-one mentoring relationships between adult male role models and youth to support academic, personal, and social development.
Behavioral Health Therapy
Offers individual and group therapy sessions and grievance counseling through licensed social workers, counselors, and pastors to support emotional and mental well-being.
Donald Starver Outdoor Explorers Program
Engages youth in outdoor activities and nature-based experiences to promote personal growth, character development, and environmental awareness.
Group Mentorship
Facilitates group activities and workshops focused on leadership, academic achievement, career exploration, and social-emotional development for boys of color.
Mentors & Movies
Uses film screenings followed by guided discussions to engage youth in conversations about mental health, identity, relationships, and other sensitive topics.
Mentorship Through Experiences
Organizes travel-based mentorship experiences where mentors and mentees bond through shared adventures, cultural exposure, and hands-on learning in new environments.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- After-school academic and youth development programsProvides after-school services aimed at improving academic performance and graduation outcomes, incorporating mentorship and structured support. IRS-990 data indicates 20 to 25 such program sessions were delivered annually.
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Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 1 activity
- Career and educational exposure through events, field trips, and business toursHosts events, field trips, business tours, and guest speaker workshops to expose youth to careers, higher education, vocational training, and networking opportunities. IRS-990 reports 20 to 25 such events annually, while website content confirms ongoing business and career exposure activities.
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College Access and Success Support 1 activity
- College and career readiness trainingProvides targeted training to prepare youth for college enrollment and career pathways, including vocational and higher education planning as part of its youth development services.
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Direct Mental Health Counseling and Support Services 1 activity
- Health, wellness, and behavioral health servicesDelivers health and wellness programming, including individual and group behavioral health therapy using evidence-based techniques, grief and trauma counseling led by licensed counselors and pastors, and film-based discussions on mental health and identity.
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Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Leadership, character, and life skills development programmingOffers structured programming in leadership development, character education, life skills, and personal growth for boys and young men of color, delivered through workshops, group activities, and extracurricular clubs.
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Youth Scouting Leadership Programs 1 activity
- Travel-based and outdoor mentorship experiencesOffers travel-based mentorship experiences and outdoor activities, including the Donald Starver Outdoor Explorers Program, to foster personal growth and strengthen mentor-mentee relationships.
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Youth One-on-One Mentoring 1 activity
- Youth mentorship program with academic and personal development supportOperates a structured youth mentorship program that provides one-on-one and group mentorship to young Black men in Rochester, focusing on academic achievement, personal growth, leadership development, and career readiness. Mentors are assigned to participants in after-school programming designed to improve graduation outcomes.
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Gun Violence Prevention & Intervention 1 activity
- Youth violence intervention initiativeImplements a youth violence intervention program as part of its broader youth development and mentorship services.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$336K
Contributions & grants$333K99%
Program service revenue$3K1%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$321K
Program expenses93%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$137K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$60K
Cash$8K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$60K
Liquid reserves0.3 mo
3 years on record · 2021–2023 · YoY revenue +58.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jermayne Myers | CEO & Program Leader | 40 | $41K |
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- Black Men Achieve Partner — Supports the youth mentorship program for young black men in the Rochester community.
- Black Men Achieve of Greater Rochester Network — Founded in 2017 to support boys and young men of color through mentorship and youth development.
- Danforth Community Center Partner — Hosts Black Men Achieve of Greater Rochester, INC programs at its facility located at 200 West Ave, Rochester NY.
- Danforth Community Center Partner — Hosts program operations at its facility located at 200 West Ave, Rochester NY.
- counselors Partner — Works with licensed counselors to deliver mental health services to mentees.
- licensed social workers Partner — Collaborates with licensed social workers to provide behavioral health therapy and grievance counseling.
- pastors Partner — Engages pastors to provide pastoral care and grievance counseling within the program.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Culturally Relevant Mentorshipmethodology: culturally_relevant_mentorshipBy connecting young Black men with positive Black male role models, we foster personal and academic development because shared cultural identity strengthens trust, reduces the impact of stereotypes, and increases engagement in growth opportunities.
- Experiential Learning for Holistic Developmentmethodology: experiential_learningBy using real-world experiences such as travel, film screenings, and field trips, we expand awareness of career and educational pathways and deepen engagement in personal growth because experiential formats make abstract concepts tangible and emotionally resonant.
- Holistic Youth Development Modelmethodology: holistic_youth_developmentBy integrating academic support, character building, mental health care, and community engagement, we produce sustained personal growth because addressing the whole person—mind, identity, and environment—leads to more resilient outcomes than academics alone.
- Leadership Through Empathymethodology: leadership_through_empathyBy promoting leadership rooted in empathy, integrity, and inspiration rather than authority, we drive transformative change because such leadership fosters trust, inclusion, and sustained behavioral engagement in personal and community growth.
- Youth Entrepreneurship as Empowerment Pathwaymethodology: youth_entrepreneurshipBy engaging youth in entrepreneurship, we cultivate leadership and economic self-sufficiency because hands-on business experiences build agency, practical skills, and a sense of ownership over one’s future.