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BUILDING MEN PROGRAM INC
SYRACUSE, NY · EIN 473788818 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE O50 · Youth Development · Small ($100K-$1M) · buildingmenprogram.org
revenue
$258K
expenses
$278K
net assets
$125K
employees
14
volunteers
24
program ratio
92%
mission · from form 990

TEACHING YOUNG MEN THE VALUE OF BEING "A" REAL MAN BY EDUCATING THEM ON CHARACTER AND VALUES TO ASSURE THEY ARE ON A PATH TO SUCCESS, CONFIDENCE AND HIGH MORAL CHARACTER.

profile · synthesized from sources

Building Men Program Inc. is a youth development organization based in Syracuse, NY, focused on mentoring young men to become men of character through values-based programming. The organization serves middle and high school students with initiatives centered on leadership, integrity, and community service. Programs operate within the Syracuse City School District and surrounding areas, emphasizing personal growth, brotherhood, and responsible manhood.

named programs · 7 · from sources

What they call their work

Community Crew
High school student group that participates in monthly community service projects across Central New York to promote giving back.
High School Program
Weekly leadership sessions, mentoring, and personal development courses including S.I.R. University, focused on building character and leadership among high school students.
MOST Club
Violence prevention and peer leadership program promoting nonviolence, healthy relationships, justice, and gender equality among young men.
Middle School Program
Year-round program for 6th–8th grade boys featuring chalk talks, progress monitoring, honorable competition, and a rite of passage ceremony to foster personal growth.
My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) Mentoring
Mentoring initiative providing weekly support and resources to young Black and Brown men to promote academic success and personal development.
Special Events
Includes Leadership Conference, Day of Peace, 3v3 basketball tournament, mini lock-ins, and mid-winter community service projects.
Summer Institute Sports Camp
Summer program integrating academics, physical fitness, character building, and sports for middle school boys, aligned with SCSD summer school duration.
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Youth Leadership Development Programs 2 activities
    • After-school and high school leadership development program
      Offers weekly leadership sessions, workshops, and college/vocational visits for high school students, including structured programming in manhood development, peer mentoring, and community engagement through the Building Men Leadership Sessions and S.I.R. University curriculum.
    • MOST Club violence prevention and peer leadership program
      Trains young men as peer leaders in nonviolence, healthy relationships, and gender equality through the Men of Strength Club (MOST Club), a violence prevention initiative integrated into high school programming.
  • Youth Sports Community Events 1 activity
    • Annual special events for youth development
      Hosts recurring annual events including a Leadership Conference, Day of Peace mini-conference, 3v3 basketball tournament, and Mini Lock In events that combine athletic competition, motivational speakers, and character development activities for middle and high school participants.
  • Student-Led Community Service Programs 1 activity
    • Community service and experiential learning initiatives
      Organizes ongoing community service projects, including monthly service events and an annual mid-winter break initiative where young men prepare and distribute bag lunches to homeless individuals in Syracuse, fostering experiential learning and civic responsibility.
  • Youth One-on-One Mentoring 1 activity
    • My Brother’s Keeper Mentoring Program
      Provides weekly one-on-one mentoring and monthly group meetings for young Black and Brown male students, focusing on personal development, academic support, and leadership through structured mentorship relationships.
  • Student Milestone Ceremonies & Events 1 activity
    • Rite of passage and transitional ceremonies
      Hosts structured rite of passage trips and a day-long ceremony to mark the transition from boyhood to young manhood for program completers, integrating reflection, community recognition, and personal commitment.
  • Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs 1 activity
    • S.I.R. University personal development course
      Delivers a seven-module curriculum covering self-worth, core values, vision, purpose, goal setting, and decision-making to support the personal development of young men in the program.
  • Summer Academic Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • Summer sports and character development camp for middle school boys
      Runs a four-week summer program for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade boys focused on academics, character building, physical fitness, and sports, including morning academic instruction in ELA and math, daily book breaks, physical conditioning, and afternoon sports instruction and league play.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Character and leadership development program for middle school boys
      Provides weekly Chalk Talks, guest speakers, and character-building discussions focused on integrity, relationships, and authentic manhood for middle school boys. Includes academic monitoring through progress reports and integrates physical competition as a platform for emotional and moral growth.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$258K
Contributions & grants$243K94%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$16K
expenses
Total expenses$278K
Program expenses92%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$90K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$126K
Cash$109K
Investments$0
Liabilities$753
Net assets$125K
Liquid reserves4.7 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +32.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JOSEPH HORAN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 1 $16K
board members · 10
  • AHMEED TURNER — PRESIDENT
  • AURELIE MURRAY — DIRECTOR
  • BRENDAN DUNUWILA — TREASURER
  • EDWARD MELVIN — DIRECTOR
  • ERIC JACKSON — DIRECTOR
  • JEFFREY EYSAMAN — PAST PRESIDENT
  • RONNIE ROBERTS — DIRECTOR
  • SANDY BARGAINNIER — RECORDER
  • SCOTT HEYMAN — DIRECTOR
  • TODD EUDELL — DIRECTOR
relationships · 9

Who they work with

  • All schools Partner — Collaborates with schools to engage young men in the Building Men Program and its special events, including the 3 v 3 basketball tournament.
  • BMP-2023-Partners Partner — Group of partner organizations supporting the Building Men Program, as featured in a 2023 partner image.
  • Black Lives Matter Coalition — Organization has issued a public Statement of Support for Black and Brown Communities aligned with the Black Lives Matter movement.
  • Central New York Partner — Location where Community Crew conducts monthly service projects.
  • Joe Horan Partner — Executive Director of Building Men Program Inc.
  • My Brother’s Keeper Partner — Implements the My Brother’s Keeper Mentoring Program to support young Black and Brown male students.
  • Sky Armory Partner — Hosted the Building Men Program’s 20th Anniversary celebration event.
  • Syracuse City School District Partner — Collaborates with SCSD to align the summer sports camp with the district's summer school schedule and provide access through school sites.
  • home school Partner — Collaborates with individual schools to implement and adapt the Building Men Program to fit school-specific cultures and needs.
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.

  • Amplifying Youth Voices for Empowerment
    methodology: amplifying youth voices
    By creating empathetic spaces that listen to and amplify the voices of young men of color, the organization fosters inclusion and personal empowerment because being heard validates identity and strengthens agency in shaping one’s path.
  • Experiential Service Learning for Purpose Development
    methodology: experiential service learning
    By engaging young men in hands-on community service, the organization teaches the value of living for a greater purpose because direct experience with service builds empathy, responsibility, and a sense of moral calling.
  • Fellowship-Based Development Model
    methodology: fellowship-based development
    By fostering a peer fellowship among young males, the organization produces personal growth, leadership, and authentic identity development because collective belonging and shared experience strengthen motivation and positive behavioral norms.
  • S.I.R. Framework for Character Development
    methodology: S.I.R. framework
    By grounding mentorship and dialogue in the S.I.R. framework—Significance, Integrity, and Relationships—the organization cultivates holistic personal development because these core values form the foundation of moral identity, self-worth, and healthy social engagement.
  • Values-Centered Mentorship Through Continuous Dialogue
    methodology: continuous dialogue model
    By sustaining open dialogue around authentic manhood and character, the organization deepens personal development because ongoing reflection and mentorship reinforce identity formation and behavioral change over time.