Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Colorado Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Colorado Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Denver, Colorado, registered in 1982, with $3,730,270 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
7535 E Hampden Ave Ste 605, Denver, CO, 80231 EIN 23-7161796 Since 1982
Revenue (FY2024)
$3.7M
▲ 8.0% vs prior year
Youth median: $163K
Expenses (FY2024)
$4.4M
Net assets
$6.2M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Colorado Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating17 mo reserves · -17% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Colorado Inc: 17 mo reserves · -17% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Colorado Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Colorado Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 7535 E Hampden Ave Ste 605, Denver, CO, 80231
- City
- Denver
- State
- Colorado
- Category
- Youth Development
- Subcategory
- Adult-Child Mentoring
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $2.9M (FY2013) to $3.7M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $2.3MNet assets $6.2M
Operating margin
-17.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$8.4M
Total liabilities
$2.3M
Net assets
$6.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,730,270▲8.0% | $4,362,582▼8.3% | $6,160,795▼7.0% | $8,435,995▼4.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $3,453,497▼28.1% | $4,759,826▲0.5% | $6,622,188▼11.5% | $8,838,794▲14.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $4,801,304▼35.6% | $4,737,196▲23.7% | $7,480,060▼1.6% | $7,715,066▼3.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $7,455,392▲113% | $3,831,019▲13.0% | $7,603,444▲72.1% | $7,978,253▲54.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $3,502,914▼30.6% | $3,390,354▲2.9% | $4,417,157▲3.8% | $5,180,777▲3.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $5,044,525▲64.5% | $3,294,105▼8.7% | $4,257,141▲77.0% | $4,998,131▲86.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $3,065,879▼24.8% | $3,609,705▼5.8% | $2,405,344▼17.9% | $2,682,420▼17.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $4,074,321▲9.6% | $3,830,773▲10.2% | $2,930,916▲7.1% | $3,235,469▲7.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $3,716,828▲11.6% | $3,476,359▲14.1% | $2,735,448▼4.2% | $3,019,425▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $3,331,076▲22.1% | $3,046,953▼3.3% | $2,855,060▲11.3% | $3,045,342▲11.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $2,727,063▼7.2% | $3,149,576▲7.4% | $2,565,665▼13.4% | $2,740,764▼13.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $2,939,370 | $2,932,584▼4.2% | $2,963,756▲2.6% | $3,157,751▲0.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $3,061,751▼3.9% | $2,889,841▲0.8% | $3,139,291▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $3,186,611▲2.7% | $2,868,189▼49.1% | $3,133,549▼46.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $3,102,945 | $5,632,432 | $5,871,244 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $18.8M total
106 grants to Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Colorado Inc totaling $18.8M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2024 | $294,048 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose, health | 2024 | $93,344 |
| Denver Foundation | Big brothers & big sisters | 2024 | $70,133 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $65,282 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | 2024 | $17,369 |
| Greater Kansas City Community Foundation | Human services | 2024 | $11,700 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $5,575 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2023 | $350,501 |
| Mile High United Way Inc | Desig, sig | 2023 | $102,469 |
| Colorado Springs Health Foundation | Program | 2023 | $100,000 |
| Denver Foundation | Big brothers & big sisters | 2023 | $84,458 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2023 | $72,716 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $59,855 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2023 | $42,500 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2023 | $26,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Colorado Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Colorado Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-7161796, based in Denver, Colorado. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Colorado Inc's EIN?
- Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Colorado Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-7161796.
- How much revenue does Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Colorado Inc report?
- Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Colorado Inc reported $3,730,270 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Colorado Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Colorado Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Colorado Inc (EIN 23-7161796) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.