Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee
Only null% goes to programs Declining revenue
Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Nashville, Tennessee, registered in 1970, with $4,844,143 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1704 Charlotte Ave Ste 130, Nashville, TN, 37203 EIN 23-7056024 Since 1970
Revenue (FY2024)
$4.8M
▼ 6.0% vs prior year
Youth median: $163K
Expenses (FY2024)
$5.2M
Net assets
$2.3M
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.
B
—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 Middle Tennessee— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating5 mo reserves · -8% 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 Middle Tennessee: 5 mo reserves · -8% margin earns a B+ 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 Middle Tennessee— 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 Middle Tennessee: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1704 Charlotte Ave Ste 130, Nashville, TN, 37203
- City
- Nashville
- State
- Tennessee
- Category
- Youth Development
- Subcategory
- Adult-Child Mentoring
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $2.4M (FY2015) to $4.8M (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $439KNet assets $2.3M
Operating margin
-7.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.8M
Total liabilities
$439K
Net assets
$2.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,844,143▼6.0% | $5,212,873▼35.6% | $2,322,279▼13.7% | $2,761,447▼16.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $5,152,615▲19.5% | $8,098,142▲73.9% | $2,691,009▼52.3% | $3,289,614▼44.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $4,312,006▼43.6% | $4,657,249▲9.6% | $5,636,536▼5.8% | $5,869,403▼4.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $7,647,384▲86.4% | $4,247,927▲27.3% | $5,981,779▲132% | $6,116,163▲99.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $4,103,714▲14.0% | $3,336,350▲2.3% | $2,582,322▲13.7% | $3,067,915▲32.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $3,599,724▲40.9% | $3,260,583▲23.5% | $2,271,292▲7.7% | $2,318,413▲8.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,554,261▼9.0% | $2,639,831▼5.7% | $2,109,281▼4.0% | $2,137,597▼4.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $2,806,417▲10.4% | $2,799,769▲18.3% | $2,196,428▲0.3% | $2,233,623▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $2,542,734▲4.9% | $2,366,067▲1.0% | $2,189,780▲8.8% | $2,225,516▲6.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $2,424,926 | $2,342,917 | $2,013,113 | $2,097,420 | 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 · $8.6M total
186 grants to Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee totaling $8.6M, 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 | $221,181 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Community development | 2024 | $104,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | 2024 support | 2024 | $50,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $28,323 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | Bbbsmt supports positive youth development and mental health through one-to-one and group mentoring programs. all programs and services are targeted toward low-income youth, particularly those growing up in single-caregiver homes. | 2024 | $24,294 |
| Delta Dental of Tennessee | Event sponsorship | 2024 | $16,500 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $16,182 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | 2024 breakfast support | 2024 | $6,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | Bbbsmt supports positive youth development and mental health through one-to-one and group mentoring programs. all programs and services are targeted toward low-income youth, particularly those growing up in single-caregiver homes. | 2024 | $5,706 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $5,111 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | For unrestricted use. | 2024 | $5,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | Unrestricted | 2024 | $5,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Growth | 2023 | $102,500 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $26,984 |
| Delta Dental of Tennessee | Event sponsorship | 2023 | $15,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-7056024, based in Nashville, Tennessee. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee's EIN?
- Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-7056024.
- How much revenue does Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee report?
- Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee reported $4,844,143 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee have?
- CharityIndex grades Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee (EIN 23-7056024) 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.