Big Brothers & Big Sisters of the Big Bend Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Big Brothers & Big Sisters of the Big Bend Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Tallahassee, Florida, registered in 1984, with $799,443 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
565 E Tennessee St, Tallahassee, FL, 32308 EIN 59-2130789 Since 1984
Revenue (FY2024)
$799K
▼ 5.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$721K
Net assets
$790K
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
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 the Big Bend Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating13 mo reserves · +10% 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 the Big Bend Inc: 13 mo reserves · +10% margin earns a A 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 the Big Bend 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 the Big Bend Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 565 E Tennessee St, Tallahassee, FL, 32308
- City
- Tallahassee
- State
- Florida
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $619K (FY2013) to $799K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $120KNet assets $790K
Operating margin
9.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$911K
Total liabilities
$120K
Net assets
$790K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $799,443▼5.4% | $721,117▼12.0% | $790,304▲11.1% | $910,640▲6.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $844,657▲10.6% | $819,617▼4.8% | $711,313▲3.7% | $855,361▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $763,804▼12.4% | $861,277▼0.9% | $685,668▼12.4% | $840,125▼14.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $871,686▼13.9% | $869,041▼11.1% | $782,757▲0.2% | $981,560▼15.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,012,881▼11.7% | $977,656▼4.6% | $780,814▲4.9% | $1,159,976▲2.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,147,306▲13.4% | $1,025,328▲5.6% | $744,031▲19.6% | $1,133,617▲25.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,011,822▲11.8% | $971,343▲21.7% | $622,350▼15.0% | $903,165▼13.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $904,632▲23.0% | $798,157▲14.4% | $732,373▲17.1% | $1,048,423▲17.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $735,767▲5.6% | $697,858▲11.0% | $625,686▲6.5% | $894,351▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $696,945▼6.1% | $628,732▼13.2% | $587,256▲13.1% | $852,434▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $742,547▲19.9% | $723,961▲49.6% | $519,331▲0.3% | $798,059▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $619,374 | $484,048▲29.6% | $517,889▲35.4% | $808,410▲18.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $373,588▼3.6% | $382,563▲1.4% | $680,450▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $387,461▲6.5% | $377,411▲2.1% | $678,551▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $363,893 | $369,557 | $669,162 | 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 · $348K total
12 grants to Big Brothers & Big Sisters of the Big Bend Inc totaling $348K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2024 | $37,122 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $15,907 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2023 | $59,288 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2022 | $58,589 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2022 | $25,948 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2021 | $28,974 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2021 | $20,422 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2020 | $41,877 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2020 | $27,042 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2019 | $9,990 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2015 | $21,921 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Family support | 2014 | $1,224 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Big Brothers & Big Sisters of the Big Bend Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Big Brothers & Big Sisters of the Big Bend Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 59-2130789, based in Tallahassee, Florida. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Big Brothers & Big Sisters of the Big Bend Inc's EIN?
- Big Brothers & Big Sisters of the Big Bend Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 59-2130789.
- How much revenue does Big Brothers & Big Sisters of the Big Bend Inc report?
- Big Brothers & Big Sisters of the Big Bend Inc reported $799,443 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Big Brothers & Big Sisters of the Big Bend Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Big Brothers & Big Sisters of the Big Bend Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Big Brothers & Big Sisters of the Big Bend Inc (EIN 59-2130789) 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.