Big Brothers & Big Sisters Services Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Big Brothers & Big Sisters Services Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Richmond, Virginia, registered in 1965, with $831,769 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1601 Willow Lawn Dr Ste 304 No 1348, Richmond, VA, 23230 EIN 54-0702502 Since 1965
Revenue (FY2023)
$832K
▲ 31.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$708K
Net assets
$450K
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 Services 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 rating8 mo reserves · +15% 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 Services Inc: 8 mo reserves · +15% 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 Services 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 Services Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $805K (FY2015) to $832K (FY2023) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $65KNet assets $450K
Operating margin
14.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$515K
Total liabilities
$65K
Net assets
$450K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $831,769▲31.3% | $708,256▼8.0% | $450,066▲43.9% | $515,032▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $633,660▼17.7% | $769,842▼10.4% | $312,656▼33.3% | $500,337▼10.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $769,492▼20.7% | $858,997▼8.1% | $468,426▼15.3% | $559,495▼12.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $969,789▲8.8% | $934,486▼6.2% | $553,193▲9.2% | $639,918▲6.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $891,282▼13.5% | $996,515▲2.1% | $506,447▼15.2% | $599,968▼6.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,030,600▲10.2% | $976,141▲6.1% | $597,398▲20.6% | $642,825▲16.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $934,788▲2.7% | $920,021▲1.1% | $495,201▲4.6% | $552,585▲2.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $909,975▲13.0% | $910,146▲15.5% | $473,471▲1.1% | $538,685▲4.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $805,359 | $788,136 | $468,413 | $515,075 | 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 · $2.7M total
39 grants to Big Brothers & Big Sisters Services Inc totaling $2.7M, 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 | $194,499 |
| The Community Foundation Inc | Educational success | 2024 | $30,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $12,270 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2023 | $131,486 |
| The Community Foundation Inc | Educational success | 2023 | $24,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $16,427 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2023 | $12,688 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2022 | $183,481 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2022 | $22,470 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $19,915 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2022 | $6,305 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $5,300 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2021 | $195,915 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2021 | $28,923 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Big Brothers & Big Sisters Services Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Big Brothers & Big Sisters Services Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 54-0702502, based in Richmond, Virginia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Big Brothers & Big Sisters Services Inc's EIN?
- Big Brothers & Big Sisters Services Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 54-0702502.
- How much revenue does Big Brothers & Big Sisters Services Inc report?
- Big Brothers & Big Sisters Services Inc reported $831,769 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Big Brothers & Big Sisters Services Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Big Brothers & Big Sisters Services Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Big Brothers & Big Sisters Services Inc (EIN 54-0702502) 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.