Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska
Only null% goes to programs
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Anchorage, Alaska, registered in 2003, with $1,487,275 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1057 W Fireweed Ln Ste 202, Anchorage, AK, 99503 EIN 80-0064172 Since 2003
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.5M
▲ 24.7% vs prior year
Youth median: $163K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.4M
Net assets
$699K
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 Alaska— 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 rating6 mo reserves · +6% 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 Alaska: 6 mo reserves · +6% 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 Alaska— 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 Alaska: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1057 W Fireweed Ln Ste 202, Anchorage, AK, 99503
- City
- Anchorage
- State
- Alaska
- Category
- Youth Development
- Subcategory
- Adult-Child Mentoring
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $2.1M (FY2013) to $1.5M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $376KNet assets $699K
Operating margin
5.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.1M
Total liabilities
$376K
Net assets
$699K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,487,275▲24.7% | $1,403,934▲17.4% | $698,980▲13.6% | $1,075,186▲15.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,192,806▼16.4% | $1,195,521▼16.3% | $615,395▼0.4% | $930,830▲7.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,427,262▼10.9% | $1,429,114▲1.1% | $617,889▼0.3% | $864,361▲17.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,601,230▲16.3% | $1,412,925▲9.3% | $619,540▲43.9% | $734,772▲15.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,377,017▲1.2% | $1,292,135▲8.3% | $430,639▲24.5% | $633,720▲8.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,361,125▲2.3% | $1,192,941▼8.9% | $345,757▲94.7% | $586,008▲56.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,330,243▼13.8% | $1,309,002▼18.4% | $177,573▲14.9% | $375,521▲30.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,543,173▼15.3% | $1,603,280▼16.7% | $154,612▼27.5% | $287,897▼19.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,821,073▼0.3% | $1,923,927▲2.8% | $213,228▼32.1% | $355,593▼32.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,827,399▼11.9% | $1,871,399▼21.4% | $313,852▼11.9% | $527,247▼5.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $2,074,065▼2.3% | $2,381,221▲13.2% | $356,139▼45.9% | $554,935▼38.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $2,123,737 | $2,104,414▼6.3% | $658,462▲3.3% | $895,937▲8.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $2,246,743▼24.7% | $637,647▼13.9% | $825,613▼16.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $2,983,581▼11.0% | $740,717▲0.7% | $987,689▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $3,351,624 | $735,738 | $978,922 | 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 · $2.2M total
20 grants to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska totaling $2.2M, 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 | $237,270 |
| The Valley Hospital Association Inc | Bbbsak mentoring support for vulnerable youth in mat-su | 2024 | $52,184 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2023 | $233,068 |
| The Valley Hospital Association Inc | Infrastructure improvements and expanding mentoring project | 2023 | $214,684 |
| The Valley Hospital Association Inc | Infrastructure improvements and expanding mentoring project | 2023 | $214,684 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2023 | $13,500 |
| Alaska Community Foundation | Operational support | 2023 | $7,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $6,568 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2022 | $301,800 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2022 | $7,800 |
| Alaska Community Foundation | Operational support | 2022 | $6,050 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2021 | $193,492 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2021 | $8,500 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2021 | $5,384 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2020 | $201,347 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 80-0064172, based in Anchorage, Alaska. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska's EIN?
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 80-0064172.
- How much revenue does Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska report?
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska reported $1,487,275 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska have?
- CharityIndex grades Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska (EIN 80-0064172) 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.