Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
85% goes to programs $9 to raise $100
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Tampa, Florida, registered in 1948, with $69,170,417 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 85% of spending to programs.
2502 North Rocky Point Drive Ste 10, Tampa, FL, 33607 EIN 23-1365190 Since 1948
Revenue (FY2024)
$69.2M
▲ 12.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$61.7M
Net assets
$27.8M
Employees
139
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating85% to programs · $9 to raise $100
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. For Big Brothers Big Sisters of America: 85% to programs · $9 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating5 mo reserves · +11% 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 America: 5 mo reserves · +11% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
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. For Big Brothers Big Sisters of America: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 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 America: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Since 1904, big brothers big sisters has been matching youth in meaningful, enduring, professionally supported mentoring relationships with adult volunteers who defend their potential and help them achieve their biggest possible futures. big brothers big sisters' evidence-based approach is designed to create positive youth outcomes, including educational success, avoidance of risky behaviors, higher aspirations, greater confidence, and improved relationships. in the past 10 years, with 220 affiliates in all 50 states, big brothers big sisters has served nearly 2 million children. learn how to get involved at bbbs.org.
What they do
Program implementation in collaboration with affiliates, bbbsa develops programs that allow us to provide mentoring services to more children and to strengthen those services and tools to evaluate our impact on the children we serve.
Child safety, standards and compliance bbbsa's top priority is to ensure child safety throughout the big brothers big sisters network of affiliated agencies. each agency has independent and sole management responsibility of its safety procedures through adherence to nationally adopted standards of best practices in youth protection.
Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $20.7M (FY2013) to $69.2M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $23.2MNet assets $27.8M
Operating margin
10.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$51.0M
Total liabilities
$23.2M
Net assets
$27.8M
Salaries & benefits
$16.5M
27% of expenses
Board members
19
18 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $69,170,417▲12.7% | $61,691,907▼3.8% | $27,769,438▲36.4% | $50,968,926▲36.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $61,392,364▲30.1% | $64,135,413▲35.1% | $20,363,472▼56.8% | $37,270,675▼36.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $47,205,552▼29.2% | $47,480,210▲49.1% | $47,178,754▼0.1% | $58,389,150▲2.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $66,648,076▲186% | $31,852,174▲48.0% | $47,208,094▲275% | $57,197,424▲169% | 990 |
| 2020 | $23,309,310▼21.2% | $21,525,566▼18.8% | $12,589,275▲12.2% | $21,265,631▼10.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $29,569,222▲75.7% | $26,496,989▲41.1% | $11,224,711▲34.3% | $23,732,732▲44.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $16,828,381▼37.3% | $18,784,399▼15.7% | $8,358,251▼21.2% | $16,418,193▼8.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $26,849,615▲15.9% | $22,288,803▼0.4% | $10,602,157▲79.3% | $17,877,279▲40.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $23,166,256▲35.6% | $22,384,996▲33.1% | $5,912,646▲10.3% | $12,727,602▼4.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $17,087,691▲13.8% | $16,816,605▲33.0% | $5,360,448▲0.5% | $13,276,744▲9.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $15,009,246▼27.4% | $12,643,108▼55.7% | $5,335,633▲127% | $12,109,935▲2.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $20,679,324 | $28,514,465▲33.4% | $2,347,335▼66.5% | $11,834,952▼30.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $21,378,339▼31.4% | $7,012,383▼39.6% | $16,929,494▼26.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $31,151,378▼12.7% | $11,604,721▼23.6% | $23,155,070▼18.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $35,663,415 | $15,183,360 | $28,549,373 | 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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Artis Stevens — $695,153 (1.13% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artis Stevens | Ceo | 50 | $695,153 |
| Tim Midkiff | Chief Financial & Operating Officer | 50 | $342,918 |
| Deborah Barge | Chief Development Officer | 50 | $277,076 |
| Tawanna Myers | Chief People & Culture Officer | 50 | $241,154 |
| Dvon Williams | Chief Communications Officer | 50 | $240,341 |
| Julie Novak | Chief Youth Safety & Well-being Officer | 50 | $237,766 |
| Adam Vasallo | Chief Marketing Officer | 50 | $236,872 |
| Travis Gibson | Chief Technology Officer | 50 | $233,436 |
| Alison Avera | Chief Agency Growth Officer | 50 | $232,958 |
| David Clark | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Emily Chen Carrera | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Floyd Ferjuste | Audit Committee Chair | 2 | — |
| Jana Brown | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Jon Dinesman | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Leonard Bernstein | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Makola Abdullah | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Matt Zabel | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Michael Carrel | Board Chair | 2 | — |
| Michael Kassan | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Nicole Peterson | Treasurer | 2 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Dentsu Us Inc | Marketing Campaign Production Services | $991,643 |
| Gray Matter Productions LLC | Event Production, Audiovisual, and Technical Support Services | $482,482 |
| Blue State Digital Inc | Advertising and Business Growth Services | $438,038 |
| Clifton Larson Allen LLP | Professional With Sage Intacct & Contract Services | $437,093 |
| Pierce-cote Advertising LLC | Advertising, Marketing, and Creative Services | $353,920 |
Grants received · $37.7M total
103 grants to Big Brothers Big Sisters of America totaling $37.7M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
Grants made · $21.0M in FY2024
139 grants totaling $21.0M in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Big Brothers Big Sisters of America →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Big Brothers and Big Sisters of New York City Inc | Capacity building | $1,180,997 |
| Child & Family Services Inc | Capacity building | $1,065,907 |
| Family Service Agency of Dekalb County Inc | Capacity building | $999,660 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star | Capacity building | $841,414 |
| Impact Mentoring Inc | Capacity building | $681,953 |
| Bbbs of New Hampshire | Capacity building | $598,898 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County and the Inland Empire Inc | Capacity building | $581,192 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Coastal & Northern New Jersey Inc | Capacity building | $564,150 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta Inc | Capacity building | $508,067 |
| Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters Inc | Capacity building | $474,543 |
| Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Greater Miami | Capacity building | $473,309 |
| Bbbs of Greater Los Angeles | Capacity building | $439,301 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence Region | Capacity building | $427,862 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Acadiana Inc | Capacity building | $411,829 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater | Capacity building | $364,251 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Big Brothers Big Sisters of America a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-1365190, based in Tampa, Florida. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Big Brothers Big Sisters of America's EIN?
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of America's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-1365190.
- How much revenue does Big Brothers Big Sisters of America report?
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of America reported $69,170,417 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America's spending goes to programs?
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of America spends about 85% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Big Brothers Big Sisters of America have?
- CharityIndex grades Big Brothers Big Sisters of America A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Big Brothers Big Sisters of America's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Big Brothers Big Sisters of America's latest Form 990 is $695,153, paid to Artis Stevens (Ceo).
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Data for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (EIN 23-1365190) 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.