Big Brothers-big Sisters of Berks County
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Big Brothers-big Sisters of Berks County is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Reading, Pennsylvania, registered in 1968, with $461,155 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
303 Windsor St - Centre Park, Reading, PA, 19601 EIN 23-6463243 Since 1968
Revenue (FY2024)
$461K
▼ 15.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$453K
Net assets
$650K
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 Berks County— 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 rating17 mo reserves · +2% 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 Berks County: 17 mo reserves · +2% 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 Berks County— 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 Berks County: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 303 Windsor St - Centre Park, Reading, PA, 19601
- City
- Reading
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $431K (FY2016) to $461K (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $11KNet assets $650K
Operating margin
1.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$660K
Total liabilities
$11K
Net assets
$650K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $461,155▼15.2% | $453,460▼3.2% | $649,554▲1.2% | $660,401▼0.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $543,814▲15.9% | $468,267▲8.8% | $641,859▲13.3% | $664,551▲13.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $469,220▲6.4% | $430,398▼4.6% | $566,312▲7.4% | $586,396▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $440,956▼20.9% | $451,191▲4.5% | $527,490▼1.9% | $555,150▼2.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $557,347▲22.1% | $431,960▲4.6% | $537,725▲30.4% | $570,506▲25.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $456,617▼1.7% | $413,056▲1.6% | $412,338▲11.8% | $456,361▲5.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $464,369▼8.3% | $406,721▲13.6% | $368,777▲18.5% | $432,753▲13.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $506,463▲17.6% | $357,923▲5.9% | $311,129▲91.4% | $382,798▲52.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $430,505 | $338,072 | $162,590 | $250,984 | 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 · $164K total
6 grants to Big Brothers-big Sisters of Berks County totaling $164K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Tr | Culture & arts | 2023 | $25,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Human services | 2022 | $30,000 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2022 | $10,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Human services | 2019 | $68,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2019 | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2015 | $20,794 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Big Brothers-big Sisters of Berks County a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Big Brothers-big Sisters of Berks County is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-6463243, based in Reading, Pennsylvania. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Big Brothers-big Sisters of Berks County's EIN?
- Big Brothers-big Sisters of Berks County's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-6463243.
- How much revenue does Big Brothers-big Sisters of Berks County report?
- Big Brothers-big Sisters of Berks County reported $461,155 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Big Brothers-big Sisters of Berks County have?
- CharityIndex grades Big Brothers-big Sisters of Berks County B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Big Brothers-big Sisters of Berks County (EIN 23-6463243) 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.