Big Brothers-big Sisters of Clarksville
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Big Brothers-big Sisters of Clarksville is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Clarksville, Tennessee, registered in 1978, with $351,552 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
401 Tiny Town Rd Ste A, Clarksville, TN, 37042 EIN 51-0164560 Since 1978
Revenue (FY2023)
$352K
▲ 36.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$330K
Net assets
$113K
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 Clarksville— 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 rating4 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 Clarksville: 4 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 Clarksville— 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 Clarksville: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 401 Tiny Town Rd Ste A, Clarksville, TN, 37042
- City
- Clarksville
- State
- Tennessee
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $169K (FY2013) to $352K (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $91KNet assets $113K
Operating margin
6.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$204K
Total liabilities
$91K
Net assets
$113K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $351,552▲36.5% | $330,326▲20.3% | $113,164▲23.1% | $203,700▲3.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $257,504▲4.4% | $274,590▲71.0% | $91,938▼15.7% | $196,274▲53.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $246,702▲28.8% | $160,562▼15.4% | $109,024▲376% | $127,593▲97.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $191,583▲32.7% | $189,820▲24.6% | $22,884▲8.3% | $64,679▼16.9% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $144,401▲16.9% | $152,297▼1.4% | $21,121▼27.2% | $77,845▲45.3% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $123,543▲2261% | $154,524▲15.8% | $29,017▼51.6% | $53,562▼31.5% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $5,232▼95.8% | $133,394▼9.1% | $59,965▼68.1% | $78,158▼60.5% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $125,049▼8.5% | $146,728▼8.4% | $188,126▼14.5% | $198,083▼12.2% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $136,709▼19.2% | $160,229▲1.6% | $220,102▼9.7% | $225,730▼10.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $169,210 | $157,780▼1.0% | $243,622▲4.9% | $251,747▲4.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $159,426▲5.0% | $232,192▼6.4% | $241,183▼5.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $151,874▼25.7% | $247,952▼2.9% | $256,048▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $204,399 | $255,307 | $261,177 | 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 · $2.6M total
12 grants to Big Brothers-big Sisters of Clarksville totaling $2.6M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2023 | $147,917 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2022 | $184,177 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2021 | $179,830 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | To lessen the harmful effects of covid-19 isolation on at-risk youth by enabling virtual mentoring opportunities. | 2020 | $6,975 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2019 | $298,449 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | To improve classroom behavior and defend children's potential by pairing them with adult mentors to meet consistently and provide guidance. | 2019 | $5,650 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2018 | $172,503 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | To provide children facing adversity with strong, professionally-supported, one-to-one mentoring to increase their confidence, academic achievement and community engagement. | 2018 | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2017 | $439,871 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2016 | $402,532 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2015 | $552,475 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2014 | $229,850 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Big Brothers-big Sisters of Clarksville a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Big Brothers-big Sisters of Clarksville is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 51-0164560, based in Clarksville, Tennessee. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Big Brothers-big Sisters of Clarksville's EIN?
- Big Brothers-big Sisters of Clarksville's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 51-0164560.
- How much revenue does Big Brothers-big Sisters of Clarksville report?
- Big Brothers-big Sisters of Clarksville reported $351,552 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Big Brothers-big Sisters of Clarksville have?
- CharityIndex grades Big Brothers-big Sisters of Clarksville B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Big Brothers-big Sisters of Clarksville (EIN 51-0164560) 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.