Big Brothers-big Sisters of East Tennessee
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Big Brothers-big Sisters of East Tennessee is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Knoxville, Tennessee, registered in 1975, with $2,014,009 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1100 Marion St Ste 100, Knoxville, TN, 37921 EIN 62-0842531 Since 1975
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.0M
▲ 13.3% vs prior year
Youth median: $163K
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.1M
Net assets
$1.4M
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
—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 East Tennessee— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating8 mo reserves · -3% 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 East Tennessee: 8 mo reserves · -3% margin earns a B+ 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 East Tennessee— 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 East Tennessee: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1100 Marion St Ste 100, Knoxville, TN, 37921
- City
- Knoxville
- State
- Tennessee
- Category
- Youth Development
- Subcategory
- Adult-Child Mentoring
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $872K (FY2013) to $2.0M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $365KNet assets $1.4M
Operating margin
-3.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.8M
Total liabilities
$365K
Net assets
$1.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,014,009▲13.3% | $2,081,739▲3.0% | $1,417,158▼1.8% | $1,782,496▼1.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,778,334▼1.4% | $2,021,533▲24.3% | $1,443,628▼12.5% | $1,814,499▼13.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,803,102▼13.6% | $1,626,775▼5.8% | $1,650,444▲14.5% | $2,089,387▲21.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,086,212▲12.7% | $1,726,535▲22.3% | $1,441,653▲29.9% | $1,714,746▲9.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,850,784▲27.7% | $1,412,139▼1.6% | $1,110,174▲77.8% | $1,564,444▲42.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,449,888▲13.9% | $1,434,662▲4.1% | $624,345▲4.7% | $1,099,016▲51.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,272,656▲5.8% | $1,378,523▲1.7% | $596,388▼13.4% | $728,025▼10.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,202,835▼36.4% | $1,355,245▲3.4% | $688,769▼17.2% | $817,172▼14.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,891,424▲79.6% | $1,311,141▲15.9% | $831,947▲236% | $955,404▲189% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,053,096▼11.5% | $1,131,745▲14.6% | $247,604▼24.1% | $330,439▼19.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,189,903▲36.4% | $987,505▲5.2% | $326,253▲163% | $412,497▲110% | 990 |
| 2013 | $872,233 | $938,398▲12.3% | $123,855▼34.7% | $196,053▼21.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $835,552▲2.2% | $189,714▼35.6% | $248,715▼29.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $817,350▼5.4% | $294,562▲21.6% | $354,548▲19.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $863,657▲5.4% | $242,251▲0.8% | $296,994▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $819,476 | $240,355 | $294,441 | 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
30 grants to Big Brothers-big Sisters of East Tennessee 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 | $128,042 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2024 | $50,200 |
| East Tennessee Foundation | Youth development | 2024 | $15,000 |
| Educational Credit Management Corporation | Fafsa student support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2023 | $276,652 |
| The Bessemer Giving Fund | General support | 2023 | $50,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2023 | $8,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2022 | $242,242 |
| The Bessemer Giving Fund | General support | 2022 | $50,000 |
| East Tennessee Foundation | Gen/oper support | 2022 | $30,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2022 | $7,250 |
| Battelle Memorial Institute | General operating support | 2022 | $5,050 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2021 | $192,472 |
| East Tennessee Foundation | Program development | 2021 | $23,000 |
| Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing | General support | 2021 | $6,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Big Brothers-big Sisters of East Tennessee a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Big Brothers-big Sisters of East Tennessee is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 62-0842531, based in Knoxville, Tennessee. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Big Brothers-big Sisters of East Tennessee's EIN?
- Big Brothers-big Sisters of East Tennessee's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 62-0842531.
- How much revenue does Big Brothers-big Sisters of East Tennessee report?
- Big Brothers-big Sisters of East Tennessee reported $2,014,009 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Big Brothers-big Sisters of East Tennessee have?
- CharityIndex grades Big Brothers-big Sisters of East Tennessee B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Big Brothers-big Sisters of East Tennessee (EIN 62-0842531) 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.