Big Brothers-big Sisters of Fond Du Lac County Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Big Brothers-big Sisters of Fond Du Lac County Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin, registered in 1998, with $641,706 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
987 S Main St, Fond Du Lac, WI, 54935 EIN 39-1330971 Since 1998
Revenue (FY2024)
$642K
▲ 34.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$607K
Net assets
$734K
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 Fond Du Lac County Inc— 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 rating15 mo reserves · +5% 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 Fond Du Lac County Inc: 15 mo reserves · +5% 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 Fond Du Lac County Inc— 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 Fond Du Lac County Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 987 S Main St, Fond Du Lac, WI, 54935
- City
- Fond Du Lac
- State
- Wisconsin
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $209K (FY2013) to $642K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $759KNet assets $734K
Operating margin
5.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.5M
Total liabilities
$759K
Net assets
$734K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $641,706▲34.0% | $606,811▲35.2% | $734,362▲5.6% | $1,493,032▲113% | 990 |
| 2023 | $478,969▲6.3% | $448,703▲20.6% | $695,460▲6.7% | $701,278▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $450,545▼25.6% | $372,068▲24.8% | $651,955▲11.1% | $656,765▲10.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $605,759▲52.7% | $298,215▼2.3% | $586,731▲116% | $592,034▲109% | 990 |
| 2020 | $396,742▲23.1% | $305,299▲0.9% | $272,092▲51.3% | $283,380▲47.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $322,274▲12.9% | $302,677▲12.6% | $179,882▲15.6% | $192,291▲16.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $285,344▲13.9% | $268,801▲6.6% | $155,661▲7.0% | $164,659▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $250,593▲20.7% | $252,094▲7.3% | $145,483▲1.2% | $158,921▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $207,552▼0.1% | $234,923▲12.0% | $143,784▼14.4% | $154,361▼10.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $207,808▼1.7% | $209,825▼6.6% | $167,909▲13.5% | $173,110▲9.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $211,337▲1.3% | $224,669▲14.5% | $147,897▼8.3% | $157,635▼5.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $208,621 | $196,154▲4.7% | $161,229▲8.4% | $166,421▲8.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $187,322▼1.3% | $148,762▲3.3% | $153,122▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $189,744▼5.7% | $144,008▼17.4% | $151,541▼17.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $201,286 | $174,294 | $184,535 | 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 · $232K total
12 grants to Big Brothers-big Sisters of Fond Du Lac County Inc totaling $232K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agnesian Healthcare Inc | General support | 2024 | $7,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2024 | $6,508 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Agnesian Healthcare Inc | General support | 2023 | $7,500 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2021 | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2020 | $48,908 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2020 | $20,300 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2020 | $20,300 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2019 | $47,875 |
| Global Impact | Donor advised fund | 2018 | $19,297 |
| Global Impact | Donor advised fund | 2017 | $23,508 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Big Brothers-big Sisters of Fond Du Lac County Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Big Brothers-big Sisters of Fond Du Lac County Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 39-1330971, based in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Big Brothers-big Sisters of Fond Du Lac County Inc's EIN?
- Big Brothers-big Sisters of Fond Du Lac County Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 39-1330971.
- How much revenue does Big Brothers-big Sisters of Fond Du Lac County Inc report?
- Big Brothers-big Sisters of Fond Du Lac County Inc reported $641,706 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Big Brothers-big Sisters of Fond Du Lac County Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Big Brothers-big Sisters of Fond Du Lac County Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Big Brothers-big Sisters of Fond Du Lac County Inc (EIN 39-1330971) 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.