Big Brothers-big Sisters of Lorain County
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Big Brothers-big Sisters of Lorain County is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Elyria, Ohio, registered in 1995, with $1,502,668 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
1270 Abbe Rd N, Elyria, OH, 44035 EIN 34-1809153 Since 1995
Revenue (FY2023)
$1.5M
▲ 43.3% vs prior year
Youth median: $163K
Expenses (FY2023)
$1.3M
Net assets
$406K
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.
C+
★★★★
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 Lorain 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 rating4 mo reserves · +15% 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 Lorain County: 4 mo reserves · +15% 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 Lorain County— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 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 Lorain County: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1270 Abbe Rd N, Elyria, OH, 44035
- City
- Elyria
- State
- Ohio
- Category
- Youth Development
- Subcategory
- Adult-Child Mentoring
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $346K (FY2014) to $1.5M (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $305KNet assets $406K
Operating margin
14.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$711K
Total liabilities
$305K
Net assets
$406K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,502,668▲43.3% | $1,284,747▲31.0% | $405,646▲116% | $711,057▲40.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,048,322▲61.4% | $980,491▲76.8% | $187,725▲56.6% | $505,392▲31.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $649,541▲58.4% | $554,707▲19.6% | $119,894▲314% | $385,600▲56.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $409,941▼3.4% | $463,830▲17.9% | $28,960▼65.0% | $246,524▼16.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $424,372▲7.9% | $393,440▼18.0% | $82,849▲59.6% | $296,722▲357% | 990 |
| 2018 | $393,416▼6.7% | $480,048▲16.5% | $51,917▼62.5% | $64,957▼56.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $421,650▼6.3% | $411,986▼10.9% | $138,549▲7.5% | $150,118▼3.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $449,882▲16.5% | $462,419▲16.9% | $128,885▼8.9% | $155,551▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $386,240▲11.7% | $395,515▲5.6% | $141,422▼6.2% | $154,292▼6.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $345,810 | $374,698 | $150,697 | $164,411 | 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 · $156K total
8 grants to Big Brothers-big Sisters of Lorain County totaling $156K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2024 | $22,304 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $5,474 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2022 | $29,479 |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation | Community support | 2022 | $10,000 |
| The Cleveland Clinic Foundation | Community support | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2021 | $36,845 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2020 | $32,983 |
| National Association For the Exchange of Industrial Resources I | Care of ill, needy, or minor | 2014 | $9,267 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Big Brothers-big Sisters of Lorain County a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Big Brothers-big Sisters of Lorain County is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 34-1809153, based in Elyria, Ohio. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Big Brothers-big Sisters of Lorain County's EIN?
- Big Brothers-big Sisters of Lorain County's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 34-1809153.
- How much revenue does Big Brothers-big Sisters of Lorain County report?
- Big Brothers-big Sisters of Lorain County reported $1,502,668 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Big Brothers-big Sisters of Lorain County have?
- CharityIndex grades Big Brothers-big Sisters of Lorain County C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Big Brothers-big Sisters of Lorain County (EIN 34-1809153) 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.