Big Brothers-big Sisters of Marquette County Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Big Brothers-big Sisters of Marquette County Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Ishpeming, Michigan, registered in 1980, with $552,200 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
97 S 4th St Ste D, Ishpeming, MI, 49849 EIN 38-1966729 Since 1980
Revenue (FY2024)
$552K
▲ 73.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$348K
Net assets
$625K
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 Marquette 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 rating22 mo reserves · +37% 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 Marquette County Inc: 22 mo reserves · +37% 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 Marquette 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 Marquette County Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $201K (FY2013) to $552K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $38KNet assets $625K
Operating margin
37.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$663K
Total liabilities
$38K
Net assets
$625K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $552,200▲73.0% | $348,148▲26.6% | $624,990▲55.7% | $662,928▲53.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $319,278▲39.6% | $275,078▲6.1% | $401,517▲27.3% | $431,405▲14.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $228,741▼16.0% | $259,315▲14.7% | $315,455▼20.6% | $376,765▼8.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $272,441▲19.8% | $226,175▼3.0% | $397,382▲19.3% | $411,689▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $227,447▲3.2% | $233,077▲4.0% | $333,106▲7.7% | $406,770▲25.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $220,318▲16.9% | $224,183▲10.1% | $309,271▲10.0% | $324,261▲11.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $188,424▼20.7% | $203,642▼6.5% | $281,175▼11.4% | $289,723▼12.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $237,659▲29.2% | $217,823▲0.9% | $317,398▲15.1% | $330,037▲15.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $184,004▼23.6% | $215,833▲18.1% | $275,869▼8.8% | $284,747▼7.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $240,779▲39.9% | $182,692▲1.9% | $302,495▲17.8% | $308,260▲18.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $172,061▼14.4% | $179,270▼5.3% | $256,792▼5.2% | $259,714▼5.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $201,011 | $189,392▼6.3% | $270,901▲13.6% | $273,277▲11.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $202,067▼12.5% | $238,391▼5.8% | $244,831▼5.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $230,850▼32.3% | $253,058▼4.5% | $259,580▼7.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $341,181 | $264,900 | $279,990 | 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 · $599K total
9 grants to Big Brothers-big Sisters of Marquette County Inc totaling $599K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2024 | $124,127 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2023 | $100,969 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2022 | $125,748 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2021 | $63,015 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2020 | $85,702 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2019 | $39,864 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2018 | $30,279 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2017 | $18,011 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2015 | $11,321 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Big Brothers-big Sisters of Marquette County Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Big Brothers-big Sisters of Marquette County Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 38-1966729, based in Ishpeming, Michigan. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Big Brothers-big Sisters of Marquette County Inc's EIN?
- Big Brothers-big Sisters of Marquette County Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 38-1966729.
- How much revenue does Big Brothers-big Sisters of Marquette County Inc report?
- Big Brothers-big Sisters of Marquette County Inc reported $552,200 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Big Brothers-big Sisters of Marquette County Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Big Brothers-big Sisters of Marquette County Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Big Brothers-big Sisters of Marquette County Inc (EIN 38-1966729) 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.