Big Brothers-big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs
Big Brothers-big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1967, with $6,102,378 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
130 S Jefferson St Ste 200, Chicago, IL, 60661 EIN 36-2681212 Since 1967
Revenue (FY2024)
$6.1M
▲ 7.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$6.7M
Net assets
$2.9M
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 Metropolitan Chicago— 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 rating5 mo reserves · -10% 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 Metropolitan Chicago: 5 mo reserves · -10% 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 Metropolitan Chicago— 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 Metropolitan Chicago: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $3.5M (FY2013) to $6.1M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $2.6MNet assets $2.9M
Operating margin
-9.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$5.5M
Total liabilities
$2.6M
Net assets
$2.9M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,102,378▲7.3% | $6,687,300▲1.9% | $2,873,458▼16.9% | $5,457,908▼12.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $5,686,448▼4.2% | $6,560,817▲17.0% | $3,458,380▼20.2% | $6,252,110▲16.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $5,937,917▼5.1% | $5,606,153▲5.2% | $4,332,749▲8.3% | $5,362,872▲8.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $6,255,707▲8.8% | $5,330,319▲5.4% | $4,000,985▲30.1% | $4,929,116▲5.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $5,749,382▲17.7% | $5,055,678▼8.7% | $3,075,597▲29.1% | $4,672,281▲18.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $4,885,953▲1.6% | $5,540,421▲6.9% | $2,381,893▼21.6% | $3,944,927▲10.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $4,810,326▼8.1% | $5,184,874▲5.0% | $3,036,361▼11.0% | $3,570,210▼9.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $5,234,898▼17.3% | $4,935,927▲6.4% | $3,410,909▲9.6% | $3,955,206▲3.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $6,329,349▲50.6% | $4,638,926▲15.2% | $3,111,938▲119% | $3,813,893▲117% | 990 |
| 2015 | $4,203,015▲12.4% | $4,027,531▲8.2% | $1,421,515▲14.1% | $1,754,487▲13.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $3,740,102▲6.3% | $3,720,669▲7.8% | $1,246,031▲1.6% | $1,542,839▲2.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $3,517,427 | $3,452,182▲12.9% | $1,226,598▲5.6% | $1,508,436▲5.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $3,058,145▲11.1% | $1,161,353▲17.5% | $1,426,751▲12.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $2,752,824▲4.9% | $987,996▲37.5% | $1,264,524▲25.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $2,625,425 | $718,785 | $1,010,839 | 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 · $4.2M total
100 grants to Big Brothers-big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago totaling $4.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Big Brothers-big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Big Brothers-big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-2681212, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Big Brothers-big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago's EIN?
- Big Brothers-big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-2681212.
- How much revenue does Big Brothers-big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago report?
- Big Brothers-big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago reported $6,102,378 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Big Brothers-big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago have?
- CharityIndex grades Big Brothers-big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Big Brothers-big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago (EIN 36-2681212) 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.