Big Brothers-big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs
Big Brothers-big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Sn Luis Obisp, California, registered in 1994, with $761,039 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
142 Cross St Ste 140, Sn Luis Obisp, CA, 93401 EIN 77-0348487 Since 1994
Revenue (FY2024)
$761K
▼ 3.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$882K
Net assets
$262K
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+
—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 San Luis Obispo County— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating4 mo reserves · -16% 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 San Luis Obispo County: 4 mo reserves · -16% margin earns a C+ 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 San Luis Obispo County— 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 San Luis Obispo County: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 142 Cross St Ste 140, Sn Luis Obisp, CA, 93401
- City
- Sn Luis Obisp
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $326K (FY2013) to $761K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $169KNet assets $262K
Operating margin
-15.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$431K
Total liabilities
$169K
Net assets
$262K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $761,039▼3.3% | $881,508▲6.9% | $262,478▼31.5% | $431,359▼26.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $787,416▲8.9% | $824,237▲20.0% | $382,947▼8.8% | $586,397▼3.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $723,309▲9.2% | $686,767▲16.2% | $419,768▲9.5% | $608,120▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $662,641▼8.6% | $590,832▲4.1% | $383,226▲23.1% | $585,138▲15.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $724,966▲42.4% | $567,683▲5.8% | $311,417▲102% | $506,011▲130% | 990 |
| 2019 | $508,939▲26.4% | $536,582▲25.9% | $154,134▼15.2% | $219,942▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $402,503▼0.8% | $426,301▼12.8% | $181,777▼11.6% | $214,717▼10.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $405,587▼20.2% | $488,932▲3.5% | $205,575▼28.8% | $240,128▼30.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $508,151▲7.9% | $472,184▲3.0% | $288,920▲14.2% | $344,185▲16.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $471,092▲18.2% | $458,289▲17.2% | $253,072▲5.1% | $294,512▲7.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $398,695▲22.2% | $391,159▲18.7% | $240,852▲3.2% | $275,292▲6.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $326,255 | $329,548▲3.0% | $233,297▲13.1% | $258,656▼4.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $319,830▲9.4% | $206,268▲7.1% | $270,415▲19.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $292,406 | $192,649 | $225,899 | 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 · $872K total
13 grants to Big Brothers-big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County totaling $872K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2024 | $103,663 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2023 | $207,582 |
| Los Altos Community Foundation | Operations | 2023 | $7,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2022 | $175,919 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $5,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2021 | $84,910 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $7,250 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $7,250 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2020 | $105,165 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $15,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2019 | $103,224 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $11,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2018 | $38,010 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Big Brothers-big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Big Brothers-big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 77-0348487, based in Sn Luis Obisp, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Big Brothers-big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County's EIN?
- Big Brothers-big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 77-0348487.
- How much revenue does Big Brothers-big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County report?
- Big Brothers-big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County reported $761,039 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Big Brothers-big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County have?
- CharityIndex grades Big Brothers-big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Big Brothers-big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County (EIN 77-0348487) 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.