Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Idaho Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Idaho Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Boise, Idaho, registered in 1980, with $797,147 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
7609 W Emerald St, Boise, ID, 83704 EIN 82-0349401 Since 1980
Revenue (FY2024)
$797K
▲ 1.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$937K
Net assets
$1.5M
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 Southwest Idaho Inc— 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 rating19 mo reserves · -17% 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 Southwest Idaho Inc: 19 mo reserves · -17% 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 Southwest Idaho 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 Southwest Idaho Inc: 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 $403K (FY2013) to $797K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $56KNet assets $1.5M
Operating margin
-17.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.5M
Total liabilities
$56K
Net assets
$1.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $797,147▲1.0% | $936,618▲20.7% | $1,466,492▼6.5% | $1,522,628▼5.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $789,031▼5.0% | $776,218▲8.6% | $1,567,962▲2.5% | $1,603,244▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $830,640▼29.3% | $714,482▲7.7% | $1,530,109▲6.2% | $1,564,116▲5.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,174,876▲4.6% | $663,327▲3.1% | $1,441,069▲54.9% | $1,479,149▲52.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,122,862▲66.0% | $643,277▲3.8% | $930,598▲106% | $971,268▲25.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $676,241▼4.7% | $619,948▲5.6% | $451,013▲14.3% | $775,279▲6.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $709,494▲15.8% | $587,304▲8.8% | $394,720▲44.8% | $729,456▲143% | 990 |
| 2017 | $612,724▲44.2% | $539,855▲18.1% | $272,530▲36.5% | $300,747▲37.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $425,055▼0.3% | $457,027▼1.5% | $199,661▼13.8% | $218,849▼12.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $426,262▼5.4% | $463,818▲6.3% | $231,633▼14.0% | $250,124▼12.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $450,643▲11.7% | $436,530▲0.1% | $269,189▲5.5% | $287,328▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $403,386 | $435,992▼21.5% | $255,076▼11.3% | $285,130▼12.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $555,749▲11.1% | $287,682▼12.0% | $325,193▼8.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $500,032▲1.2% | $326,904▲40.3% | $355,566▲40.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $494,183 | $233,019 | $252,910 | 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 · $1.1M total
31 grants to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Idaho Inc totaling $1.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2024 | $101,236 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $6,744 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2023 | $121,572 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $16,211 |
| St Lukes Health System | Support big bro big sisters of sw idaho | 2023 | $6,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2023 | $5,300 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2022 | $112,815 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $36,308 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2022 | $8,650 |
| St Lukes Health System | Support big bro big sisters of southwest idaho | 2022 | $6,000 |
| Credit Unions In the State of Washington | Big race at tamarack sponsorship | 2022 | $5,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2021 | $66,496 |
| St Lukes Health System | Support big bro big sisters of sw idaho | 2021 | $22,450 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2021 | $16,493 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2020 | $84,094 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Idaho Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Idaho Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 82-0349401, based in Boise, Idaho. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Idaho Inc's EIN?
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Idaho Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 82-0349401.
- How much revenue does Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Idaho Inc report?
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Idaho Inc reported $797,147 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Idaho Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Idaho Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Idaho Inc (EIN 82-0349401) 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.