Big Brothers Big Sisters of St Lucie Indian River & Okeechobee Co
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Big Brothers Big Sisters of St Lucie Indian River & Okeechobee Co is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Vero Beach, Florida, registered in 1985, with $1,173,726 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1846 18th Ave, Vero Beach, FL, 32960 EIN 59-2455513 Since 1985
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.2M
▲ 16.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.2M
Net assets
$606K
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 St Lucie Indian River & Okeechobee Co— 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 rating6 mo reserves · -0% 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 St Lucie Indian River & Okeechobee Co: 6 mo reserves · -0% 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 St Lucie Indian River & Okeechobee Co— 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 St Lucie Indian River & Okeechobee Co: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1846 18th Ave, Vero Beach, FL, 32960
- City
- Vero Beach
- State
- Florida
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $1.4M (FY2013) to $1.2M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $8,448Net assets $606K
Operating margin
-0.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$614K
Total liabilities
$8,448
Net assets
$606K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,173,726▲16.2% | $1,178,796▲3.1% | $605,683▼0.8% | $614,131▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,010,389▼10.5% | $1,142,904▲2.3% | $610,753▼17.8% | $622,169▼17.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,128,765▼26.5% | $1,117,365▼10.2% | $743,268▲0.6% | $749,553▼7.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,535,715▲12.4% | $1,244,126▲1.2% | $738,989▲65.2% | $808,867▲65.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,365,817▲3.1% | $1,229,016▼16.9% | $447,400▲44.0% | $489,908▼5.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,324,698▼9.6% | $1,479,192▼0.5% | $310,598▼33.2% | $520,901▲8.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,464,822▲6.4% | $1,487,202▲7.9% | $465,092▼10.1% | $480,069▼7.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,377,032▲8.0% | $1,378,398▲7.7% | $517,322▼0.3% | $520,921▼1.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,274,862▼6.4% | $1,279,293▼1.2% | $518,688▼0.8% | $527,406▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,361,942▲6.5% | $1,294,516▲3.8% | $523,119▲14.8% | $534,313▲15.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,278,961▼8.6% | $1,247,658▲10.4% | $455,693▲6.5% | $464,181▲6.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,399,149 | $1,129,683▲3.4% | $427,873▲170% | $436,584▲73.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,092,861▲4.8% | $158,407▼34.5% | $250,985▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,042,863▼5.3% | $241,949▲58.5% | $244,166▲58.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $1,100,802 | $152,634 | $153,640 | 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 · $595K total
17 grants to Big Brothers Big Sisters of St Lucie Indian River & Okeechobee Co totaling $595K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Givewell Community Foundation Inc | Education k-12 | 2024 | $40,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $6,500 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2022 | $10,144 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $6,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $105,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $105,000 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2021 | $9,685 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2021 | $6,740 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $111,000 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2020 | $17,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $65,250 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2019 | $13,020 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2019 | $6,675 |
| Rochester Area Community Foundation | Community-based mentoring | 2019 | $5,000 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2018 | $37,064 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Big Brothers Big Sisters of St Lucie Indian River & Okeechobee Co a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Big Brothers Big Sisters of St Lucie Indian River & Okeechobee Co is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 59-2455513, based in Vero Beach, Florida. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Big Brothers Big Sisters of St Lucie Indian River & Okeechobee Co's EIN?
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of St Lucie Indian River & Okeechobee Co's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 59-2455513.
- How much revenue does Big Brothers Big Sisters of St Lucie Indian River & Okeechobee Co report?
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of St Lucie Indian River & Okeechobee Co reported $1,173,726 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Big Brothers Big Sisters of St Lucie Indian River & Okeechobee Co have?
- CharityIndex grades Big Brothers Big Sisters of St Lucie Indian River & Okeechobee Co B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Big Brothers Big Sisters of St Lucie Indian River & Okeechobee Co (EIN 59-2455513) 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.