Big Brothers-big Sisters of the Capital Region Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Big Brothers-big Sisters of the Capital Region Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, registered in 1986, with $1,429,815 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1519 N 3rd St, Harrisburg, PA, 17102 EIN 23-2260248 Since 1986
Revenue (FY2023)
$1.4M
▼ 41.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$1.3M
Net assets
$2.5M
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.
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 the Capital Region 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 rating23 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 the Capital Region Inc: 23 mo reserves · +10% 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 the Capital Region 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 the Capital Region Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1519 N 3rd St, Harrisburg, PA, 17102
- City
- Harrisburg
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $803K (FY2013) to $1.4M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $261KNet assets $2.5M
Operating margin
9.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.7M
Total liabilities
$261K
Net assets
$2.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,429,815▼41.1% | $1,291,802▲11.9% | $2,452,882▲6.2% | $2,713,838▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,425,927▲94.0% | $1,154,111▲33.6% | $2,310,276▲120% | $2,621,600▲148% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,250,367▲19.7% | $863,758▲12.0% | $1,049,363▲60.6% | $1,057,832▲60.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,044,612▲19.2% | $771,172▼18.4% | $653,263▲73.6% | $659,902▲70.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $876,071▼36.3% | $944,849▼8.4% | $376,293▼14.1% | $388,182▼41.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,376,156▲42.0% | $1,030,946▼14.3% | $438,159▲342% | $665,598▲132% | 990 |
| 2017 | $969,171▲6.2% | $1,203,024▲23.7% | $99,085▼69.8% | $286,526▼19.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $912,172▼5.1% | $972,295▲2.4% | $328,053▼15.3% | $354,377▼30.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $960,899▼4.3% | $949,555▲9.5% | $387,243▲2.8% | $508,580▼1.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,003,552▲25.0% | $866,951▲5.7% | $376,599▲58.3% | $514,360▲13.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $802,541 | $820,311▼2.4% | $237,959▼4.4% | $451,399▲62.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $840,516▲7.7% | $248,785▲11.3% | $278,688▲22.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $780,420▲0.5% | $223,438▲2.4% | $228,507▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $776,903 | $218,110 | $221,881 | 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 · $1.2M total
13 grants to Big Brothers-big Sisters of the Capital Region Inc totaling $1.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2024 | $163,271 |
| Lancaster County Community Foundation | General operating support | 2024 | $5,925 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2023 | $119,639 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2022 | $195,477 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2021 | $179,830 |
| Lancaster County Community Foundation | Designated for general operating support | 2021 | $6,726 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2020 | $138,722 |
| Lancaster County Community Foundation | Designated grants for general operating support. | 2020 | $5,155 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2019 | $137,791 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2018 | $71,550 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2017 | $67,816 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2016 | $56,663 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2015 | $5,941 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Big Brothers-big Sisters of the Capital Region Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Big Brothers-big Sisters of the Capital Region Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-2260248, based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Big Brothers-big Sisters of the Capital Region Inc's EIN?
- Big Brothers-big Sisters of the Capital Region Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-2260248.
- How much revenue does Big Brothers-big Sisters of the Capital Region Inc report?
- Big Brothers-big Sisters of the Capital Region Inc reported $1,429,815 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Big Brothers-big Sisters of the Capital Region Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Big Brothers-big Sisters of the Capital Region Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Big Brothers-big Sisters of the Capital Region Inc (EIN 23-2260248) 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.