Big Brothers-big Sisters of the Greater Sacramento Area Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Big Brothers-big Sisters of the Greater Sacramento Area Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Sacramento, California, registered in 1964, with $618,556 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1750 Howe Ave Ste 240, Sacramento, CA, 95825 EIN 94-1559853 Since 1964
Revenue (FY2024)
$619K
▲ 292.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$632K
Net assets
$526K
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 the Greater Sacramento Area Inc— 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 rating10 mo reserves · -2% 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 Greater Sacramento Area Inc: 10 mo reserves · -2% 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 the Greater Sacramento Area 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 Greater Sacramento Area Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1750 Howe Ave Ste 240, Sacramento, CA, 95825
- City
- Sacramento
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $384K (FY2016) to $619K (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $262KNet assets $526K
Operating margin
-2.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$788K
Total liabilities
$262K
Net assets
$526K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $618,556▲292% | $631,968▲48.2% | $525,959▼2.5% | $787,938▲16.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $157,796▼85.7% | $426,305▼13.4% | $539,371▼31.4% | $674,999▼14.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,103,163▲116% | $492,549▼4.4% | $786,312▲348% | $792,717▲332% | 990 |
| 2021 | $511,101▲24.6% | $515,183▲13.8% | $175,698▼2.3% | $183,656▼35.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $410,048▼31.9% | $452,763▼27.0% | $179,780▼19.2% | $286,400▲17.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $602,124▼21.5% | $620,530▲10.6% | $222,495▼7.6% | $243,230▼13.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $766,810▲64.5% | $561,148▲15.4% | $240,901▲584% | $279,846▲324% | 990 |
| 2017 | $466,268▲21.5% | $486,313▲0.5% | $35,239▼44.2% | $66,025▼45.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $383,705 | $483,763 | $63,098 | $121,146 | 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 · $2.2M total
26 grants to Big Brothers-big Sisters of the Greater Sacramento Area Inc totaling $2.2M, 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 | $40,501 |
| Sutter Valley Hospitals | General support | 2024 | $6,500 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2023 | $33,425 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2022 | $29,593 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2022 | $5,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General operating support | 2021 | $900,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General operating support | 2021 | $900,000 |
| Dignity Health | Community health | 2021 | $83,423 |
| American Endowment Foundation | General operating support | 2021 | $11,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2021 | $6,606 |
| Sacramento Region Community Foundation | Unrestricted | 2020 | $13,260 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2020 | $7,746 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2020 | $7,082 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2020 | $7,082 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Big Brothers-big Sisters of the Greater Sacramento Area Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Big Brothers-big Sisters of the Greater Sacramento Area Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 94-1559853, based in Sacramento, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Big Brothers-big Sisters of the Greater Sacramento Area Inc's EIN?
- Big Brothers-big Sisters of the Greater Sacramento Area Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 94-1559853.
- How much revenue does Big Brothers-big Sisters of the Greater Sacramento Area Inc report?
- Big Brothers-big Sisters of the Greater Sacramento Area Inc reported $618,556 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Big Brothers-big Sisters of the Greater Sacramento Area Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Big Brothers-big Sisters of the Greater Sacramento Area Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Big Brothers-big Sisters of the Greater Sacramento Area Inc (EIN 94-1559853) 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.