Big Brothers-big Sisters of the National Capital Area
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Thin reserves Growing revenue
Big Brothers-big Sisters of the National Capital Area is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Washington, District of Columbia, registered in 1951, with $1,134,715 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
910 17th St Nw Ste 610, Washington, DC, 20006 EIN 53-0190849 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2023)
$1.1M
▲ 25.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$1.3M
Net assets
-$611K
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.
D
—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 National Capital Area— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating0 mo reserves · -12% 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 National Capital Area: 0 mo reserves · -12% margin earns a D 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 National Capital Area— 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 National Capital Area: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 910 17th St Nw Ste 610, Washington, DC, 20006
- City
- Washington
- State
- District of Columbia
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $665K (FY2013) to $1.1M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $1.5MNet assets -$611K
Operating margin
-12.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$882K
Total liabilities
$1.5M
Net assets
-$611K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,134,715▲25.0% | $1,271,254▲11.6% | -$611,371▼15.4% | $882,400▲401% | 990 |
| 2022 | $908,091▼7.3% | $1,138,955▲2.2% | -$529,778▼77.2% | $176,265▼61.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $979,721▲2.6% | $1,114,316▲22.5% | -$298,914▼81.9% | $452,948▲72.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $955,253▼0.2% | $909,900▼3.5% | -$164,319▲21.6% | $262,331▲108% | 990 |
| 2019 | $957,510▼2.4% | $942,874▲3.3% | -$209,672▼88.4% | $126,111▲10.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $980,743▼3.4% | $912,472▼4.3% | -$111,267▲40.1% | $113,755▲23.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,015,454▲49.4% | $953,658▲17.0% | -$185,636▲24.1% | $92,040▲246% | 990 |
| 2016 | $679,682▼8.7% | $815,082▼9.8% | -$244,437▼134% | $26,597▼73.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $744,699▼5.6% | $903,529▲3.2% | -$104,677▼4074% | $101,177▼33.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $789,293▲18.8% | $875,439▼12.4% | -$2,508▼103% | $153,007▼32.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $664,516 | $998,836▼10.2% | $83,856▼86.8% | $226,922▼70.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,112,089▼31.6% | $634,679▼57.4% | $780,831▼51.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,626,480▼12.3% | $1,491,262▲7.1% | $1,613,149▲5.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $1,855,647▼27.3% | $1,392,050▼17.3% | $1,526,578▼15.9% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $2,550,736 | $1,682,581 | $1,815,387 | 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 · $2.8M total
37 grants to Big Brothers-big Sisters of the National Capital Area totaling $2.8M, 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 | $207,735 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $35,558 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2023 | $237,254 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2023 | $32,025 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $28,414 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Youth devel | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $7,700 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2022 | $197,828 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $38,318 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2022 | $11,200 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2022 | $10,812 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Youth development | 2022 | $10,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2021 | $31,824 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Youth development | 2021 | $10,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2021 | $7,200 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Big Brothers-big Sisters of the National Capital Area a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Big Brothers-big Sisters of the National Capital Area is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 53-0190849, based in Washington, District of Columbia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Big Brothers-big Sisters of the National Capital Area's EIN?
- Big Brothers-big Sisters of the National Capital Area's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 53-0190849.
- How much revenue does Big Brothers-big Sisters of the National Capital Area report?
- Big Brothers-big Sisters of the National Capital Area reported $1,134,715 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Big Brothers-big Sisters of the National Capital Area have?
- CharityIndex grades Big Brothers-big Sisters of the National Capital Area D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Big Brothers-big Sisters of the National Capital Area (EIN 53-0190849) 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.