Big Brothers-big Sisters of Western Massachusetts Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Big Brothers-big Sisters of Western Massachusetts Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in W Springfield, Massachusetts, registered in 1984, with $423,519 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
266 Cold Spring Ave, W Springfield, MA, 01089 EIN 04-2800998 Since 1984
Revenue (FY2023)
$424K
▲ 30.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$638K
Net assets
$450K
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 Western Massachusetts Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating8 mo reserves · -51% 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 Western Massachusetts Inc: 8 mo reserves · -51% margin earns a F 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 Western Massachusetts 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 Western Massachusetts Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 266 Cold Spring Ave, W Springfield, MA, 01089
- City
- W Springfield
- State
- Massachusetts
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $538K (FY2013) to $424K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $38KNet assets $450K
Operating margin
-50.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$488K
Total liabilities
$38K
Net assets
$450K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $423,519▲30.9% | $638,394▲60.8% | $450,175▲108% | $488,203▲100% | 990 |
| 2022 | $323,647▼28.2% | $397,011▲14.8% | $216,573▼24.6% | $244,020▼21.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $450,469▲8.8% | $345,859▲8.0% | $287,332▲54.3% | $311,240▲13.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $414,218▲36.1% | $320,096▼23.2% | $186,161▲114% | $273,192▲60.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $304,238▼15.1% | $416,940▼11.4% | $86,820▼56.2% | $169,805▼23.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $358,429▼17.0% | $470,710▲4.5% | $198,365▼35.9% | $220,842▼32.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $431,808▼19.4% | $450,596▲1.8% | $309,580▼6.9% | $328,544▼21.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $535,862▲20.8% | $442,424▲1.8% | $332,405▲39.5% | $417,972▲66.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $443,550▲27.3% | $434,795▲0.4% | $238,226▲4.2% | $250,898▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $348,324▼35.3% | $433,173▼7.9% | $228,720▼26.9% | $247,301▼26.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $538,354 | $470,456▲8.0% | $312,924▲26.5% | $335,655▲19.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $435,644▼18.0% | $247,439▲13.9% | $281,491▲14.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $531,149▼27.4% | $217,228▼39.0% | $245,534▼38.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $731,792▲4.4% | $356,311▼6.2% | $398,918▼12.2% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $701,165 | $379,695 | $454,105 | 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 · $506K total
12 grants to Big Brothers-big Sisters of Western Massachusetts Inc totaling $506K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2024 | $105,914 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $55,826 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $50,581 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2023 | $5,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $84,339 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2022 | $5,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2021 | $43,190 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2020 | $63,369 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2020 | $63,369 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2019 | $13,463 |
| Trinity Health of New England Corporation Inc | Create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power | 2018 | $10,000 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | 2014 | $6,281 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Big Brothers-big Sisters of Western Massachusetts Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Big Brothers-big Sisters of Western Massachusetts Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 04-2800998, based in W Springfield, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Big Brothers-big Sisters of Western Massachusetts Inc's EIN?
- Big Brothers-big Sisters of Western Massachusetts Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 04-2800998.
- How much revenue does Big Brothers-big Sisters of Western Massachusetts Inc report?
- Big Brothers-big Sisters of Western Massachusetts Inc reported $423,519 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Big Brothers-big Sisters of Western Massachusetts Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Big Brothers-big Sisters of Western Massachusetts Inc D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Big Brothers-big Sisters of Western Massachusetts Inc (EIN 04-2800998) 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.