Big Brothers - Big Sisters of Will and Grundy Counties
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Big Brothers - Big Sisters of Will and Grundy Counties is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Joliet, Illinois, registered in 1970, with $235,459 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
14 Fairlane Dr, Joliet, IL, 60435 EIN 23-7072557 Since 1970
Revenue (FY2024)
$235K
▼ 15.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$263K
Net assets
$522K
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.
C+
—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 Will and Grundy Counties— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating24 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 Will and Grundy Counties: 24 mo reserves · -12% margin earns a C+ 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 Will and Grundy Counties— 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 Will and Grundy Counties: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $375K (FY2013) to $235K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $2,000Net assets $522K
Operating margin
-11.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$524K
Total liabilities
$2,000
Net assets
$522K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $235,459▼15.9% | $263,113▼40.9% | $521,666▼5.9% | $523,666▼23.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $280,044▲36.3% | $445,499▲4.8% | $554,248▼38.3% | $684,806▼52.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $205,475▼43.6% | $424,902▼7.8% | $898,188▼28.7% | $1,443,212▼23.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $364,081▲77.5% | $460,660▲18.6% | $1,259,360▼0.6% | $1,886,228▲1.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $205,061▼29.6% | $388,259▼2.9% | $1,266,380▼12.4% | $1,850,671▲27.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $291,204▼26.0% | $399,656▼3.9% | $1,446,266▲0.1% | $1,454,739▲0.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $393,721▲4.1% | $416,041▲0.5% | $1,444,754▼9.4% | $1,445,877▼9.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $378,195▲1.8% | $414,082▲1.5% | $1,594,749▲3.3% | $1,596,981▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $371,666▼0.9% | $407,866▲5.4% | $1,544,519▼0.1% | $1,546,787▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $375,114▼27.2% | $386,864▼24.0% | $1,546,795▼1.8% | $1,548,092▼1.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $515,352▲37.5% | $508,770▲6.9% | $1,574,379▲0.9% | $1,576,959▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $374,720 | $475,976▼6.1% | $1,559,937▼5.0% | $1,563,029▼8.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $506,800▼73.2% | $1,641,310▲0.3% | $1,705,990▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,892,584 | $1,635,940 | $1,719,576 | 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 · $99K total
8 grants to Big Brothers - Big Sisters of Will and Grundy Counties totaling $99K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2024 | $19,506 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $14,454 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $9,732 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2023 | $8,283 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2022 | $10,440 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2022 | $7,877 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2016 | $8,586 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2015 | $20,150 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Big Brothers - Big Sisters of Will and Grundy Counties a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Big Brothers - Big Sisters of Will and Grundy Counties is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-7072557, based in Joliet, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Big Brothers - Big Sisters of Will and Grundy Counties's EIN?
- Big Brothers - Big Sisters of Will and Grundy Counties's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-7072557.
- How much revenue does Big Brothers - Big Sisters of Will and Grundy Counties report?
- Big Brothers - Big Sisters of Will and Grundy Counties reported $235,459 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Big Brothers - Big Sisters of Will and Grundy Counties have?
- CharityIndex grades Big Brothers - Big Sisters of Will and Grundy Counties C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Big Brothers - Big Sisters of Will and Grundy Counties (EIN 23-7072557) 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.