Brothers Brother Foundation
99% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Growing revenue
Brothers Brother Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, registered in 1965, with $168,524,671 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B+, and it directs about 99% of spending to programs.
1200 Galveston Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15233 EIN 34-6562544 Since 1965
Revenue (FY2024)
$168.5M
▲ 69.6% vs prior year
International median: $227K
Expenses (FY2024)
$194.0M
Net assets
$23.7M
Employees
17
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 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →A+Program efficiency40% of the rating99% to programs · $0 to raise $100
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. For Brothers Brother Foundation: 99% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating1 mo reserves · -15% 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 Brothers Brother Foundation: 1 mo reserves · -15% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
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. For Brothers Brother Foundation: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 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 Brothers Brother Foundation: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
See schedule obrother's brother foundation helps bridge the gap between aid and sustainability by supporting localized programs and providing essential resources in the areas of healthcare, infrastructure, disaster response, and education (h.i.d.e).
What they do
Education program: brother's brother foundation (bbf) receives donated new and used textbooks and educational material from a number of large u.s. - based publishers. bbf works with trusted partner organizations to ensure that all donated educational material will improve the access and quality of education for disadvantaged children and school age youth in recipient countries. in 2024, bbf supported educational programs in 7 different countries through providing grants and supplies. most of bbf's donations are distributed outside the united states but also include projects within the country in local underserved communities and other recipients such as native american schools.
Disaster response program: bbf receives a variety of humanitarian donations including disaster response supplies from u.s. manufacturers and individuals. bbf responds to natural and other disasters both domestically in the us and throughout the world. these responses include providing needed humanitarian supplies and equipment, along with support for medical facility related programs. this support is generally provided in collaboration with in-country partners on the ground. in 2024, bbf responded to 15 disasters by providing grants, medication, healthcare equipment, and humanitarian supplies for relief and recovery efforts.
Infrastructure program: the infrastructure program focuses on the areas of solar power and wash (water, sanitation, and hygiene). in 2024, bbf supported infrastructure projects in usa, ghana, liberia, india, and zimbabwe.1. solar: bbf has been working with partners to help install solar panel systems since early 2013. the program began with supplying batteries to six hospitals in liberia and since then has grown in size and scope. the rural health clinics that receive these solar power systems often did not previously have access to a reliable power source. these installations have now enabled the clinics to also refrigerate medicines and provide services such as attending to expectant mothers during non-daylight hours. though the project was impacted by covid-19 in 2020 and 2021, the program has equipped more than 90 clinics and hospitals in sub-saharan africa, india, and puerto rico in collaboration with partners.2. wash: access to the areas of w.a.s.h. have been delineated as key brother's brother foundation humanitarian issues and international public health priorities. they have been associated with improving health, life expectancy, student learning, and gender equality. additionally, studies have shown that they are instrumental in reducing illness and death, while helping reduce poverty and improving socio-economic development.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1200 Galveston Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15233
- City
- Pittsburgh
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Subcategory
- International Development & Relief
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $244.0M (FY2013) to $168.5M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $248KNet assets $23.7M
Operating margin
-15.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$24.0M
Total liabilities
$248K
Net assets
$23.7M
Salaries & benefits
$1.8M
1% of expenses
Board members
27
27 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $168,524,671▲69.6% | $194,003,367▲124% | $23,739,583▼51.8% | $23,987,321▼51.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $99,353,737▼9.3% | $86,625,243▼3.4% | $49,246,829▲34.9% | $49,546,949▲34.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $109,499,397▼6.7% | $89,666,686▼26.4% | $36,512,862▲119% | $36,735,429▲118% | 990 |
| 2021 | $117,307,567▲46.9% | $121,800,125▲68.1% | $16,678,872▼21.2% | $16,877,615▼22.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $79,872,879▲43.0% | $72,474,777▲10.1% | $21,171,430▲53.8% | $21,722,283▲55.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $55,848,939▼41.6% | $65,839,168▼36.8% | $13,768,358▼41.4% | $14,013,797▼41.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $95,596,135▲0.3% | $104,187,023▼13.0% | $23,484,253▼27.4% | $23,738,209▼28.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $95,317,801▼56.1% | $119,695,345▼38.0% | $32,335,552▼36.1% | $32,972,370▼35.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $216,971,926▼8.9% | $193,168,782▼24.6% | $50,628,984▲54.9% | $50,788,635▲54.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $238,202,203▼2.6% | $256,328,303▲8.9% | $32,674,717▼36.2% | $32,820,973▼36.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $244,639,887▲0.3% | $235,373,978▼1.2% | $51,207,012▲21.9% | $51,358,487▲21.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $243,960,033 | $238,209,340▼16.4% | $42,016,897▲15.0% | $42,159,115▲14.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $285,042,211▲21.2% | $36,541,628▲43.1% | $36,690,625▲43.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $235,104,816▼14.3% | $25,541,800▲37.6% | $25,645,174▲36.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $274,423,849 | $18,562,868 | $18,804,595 | 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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Ozzy A Samad — $193,328 (0.10% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzy A Samad | President | 37.5 | $193,328 |
| Erik Ryan | Coo/cfo | 37.5 | $135,528 |
| Laura Kelly | Vp of Communications & Development | 37.5 | $123,242 |
| Anna Van Den Bergh | Director of Strategic Initiatives | 37.5 | $104,402 |
| Agnes Kielian | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
| Aref Rahman | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
| Bonnie Lawson | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
| Brian Kennedy | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
| Bryant Mitchell | Treasurer | 0.5 | — |
| Christina Briscoe Abath | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
| Chronis Manolis | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
| Daniel Delany | Secretary | 0.5 | — |
| Darren Macioce | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
| Deborah Mcmahon | Medical Director | 0.5 | — |
| Divya Annamraju | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
| Doug Holmes | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
| Eric Saks | Vice Chair | 0.5 | — |
| Graham Johnstone | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
| Imran Qadeer | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
| Lance Kann | Trustee (exited 8/8/24) | 0.5 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Fanizo Trading Services | St. Andrews School Construction | $370,000 |
Grants received · $2.7M total
81 grants to Brothers Brother Foundation totaling $2.7M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pittsburgh Foundation | International medical supply resources | 2024 | $70,700 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $33,000 |
| Independent Charitable Gift Fund | General support | 2024 | $16,000 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Community & human services | 2024 | $8,750 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $6,783 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $90,620 |
| The Pittsburgh Foundation | International development | 2023 | $76,427 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | International, foreign affairs | 2023 | $75,750 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2023 | $31,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $24,500 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Growth | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Community & human services | 2023 | $7,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $6,694 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Religion | 2023 | $6,500 |
| The Pittsburgh Foundation | International development | 2022 | $129,389 |
Grants made · $1.3M in FY2024
34 grants totaling $1.3M in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Brothers Brother Foundation →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Convoy of Hope | Pgh disaster response projects | $362,584 |
| Farm Share Inc | Disaster response | $140,798 |
| Matter | Healthcare related projects | $126,259 |
| Ponce Medical School Foundation Inc | Pgh disaster response projects | $55,869 |
| Middle Georgia Community Food Bank Inc | Community food bank grant | $38,747 |
| Feeding America Tampa Bay Inc | Pgh disaster response projects | $33,250 |
| Manna Food Bank | Pgh disaster response projects | $28,762 |
| Samu Foundation | Nca healthcare projects | $25,224 |
| Bounty & Soul | Grant for hurricane relief | $25,000 |
| Blue Ridge Community Health Services Inc | Grant for disaster recovery | $25,000 |
| Beloved Asheville | Grant for disaster recovery | $25,000 |
| Americas Second Harvest of the Big Bend Inc | Disaster relief | $25,000 |
| Community Health Centers Inc | Grant for hurricane relief | $25,000 |
| Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project | Grant for hurricane relief | $25,000 |
| Buncombe County Schools Foundation Incorporated | Grant for hurricane relief | $25,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Brothers Brother Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Brothers Brother Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 34-6562544, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Brothers Brother Foundation's EIN?
- Brothers Brother Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 34-6562544.
- How much revenue does Brothers Brother Foundation report?
- Brothers Brother Foundation reported $168,524,671 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Brothers Brother Foundation's spending goes to programs?
- Brothers Brother Foundation spends about 99% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Brothers Brother Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Brothers Brother Foundation B+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Brothers Brother Foundation's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Brothers Brother Foundation's latest Form 990 is $193,328, paid to Ozzy A Samad (President).
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Data for Brothers Brother Foundation (EIN 34-6562544) 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.