Heart of Illinois Big Brothers/big Sisters
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Heart of Illinois Big Brothers/big Sisters is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Peoria, Illinois, registered in 1980, with $773,467 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1020 S Matthew St, Peoria, IL, 61605 EIN 37-1082017 Since 1980
Revenue (FY2023)
$773K
▲ 7.3% vs prior year
Youth median: $163K
Expenses (FY2023)
$630K
Net assets
$921K
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
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 Heart of Illinois Big Brothers/big Sisters— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating18 mo reserves · +19% 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 Heart of Illinois Big Brothers/big Sisters: 18 mo reserves · +19% margin earns a A 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 Heart of Illinois Big Brothers/big Sisters— 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 Heart of Illinois Big Brothers/big Sisters: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1020 S Matthew St, Peoria, IL, 61605
- City
- Peoria
- State
- Illinois
- Category
- Youth Development
- Subcategory
- Adult-Child Mentoring
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $405K (FY2013) to $773K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $57KNet assets $921K
Operating margin
18.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$978K
Total liabilities
$57K
Net assets
$921K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $773,467▲7.3% | $629,765▲22.8% | $920,883▲20.6% | $977,794▲19.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $720,980▲65.4% | $512,807▲18.0% | $763,781▲37.5% | $820,755▲44.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $435,839▼13.5% | $434,645▼5.3% | $555,608▲15.4% | $569,647▲14.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $503,784▲14.8% | $459,025▼4.8% | $481,577▲31.2% | $496,580▲31.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $438,834▼0.7% | $482,222▲12.3% | $367,118▼10.6% | $376,535▼10.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $442,136▲8.1% | $429,480▲9.4% | $410,506▲3.2% | $418,651▲3.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $409,082▼16.5% | $392,572▼16.6% | $397,850▲4.3% | $403,888▲4.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $489,665▲3.1% | $470,786▲5.6% | $381,340▲5.2% | $387,399▲4.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $475,133▲6.2% | $445,795▲8.6% | $362,461▲8.8% | $370,434▲7.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $447,449▲10.4% | $410,567 | $333,123▲12.4% | $345,983▲7.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $405,201 | $410,554 | $296,241 | $320,911 | 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 · $433K total
18 grants to Heart of Illinois Big Brothers/big Sisters totaling $433K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $5,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $48,460 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $45,455 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2022 | $33,267 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2022 | $8,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $28,040 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $28,040 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $26,920 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2020 | $13,815 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2020 | $8,337 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2020 | $8,337 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $30,950 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2018 | $36,875 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2017 | $50,710 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Capacity building | 2017 | $13,064 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Heart of Illinois Big Brothers/big Sisters a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Heart of Illinois Big Brothers/big Sisters is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 37-1082017, based in Peoria, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Heart of Illinois Big Brothers/big Sisters's EIN?
- Heart of Illinois Big Brothers/big Sisters's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 37-1082017.
- How much revenue does Heart of Illinois Big Brothers/big Sisters report?
- Heart of Illinois Big Brothers/big Sisters reported $773,467 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Heart of Illinois Big Brothers/big Sisters have?
- CharityIndex grades Heart of Illinois Big Brothers/big Sisters B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Heart of Illinois Big Brothers/big Sisters (EIN 37-1082017) 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.