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Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
230 North Thirteenth Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
tel: (215) 567-7000
fax: (215) 567-0394

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Human Services : Youth Development, Shelter, and Crisis Services

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America

Little moments. Big magic.

Rating

Overall Rating    
      (66.55)
Organizational Efficiency      
Program Expenses 90.5%    
Administrative Expenses 3.5%    
Fundraising Expenses 5.8%    
Fundraising Efficiency $0.06    
Efficiency Rating    
      (39.05)
Organizational Capacity      
Primary Revenue Growth 11.8%    
Program Expenses Growth 11.7%    
Working Capital Ratio (years) 0.66    
Capacity Rating    
      (27.50)

Income Statement     (FYE 12/2007)

Revenue  
Primary Revenue $26,407,355
Other Revenue $1,026,853
Total Revenue $27,434,208
   
Expenses  
Program Expenses $24,545,686
Administrative Expenses $969,794
Fundraising Expenses $1,583,785
Total Functional Expenses $27,099,265
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $334,943
   
Net Assets $18,747,052

Contact Information

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
230 North Thirteenth Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
tel: (215) 567-7000
fax: (215) 567-0394

Contact Email
Visit Web Site

Leadership      (FYE 12/2007)

Name Title Compensation % of Expenses
Judith Vredenburgh President, CEO (The person identified as holding the highest position of management, and therefore who would normally be responsible for carrying out the mission of the charity and leading the organization on a day-to-day basis.) $299,039 1.10%

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Mission

Founded in 1904, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is the oldest, largest and most effective youth mentoring organization in the United States. Big Brothers Big Sisters mentors children, ages 6-18, in communities across the country. Our mission is to help children reach their potential through professionally supported, one-to-one relationships with mentors that have a measurable impact on youth. National research has shown that positive relationships between youth and their Big Brothers and Big Sisters mentors have a direct and measurable impact on children's lives. Big Brothers Big Sisters currently operates in all 50 states, and in 12 countries around the world!

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