Human Services : Youth Development, Shelter, and Crisis Services
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
Little moments. Big magic.
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| Financial Performance Metrics | ||
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| Program Expenses | 86.4% | |
| Administrative Expenses | 4.9% | |
| Fundraising Expenses | 8.6% | |
| Fundraising Efficiency | $0.11 | |
| Primary Revenue Growth | -13.6% | |
| Program Expenses Growth | -6.5% | |
| Working Capital Ratio (years) | 0.81 | |
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| Information Provided on the Form 990 | ||
| Independent Voting Board Members |  |
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| No Material diversion of assets | |
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| Audited financials prepared by independent accountant | |
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| Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties | |
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| Documents Board Meeting Minutes | |
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| Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing |  |
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| Conflict of Interest Policy | |
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| Whistleblower Policy | |
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| Records Retention and Destruction Policy | |
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| CEO listed with salary | |
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| Process for determining CEO compensation | |
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| Does Not Compensate Any Board Members | |
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| Does the charity's website include readily accessible information about the following: | ||
| Donor Privacy Policy | |
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| Board Members Listed | |
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| Audited Financials | |
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| Form 990 | |
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| Key staff listed | |
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Income Statement (FYE 12/2009)
Compensation of Leaders (FYE 12/2009)
| Compensation | % of Expenses | Paid to | Title | |
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| $308,788 | 1.33% | Judith Vredenburgh | Former President, CEO | |
| Other Salaries of Note | ||||
| $124,500 | 0.53% | Mathis Karen | President, CEO | |
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!
Charities Performing Similar Types of Work
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
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| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America - PA | 49.52 |  |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana - IN | 57.95 |  |
| Boy Scouts of America - Great Smoky Mountain Council - TN | 55.46 | |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri - MO | 65.14 |  |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Indian River County - FL | 62.63 | |
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
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| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America - PA | 49.52 | |
| Action for Healthy Kids - IL | 61.14 | |
| Boy Scouts of America National Council - TX | 0.00 | DA |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of America - GA | 56.71 | |
| Tiger Woods Foundation - CA | 58.80 | |
