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Human Services : Youth Development, Shelter, and Crisis Services

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast

Little moments. Big magic.

four stars

92.48

1000 South Tamiami Trail Suite C
Venice, FL 34285
tel: (941) 488-4009   Web Site
EIN: 59-1361826

Board Leadership
Susan Flynn
Board Chair

CEO
Joy Mahler
President, CEO

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 92.48 four stars
  Financial 90.16 four stars
  Accountability & Transparency 96.00 four stars
This rating was published 07/01/2019 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

Since its inception in 1968, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast has grown from a small volunteer organization to its position today as the leading youth mentoring organization in Southwest Florida, with a history of serving more than 22,000 children and youth. Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast serves children and youth in schools and community locations throughout the Gulf Coast of Florida, including Sarasota, Manatee, DeSoto, Hardee, Highlands and West Charlotte Counties. We help children reach their potential through professionally supported one-to-one mentoring relationships with measurable impact.

Since its inception in 1968, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast has grown from a small volunteer organization to its position today as the leading youth mentoring organization in Southwest Florida, with a history of serving more than 22,000 children and youth. Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast serves children and youth in schools and community locations throughout the Gulf Coast of Florida, including Sarasota, Manatee, DeSoto, Hardee, Highlands and West Charlotte Counties. We help children reach their potential through professionally supported one-to-one mentoring relationships with measurable impact.

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Financial

four stars

90.16

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

96.00

This rating was published 07/01/2019 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 94.7%
  Administrative Expenses 4.6%
  Fundraising Expenses 0.5%
  Fundraising Efficiency < $0.01
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 0.54
  Program Expenses Growth 3.2%
  Liabilities to Assets 8.5%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

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Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast (FL) 92.48 four stars
Global Teen Challenge (GA) 87.27 three stars
Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County (WA) 94.72 four stars
Boy Scouts of America, Montana Council (MT) 95.05 four stars
Publicolor (NY) 85.46 three stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $1,284,923
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $0
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $1,030,211
Total Contributions $2,315,134
   Program Service Revenue $0
Total Primary Revenue $2,315,134
   Other Revenue $498,799
TOTAL REVENUE $2,813,933
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $2,514,836
   Administrative Expenses $126,317
   Fundraising Expenses $10,433
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $2,651,586
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $162,347
   
Net Assets $1,339,284

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
Mentoring $2,514,836 100.0%

Ratings History

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2018-06 07/01/2019 92.48 four stars
2017-06 06/01/2018 88.12 three stars
2016-06 06/01/2017 90.58 four stars
2015-06 06/01/2016 90.58 four stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-06 09/01/2015 90.33 four stars
2013-06 04/01/2014 95.13 four stars
2012-06 04/01/2013 87.31 three stars
2011-06 03/01/2012 82.77 three stars
2010-06 09/20/2011 83.33 three stars
 
CN 1.0
2010-06 07/01/2011 75.35 two stars
2009-06 08/01/2010 92.89 four stars
2008-06 08/01/2009 94.33 four stars
2007-06 09/01/2008 94.15 four stars
2006-06 05/01/2007 94.31 four stars
2005-06 06/01/2006 92.56 four stars
2004-06 03/01/2006 91.61 four stars

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 59-1361826
Name in IRS Master File BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE SUN COAST INC
NTEE Code [Not Provided by IRS]
NTEE Classification [Not Provided by IRS]
NTEE Type [Not Provided by IRS]
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (349) Other youth organization or activities
Foundation Status Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public   170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
Affiliation Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).
Group Name [Not Applicable]
Ruling Date April, 1978
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End June
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • June, 2017
  • June, 2016
  • June, 2015
  • June, 2014
  • June, 2013
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$123,763 4.66% Joy Mahler President, CEO

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast (FL) 92.48 four stars
Girls Inc. of Memphis (TN) 86.32 three stars
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolinas (NC) 88.84 three stars
Girls Inc. of New York City (NY) 93.95 four stars
Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware (DE) 89.77 three stars

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Charity Contact Info

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast
1000 South Tamiami Trail
Suite C
Venice, FL 34285
tel: (941) 488-4009
fax: (941) 485-0604
EIN: 59-1361826

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Board Leadership

Susan Flynn
Board Chair

CEO

Joy Mahler
President, CEO

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