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International : Humanitarian Relief Supplies

Brother's Brother Foundation

Connecting People's Resources with People's Needs

four stars

92.38

1200 Galveston Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15233
tel: (412) 321-3160   Web Site
EIN: 34-6562544

Board Leadership
Philip D. Jones
Chair

CEO
Ozzy Samad
President

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 92.38 four stars
  Financial 90.00 four stars
  Accountability & Transparency 96.00 four stars
This rating was published 03/01/2020 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

Brother's Brother Foundation (BBF) promotes international health and education through the efficient and effective distribution and provision of donated medical, educational, agricultural, and other resources.

Since it began in 1958, BBF has helped people in over 140 countries, working through and in partnership with local agencies that want to help their own people. Together with partners in the United States and other more affluent countries, BBF has provided over $4 billion in goods and services, that includes approximately 103,000 tons of medical supplies, text books, seeds and food that have touched many tens of millions with better health, education, nutrition, material security and hope.

Brother's Brother Foundation (BBF) promotes international health and education through the efficient and effective distribution and provision of donated medical, educational, agricultural, and other resources.

Since it began in 1958, BBF has helped people in over 140 countries, working through and in partnership with local agencies that want to help their own people. Together with partners in the United States and other more affluent countries, BBF has provided over $4 billion in goods and services, that includes approximately 103,000 tons of medical supplies, text books, seeds and food that have touched many tens of millions with better health, education, nutrition, material security and hope.

Impact Information

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Reported Results
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Total in 2018
Number of health education trainings conducted
65
Number of volunteers
73
Number of pharmaceutical partners
8
Number of pharmaceutical partners
8
Number of accolades/recognition received from third-party organizations
4
Number of print, radio, or online ads developed
25
Number of print, radio, or online ads developed
25
Number of press releases developed and distributed
18
Number of overall donors
3,408
Average number of dollars given by institutions
4,825
Average number of dollars given by individuals
432
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This impact information is current as of January 2020, when it was provided to us by GuideStar. At this time, Impact information published on this organization's page has no effect on its rating per our methodology.

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Financial

four stars

90.00

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

96.00

This rating was published 03/01/2020 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)		 98.5%
  Administrative Expenses 1.1%
  Fundraising Expenses 0.2%
  Fundraising Efficiency < $0.01
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 0.16
  Program Expenses Growth -26.3%
  Liabilities to Assets 1.0%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Brother's Brother Foundation on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Brother's Brother Foundation 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

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Brother's Brother Foundation (PA) 92.38 four stars
Direct Relief (CA) 98.23 four stars
Medical Bridges (TX) 89.39 three stars
Project C.U.R.E. (CO) 92.70 four stars
Matthew 25: Ministries (OH) 100.00 four stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $94,960,368
   Federated Campaigns $19,547
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $29,015
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $95,008,930
   Program Service Revenue $366,375
Total Primary Revenue $95,375,305
   Other Revenue $220,830
TOTAL REVENUE $95,596,135
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $101,877,781
   Administrative Expenses $1,914,435
   Fundraising Expenses $394,807
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $104,187,023
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $-8,590,888
   
Net Assets $23,484,253

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
International Health Program $82,533,040 81.0%
International Education Program $19,271,606 18.9%
International Humanitarian Program $73,135 < 0.1%

Ratings History
Brother's Brother Foundation has received 5 consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator.

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2018-12 03/01/2020 92.38 four stars
2017-12 04/01/2019 92.92 four stars
2016-12 03/01/2018 92.92 four stars
2015-12 03/01/2017 94.42 four stars
2014-12 06/01/2016 96.43 four stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-12 12/22/2015 89.84 three stars
2013-12 06/01/2015 87.96 three stars
2012-12 05/01/2014 98.74 four stars
2011-12 03/01/2013 85.82 three stars
2010-12 03/01/2012 88.84 three stars
2009-12 10/01/2011 88.18 three stars
2009-12 09/20/2011 87.20 three stars
 
CN 1.0
2009-12 06/01/2011 81.49 three stars
2008-12 11/01/2009 92.46 four stars
2007-12 06/01/2009 92.48 four stars
2006-12 04/01/2008 92.47 four stars
2005-12 12/01/2006 92.48 four stars
2004-12 11/01/2005 92.48 four stars
2003-12 11/01/2004 92.47 four stars
2002-12 11/01/2003 92.48 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 34-6562544
Name in IRS Master File BROTHERS BROTHER FOUNDATION
NTEE Code Q30
NTEE Classification International Development, Relief Services
NTEE Type International, Foreign Affairs and National Security
Classification Educational Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (6) Missionary 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, 1965
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End December
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • December, 2017
  • December, 2016
  • December, 2015
  • December, 2014
  • December, 2013
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$176,785 0.16% Luke L. Hingson President

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Brother's Brother Foundation (PA) 92.38 four stars
Globus Relief (UT) 98.23 four stars
Salvadoran American Humanitarian Foundation (FL) 91.16 four stars
World Medical Relief (MI) 93.98 four stars
Medical Teams International (OR) 87.62 three stars

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Charity Contact Info

Brother's Brother Foundation
1200 Galveston Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
tel: (412) 321-3160
fax: (412) 321-3325
EIN: 34-6562544

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Board Leadership

Philip D. Jones
Chair

CEO

Ozzy Samad
President

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