Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Bath Brunswick

Organization Overview

Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Bath Brunswick is located in Brunswick, ME. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (O31) the organization is classified as: Big Brothers & Big Sisters, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Bath Brunswick employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Bath Brunswick is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2023, Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Bath Brunswick generated $639.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $335.3k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.2% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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TO CREATE AND SUPPORT ONE-TO-ONE MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS THAT IGNITE THE POWER AND PROMISE OF YOUTH.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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IN OUR SITE-BASED MENTORING PROGRAM ADULT COMMUNITY MEMBERS, COLLEGE STUDENTS OR HIGH SCHOOL-AGED BIG BROTHERS AND SISTERS MEET WITH THEIR LITTLE BROTHERS AND SISTERS ONE DAY PER WEEK ON-SITE AT THE CHILD'S SCHOOL, OR AT BOWDOIN COLLEGE. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE HAVING LUNCH, PLAYING BOARD AND CARD GAMES, CREATING A CRAFT OR ART PROJECT, HELPING WITH HOMEWORK, READING A BOOK TOGETHER, SPENDING TIME OUTDOORS AND/OR HAVING CONVERSATIONS. TO ADMINISTER THESE PROGRAMS, IN 2023 BBBS PARTNERED WITH EIGHT AREA SCHOOLS AND BOWDOIN COLLEGE. PROGRAMS ARE DIRECTLY SUPERVISED BY BBBS STAFF AND FACILITATORS AT THE SCHOOLS. VOLUNTEERS ARE VETTED, TRAINED AND SUPPORTED ON-GOING. CHILDREN PARTICIPATING IN THESE PROGRAMS ACHIEVE GREATER SELF-CONFIDENCE, ARE BETTER ABLE TO EXPRESS FEELINGS, HAVE INCREASED INTERESTS AND HOBBIES, HAVE IMPROVED ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, BETTER CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR AND SEVERAL OTHER POSITIVE OUTCOMES! TWENTY-EIGHT YOUTH, THEIR FAMILIES, AND A COMPARABLE NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS WERE SERVED BY SCHOOL/SITE-BASED PROGRAMS IN 2023. THE AVERAGE SCHOOL-BASED BIG AND LITTLES MATCH LENGTH IS 21.5 MONTHS, EXCEEDING THE NATIONAL AVERAGE SCHOOL-BASED MATCH-LENGTH BY OVER 14%.


THE COMMUNITY-BASED MENTORING PROGRAM SERVES YOUTH BETWEEN AGES 6-YOUNG ADULT THAT ARE FACING ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES AND ARE PRIMARILY LIVING IN SINGLE-PARENT LOW-INCOME HOMES BY PROVIDING ONE-TO-ONE MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS WITH PROFESSIONALLY SUPPORTED, VOLUNTEER BIG BROTHERS AND SISTERS. VOLUNTEERS ARE SCREENED, TRAINED AND VETTED BY BBBS PROFESSIONAL STAFF AND CAREFULLY MATCHED WITH EACH LITTLE. BIGS AND LITTLES SPEND TIME MONTHLY ENGAGING IN A VARIETY OF HEALTHY ACTIVITIES. STAFF PROVIDE ONGOING MONTHLY SUPPORT TO EVERY VOLUNTEER, CHILD AND CHILD'S FAMILY.THESE RELATIONSHIPS HELP CHILDREN BUILD RESILIENCY AGAINST ADVERSITY, GROW THEIR SELF-ESTEEM AND ASPIRATIONS, BUILD CONNECTIONS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY, LEARN TO BETTER AVOID RISKY BEHAVIORS AND EXPERIENCE AN OVERALL IMPROVED LIFE-TRAJECTORY FOR FUTURE SUCCESS. ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, OVER 90% OF BIG AND LITTLE MATCHES EXCEED THEIR ONE-YEAR MATCH ANNIVERSARY AND MANY WILL STAY CONNECTED FOR SEVERAL YEARS WITH THE AVERAGE MATCH LENGTH BEING 43 MONTHS. BBBS/BB MATCH RELATIONSHIPS EXCEED THE NATIONAL AVERAGE MATCH-LENGTH BY OVER 29%. THESE RELATIONSHIPS HELP CHILDREN BUILD RESILIENCY AGAINST ADVERSITY, GROW THEIR SELF-ESTEEM AND ASPIRATIONS, BUILD CONNECTIONS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY, LEARN TO BETTER AVOID RISKY BEHAVIORS AND EXPERIENCE AN OVERALL IMPROVED LIFE-TRAJECTORY FOR FUTURE SUCCESS. IN 2023, 110 CHILDREN, THEIR FAMILIES, AND AN EQUAL NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS, WERE SERVED BY THE COMMUNITY-BASED MENTORING PROGRAM.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Carol Marquis
Executive Director
$60,777
Lee Johnson
Board Member
$0
Matthew Bachman
President
$0
Karry Kane
Treasurer
$0
Heather Arvidson
Secretary
$0
John O'neill
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $2,300
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$544,984
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $348,194
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$547,284
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $7,093
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $120
Net Income from Fundraising Events $85,362
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $639,859

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