Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence Region is located in Philadelphia, PA. The organization was established in 1948. According to its NTEE Classification (O23) the organization is classified as: Boys & Girls Clubs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence Region employed 107 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence Region 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 12/2022, Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence Region generated $10.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.4m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 2.5% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES THROUGH PROFESSIONALLY-SUPPORTED, ONE-TO-ONE MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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MENTORING SERVICES: THROUGH COMMUNITY-BASED AND SCHOOL-BASED YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS, MORE THAN 1,300 CHILDREN ARE SERVED ANNUALLY IN CHESTER, DELAWARE, MONTGOMERY AND PHILADELPHIA COUNTIES IN PENNSYLVANIA, AND BURLINGTON, CAMDEN AND GLOUCESTER COUNTIES IN NEW JERSEY. PROGRAM ACHIEVEMENTS INCLUDE A RATING OF THREE STARS BY CHARITY NAVIGATOR (THE NATION'S LARGEST AND MOST UTILIZED CHARITY EVALUATOR), GOLD STANDARD FOR TOP PERFORMING AGENCIES IN THE NATION, AND 1,387 CHILDREN AND MENTORS POSITIVELY IMPACTED DURING 2022. DURING 2022, OF THE CHILDREN IN YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS FOR 12 MONTHS OR MORE, 98% OF LITTLES AVOIDED OR CEASED SUBSTANCE USE, 94% OF LITLES STAYED ON TRACK WITH OR IMPROVED BEHAVIOR IN SCHOOL, 97% OF LITTLES KEPT OR CREATED PLANS FOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION AND BEYOND. ALSO PROVIDED CAPACITY BUILDING, TRAINING & QUALITY ASSURANCE TO 345 TO 350 ORGANIZATIONS IN THE REGION
AS AN AFFILIATED ORGANIZATION OF BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS INDEPENDENCE, MENTOR INDEPENDENCE REGION (MIR) WAS LAUNCHED IN 2015 TO EXPAND THE MENTORING FIELD'S REGIONAL CAPACITY TO REACH MORE YOUTH, AND TO PAIR THEM WITH CARING, COMMITTED ADULT MENTORS. MIR WORKS DIRECTLY WITH MENTORING PROGRAMS BY ASSISTING WITH TRAININGS, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, QUALITY ASSESSMENT, PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING, AND ADVOCACY. DURING 2022, 395 PROGRAMS WERE DIRECTLY SUPPORTED, 65 TRAININGS WERE DELIVERED, 1,452 ADULT PARTICIPANTS WERE TRAINED, 550 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE HOURS WERE DELIVERED, 250 QUALITY ASSESSMENT REVIEWS WERE COMPLETED, AND APPROXIMATELY 179.000 YOUTH WERE POSITIVELY IMPACTED. MIR'S MISSION IS TO FUEL THE QUALITY AND QUANTITY OF MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS FOR GREATER PHILADELPHIA'S YOUNG PEOPLE AND TO CLOSE THE MENTORING GAP.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Stephen Smith Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Peter C Buckley Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Rhonda Cates Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kathy Gaddes Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jeff Aldi Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Karen Baldry Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Experience Hr Inc Human Resource Services | 12/30/22 | $186,706 |
Big Brothers Big Sisters Lehigh Valley Program Subcontractor | 12/30/22 | $149,706 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $172,500 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $64,160 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,415,200 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $8,605,770 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $12,560 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $10,257,630 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $105,343 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $243,831 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $24,391 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $10,631,195 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $149,706 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $431,163 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $431,163 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $3,734,833 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $19,129 |
Other employee benefits | $483,960 |
Payroll taxes | $309,596 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $19,425 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $124,579 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $74,400 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $364,701 |
Advertising and promotion | $143,777 |
Office expenses | $405,212 |
Information technology | $30,427 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $393,807 |
Travel | $60,625 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $30,316 |
Insurance | $61,671 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $7,375,066 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,987,685 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,626,828 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $149,845 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $91,804 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,731,626 |
Investments—other securities | $1,254,134 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $21,356 |
Total assets | $8,863,278 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $534,005 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $18,519 |
Total liabilities | $552,524 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,826,469 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $484,285 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $8,863,278 |
Over the last fiscal year, Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence Region has awarded $289,130 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTER OF BUCKS COUNTY PURPOSE: PROVIDE EVIDENCE-BASED MENTORING MODEL TO YOUTH IN BUCKS COUNTY | $73,585 |
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTER OF LEHIGH COUNTY PURPOSE: PROVIDE EVIDENCE-BASED MENTORING MODEL TO YOUTH IN LEHIGH COUNTY | $215,545 |