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 12/2020, Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence Region employed 91 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 12/2020, Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence Region generated $5.4m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.6m during the year ending 12/2020. 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
2020
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 2,800 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 FOUR STARS BY CHARITY NAVIGATOR (THE NATION'S LARGEST AND MOST UTILIZED CHARITY EVALUATOR), 4TH LARGEST OF MORE THAN 250 BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS AGENCIES NATIONWIDE, GOLD STANDARD FOR TOP PERFORMING AGENCIES IN THE NATION, AND 2,186 CHILDREN AND MENTORS POSITIVELY IMPACTED DURING 2020. DURING 2020, OF THE CHILDREN IN YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS FOR 12 MONTHS OR MORE, 99% IMPROVED OR MAINTAINED THEIR EXPECTATIONS ABOUT FINISHING HIGH SCHOOL AND ATTENDING COLLEGE, 93% REDUCED OR AVOIDED AN INCREASE IN NEGATIVE BEHAVIORS IN SCHOOL, 90% INCREASED OR MAINTAINED THEIR SOCIAL COMPETENCY SKILLS AND 89% IMPROVED OR MAINTAINED THEIR ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE.
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 2020, 234 PROGRAMS WERE DIRECTLY SUPPORTED, 66 TRAININGS WERE DELIVERED, 1,583 ADULT PARTICIPANTS WERE TRAINED, 535 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE HOURS WERE DELIVERED, 215 QUALITY ASSESSMENT REVIEWS WERE COMPLETED, AND 74,000 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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Marcus Allen CEO | Officer | 40 | $211,991 |
Michele Molano COO | 40 | $146,236 | |
Gregory A Burton VP Of Marketing & Communic | 40 | $122,752 | |
Kate Mccloud VP Of Advancement | 40 | $115,837 | |
Gordon St John 1st Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lloyd Freeman Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Your Part-time Controller Llc Accounting Services | 12/30/20 | $253,680 |
Experience Hr Inc Human Resource Services | 12/30/20 | $224,100 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $386,819 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,279,896 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,731,166 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $55,661 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,397,881 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $52,407 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $37,215 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$117,935 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $5,369,568 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $234,159 |
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. | $378,444 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $76,651 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $3,317,008 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $14,673 |
Other employee benefits | $433,555 |
Payroll taxes | $249,581 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $27,450 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $37,100 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $37,763 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $12,545 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $680,898 |
Advertising and promotion | $43,071 |
Office expenses | $186,971 |
Information technology | $27,876 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $499,694 |
Travel | $25,290 |
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 | $57,884 |
Insurance | $77,632 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $6,560,556 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $800 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,639,941 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,629,935 |
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 | $109,009 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $107,435 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,846,064 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $19,723 |
Total assets | $5,352,907 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $405,317 |
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 | $56,838 |
Total liabilities | $462,155 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,744,236 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,146,516 |
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 | $5,352,907 |
Over the last fiscal year, Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence Region has awarded $217,874 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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Jamison, PA PURPOSE: PROVIDE EVIDENCE-BASED MENTORING MODEL TO YOUTH IN BUCKS COUNTY | $113,851 |
Allentown, PA PURPOSE: PROVIDE EVIDENCE-BASED MENTORING MODEL TO YOUTH IN LEHIGH AND NORTHAMPTON COUNTIES | $104,023 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 27 grants that Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence Region has recieved totaling $666,780.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
United Way Of Greater Philadelphia And Southern New Jersey Philadelphia, PA | | $120,000 |
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
Wawa Foundation Inc Wawa, PA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE FOUNDATION PROGRAM INITIATIVES | $72,000 |
American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH PURPOSE: YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | $55,500 |
George Fam Found U-Deed Tr Michael A George & Amy K George 02212014 Park City, UT PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
First Niagara Foundation Buffalo, NY PURPOSE: MENTORING | $50,000 |
Beg. Balance | $35,950 |
Ending Balance | $35,950 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Madison Square Boys & Girls Club Inc New York, NY | $113,166,450 | $16,186,377 |
Boys & Girls Clubs Of Northeast Ohio Lorain, OH | $16,382,191 | $16,570,252 |
Kips Bay Boys And Girls Club Inc Bronx, NY | $29,136,373 | $11,702,149 |
Boys & Girls Clubs Of Mercer County Inc Trenton, NJ | $9,102,756 | $9,543,737 |
Boys & Girls Clubs Of Philadelphia Inc Philadelphia, PA | $21,674,311 | $7,878,388 |
Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence Region Philadelphia, PA | $5,352,907 | $5,369,568 |
Boys & Girls Club Of Metro Queens Inc South Richmond Hill, NY | $10,687,196 | $6,066,978 |
Boys & Girls Clubs Of Western Pa Pittsburgh, PA | $11,350,205 | $5,847,953 |
Boys & Girls Clubs Of The Capital Area Inc Albany, NY | $8,608,570 | $7,515,956 |
Boys Club Of Mount Kisco Inc Mount Kisco, NY | $9,832,840 | $5,014,270 |
Boys And Girls Club Of Paterson And Passaic Inc Paterson, NJ | $16,650,050 | $7,369,946 |
Boys And Girls Clubs Of Cleveland Cleveland, OH | $6,499,827 | $4,462,783 |