Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence Region

Organization Overview

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.

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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Stephen Smith
Chairperson
$0
Peter C Buckley
Vice Chair
$0
Rhonda Cates
Treasurer
$0
Kathy Gaddes
Secretary
$0
Jeff Aldi
Director
$0
Karen Baldry
Director
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Experience Hr Inc
Human Resource Services
$186,706
Big Brothers Big Sisters Lehigh Valley
Program Subcontractor
$149,706
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence Region has awarded $289,130 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

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
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