Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Southwest Washington

Organization Overview

Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Southwest Washington is located in Olympia, WA. The organization was established in 1985. 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 12/2021, Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Southwest Washington employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Southwest Washington 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 12/2021, Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Southwest Washington generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $801.5k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.7% per year over the past 7 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

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE CHILDREN FACING ADVERSITY WITH STRONG AND ENDURING, PROFESSIONALLY SUPPORTED ONE-TO-ONE MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS, CHANGING THEIR LIVES FOR THE BETTER, FOREVER. OUR VISION IS THAT ALL CHILDREN ACHIEVE SUCCESS IN LIFE. BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON SERVES CHILDREN AND YOUTH, 6-18 OF AGE, WHO ARE IN NEED OF ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE AND/OR AT RISK OF DROPPING OUT OF SCHOOL; VULNERABLE TO DEVELOPING DELINQUENCY PROBLEMS SUCH AS DRUG/ALCOHOL USE; HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM; OR LACK SOCIAL SKILLS. THE MAJORITY OF CHILDREN/YOUTH WE SERVE ARE GROWING UP IN CHAOTIC ENVIRONMENTS INCLUDING FAMILY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, MENTAL HEALTH OR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY ISSUES, PARENTAL INCARCERATION AND/OR HOMELESSNESS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON IS A LOCAL AFFILIATE OF OUR NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOUNDED IN 1904. WE HAVE BEEN MAKING ONE-TO-ONE MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN TEEN AND ADULT VOLUNTEER MENTORS AND CHILDREN/YOUTH, 6-18 YEARS OF AGE, SINCE 1985. BBBS PROVIDES RESEARCH-BASED, PROFESSIONALLY SUPPORTED MENTORING PROGRAMS AT BOTH SCHOOLS SITES AND IN THE COMMUNITY FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH ACROSS A FIVE COUNTY AREA: THURSTON, LEWIS, PACIFIC, GRAYS HARBOR AND MASON COUNTIES. WE PARTNER WITH SCHOOL DISTRICTS, AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS, COMMUNITY GROUPS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO CONNECT CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH MENTORS TO MAKE SURE THEY RECEIVE THE SUPPORT THEY NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN SCHOOL AND LIFE. BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON OFFERS SEVERAL HIGH QUALITY PROGRAMS TO MEET COMMUNITY NEEDS. WITH INPUT FROM THE LITTLE'S FAMILY AND SCHOOL PERSONNEL, THE MENTORING IS FOCUSED SO THAT THE LITTLE RECEIVE THE MAXIMUM SUPPORT IN THE AREAS THEY NEED THE MOST. ALL MATCHES ARE CAREFULLY ADMINISTERED BY BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS STAFF MEMBERS FOLLOWING STRICT BACKGROUND AND INTERVIEW STANDARDS TO ENSURE THE MATCH BETWEEN THE BIG AND LITTLE IS SAFE AND WELL-SUITED TO THE INDIVIDUAL CHILD'S NEEDS, AS WELL AS HARMONIOUS AND BUILT TO LAST. BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS PROGRAMS INCLUDE: (1) BIGS IN SCHOOLS PROGRAM: OUR BIGS IN SCHOOL PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO FOSTER YOUTH'S ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT AND ENHANCE THEIR SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SKILLS. STUDENTS, REFERRED BY TEACHERS AND SCHOOL COUNSELORS, ARE STRUGGLING IN SCHOOL, LACK SOCIAL SKILLS OR HAVE PROBLEM BEHAVIORS SUCH AS AGGRESSIVENESS, CHRONIC ABSENTEEISM, OR SKIPPING CLASSES. ADULT AND HIGH SCHOOL MENTORS (BIGS) ARE RECRUITED FROM LOCAL HIGH SCHOOLS, COLLEGES, AND THE LOCAL COMMUNITY, ARE MATCHING WITH CHILDREN AND YOUTH, AGES 6-13 YEARS OF AGE. STUDENT AND THEIR MENTORS MEET BETWEEN 30-60 MINUTES EACH WEEK AT A DESIGNATED SCHOOL OR AFTER-SCHOOL SITE, UNDER THE DIRECT SUPERVISION OF A BBBS STAFF MEMBER. MATCHES PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES THAT REFLECT THEIR MUTUAL INTERESTS AND HOBBIES, SUCH AS ARTS AND CRAFTS, HOMEWORK AND EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES, STEAM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS AND MATH) PROJECTS, ORGANIZED GAMES AND SPORTS, AND BOARD GAMES. MENTORS OFFER STUDENTS TIME AND ATTENTION ON A CONSISTENT BASIS, PROMOTING POSITIVE PEER AND ADULT RELATIONSHIPS, A POSITIVE ATTITUDE, ENHANCES SELF- CONFIDENCE, AND ACADEMIC ENCOURAGEMENT. (2) BIGS IN THE COMMUNITY: OUR BIGS IN COMMUNITY PROGRAM OFFERS THE OPPORTUNITY FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH, AGES 6-18 YEARS OF AGE, AND THEIR MENTORS TO SPEND TIME TOGETHER IN THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITIES. A BIG AND LITTLE ARE MATCHED BASED ON SHARED INTERESTS AND INDIVIDUAL CHILD'S NEEDS. BIGS MEET WITH THEIR LITTLES ON EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS TO PARTICIPATE IN SUCH ACTIVITIES AS HOMEWORK HELP, SHARING A MEAL TOGETHER, OR ATTENDING LOCAL MUSEUMS, THEATRE, AND SPORTING EVENTS. DURING MATCH OUTINGS, FILLED WITH CONVERSATION AND SHARED ACTIVITIES, BIGS AND LITTLES DEVELOP A RELATIONSHIP TO HELP MANAGE THEIR EVERYDAY CHALLENGES OF GROWING UP. (3) MENTOR CONNECTIONS: OUR MENTOR CONNECTIONS PROGRAM FOCUSES ON MILITARY-CONNECTED STUDENTS IN ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL GRADES TO HELP THEM COPE WITH THE STRESS OF PARENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND FREQUENT MOVES. SPECIALLY TRAINED BIGS MEET WITH THE MILITARY-CONNECTED LITTLES WEEKLY DURING SCHOOL HOURS TO SHARE LUNCH AND PARTICIPATE IN FUN AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES. (4) MENTOR U IS A HIGH SCHOOL MENTORING PROGRAM FOCUSING ON COLLEGE READINESS, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, CAREER EXPLORATION AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING. THE PROGRAM IS AN INNOVATIVE APPROACH THAT PROVIDES ON-TO-ONE MENTORING TO HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH, BLENDING TECHNOLOGY WITH A CURRICULUM AND ACTIVITIES THAT ARE INTENTIONALLY DESIGNED TO MEET A HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT'S NEEDS, USING A FRAMEWORK BASED ON THE SKILLS STUDENTS NEED TO GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL, BE READY FOR POST-HIGH SCHOOL SUCCESS. AND ACHIEVE SUCCESS IN LIFE. STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN A WEEKLY CLASS SESSION LED BY A BBS MENTOR U PROGRAM COORDINATOR. EACH GRADE LEVEL COURSE OUTLINE HAS SEVEN UNITS PROGRESSING IN TOPICS AS STUDENTS MOVE THROUGH GRADES 9 THROUGH 12. CURRICULUM UNITS INCLUDE: COMMUNICATION STYLES, CONFLICT RESOLUTION, AND RELATIONSHIP BUILDING; IDENTIFYING INTEREST AND PASSIONS; GOAL SETTING AND PURSUIT OF GOALS; GROWTH MINDSET; RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS; BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL; HOW DO I GET THERE (POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION); ACADEMIC PROGRESS AND COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES; THE COLLEGE PROCESS; FINANCIAL LITERACY/GUIDANCE; WHO CAN I BECOME; AND INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jeff Engle
Executive Di
$51,484
Shelby Hentges
Secretary
$0
Kara Meyer
Past Preside
$0
Craig Mcelfresh
Vice Preside
$0
Jim Winkle
Treasurer
$0
Courtney Drennon
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$258,998
Related organizations$0
Government grants $182,165
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$120,469
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $53,452
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$561,632
Total Program Service Revenue$157,433
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $128,015
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,051,719

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Southwest Washington has recieved totaling $86,820.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Schools Out Washington

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: Washington Youth Development Nonprofit Relief Fund

$38,000
Thurston County Economic Development Council

Lacey, WA

PURPOSE: COVID 19 RELIEF

$20,000
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT

$20,000
United Way Of Grays Harbor

Aberdeen, WA

PURPOSE: TO HELP FUND AGENCY'S COMMUNITY PROGRAM(S).

$8,820
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