Big Brothers Big Sisters Northwest is located in Portland, OR. The organization was established in 2000. 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 Northwest employed 39 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Big Brothers Big Sisters Northwest 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 Northwest generated $1.2m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.3m during the year ending 12/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE VISION OF BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS IS THAT ALL CHILDREN ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. WE WORK ON OUR VISION EVERYDAY VIA OUR MISSION WHICH IS TO CREATE AND SUPPORT MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS THAT IGNITE THE POWER AND PROMISE OF YOUTH. OUR GOAL IS TO USE THE POWER OF LIFE CHANGING MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS TO HELP YOUTH IMPROVE THEIR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, EMPOWER THEM TO MAKE POSITIVE LIFE CHOICES, GRADUATE FROM HIGHSCHOOL, HAVE HIGHER ASPIRATIONS, GREATER CONFIDENCE, AND POSITIVE AND SUPPORTIVE RELATIONSHIPS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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OVER 20 YEARS LOCALLY AND OVER 100 YEARS NATIONALLY. THROUGH BBBS THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN HAVE BEEN ABLE TO REALIZE THEIR GREATEST POTENTIAL.THE BBBS MODEL OF 1:1 DEDICATED MENTORSHIP ADDRESSES MANY CAUSES OF ACADEMIC FAILURE. WE LEVERAGE THE RESOURCES OF OUR COMMUNITY BY MATCHING YOUTH WITH TRAINED VOLUNTEERS. MATCHES SHARE POSITIVE EXPERIENCES AND BUILD STRONG, TRUSTING BONDS OF FRIENDSHIP. RESEARCH SHOWS THAT THIS TYPE OF CONNECTION CAN IMPROVE A CHILD'S HEALTH AND ACADEMIC SUCCESS.WE ARE PROUD OF OUR OUTCOMES: *MORE POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH PEERS AND ADULTS *BETTER SCHOOL ATTENDANCE *BETTER GRADES *IMPROVED ENGAGEMENT IN SCHOOL (CLUBS, SPORTS) *AVOIDANCE OF RISKY BEHAVIORS *HIGHER GRADUATION RATES AS COMPARED TO OREGON STATISTICS. (OREGON HS GRADS FINISH SCHOOL AT A RATE OF 81.3%. BBBS STUDENTS GRADUATE AT A RATE OF 97%.) *CONTINUING TO STEWARD FAMILIES STILL DEALING WITH THE LONG-TERM EFFECTS OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Korede Alabi Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
John Donohue Board Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kristina Ewing Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Suzy Alexander Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Justin Fox Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Manish Mehta Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $539,393 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $289,740 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $409,357 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $15,000 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,238,490 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $108,011 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$112,494 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,236,615 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $6,000 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $385,459 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $181,359 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,047,473 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $100,948 |
Payroll taxes | $124,841 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,013 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $26,350 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $17,585 |
Fees for services: Other | $132,599 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $37,963 |
Information technology | $108,246 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $98,619 |
Travel | $5,548 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $40,153 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $10,763 |
Insurance | $18,493 |
All other expenses | $27,001 |
Total functional expenses | $2,321,058 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $51,995 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,887,836 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $195,454 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $28,088 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $33,569 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,728,786 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $162,533 |
Total assets | $4,088,261 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $106,798 |
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 | $161,836 |
Total liabilities | $268,634 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,584,703 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $234,924 |
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 | $4,088,261 |