Big Brothers Big Sisters Northwest

Organization Overview

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 12/2021, Big Brothers Big Sisters Northwest employed 23 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 12/2021, Big Brothers Big Sisters Northwest generated $1.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.5% 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:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE VISION OF BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS IS THAT ALL CHILDREN ACHIEVE THEIR GREATEST POTENTIAL. WE WORK ON OUR VISION EVERYDAY VIA OUR MISSION WHICH IS TO CREATE STRONG AND ENDURING PROFESSIONALLY SUPPORTED 1:1 MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS THAT IGNITE THE POWER AND PROMISE OF YOUTH.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS COLUMBIA NW (BBBS CNW) IS A PRIVATE, INDEPENDENT NPO AFFILITAED WITH BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF AMERICA. FOUNDED IN 2002, BBBS CNW IS THE LARGEST MENTORING ORGANIZATION IN THE PORTLAND-VANCOUVER REGION. THE BBBS MODEL IS RECOGNIZED BY THE US DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AS AN EVIDENCE BASED MODEL. LOCALLY, WE MENTOR CHILDREN TO BUILD BONDS THAT POSITIVIELY CHANGE THEIR LIVES WITH THE GOAL OF ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL SUCCESS TO INCLUDE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION AND PREPARED MATRICULATION TO COLLEGE/CAREER POSTSECONDARY ACHIEVEMENT. WHAT SETS US APART:WE MENTOR MORE LOCAL YOUTH THAN ANY ORGANIZATION AND HAVE FOR MORE THAN 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 78%. BBBS STUDENTS GRADUATE AT A RATE OF 90%+)-STEWARDING FAMILIES IN HARDSHIP THROUGH THE IMPACT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$462,449
Related organizations$0
Government grants $523,576
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$671,454
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,657,479
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $434
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$89,055
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,570,283

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 13 grants that Big Brothers Big Sisters Northwest has recieved totaling $334,001.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Theodore C And Katherine P Bentleyfoundation

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: THE MATCHING CHALLENGE

$100,000
Oregon Community Foundation

Portland, OR

PURPOSE: OST and Mentoring

$75,377
Ocf Joseph E Weston Public Foundation

Portland, OR

PURPOSE: OST and Mentoring

$56,000
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$33,820
Onpoint Community Credit Union

Portland, OR

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY OUTREACH

$20,000
Raise The Arc

Beaverton, OR

PURPOSE: EXEMPT PURPOSE

$15,000
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