Big Brothers Big Sisters of America

Analysis

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is a registered charity in United States, based in Tampa, FL. It received its IRS tax-exemption ruling in May 1948, 78 years ago. The IRS classifies it as a publicly supported organisation (donations from the general public) under section 501(c)(3), and contributions to it are listed as tax-deductible.

In the financial year ending June 2023, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America reported income of $47.2m and spending of $47.5m, spending 101% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2019 to June 2023, income grew from $16.8m to $47.2m (+181%), an average of +29% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2022, when income rose by 186%. Over the whole period it spent 80% of the income it received.

Among 72,936 United States charities whose main cause is other charitable purposes and that reported income, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America sits at the 99th percentile: it is one of the largest 1% in its cause. Against every charity in United States with reported income it ranks in the 99th percentile, and in the 99th percentile within FL. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include John Cooper School ($47.2m), Student Conservation Association Inc ($47.3m) and Head-Royce School ($47.2m).

On its Form 990 for the period ending June 2023, revenue came from contributions and grants 83% and program service revenue 16% of the total. Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees was $1.0m (2.2% of expenses). Other salaries and wages came to $7.5m. At year end it held assets of $58.4m against liabilities of $11.2m, net assets of $47.2m. It reported 92 employees.