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 12/2020, Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence Region employed 91 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 12/2020, Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence Region generated $5.4m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.6m during the year ending 12/2020. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2020

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 2,800 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 FOUR STARS BY CHARITY NAVIGATOR (THE NATION'S LARGEST AND MOST UTILIZED CHARITY EVALUATOR), 4TH LARGEST OF MORE THAN 250 BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS AGENCIES NATIONWIDE, GOLD STANDARD FOR TOP PERFORMING AGENCIES IN THE NATION, AND 2,186 CHILDREN AND MENTORS POSITIVELY IMPACTED DURING 2020. DURING 2020, OF THE CHILDREN IN YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS FOR 12 MONTHS OR MORE, 99% IMPROVED OR MAINTAINED THEIR EXPECTATIONS ABOUT FINISHING HIGH SCHOOL AND ATTENDING COLLEGE, 93% REDUCED OR AVOIDED AN INCREASE IN NEGATIVE BEHAVIORS IN SCHOOL, 90% INCREASED OR MAINTAINED THEIR SOCIAL COMPETENCY SKILLS AND 89% IMPROVED OR MAINTAINED THEIR ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE.


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 2020, 234 PROGRAMS WERE DIRECTLY SUPPORTED, 66 TRAININGS WERE DELIVERED, 1,583 ADULT PARTICIPANTS WERE TRAINED, 535 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE HOURS WERE DELIVERED, 215 QUALITY ASSESSMENT REVIEWS WERE COMPLETED, AND 74,000 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
Marcus Allen
CEO
$211,991
Michele Molano
COO
$146,236
Gregory A Burton
VP Of Marketing & Communic
$122,752
Kate Mccloud
VP Of Advancement
$115,837
Gordon St John
1st Vice Chair
$0
Lloyd Freeman
Board Chair
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Your Part-time Controller Llc
Accounting Services
$253,680
Experience Hr Inc
Human Resource Services
$224,100
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$386,819
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,279,896
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$3,731,166
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $55,661
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$5,397,881
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $52,407
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $37,215
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$117,935
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $5,369,568

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence Region has awarded $217,874 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF BUCKS COUNTY

Org PageRecipient Profile

Jamison, PA

PURPOSE: PROVIDE EVIDENCE-BASED MENTORING MODEL TO YOUTH IN BUCKS COUNTY

$113,851

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF LEHIGH VALLEY

Org PageRecipient Profile

Allentown, PA

PURPOSE: PROVIDE EVIDENCE-BASED MENTORING MODEL TO YOUTH IN LEHIGH AND NORTHAMPTON COUNTIES

$104,023
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 27 grants that Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence Region has recieved totaling $666,780.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
$120,000
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc

Charlotte, NC

PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT

$100,000
Wawa Foundation Inc

Wawa, PA

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE FOUNDATION PROGRAM INITIATIVES

$72,000
American Endowment Foundation

Hudson, OH

PURPOSE: YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

$55,500
$50,000
First Niagara Foundation

Buffalo, NY

PURPOSE: MENTORING

$50,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$35,950
Ending Balance$35,950

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