Big Brothers-Big Sisters Of Berks County is located in Reading, PA. The organization was established in 1968. 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 Of Berks County employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Big Brothers-Big Sisters Of Berks County 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 Of Berks County generated $543.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $468.3k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.2% per year over the past 8 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION IS TO PROVIDE CHILDREN FACING ADVERSITY WITH STRONG AND ENDURING, PROFESSIONALLY SUPPORTED 1-TO-1 RELATIONSHIPS THAT CHANGE THEIR LIVES FOR THE BETTER, FOREVER. WE STRIVE TO FOSTER POSITIVE AND MEASURABLE GROWTH FOR OUR YOUTH INCLUDING A STRENGTHENED SENSE OF SELF-WORTH; DEVELOPMENT OF CHARACTER; AND IMPROVED RELATIONSHIPS & PERFORMANCE AT HOME, IN SCHOOL, AND THROUGHOUT THE BERKS COUNTY COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED OVER 12,500 PROGRAM SERVICE HOURS TO THE 251 YOUTH SERVED. OVER 90% OF THESE YOUTH ARE AT OR BELOW THE POVERTY LEVEL. HOWEVER, FAMILY INCOME IS NOT A DETERMINING FACTOR FOR ACCEPTANCE INTO THE PROGRAM.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
James J Smith Former E.d. | Officer | 40 | $77,705 |
Elizabeth Werner Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $46,641 |
Peter Bayer Board | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Phil Coles Board | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Nicole Fryer Board | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Peter Giorgi Board | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $281,806 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $47,668 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $91,700 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $79,506 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $500,680 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $1,419 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $41,715 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $543,814 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $124,346 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,947 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $175,355 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $35,891 |
| Payroll taxes | $25,645 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $4,725 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $18,401 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $19,469 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $7,294 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $6,363 |
| Interest | $319 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $16,888 |
| Insurance | $14,951 |
| All other expenses | $591 |
| Total functional expenses | $468,267 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $248,745 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $91,700 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $2,500 |
| 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 | $2,116 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $319,490 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $664,551 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $564 |
| 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 | $22,128 |
| Total liabilities | $22,692 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $641,859 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $664,551 |