Big Brothers Big Sisters Services, Inc.
Creating and supporting one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth
Big Brothers Big Sisters Services, Inc.
EIN: 54-0702502
as of September 2023
as of September 18, 2023
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Community-based & Site-based Mentoring
Big Brothers Big Sisters Service, Inc’s (BBBS) mission is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.
Active in Richmond since 1962, BBBS is accountable for enrolled youth building social skills, increasing academic achievement, and creating healthy lifestyles. Enrolled youth (Littles) are matched with a volunteer mentor (Bigs) who commit to meet consistently as a match for a minimum of one year. When youth have the influence of a caring adult, they are more likely to avoid risky behaviors and to focus on academics (Search Institute). Being matched with a Big Brother or Big Sister can help them navigate challenges, reach their potential and leave a positive impact on their community.
BBBS is a research-based, outcomes-oriented mentoring organization which drives relationships with a shared sense of purpose to help children reach their goals. To achieve these goals, Big Brothers Big Sisters has two core programs:
Community-Based Mentoring: Traditional one-to-one mentoring during out-of-school time to allow youth to ignite and harness their own potential by building a positive relationship with an adult and engaging with the world around them. Bigs and Littles spend 9-12 hours per month together, clearing the path to the child’s biggest possible future.
Site-Based Mentoring: One-to-one lunch time mentoring in a structured environment to help build caring and productive school climates and to create consistent, meaningful interactions between Bigs and Littles for one hour per week during the school year. Littles cultivate abilities to shape their own lives and create a commitment to learning.
To ensure safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, BBBS advises Bigs and Littles to meet virtually or through socially distanced outings while following CDC guidelines.
BBBS is proud to be donor and volunteer supported, with no fees charged for services.
Where we work
Affiliations & memberships
ConnectRichmond 2010
ConnectSouthside 2010
Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce 2010
United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg Partnership Agency 2010
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Download audited financialsRevenue vs. expenses: breakdown
Liquidity in 2021 info
1.97
Months of cash in 2021 info
2.5
Fringe rate in 2021 info
36%
Funding sources info
Assets & liabilities info
Financial data
Big Brothers Big Sisters Services, Inc.
Revenue & expensesFiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
Big Brothers Big Sisters Services, Inc.
Balance sheetFiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.
Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
This snapshot of Big Brothers Big Sisters Services, Inc.’s financial trends applies Nonprofit Finance Fund® analysis to data hosted by GuideStar. While it highlights the data that matter most, remember that context is key – numbers only tell part of any story.
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Business model indicators
Profitability info | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
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Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation | $36,511 | $92,642 | -$74,520 | $136,520 | -$60,555 |
As % of expenses | 4.0% | 9.6% | -7.5% | 14.7% | -7.1% |
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation | $30,836 | $86,107 | -$81,780 | $130,213 | -$65,239 |
As % of expenses | 3.4% | 8.8% | -8.2% | 13.9% | -7.6% |
Revenue composition info | |||||
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Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted) | $934,788 | $1,030,600 | $891,282 | $969,789 | $769,492 |
Total revenue, % change over prior year | 2.7% | 10.2% | -13.5% | 8.8% | -20.7% |
Program services revenue | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Membership dues | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Investment income | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
Government grants | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 13.6% | 0.0% |
All other grants and contributions | 99.3% | 99.3% | 99.1% | 85.3% | 98.1% |
Other revenue | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Expense composition info | |||||
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Total expenses before depreciation | $914,346 | $969,606 | $989,255 | $928,179 | $854,313 |
Total expenses, % change over prior year | 1.0% | 6.0% | 2.0% | -6.2% | -8.0% |
Personnel | 68.0% | 71.1% | 70.4% | 71.9% | 75.5% |
Professional fees | 6.1% | 5.9% | 5.0% | 7.6% | 4.4% |
Occupancy | 9.8% | 9.9% | 11.6% | 12.9% | 9.3% |
Interest | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Pass-through | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
All other expenses | 16.1% | 13.1% | 13.0% | 7.6% | 10.8% |
Full cost components (estimated) info | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
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Total expenses (after depreciation) | $920,021 | $976,141 | $996,515 | $934,486 | $858,997 |
One month of savings | $76,196 | $80,801 | $82,438 | $77,348 | $71,193 |
Debt principal payment | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Fixed asset additions | $9,584 | $8,936 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total full costs (estimated) | $1,005,801 | $1,065,878 | $1,078,953 | $1,011,834 | $930,190 |
Capital structure indicators
Liquidity info | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
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Months of cash | 2.5 | 2.1 | 1.2 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
Months of cash and investments | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.0 | 5.9 | 5.6 |
Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets | 2.5 | 3.4 | 2.5 | 4.4 | 3.9 |
Balance sheet composition info | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
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Cash | $187,838 | $166,784 | $100,051 | $258,859 | $179,117 |
Investments | $165,058 | $207,364 | $226,998 | $200,768 | $219,869 |
Receivables | $174,077 | $234,500 | $235,996 | $162,528 | $143,000 |
Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE) | $55,300 | $47,039 | $46,227 | $46,227 | $36,463 |
Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE) | 66.6% | 55.6% | 71.4% | 85.1% | 95.3% |
Liabilities (as a % of assets) | 10.4% | 7.1% | 15.6% | 13.6% | 16.3% |
Unrestricted net assets | $212,791 | $298,898 | $217,118 | $347,331 | $282,092 |
Temporarily restricted net assets | $282,410 | $298,500 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Permanently restricted net assets | $0 | $0 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Total restricted net assets | $282,410 | $298,500 | $289,329 | $205,862 | $186,334 |
Total net assets | $495,201 | $597,398 | $506,447 | $553,193 | $468,426 |
Key data checks
Key data checks info | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
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Material data errors | No | No | No | No | No |
Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
Documents
Principal Officer
Ellie Martinez
Number of employees
Source: IRS Form 990
Big Brothers Big Sisters Services, Inc.
Officers, directors, trustees, and key employeesSOURCE: IRS Form 990
Compensation data
Big Brothers Big Sisters Services, Inc.
Highest paid employeesSOURCE: IRS Form 990
Compensation data
Big Brothers Big Sisters Services, Inc.
Board of directorsas of 09/14/2023
Board of directors data
Ms. Meghan Barbato
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Term: 2023 - 2025
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Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? No -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes
Organizational demographics
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Leadership
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