Grantmaking public charity · EIN 23-1365190
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of America
Tampa, FL
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of America is a public charity that makes grants based in Tampa, FL. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $28.9M in grants paid across 139 grants, with $51M in total assets. Its largest grants went to BBBS of New York City Inc, BBBS of Eastern Massachusetts and BBBS of Metropolitan Chicago.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Big Brothers Big Sisters Of America's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) monitors grant funds passed through to affiliate agencies through compliance requirements established in the memorandum of agreement between BBBSA and the affiliate, as well as through direct monitoring during the grant term by the grant performance and support team. Agencies are required to submit monthly receipt forms to the finance team to confirm receipt of grant funds and an indication of use agencies also submit their annual audit, compliant with A-133 regulations if appropriate, to BBBSA for review and filing.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
Since 1904, Big Brothers Big Sisters has been matching youth in meaningful, enduring, professionally supported mentoring relationships with adult volunteers who defend their potential and help them achieve their biggest possible futures. Big Brothers Big Sisters' evidence-based approach is designed to create positive youth outcomes, including educational success, avoidance of risky behaviors, higher aspirations, greater confidence, and improved relationships. In the past 10 years, with 220 affiliates in all 50 states, Big Brothers Big Sisters has served nearly 2 million children. Learn how to
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBBS of New York City Inc | New York, NY | Capacity Building | $1,180,997 |
| BBBS of Eastern Massachusetts | Boston, MA | Capacity Building | $1,065,907 |
| BBBS of Metropolitan Chicago | Chicago, IL | Capacity Building | $999,660 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star | Irving, TX | Capacity Building | $841,414 |
| BBBS of Kentuckiana Inc | Louisville, KY | Capacity Building | $681,953 |
| BBBS of New Hampshire | Stratham, NH | Capacity Building | $598,898 |
| BBBS of Orange County | Santa Ana, CA | Capacity Building | $581,192 |
| BBBS of Coastal & Northern New Jersey | Asbury Park, NJ | Capacity Building | $564,150 |
| Bbbs of Metro Atlanta Inc | Atlanta, GA | Capacity Building | $508,067 |
| Kansas BBBS Inc | Wichita, KS | Capacity Building | $474,543 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami | Miami, FL | Capacity Building | $473,309 |
| BBBS of Greater Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Capacity Building | $439,301 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence Region | Philadelphia, PA | Capacity Building | $427,862 |
| BBBS of Acadiana Inc | Lafayette, LA | Capacity Building | $411,829 |
| BBBS of Greater Birmingham Inc | Birmingham, AL | Capacity Building | $364,251 |
| BBBS of South Texas | San Antonio, TX | Capacity Building | $351,072 |
| BBBS of Tampa Bay Inc | Tampa, FL | Capacity Building | $309,241 |
| BBBS of Colorado Inc | Englewood, CO | Capacity Building | $294,048 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound | Seattle, WA | Capacity Building | $287,028 |
| BBBS of Utah Inc | Salt Lake City, UT | Capacity Building | $285,126 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana | Fort Wayne, IN | Capacity Building | $270,028 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska | Anchorage, AK | Capacity Building | $237,270 |
| Bbbs of Broward County Inc | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Capacity Building | $224,059 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee | Nashville, TN | Capacity Building | $221,181 |
| Be-A-Friend Inc BBBS of Erie Niagara and the Southern Tier | Buffalo, NY | Capacity Building | $220,278 |
The 25 largest of 139 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- California$1.94M · 14 grants
- New York$1.78M · 8 grants
- Texas$1.63M · 6 grants
- Florida$1.6M · 9 grants
- Massachusetts$1.59M · 5 grants
- Illinois$1.22M · 5 grants
- Pennsylvania$941K · 6 grants
- Kentucky$689K · 2 grants
- New Jersey$600K · 4 grants
- New Hampshire$599K · 1 grant
- Kansas$534K · 2 grants
- Washington$519K · 4 grants
Quick answers
Does Big Brothers Big Sisters Of America accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Big Brothers Big Sisters Of America's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Big Brothers Big Sisters Of America give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $28,874,687 in grants paid (139 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Big Brothers Big Sisters Of America funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to BBBS of New York City Inc (NY), $1.18M, BBBS of Eastern Massachusetts (MA), $1.07M, BBBS of Metropolitan Chicago (IL), $1000K, Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star (TX), $841K and BBBS of Kentuckiana Inc (KY), $682K.