Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence Region
Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence Region
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About this organization
Mission
OUR MISSION: TO CREATE AND SUPPORT ONE-TO-ONE MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS THAT IGNITE THE POWER AND PROMISE OF YOUTH, WHILE WORKING COLLABORATIVELY TO STRENGTHEN THE QUALITY OF THE MENTORING FIELD AND CLOSE THE MENTORING GAP.
About
MENTORING SERVICES: COMMUNITY BASED, SCHOOL-BASED AND SPECIALTY YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS SERVING APPROXIMATELY 3,200 YOUTH IN SOUTHEASTERN PA AND SOUTHEASTERN NJ. THE PROGRAM ACHIEVEMENTS INCLUDE: - RATED A FOUR STAR CHARITY BY CHARITY NAVIGATOR (THE NATION'S LARGEST AND MOST UTILIZED CHARITY EVALUATOR) - 2ND LARGEST OF MORE THAN 300 BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS AGENCIES NATIONWIDE - GOLD STANDARD AWARD FOR TOP PERFORMING AGENCIES IN THE NATION - 240,000 CHILDREN AND MENTORS POSITIVELY IMPACTED SINCE 1915 - BEST OF NORRISTOWN BUSINESS AWARD FOR THREE CONSECUTIVE YEARS - 2014 WHITNEY M. YOUNG AWARD BY THE URBAN LEAGUE OF PHILADELPHIASEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION.DURING 2018, CHILDREN INVOLVED IN OUR MENTORING PROGRAMS FOR MORE THAN 12 MONTHS EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING OUTCOMES: - 89% IMPROVED THEIR OUTLOOK ON THE FUTURE - 79% OF CAREGIVERS NOTICED IMPROVED SELF-CONFIDENCE IN THEIR CHILD - 95% ADVANCED TO THE NEXT GRADE LEVEL A SURVEY OF BIGS AND LITTLES INVOLVED IN OUR MENTORING PROGRAMS FOR THE PAST 12 MONTHS REVEALED THE FOLLOWING:- 97% LITTLES BELIEVE THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH THEIR BIG IS VERY IMPORTANT - 95% LITTLES MAINTAINED OR IMPROVED THEIR SOCIAL ACCEPTANCE AMONG PEERS - 94% LITTLES MAINTAINED OR IMPROVED THEIR ATTITUDE TOWARD RISKY BEHAVIORS - 90% LITTLES BELIEVE THAT THEIR BIG GIVES THEM GOOD IDEAS ABOUT SOLVING A PROBLEM - 89% LITTLES MAINTAINED OR IMPROVED THEIR GRADES IN SCHOOL - 84% BIGS FEEL CLOSE TO THEIR LITTLE - 82% BIGS BELIEVE THAT THEIR LITTLE HAS MADE IMPROVEMENTS SINCE THEY STARTED MEETING
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing clearly states the mission of the non-profit as “Our mission: to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth, while working collaboratively to strengthen the quality of the mentoring field and close the mentoring gap.”.
When outlining its functions, they were explained as: “To improve the lives of children and strengthen communities through professionally-supported, one-to-one mentoring relationships.”.
- In compliance with legal regulations, the non-profit has reported their state of operation as PA.
- The filing records the non-profit's address for 2020 as 123 SOUTH BROAD STREET NO 1050, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19109.
- As of 2020, the non-profit's form reports a total of 117 employees.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $299,037.
- The organization has 30 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1915.
- The organization pays $4,617,549 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $1,307,468 in fundraising expenses.
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