Big Brothers-Big Sisters of Berks County
Big Brothers-Big Sisters of Berks County
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About this organization
Mission
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.
About
The organization provided over 17,000 program service hours to the 265 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.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's mission, as documented in the filing, is “Our 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 strenghtened sense of self-worth; development of character; and improved relationships & performance at home, in school, and throughout the berks county community.”.
When explaining its purpose, the activities were described as: “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.”.
- The non-profit is legally allowed to operate in the state of PA, as reported.
- The filing provides the non-profit's address in 2020 as 825 EVERGREEN DR, WYOMISSING, PA, 19610.
- The non-profit has a total of 11 employees, as reported on their form for 2020.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $43,561.
- The CEO compensation strategy within the organization is determined through a review and approval process by a neutral party.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 17 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1968.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $318,369 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
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