Big Brothers Big Sisters Of South Alabama Inc
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of South Alabama Inc
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About this organization
Mission
Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Alabama's mission is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.
About
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF SOUTH ALABAMA IS THE LOCAL LEADER IN QUALITY YOUTH MENTORING SERVICES. WE HOLD OURSELVES ACCOUNTABLE FOR AND ARE ABLE TO MEASURE SPECIFIC YOUTH OUTCOMES THAT INDICATE THAT WHEN MATCHED WITH A BIG, OUR LITTLES ACHIEVE SUCCESS IN SCHOOL, ARE BETTER ABLE TO AVOID RISKY BEHAVIORS SUCH AS GETTING INTO FIGHTS AND TRYING DRUGS AND ALCOHOL, AND IMPROVE THEIR SELF-CONFIDENCE AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE. OUR PROGRAM SERVES CHILDREN AGES 6 TO 18 IN MOBILE, BALDWIN, WASHINGTON, CLARKE, ESCAMBIA AND MONROE COUNTIES. ONCE A MATCH IS CREATED BETWEEN A BIG AND A LITTLE, OUR ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ONGOING PROFESSIONAL SUPPORTFOR THE DURATION OF THEIR MATCH OR UNTIL THE LITTLE TURNS 18 OR GRADUATES FROM HIGH SCHOOL. DURING THE YEAR,CHILDREN MATCHED WITH A MENTOR FOR ONE YEAR IN OUR COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAM RESULTED IN THE FOLLOWING OUTCOMES: - 100% OF LITTLES ARE MORE CONFIDENT THAT THEY WILL FINISH SCHOOL. - 100% OF LITTLES HAD IMPROVED RELATIONSHIPS WITH PEERS AND ADULTS. - 100% OF LITTLES AVOIDED RISKY BEHAVIORS. - 100% OF LITTLES IMPROVED ACADEMICALLY. OUR MATCHES SERVED DURING OUR SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAM FOR THE 2017-2018 SCHOOL YEAR RESULTED IN THE FOLLOWING OUTCOMES: - 98% OF LITTLES ARE MORE CONFIDENT THAT THEY WILL GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL. - 93% OF LITTLES HAD IMPROVED RELATIONSHIPS WITH PEERS AND ADULTS. - 91% OF LITTLES REPORTED BEING BETTER ABLE TO AVOID RISKY BEHAVIORS. - 91% OF LITTLES IMPROVED ACADEMICALLY. OUR "LITTLES" HAVE MANY CHALLENGES TO OVERCOME, INCLUDING POVERTY, NEGATIVE INFLUENCES FROM PEERS, AND POOR ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE. BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF SOUTH ALABAMA HELPS THE CHILDREN WE SERVE OVERCOME THESE OBSTACLES BY PROVIDING A THOROUGHLY SCREENED AND TRAINED, CARING ADULT TO SERVE AS A "BIG" BROTHER OR "BIG" SISTER, WHO SERVES AS A MENTOR, GUIDE AND FRIEND SO THAT THE CHILD CAN HAVE SOMEONE THAT THEY CAN SHARE NEW EXPERIENCES WITH, CONFIDE IN, AND RECEIVE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE FROM. OUR SERVICES ARE OFFERED AT NO COST TO OUR COMMUNITY'S MOST VULNERABLE FAMILIES. THOSE THAT INVEST IN OUR MISSION ENABLE US TO CONDUCT BACKGROUND CHECKS ON VOLUNTEERS TO ENSURE CHILD SAFETY, AND PROVIDE ONGOING PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND VOLUNTEERS TO BUILD AND SUSTAIN LONG-LASTING RELATIONSHIPS; A KEY TO SUCCESSFUL MENTORING.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The non-profit's aim, as indicated in the filing, is “To provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever.”.
When referring to its functions, they were specified as: “To provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever.”.
- As stated in the filing, the non-profit's address in 2019 was 3 ROYAL STREET STE 300, MOBILE, AL, 36602.
- The non-profit's form reports a total of 12 employees as of 2019.
- 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 $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is $25,997.
- The CEO's salary policy within the organization is established through a review process by an impartial entity.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 14 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2012.
- 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's financial statements were compiled or reviewed by an accountant.
- The organization pays $407,738 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $82,679 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.
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