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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: April 2025 Expires: April 2027

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio, Inc.

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards
(614) 839-2447
1855 E Dublin Granville Rd Fl 1
Columbus, OH, 43229
https://bbbscentralohio.org/
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Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio, Inc. meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:

MISSION STATEMENT:
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio, Inc. provides children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported 1-to-1 relationships that change their lives for the better, forever.

VISION:
That all children achieve success in life.

WE VALUE:
Caring adults promoting positive development with youth.

Children and their families, providing them safe and impactful services.

Our volunteers, donors and staff as our greatest assets.

Integrity, honesty and the highest level of customer service.

Our partners and collaboration.

 

Year, State Incorporated:
1939, OH

Also Known As:
Big Brothers Big Sisters Central Ohio, Big Brothers Big Sisters Delaware County Program, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio, Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Central Ohio, Inc., Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cleveland, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Springfield, Big Brothers Big Sisters Union County Program, South Central Ohio Big Brothers Big Sisters Association

PROGRAMS & SERVICES:

•  School-based Mentoring Program

•  Community-based Mentoring Program

•  Hispanic Mentoring Program

•  Camp Oty-Okwa (Environmental education, summer camp) 

For the year ended June 30, 2024, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio, Inc.'s program expenses were:

Mentoring $4,576,806
Camp $1,676,195
Total Program Expenses $6,253,001

Chief Executive
Elizabeth Martinez, President/CEO

Chair of the Board
Frank Sasso

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Element8

Board Size
20

Method(s) Used:
Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Television, Grant proposals, Cause-related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.)

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio, Inc.'s audited financial statements - consolidated for the year ended June 30, 2024.

Source of Funds
Fees and Grants From Government Agencies $3,043,957
Contributions $1,329,837
Special Events Revenues $913,899
Net Assets Released from Restrictions $851,875
Rental and Other Income $412,810
Employee Retention Credists $410,925
Investment Income, Net $361,993
Contributions - United Way $153,399
Total Income $7,478,695

Programs: 79% Fundraising: 12% Administrative: 7%

Total Income $7,478,695
Total expenses: $7,950,139
  Program expenses $6,253,001
  Fundraising expenses $938,998
  Administrative expenses $584,696
  Other expenses $173,444
Income in Excess of Expenses $-471,444
Beginning Net Assets $13,631,250
Other Changes In Net Assets $481,853
Ending Net Assets $13,641,659
Total Liabilities $489,859
Total Assets $14,131,518

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Report completed by:
BBB of Central Ohio