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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: July 2025 Expires: July 2027

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards
(602) 264-2447
1615 E Osborn Rd
Phoenix, AZ, 85016-7121
https://www.bbbsaz.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 Arizona meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
Create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.

Year, State Incorporated:
1955, AZ

For 70 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona (BBBSAZ) has operated under the belief that inherent in every child is the ability to succeed and thrive in life. Big Brothers Big Sisters makes
meaningful, professionally supported matches between volunteers (Bigs) and children (Littles), ages 6 through 18, in Maricopa County and Pinal County. We develop positive relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people.

Our results speak for themselves:
Littles are 46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs.
They’re 52% less likely to skip school.
They’re more confident, with over 80% reporting stronger self-esteem and better relationships.

We don’t just hope for positive outcomes--we measure them. Every match is backed by trained staff who ensure safety and track progress. Our programs are research-based, community-focused, and intentional about reaching the most vulnerable youth in our community.

For the year ended June 30, 2023, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona's program expenses were:

Mentoring program $2,655,962
Total Program Expenses $2,655,962

Chief Executive
Debbie Smith, Interim CEO

Chair of the Board
Jennifer Holsman Tetreault, Board Chairperson

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
TPI Composites

Board Size
18

Paid Staff Size
36

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Television, Radio, Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Cause-related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.), Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.), Solicitations for Used Clothing

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 17.08%

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 Arizona's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2023.

Source of Funds
Grants and contracts $1,123,469
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona Association $879,573
Contributions $638,125
Special events, less cost of direct donor benefits $529,928
Investment income $192,602
In-kind contributions $154,202
Other $43,121
Total Income $3,561,020

Programs: 65% Fundraising: 14% Administrative: 21%

Total Income $3,561,020
Total expenses: $4,071,827
  Program expenses $2,655,962
  Fundraising expenses $567,837
  Administrative expenses $848,028
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $-510,807
Beginning Net Assets $5,244,198
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $4,733,391
Total Liabilities $1,500,124
Total Assets $6,233,515

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Report completed by:
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