Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kentuckiana
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kentuckiana meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kentuckiana’s mission is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.
Year, State Incorporated:
1967, KY
Since 1967, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kentuckiana (BBBS) services have helped young people achieve their full potential through mentorship. The nonprofit serves youth and young adults ages 7 to 25 across 10 Kentucky and Southern Indiana counties. Agency services are proven prevention methods for violence and substance use, elevating BBBS programs from traditional reactionary services. Mentorship positively impacts many areas of a young person’s life including education, relationships, mental well-being, and social emotional skills - resulting in outcomes that last a lifetime. BBBS offers a continuum of mentoring programs to meet young people’s diverse needs.
In the Community-Based Mentoring program, mentors (Bigs) and youth mentees (Littles) meet 2-3 times a month to take part in physical, social, and mental skills-building activities together. Through the Site-Based Mentoring program, Littles meet weekly with their Bigs during or after school to promote academic success and build social skills.
The Group Mentoring program pairs 3-5 middle school aged Littles with one Big to build a supportive “Big Group” community. The Big Group at Goodwill’s West Louisville Opportunity Center meets in an area with extreme rates of poverty and crime. During facilitated sessions twice a month, youth receive the support required to excel personally and academically.
School to Work connects high school students with local businesses or workplace partners. Each workplace provides expertise, meeting space, and employee mentors. Through monthly sessions, student mentees gain valuable skills, explore post-secondary pathways, and increase college/career readiness.
Big Futures helps young adults ages 16-25 successfully transition from high school into adulthood by achieving one of the 3 E pathways (Enrollment in post-secondary education, Enlistment in a military branch, or Employment). Mentors and BBBS staff provide critical guidance, and monthly events cover topics based on the program’s 4 pillars: Pathways to Success, Leadership and Professional Development, Holistic Health, and Financial Education.
For the year ended June 30, 2024, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kentuckiana's program expenses were:
| Program services | $2,122,880 |
| Total Program Expenses | $2,122,880 |
Chief Executive
Gary Friedman, Chief Executive Officer
Chair of the Board
Mr. Scott Godthaab
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
SVP/Director of Retail Banking, Republic Bank
Board Size
24
Paid Staff Size
32
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Cause-related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.), Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, 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 Kentuckiana's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2024.
Source of Funds
| Grants | $1,874,331 |
| Contributions | $653,271 |
| Investment return | $333,787 |
| Special events, net | $198,376 |
| Gifts in kind | $76,137 |
| Total Income | $3,135,902 |
Programs: 73% Fundraising: 18% Administrative: 10%
| Total Income | $3,135,902 |
| Total expenses: | $2,918,161 |
| Program expenses | $2,122,880 |
| Fundraising expenses | $516,118 |
| Administrative expenses | $279,163 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $217,741 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $4,697,192 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $4,914,933 |
| Total Liabilities | $377,361 |
| Total Assets | $5,292,294 |
Total assets as reported include $1,072,584 in property and equipment, net.
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