Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star
To enrich, encourage and empower children to reach their highest potential through safe, positive, one-to-one mentoring relationships.
Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star at a glance
In short: Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star gave $2.2M across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $321K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,244,704
- +30.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $320,672
- +12.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $150,000
- Total assets
- $14,140,038
- +6.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star
Open Grants
8 open opportunities from Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star
Bill and Reba Newton Scholarship
Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star
Amount
Up to $1,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Fletcher-Callegari Scholarship
Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star
Amount
Up to $80,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Freeman Bullock Scholarship
Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star
Amount
Up to $1,500
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was BBBS of South Texas ($924K). Together the top 7 received $2.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 14 grants of 37 (38%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star gives
- Giving grew 74% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.2M (2020) to $2.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $2.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BBBS of South Texas San Antonio, TX | One-to-one mentoring | $923,886 |
| BBBS of Central Texas Austin, TX | One-to-one mentoring | $698,023 |
| BBBS of Lubbock Lubbock, TX | One-to-one mentoring | $155,715 |
| BBBS Lonestar Foundation Dallas, TX | General Support | $150,000 |
| BBBS of Hereford Texas Hereford, TX | One-to-one mentoring | $130,682 |
| BBBS Gulf Coast Galveston, TX | One-to-one mentoring | $103,160 |
| BBBS of El Paso El Paso, TX | One-to-one mentoring | $83,238 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14,140,038 | $22,871,601 | $16,470,385 | $2,244,704 | 7 | $208,178 |
| 2023 | $13,239,253 | $15,874,862 | $14,764,853 | $1,716,000 | 6 | $120,566 |
| 2022 | $11,535,105 | $12,802,110 | $13,103,626 | $1,897,849 | 8 | $10,593 |
| 2021 | $11,427,211 | $13,534,336 | $12,099,515 | $1,290,041 | 8 | $2,972 |
| 2020 | $11,041,874 | $13,045,083 | $12,230,340 | $1,184,516 | 8 | $6,305 |
About Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star
Based on IRS filings
Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $14.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $2.2M. Net investment income was $208K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star is led by Pierce Bush, CEO on every filing since 2020; 8 of 44 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Pierce Bush
CEO
On filings since 2020
59 hrs/week
$215K (2020) → $377K (2024)
Ozzie Smith
Market President
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$112K (2020) → $133K (2024)
Alistine Turnbull-Blackshear
Market President
On filings since 2022
50 hrs/week
$114K (2022) → $141K (2024)
Jennifer Harper
Market President
On filings since 2022
50 hrs/week
$114K (2022) → $127K (2024)
Rob Bowlby
Chairman
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andy Slentz
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angie Gildea
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anne Raymond
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Calvin Crowder
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Owens
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dilanka Seimon
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harriet Miers
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jack Rentz
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Dunn
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karla Waddleton
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Raymond
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Luke Longhofer
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Kebodeaux
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Murray
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Hartman
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Quarles
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randolph Johanneck
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ron Phifer
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sabrina Harrison
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Dieterich
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Travis Hollman
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Moon
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Taylor
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Travis Ruiz
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Palmer
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Mandell
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hana Hesselgesser
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather Capps
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marty Englander
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christin Stanford
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Peschier
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Bishop
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Gendron
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Torrance Harris
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael O'Teter
Cpo
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$117K (2020) → $135K (2024)
Jennifer Scott
CFO
On filings since 2021
50 hrs/week
$118K (2021) → $149K (2024)
April Ford
Chf Tech & Program
On filings since 2022
50 hrs/week
$121K (2022) → $133K (2024)
Kelly Glaser
Executive Vice President of Donor
New on the 2024 filing
50 hrs/week
$114K (2024)
Patrick Staudt
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Juan F. Vasquez Jr. (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Ishwaria Subbiah (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Alex Nettune (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Dennis Albrecht (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Pat Wood III (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Mary Helen Maskill (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Tim Adler (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Arthur Gomes (2022) — Director
- Former: Blake Jones (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Carson Schultz (2020–2021) — Chief of Ops
- Former: Chris R. Bright (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: April Klics (2020) — Vice President of Program
- Former: Jason Weltzin (2020) — Director
- Former: Jennifer Williams (2020) — CFO
- Former: Joe Alcala (2020) — Director
- Former: Stephen McDaniel (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $377K, to Pierce Bush (CEO). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star
How much does Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star give each year?
Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star gave $2.2M across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.7M across 6 grants.
What is Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star's typical grant size?
Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star's median grant in 2024 was $150,000, and its average grant was $320,672, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star give grants?
Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star give general operating support?
Yes: 14% of Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "One-to-one mentoring" (6 grants).
Who are Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star's largest grantees?
Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star's largest 2024 grantees include BBBS of South Texas ($923,886), BBBS of Central Texas ($698,023) and BBBS of Lubbock ($155,715), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star?
Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star reported $14.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $22.9M.
What is Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star?
Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Dallas, TX. It holds $14.1M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star's EIN?
Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-0800632. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 8, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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