Big Brothers Big Sisters
CREATE AND SUPPORT ONE-TO-ONE MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS THAT IGNITE THE POWER AND PROMISE OF YOUTH.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$14.0M
-0.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$419K
-19.9% YoY
Grant Count
15
-6.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$28K
-14.6% YoY
About Big Brothers Big Sisters
Based on IRS filings
Big Brothers Big Sisters is a nonprofit organization, based in COLUMBUS, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $14.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 15 grants totaling $419K. Net investment income was $262K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $14,031,610 | $14,117,454 | $14,732,002 |
| Revenue | $5,502,354 | $4,924,039 | $10,499,521 |
| Expenses | $5,740,561 | $5,679,904 | $5,024,459 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $261,964 | $512,303 | $-228,297 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati ($89,268), Big Brothers Big Sisters Butler County ($66,553), Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Ohio ($42,191).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS BUTLER COUNTY HAMILTON, OH | PASS THROUGH FUNDING FROM ODJFS - TANF ALLOCATIONS | $66,553 |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS GREATER CLEVELAND CLEVELAND, OH | PASS THROUGH FUNDING FROM ODJFS - TANF ALLOCATIONS | $36,909 |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF GREATER CINCINNATI CINCINNATI, OH | PASS THROUGH FUNDING FROM ODJFS - TANF ALLOCATIONS | $89,268 |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF LICKING & PERRY COUNTIES NEWARK, OH | PASS THROUGH FUNDING FROM ODJFS - TANF ALLOCATIONS | $36,335 |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF NORTHWESTERN OHIO TOLEDO, OH | PASS THROUGH FUNDING FROM ODJFS - TANF ALLOCATIONS | $42,191 |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF WEST CENTRAL OHIO LIMA, OH | PASS THROUGH FUNDING FROM ODJFS - TANF ALLOCATIONS | $19,775 |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS SHELBY & DARKE CO SIDNEY, OH | PASS THROUGH FUNDING FROM ODJFS - TANF ALLOCATIONS | $26,500 |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF MAHONING VALLEY GIRARD, OH | PASS THROUGH FUNDING FROM ODJFS - TANF ALLOCATIONS | $7,398 |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF LORAIN COUNTY LORAIN, OH | PASS THROUGH FUNDING FROM ODJFS - TANF ALLOCATIONS | $9,529 |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF GREATER MIAMI VALLEY MORAINE, OH | PASS THROUGH FUNDING FROM ODJFS - TANF ALLOCATIONS | $24,658 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADAM LEWIN | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| BEN PIERSON | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| DOUG ANDERSON | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| ELIZABETH MARTINEZ | CEO/PRESIDENT | 40 | $184,647 |
| FRANK SASSO | CHAIR | 5 | — |
| GARY BATKE | EX OFFICIO MEMBER | 5 | — |
| JAMES X LLENDE | TREASURER | 5 | — |
| JOHN P DUNN III | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| KENNETH WALLACE | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| LARRY HEATH | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| LUKE FEENEY | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| MATT KRAMER | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR | 5 | — |
| MATT RECHNER | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| MIKE ROZSA | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| ROLAND TOKARSKI | VICE-CHAIR | 5 | — |
| RUSSELL DUNN | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| SCOTT SHAFFER | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| VELDA OTEY | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| RON FORD | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| BRIAN HOAR | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| ANGIE THOMAS | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| JESSICA DOWDY | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| CYNTHIA TURNER | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| LORINA WISE | SECRETARY | 5 | — |
| ALYCIA BROZ | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| DONALD DESENDER | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| JEFFREY SMITH | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| JAMIE NOON | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $92,129 |
| BRIANNE MCFARLAND | VP OF MISSION & ENGAGEMENT | 40 | $104,935 |
| TRICIA MONTGOMERY | CHIEF IMPACT OFFICER | 40 | $94,476 |
| ABBY FISHER | VP OF PROGRAMS | 40 | $77,133 |
| MICHELLE DOWNING | CFO | 40 | $85,573 |
| TOM PIGOTT | CFO | 40 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Big Brothers Big Sisters?
As of 2024, Big Brothers Big Sisters holds $14.0M in total assets with $5.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 15 grants totaling $419K in 2024.
Where does Big Brothers Big Sisters operate?
Big Brothers Big Sisters has awarded grants in Ohio.
What size grants does Big Brothers Big Sisters award?
In 2024, Big Brothers Big Sisters awarded 15 grants totaling $419K — an average of about $28K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Big Brothers Big Sisters's EIN?
Big Brothers Big Sisters's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-4379429. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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