Big Brothers Big Sisters of Elkhart County Inc
Our mission is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Elkhart County Inc at a glance
In short: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Elkhart County Inc gave $115K across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $115K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $115,300
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- Average grant
- $115,300
- Median grant
- $115,300
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Big Brothers Big Sisters of Elkhart County Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Big Brothers Big Sisters Southern L ($115K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $115K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Southern L South Bend, IN | Dissolution | $115,300 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | — | $116,737 | $115,300 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | $116,820 | $279,263 | $375,693 | — | — | $967 |
| 2020 | $226,971 | $428,686 | $366,728 | — | — | — |
About Big Brothers Big Sisters of Elkhart County Inc
Based on IRS filings
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Elkhart County Inc is a public charity, based in South Bend, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $115K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Elkhart County Inc is led by Joel Demott, CEO on the 2022 filing; none of the 13 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Joel Demott
CEO
New on the 2022 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adriana Bontrager
Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bart Fore
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brent Miller
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Casey Zitkus
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Craig Blough
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Curtis Gunter
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erin Bantz
Board Member
Secretary → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Kerby
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Steinau
Vice Chair
Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tj Miller
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Willie Brown
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chad Knisley
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: William Carnegie (2020–2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Menessah Mullet (2020) — Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Big Brothers Big Sisters of Elkhart County Inc
How much does Big Brothers Big Sisters of Elkhart County Inc give each year?
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Elkhart County Inc gave $115K across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990.
Where does Big Brothers Big Sisters of Elkhart County Inc operate?
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Elkhart County Inc has awarded grants in Indiana.
What is Big Brothers Big Sisters of Elkhart County Inc's EIN?
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Elkhart County Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-1272588. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 30, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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