Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Detroit
To provide children facing adversity with safe, strong, and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Detroit at a glance
In short: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Detroit gave $1.9M across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $1.9M), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $1,915,057
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- Average grant
- $1,915,057
- Median grant
- $1,915,057
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Detroit funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeast Michigan ($1.9M).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeast Michigan Ypsilanti, MI | Transfer of Net Assets Upon Dissolution | $1,915,057 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $571,407 | $2,529,717 | $1,915,057 | 1 | $38,781 |
| 2022 | $2,008,770 | $2,343,619 | $1,218,018 | — | — | $2,312 |
| 2021 | $935,205 | $1,503,205 | $1,084,949 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $642,989 | $1,446,935 | $1,187,391 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $317,185 | $1,583,788 | $1,306,352 | — | — | — |
About Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Detroit
Based on IRS filings
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Detroit is a public charity, based in Detroit, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.9M. Net investment income was $39K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Detroit is led by Jennifer Spitler, President & C.e.o. since 2023 (on filings since 2022); 1 of 23 officers listed in 2023 is compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Jennifer Spitler
President & C.e.o.
Interim President & C.e.o. → President & C.e.o., 2023
On filings since 2022
37.5 hrs/week
$72K (2022) → $41K (2023)
Kathie Patterson
Chair
Director → Secretary, 2020
Secretary → Chair, 2021
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amit Singhi
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dale Kirk
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Denise Brooks Williams
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Wichowski
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joel Gurman
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kareim Cade
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keith Mobley
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Hampson
Director
Chair → Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rob Milligan
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Pischke
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Sheckell
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tanisha Sanders
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terry McElroy
Director
Immediate Past Chair → Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tiffany Albert
Director
Vice Chair → Senior Vice Chair, 2020
Senior Vice Chair → Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marline L. Garland-Hill
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Micky Bly
Director
Immediate Past Chair → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tony Tocco
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ian Conyers
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jehan Crump-Gibson
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marion Harris
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Redman
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Jeannine Gant (2019–2021) — President & C.e.o.
- Former: Denise Brooks-Williams (2020–2021) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Hope Landraff (2019–2020) — Vice Chair
- Former: Joneigh S. Khaldun (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Kendra Bittell (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Maurielle Lue (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Abby Dodson (2020) — Director
- Former: Anthony Tocco (2019) — Director
- Former: Chris Vantol (2019) — Director
- Former: David McClelland (2019) — Director
- Former: Marlene Garland Hill (2019) — Director
- Former: Michael Bly (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $41K, to Jennifer Spitler (President and C.E.O.).
Frequently asked questions about Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Detroit
How much does Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Detroit give each year?
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Detroit gave $1.9M across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990.
Where does Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Detroit operate?
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Detroit has awarded grants in Michigan.
What is Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Detroit's EIN?
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Detroit's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-6112533. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 17, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2023
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