Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mississippi
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mississippi previously recruited adults to work with children one-on-one and act as their mentor. These volunteers were supervised by trained professionals who assess the growth & development of the children.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mississippi at a glance
In short: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mississippi gave $8K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $8K), mostly in Mississippi. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $7,587
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- Average grant
- $7,587
- Median grant
- $7,587
- Primary geography
- Mississippi (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 Mississippi funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Mississippi Teammates Mentoring ($8K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 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 $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi Teammates Mentoring Ridgeland, MS | Mentoring Program | $7,587 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $679 | $10,769 | $7,587 | 1 |
| 2022 | $10,090 | $3,890 | $7,428 | — | — |
| 2021 | $13,628 | $98,170 | $192,441 | — | — |
| 2020 | $164,108 | $389,568 | $343,581 | — | — |
| 2019 | $84,950 | $219,626 | $377,960 | — | — |
About Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mississippi
Based on IRS filings
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mississippi is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Jackson, MS. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $8K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mississippi is led by Floyd Williams, Chairman on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Floyd Williams
Chairman
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Chris Burkett
Executive Di
On filings since 2019
$60K (2019) → $0 (2023)
Steve Hendrix
Board Member
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Steve Orlansky
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
April Banks
CFO
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Angie Petro (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Ann Carter (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Christopher Ferrell (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Jamie Higdon (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Jimmy Hood (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Mike Moore (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Nic Lott (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Robert Gibbs (2019–2021) — Vice Chair
- Former: Sharon Grisham-Stewart (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Tamika Bradley (2019–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Terrence Jackson (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Trey Bobinger (2019–2021) — Board Member
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 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $56K, to Chris Burkett (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mississippi
How much does Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mississippi give each year?
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mississippi gave $8K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990.
What is Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mississippi?
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mississippi is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Jackson, MS.
Where does Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mississippi operate?
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mississippi has awarded grants in Mississippi.
What is Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mississippi's EIN?
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mississippi's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 64-0930671. 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
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 30, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 26, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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