Big Brothers Big Sisters
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$1.6M
Foundation funders
13
Grants recorded
41
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Big Brothers Big Sisters?
Big Brothers Big Sisters is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation ($734K), United Way of East Central Iowa ($504K), The HWS Charitable Foundation Inc ($100K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.6M in grants to Big Brothers Big Sisters between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation | $733,902 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| United Way of East Central Iowa | $503,926 | 6 | 2021–2025 |
| The HWS Charitable Foundation Inc | $100,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| The Minneapolis Foundation | $70,000 | 4 | 2019–2022 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | $60,000 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| Alliant Energy Foundation Inc | $45,406 | 10 | 2020–2025 |
| Inspire Brands Foundation Inc | $34,578 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of America | $31,814 | 1 | 2025 |
| United Way Worldwide | $7,668 | 1 | 2019 |
| First Interstate BancSystem Foundation | $4,500 | 1 | 2025 |
| International Paper Company Foundation | $3,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| GE Aerospace Foundation | $500 | 2 | 2020 |
| Wabtec Foundation | $368 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $28K (2019) to $363K (2021). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $95K.
What grants has Big Brothers Big Sisters received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | United Way of East Central Iowa | PROGRAM SUPPORT, DONOR DESIGNATION SUPPORT | $32,954 |
| 2025 | Big Brothers Big Sisters Of America | CAPACITY BUILDING | $31,814 |
| 2025 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Alliant Energy Foundation Inc | MATCHING GIFT | $5,567 |
| 2025 | First Interstate BancSystem Foundation | General Operating Support | $4,500 |
| 2024 | Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation | EVENT SUPPORT: BOWL FOR KIDS SAKE, GENERAL SUPPORT, MAXIMIZING YOUTH MENTORING IMPACT, SUPPORTING YOUTH EXPERIENCING MENTAL HEALTH CRISES, BIG MAGIC, ELIMINATING BARRIERS & EXPANDING SUPPORT FOR MENTORS & MENTEES, CAPITAL CAMPAIGN, BUILDING AND SUSTAINING EFFECTIVE YOUTH MENTORING, MENTORING GIRLS: EMPOWERING LITTLES TO BE LEADERS | $207,161 |
| 2024 | United Way of East Central Iowa | PROGRAM SUPPORT, DONOR DESIGNATION SUPPORT | $95,178 |
| 2024 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Alliant Energy Foundation Inc | MATCHING GIFT | $7,516 |
| 2024 | Alliant Energy Foundation Inc | VOLUNTEER GRANT GRANT | $400 |
| 2024 | Wabtec Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $368 |
| 2023 | Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation | DOUBLE SPORTS BUDDIES PROGRAM TO HELP MORE KIDS!, ANNUAL DESIGNATED DISTRIBUTION, MENTORING TO SUPPORT YOUTH MENTAL WELLBEING, GROWING JUSTICE, EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION, SUPPORT TO STRENGTHEN NEW FRIENDSHIPS AT BBBS, EVENT SUPPORT: BOWL FOR KIDS SAKE - SILVER SUPPORT, GENERAL SUPPORT, PROGRAM SUPPORT, SUPPORT TO STRENGTHEN NEW MENTORSHIPS AT BBBS, BOWL FOR KIDS' SAKE SUPPORTSHIP FOR MATCH NIGHT | $178,953 |
| 2023 | United Way of East Central Iowa | PROGRAM SUPPORT, DISASTER RESPONSE | $119,108 |
| 2023 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Alliant Energy Foundation Inc | MATCHING GIFT | $8,011 |
| 2023 | Inspire Brands Foundation Inc | Mission Support | $7,100 |
| 2023 | Alliant Energy Foundation Inc | VOLUNTEER GRANT GRANT | $100 |
| 2022 | Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT: BOWL FOR KIDS' SAKE 2022, GENERAL SUPPORT, MATCH FOR BOWLING FUNDS RAISED, GENERAL SUPPORT: MAGIC, ANNUAL DESIGNATED DISTRIBUTION, AREA OF MOST NEED: VIDEO CREATOR/FAMILY ENGAGEMENT, MENTORING ADDRESSES YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH EMERGENCY, GENERAL SUPPORT IN HONOR OF ROB KILBERGER, NEW SPORTS BUDDIES PROGRAM ATTRACTS MALE MENTORS, EVENT SUPPORT: BOWL FOR KIDS SAKE | $140,380 |
| 2022 | United Way of East Central Iowa | PROGRAM SUPPORT, DISASTER RESPONSE | $124,892 |
| 2022 | The Minneapolis Foundation | HUMAN SERVICES | $15,000 |
| 2022 | Inspire Brands Foundation Inc | Mission Support | $7,600 |
| 2022 | Alliant Energy Foundation Inc | MATCHING GIFT | $6,214 |
| 2021 | Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation | ANNUAL DESIGNATED DISTRIBUTION, GENERAL SUPPORT, BOWL FOR KIDS' SAKE SUPPORT - "BOWL ON YOUR OWN" FUNDRAISER, BIG MAGIC PROGRAM, IMPACT THROUGH MENTORING, NEW STRATEGIES TO ATTRACT MENTORS, INCREASE RECRUITMENT TO ATTRACT MORE MENTORS, WINTER RECRUITMENT CHALLENGE | $154,144 |
| 2021 | United Way of East Central Iowa | PROGRAM SUPPORT, DISASTER RESPONSE | $109,254 |
| 2021 | The HWS Charitable Foundation Inc | INVESTING IN KIDS CAMPAIGN | $50,000 |
| 2021 | United Way of East Central Iowa | DONOR DESIGNATION SUPPORT | $22,540 |
| 2021 | The Minneapolis Foundation | ACTIVE BUDDIES - 441597 | $15,000 |
| 2021 | Inspire Brands Foundation Inc | MISSION SUPPORT | $6,578 |
| 2021 | Alliant Energy Foundation Inc | MATCHING GIFTS | $5,667 |
| 2020 | Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation | BOWL FOR KIDS SAKE, GENERAL SUPPORT, INVESTING IN KIDS CAMPAIGN, CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AND EXPLORATION, ANNUAL DESIGNATED DISTRIBUTION, BIG MAGIC, STORM RELIEF, BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY THROUGH MENTORING, EMPOWER WELL-BEING IN CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, SUSTAIN MENTORING FOR CHILDREN'S WELL-BEING | $53,264 |
Showing 30 most recent of 41 recorded grants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Big Brothers Big Sisters?
Big Brothers Big Sisters is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation ($734K), United Way of East Central Iowa ($504K), The HWS Charitable Foundation Inc ($100K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.6M in grants to Big Brothers Big Sisters between 2019–2025.
Who is Big Brothers Big Sisters's largest funder?
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Big Brothers Big Sisters, with $734K across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Big Brothers Big Sisters received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.6M in grants to Big Brothers Big Sisters across 41 grants from 13 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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