Big Brothers Big Sisters

Ypsilanti, MI ·EIN 26-0344984 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings

$2.0M received 65 funders 198 grants · 2019–2024

Who funds Big Brothers Big Sisters?

Big Brothers Big Sisters is funded by 65 grantmakers, led by United Way of Southwest Michigan ($239K), The Big John Steak and Onion ($154K), Marvin and Rosalie Okun Foundation ($125K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.0M in grants to Big Brothers Big Sisters between 2019–2024.

FunderTotal givenGrantsYears
United Way of Southwest Michigan$239,36252020–2024
The Big John Steak and Onion$154,00062019–2024
Marvin and Rosalie Okun Foundation$125,10952020–2024
Alden and Vada Dow Fund$120,00042020–2023
Joe D Pentecost Foundation$115,00092019–2024
Miller Foundation$112,540172020–2024
The Jones Family Foundation$95,40952020–2024
WB & Candace Thoman Foundation$87,00042020–2024
Dorothy U Dalton Foundation Inc$80,00062020–2024
The Broad Family Foundation$73,00062019–2024
United Way of Greater Central Michigan$72,54442021–2024
The Ravitz Foundation$70,00022020–2021
Mightycause Charitable Foundation$57,39112021
Oleson Foundation$43,50052020–2024
United Way of Marquette County$42,12742020–2023
Bennie C Wickens Foundation Inc$40,00042020–2024
United Way of Jackson County$37,50022020–2022
Samuel Higby Camp Foundation$25,18442020–2024
Suzanne Upjohn Delano Parish Foundation$25,00012024
William G Janis &$25,00012024
Feldpausch Foundation$25,00052020–2024
Molitor Family Foundation$25,00052020–2024
Wickson-Link Memorial Foundation$25,00042021–2024
Allen E & Marie A Nickless$25,00042021–2024
Frank N Andersen Foundation$20,00042021–2024

Showing top 25 of 65 funders by total given.

What grants has Big Brothers Big Sisters received?

Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first

YearFunderPurposeAmount
2024United Way of Southwest MichiganGENERAL SUPPORT$44,362
2024United Way of Greater Central MichiganCONTRIBUTION FOR OPERATIONS/DONOR DESIGNATIONS$42,544
2024WB & Candace Thoman FoundationIncrease number of underprivileged children, mentors, & public awareness of mentorship program.$40,000
2024The Big John Steak and OnionFOR PROGRAMS$30,000
2024Suzanne Upjohn Delano Parish FoundationONE-TO-ONE MENTORING$25,000
2024William G Janis &GENERAL$25,000
2024The Jones Family FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT$20,000
2024Miller FoundationBOARD GRANTS$20,000
2024The Broad Family FoundationGENERAL OPERATING$15,000
2024Oleson FoundationCHILD SAFETY TRAINING FOR STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS$15,000
2024Marvin and Rosalie Okun FoundationCHARITABLE$15,000
2024Dorothy U Dalton Foundation IncONE TO ONE MENTORING$15,000
2024Joe D Pentecost FoundationUNRESTRICTED CONTRIBUTION$10,000
2024Joe D Pentecost FoundationUNRESTRICTED CONTRIBUTION$10,000
2024The Hall Houseman Family FoundationOPERATIONS$10,000
2024Bennie C Wickens Foundation IncMENTORING MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH$7,500
2024Canton Community Foundation IncOPERATING EXPENSES$6,000
2024The Allkins Family FoundationGeneral Fund$6,000
2024Feldpausch FoundationANNUAL SUPPORT$5,000
2024Molitor Family FoundationOPERATING SUPPORT$5,000
2024Yeo Family FoundationCOMMUNITY PROJECTS$5,000
2024Frank N Andersen FoundationLUNCHBOX LEARNERS PROGRAM$5,000
2024The Art and Mary Schmuckal FamilyFUND CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION, TRAMA CAR, MENTORING CLASSES$5,000
2024Wickson-Link Memorial FoundationSaginaw outreach program$5,000
2024Wm McNally Family FoundationGeneral Fund$5,000
2024Allen E & Marie A NicklessSaginw outreach program$5,000
2024Samuel Higby Camp FoundationOPERATIONS$5,000
2024Nora S Wilder TrustGENERAL OPERATING$4,500
2024Phyllis & Max Reynolds FoundationMENTORING PROGRAM FOR BOYS$3,000
2024The Martin Family FoundationHUMANITARIAN$3,000

Showing 30 most recent of 198 recorded grants.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who funds Big Brothers Big Sisters?

Big Brothers Big Sisters is funded by 65 grantmakers, led by United Way of Southwest Michigan ($239K), The Big John Steak and Onion ($154K), Marvin and Rosalie Okun Foundation ($125K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.0M in grants to Big Brothers Big Sisters between 2019–2024.

Who is Big Brothers Big Sisters's largest funder?

United Way of Southwest Michigan is the largest recorded funder of Big Brothers Big Sisters, with $239K across 5 grants (2020–2024).

How much grant funding has Big Brothers Big Sisters received?

IRS 990 filings record $2.0M in grants to Big Brothers Big Sisters across 198 grants from 65 funders between 2019–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.

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