Big Brothers Big Sisters of
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$1.2M
Foundation funders
17
Grants recorded
49
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Big Brothers Big Sisters of?
Big Brothers Big Sisters of is funded by 17 grantmakers, led by Ruth Mott Foundation ($325K), Big Brothers Big Sisters Of America ($311K), United Way of Genesee County ($192K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.2M in grants to Big Brothers Big Sisters of between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth Mott Foundation | $325,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of America | $311,205 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| United Way of Genesee County | $192,000 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Flint | $112,897 | 6 | 2019–2024 |
| Youth Collaboratory Inc | $112,001 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Foundation for Flint | $93,500 | 2 | 2020–2023 |
| Inspire Brands Foundation Inc | $44,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Enterprise Holdings Foundation | $15,500 | 5 | 2023–2024 |
| Charles Stewart Mott Foundation | $13,290 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| Merkley Charitable Trust | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| DTE Energy Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Nora S Wilder Trust | $4,500 | 1 | 2025 |
| Burroughs Memorial Trust | $1,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Consumers Energy Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Brinkerhoff-Sample Family | $400 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Skillman Foundation | $250 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | $100 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $49K (2025) to $325K (2023). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $49K.
What grants has Big Brothers Big Sisters of received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Big Brothers Big Sisters Of America | CAPACITY BUILDING | $43,532 |
| 2025 | Nora S Wilder Trust | GENERAL OPERATING | $4,500 |
| 2025 | Burroughs Memorial Trust | GENERAL OPERATING | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Ruth Mott Foundation | OUT OF SCHOOL TIME MENTORING PROGRAM 2024 - 2025 | $65,000 |
| 2024 | Big Brothers Big Sisters Of America | CAPACITY BUILDING | $43,549 |
| 2024 | Youth Collaboratory Inc | Mentoring Program | $24,000 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation of Greater Flint | PROGRAM/OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $8,774 |
| 2024 | Inspire Brands Foundation Inc | Mission Support | $8,500 |
| 2024 | Charles Stewart Mott Foundation | For the general purposes or other charitable purposes of the organization. | $5,640 |
| 2024 | Merkley Charitable Trust | GENERAL OPERATING | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Enterprise Holdings Foundation | Program Support | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Enterprise Holdings Foundation | Program Support | $2,500 |
| 2023 | Ruth Mott Foundation | OUT OF SCHOOL TIME MENTORING PROGRAM | $65,000 |
| 2023 | United Way of Genesee County | COMMUNITY MENTORING | $64,000 |
| 2023 | Big Brothers Big Sisters Of America | CAPACITY BUILDING | $60,569 |
| 2023 | Foundation for Flint | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $60,000 |
| 2023 | Youth Collaboratory Inc | Mentoring Program | $31,563 |
| 2023 | Community Foundation of Greater Flint | PROGRAM/OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $14,072 |
| 2023 | Inspire Brands Foundation Inc | Mission Support | $8,500 |
| 2023 | Charles Stewart Mott Foundation | For the general purposes or other charitable purposes of the organization. | $5,700 |
| 2023 | DTE Energy Foundation | EMPLOYMENT | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Enterprise Holdings Foundation | Program Support | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Enterprise Holdings Foundation | Program Support | $4,000 |
| 2023 | Enterprise Holdings Foundation | Program Support | $1,500 |
| 2023 | Brinkerhoff-Sample Family | COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $400 |
| 2022 | Ruth Mott Foundation | OUT OF SCHOOL TIME MENTORING PROGRAM 2023 | $65,000 |
| 2022 | United Way of Genesee County | COMMUNITY MENTORING | $64,000 |
| 2022 | Big Brothers Big Sisters Of America | CAPACITY BUILDING | $39,886 |
| 2022 | Youth Collaboratory Inc | Mentoring Program | $38,129 |
| 2022 | Community Foundation of Greater Flint | PROGRAM AND/OR OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $27,972 |
Showing 30 most recent of 49 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Big Brothers Big Sisters of?
Big Brothers Big Sisters of is funded by 17 grantmakers, led by Ruth Mott Foundation ($325K), Big Brothers Big Sisters Of America ($311K), United Way of Genesee County ($192K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.2M in grants to Big Brothers Big Sisters of between 2019–2025.
Who is Big Brothers Big Sisters of's largest funder?
Ruth Mott Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Big Brothers Big Sisters of, with $325K across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Big Brothers Big Sisters of received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.2M in grants to Big Brothers Big Sisters of across 49 grants from 17 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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