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Big Broths Big Sisters Of The Midlands
Big Broths Big Sisters Of The Midlands
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About this organization
Mission
Create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.
About
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS FOCUSES ON ENSURING THAT YOUTH IN THE PROGRAM ACHIEVE HIGHER ASPIRATIONS, GREATER CONFIDENCE AND BETTER RELATIONSHIPS. A PRIMARY GOAL OF THE COMMUNITY-BASED MENTORING PROGRAM IS AVOIDANCE OF RISKY BEHAVIORS BY THE YOUTH CONNECTED WITH A MENTOR. THE RESULTS OF THESE UNIQUE MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS ARE ACADEMIC SUCCESS THAT LEADS TO WORKFORCE READINESS FOR VULNERABLE YOUTH IN OUR COMMUNITY. BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS SERVES YOUTH WHO NEED MENTORS THE MOST. THERE ARE OVER 40,000 YOUTH IN OUR SERVICE AREA WHO ARE FACING ADVERSITY. WE RESERVE ENROLLMENT IN THE PROGRAM TO CHILDREN WHO MEET 1 OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA: 1) LOW INCOME AS DEFINED BY ELIGIBILITY TO RECEIVE FREE OR REDUCED LUNCH AT SCHOOL, 2) LIVING IN A SINGLE PARENT HOUSEHOLD OR WITH EXTENDED FAMILY, 3) FOSTER CARE CHILDREN OR LIVING IN SOME TYPE OF OUT OF HOME PLACEMENT, 4) HAS 1 OR MORE PARENT(S) INCARCERATED, 5) HAVE HAD CONTACT WITH THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM. BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS HOLDS OURSELVES ACCOUNTABLE TO THE YOUTH IN OUR PROGRAM ACHIEVING POSITIVE OUTCOMES. WE MEASURE OUR SUCCESS WITH THE YOUTH OUTCOMES SURVEY (YOS) WHICH WAS DEVELOPED EXCLUSIVELY FOR BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS BY EXPERT RESEARCHERS IN THE MENTORING FIELD. ANNUALLY, AT LEAST 97% OF YOUTH MATCHED 1 YEAR OR LONGER MAINTAIN OR IMPROVE IN AT LEAST 4 OF THE 7 KEY CATEGORIES LINKED TO YOUTH SUCCESS. THE CATEGORIES MEASURED ARE SOCIAL ACCEPTANCE, SCHOLASTIC COMPETENCY, EDUCATIONAL EXPECTATIONS, GRADES, RISK ATTITUDES, PARENTAL TRUST AND TRUANCY. THE AREAS MEASURED IN THE YOS HAVE BEEN LINKED BY RESEARCH TO LONG-TERM OUTCOMES SUCH AS HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION, AVOIDANCE OF JUVENILE DELINQUENCY, AND COLLEGE OR JOB READINESS.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is listed in the filing as “To provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever.”.
When discussing its operations, they were characterized as: “To provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever.”.
- The non-profit's legally reported state of operation is NE.
- The filing states that the non-profit's address in the year 2019 is 10831 OLD MILL ROAD NO 400, OMAHA, NE, 68154.
- The form submitted by the non-profit for 2019 shows a total of 43 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $12,972.
- The remuneration plan for the CEO of the organization is based on a review and approval process by a neutral entity.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 21 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1959.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule J.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization engages in lobbying activities.
- The organization pays $1,872,107 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $274,419 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.
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