Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Colorado
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Colorado
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About this organization
Mission
TO PROVIDE CHILDREN FACING ADVERSITY WITH STRONG AND ENDURING, PROFESSIONALLY SUPPORTED ONE-TO-ONE RELATIONSHIPS THAT CHANGE THEIR LIVES FOR THE BETTER, FOREVER.
About
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF SOUTHWEST COLORADO HELPS AT RISK CHILDREN IN SOUTHWEST COLORADO OVERCOME ADVERSITY AT HOME, SCHOOL, AND IN THEIR PERSONAL LIVES, WITH THE AREAS ONLY ONE-TO-ONE MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS. OUR VOLUNTEER MENTORS IGNITE THE POWER AND PROMISE OF YOUTH. OUR VISION IS TO HELP ALL YOUTH IN OUR PROGRAM ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. BY PARTNERING WITH PARENTS/GUARDIANS, EDUCATORS, VOLUNTEERS, AND OTHERS IN THE COMMUNITY, WE ARE ACCOUNTABLE FOR EACH CHILD IN OUR PROGRAM ACHIEVING HIGHER GRADUATION RATES, ADVANCEMENT TO SECONDARY EDUCATION, LESS RISKY BEHAVIORS, HIGHER EARNINGS, AND A LIKELIHOOD OF HELPING OTHERS IN THEIR FUTURE LIVES. ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2018 INCLUDED MOVING FROM A NET 74 MATCHED CHILDREN IN AUGUST 2018 TO OUR GOAL OF 100 MATCHES IN DECEMBER 2018. OUR WAITLIST OF CHILDREN WAITING TO BE MATCHED HAS NOW BEEN REDUCED TO UNDER 20 CHILDREN (13 MALES AND 7 FEMALES). OUR CURRENT STAFF OF PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM DIRECTORS ARE CURRENTLY MIGRATING TO A NEW SYSTEM FOR MENTOR SCREENING, CHILD SUPPORT AND MONITORING, MATCH MANAGEMENT, AND REPORTING FROM OUR NATIONAL ORGANIZATION. THIS WILL RESULT IN MORE ACCURATE ADMINISTRATION OF BIGS AND LITTLES, INSURING A SAFE AND POSITIVE OPERATING ENVIRONMENT. STATISTICALLY, BBBS SW CO HAD A 12-MONTH RETENTION RATE OF 73.3%, WHICH IS HIGHER THAN IN PREVIOUS YEARS AND THE NATIONAL AVERAGE OF 58.4%. THIS NUMBER INDICATES THAT ALMOST THREE-QUARTERS OF OUR MATCHES STAY TOGETHER FOR AT LEAST ONE YEAR, WHICH IS THE MINIMUM RECOMMENDED MATCH LENGTH BASED ON BBBS NATIONAL MENTORING BEST PRACTICES. OUR AVERAGE MATCH LENGTH IS 33 MONTHS, WHICH IS ALSO HIGHER THAN IN PREVIOUS YEARS. BBBS OF SW CO IS SERVING 9 YOUTH WHO WERE VICTIMS OF CRIME DURING THE PAST GRANT SERVICE PERIOD. OF CHILDREN SERVED, OVER 60.2% HAVE IMPROVED ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, AND GREATER THAN 44.7% OF CHILDREN HAVE AN IMPROVED ATTITUDE TOWARD SCHOOL. BBBS SW CO HAS SEEN AN INCREASE BY 5.7% OF CHILDREN WHO ARE LESS LIKELY TO ABUSE SUBSTANCES AND ARE 75% MORE LIKELY TO GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL. ALL BUT ONE OF OUR FAMILIES RECEIVE FREE OR REDUCED LUNCHES, SO HEALTH, NUTRITION, AND QUALITY MENTORSHIP IS A TESTED AND DOCUMENTED PATH TO A BETTER LIFE FOR THE YOUTH IN OUR PROGRAM.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The non-profit's mission is outlined in the filing as being “To provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever.”.
When detailing its duties, they were outlined 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 state in which the non-profit operates has been officially reported as CO.
- The filing reveals the non-profit's address in 2019 to be 175 MERCADO ST STE 109, DURANGO, CO, 81301.
- The non-profit's form for the year 2019 reports a total of 11 employees on their payroll.
- 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 between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$51,596.
- The CEO salary policy within the organization is subject to review and endorsement by an impartial party.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 10 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1984.
- 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 O.
- The organization pays $220,147 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $35,949 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.