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Bigs & Littles Nyc Mentoring Inc

EIN 13-5564115 · New York, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

BIGS & LITTLES NYC MENTORING IS A NONPROFIT COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION WHICH TRANSFORMS THE LIVES OF VULNERABLE NYC CHILDREN AND STRENGTHENS FAMILIES THROUGH PROFESSIONALLY GUIDED ONE-TO-ONE MENTORING, LIFE SKILLS PROGRAMMING, AND COMPREHENSIVE FAMILY SUPPORT.

Income
$2.5 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
10.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
19
Volunteers
256
Highest pay
$223,249, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 40% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 83% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 18 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $846,471 spent. ONE-TO-ONE MENTORING PROGRAM: WE REACH NYC CHILDREN AGES 7-19, THE MAJORITY OF WHOM ARE FROM SINGLE PARENT IMMIGRANT FAMILIES LIVING BELOW THE POVERTY LINE. TRAINED PROGRAM MANAGERS CONDUCT IN-DEPTH PSYCHOSOCIAL INTERVIEWS WITH FAMILIES, MATCH YOUTH WITH SCREENED AND TRAINED SAME-GENDER VOLUNTEERS, AND PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL SUPERVISION TO EACH RELATIONSHIP, WHICH MEETS FOR 3-4 HOURS, TWICE A MONTH, ENGAGING IN RECREATIONAL, CULTURAL, ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES IN THE COMMUNITY.IN 2024, WE SERVED 784 YOUTH AND FAMILY MEMBERS INCLUDING 209 IN ONE-TO-ONE MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS WITH A VOLUNTEER MENTOR. MEETINGS AND EVENTS: THE PROGRAM TEAM CONDUCTS THE FOLLOWING IN-PERSON (VIRTUAL WHEN NEEDED),FAMILY AND VOLUNTEER INTAKE (INTERVIEW SESSIONS), MATCH MEETINGS, MENTOR TRAININGS AND LIFE-SKILLS PROGRAMING THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. ADDITIONALLY, THE WORLD OF WORK PROGRAM (W.O.W) IS A COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS SITE-BASED INITIATIVE WITH LOCAL HIGH SCHOOLS ANDLOCAL COMPANIES.
  2. $258,147 spent. COLLEGE BOUND & HOLISTIC LIFE SKILLS SUPPORT: WE HELP YOUTH COMMIT TO LEARNING POSITIVE VALUES, SOCIAL COMPETENCIES, AND A POSITIVE IDENTITY, RECOGNIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF DOING WELL IN SCHOOL TO ACHIEVE ON-TIME GRADE PROMOTION, GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL, AND PURSUE A COLLEGE DEGREE (OR VOCATIONAL TRAINING) TO SUPPORT A CAREER. LIFE SKILLS GROUPS INCLUDE ACADEMIC WORKSHOPS & CAREER NETWORKING/EXPLORATION EVENTS, HEALTH & WELLNESS ACTIVITIES, AND SOCIAL EMOTIONAL WORKSHOPS, I.E. YOUTH EMPOWERMENT, HEALTHY DECISION-MAKING AND HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS. 97% OF YOUTH SHOWED INCREASED SELF-CONFIDENCE, 98% SERVED WERE PROMOTED TO THE NEXT GRADE, WHILE 99% OF YOUTH SERVED AVOIDED DERAILING BEHAVIORS, 100% GRADUATED HIGH SCHOOL WITHIN 5 YEARS AND 95% OF HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES ENTERED A COLLEGE/TRAINING PROGRAM.
  3. $29,157 spent. FAMILY SUPPORT: AS THE ONLY MENTORING ORGANIZATION THAT FOCUSES ON COMPREHENSIVE FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES AS PART OF OUR MISSION, PROGRAM MANAGERS WHO ARE TRAINED PROFESSIONALS WITH A WEALTH OF EXPERIENCE PROVIDE DIRECT SERVICES, INCLUDING IN-DEPTH SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, CRISIS COUNSELING, GROUPS AND REFERRAL ASSISTANCE TO RESOURCES SUCH AS HOUSING, LEGAL AND MENTAL HEALTH. RESEARCH CONFIRMS THAT CHILDREN DO BEST IN STABLE HOUSEHOLDS WITH SECURE RELATIONSHIPS, GOOD HEALTH, AND SAFETY. SUPPORTING PARENTS, IN CONJUNCTION WITH SUPPORT AND SERVICES TO CHILDREN, DRAMATICALLY INCREASES SHORT AND LONG-TERM SUCCESS. PROGRAM MANAGERS SUPPORT PARENTS IN ACHIEVING THEIR OWN PERSONAL GOALS, INFUSING A GROWTH MINDSET WITH PARENTS TO EMPOWER THEM, AND BE STRONGER PARENTS FOR THEIR CHILDREN.THE PROGRAM TEAM PROVIDES FAMILY EMERGENCY SUPPORT AND SUSTAINS MATCHES. PROGRAM MANAGERS CONDUCT ONGOING NEEDS ASSESSMENTS FOR OUR FAMILIES AND PURCHASES ESSENTIALS FOR FAMILIES THAT NEEDED ASSISTANCE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 1946.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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