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Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters Inc

EIN 23-7056717 · Wichita, KS

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 42% of its spending went to programs.
  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 66 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

KSBBBS DEFINES SUCCESS BY MEASURING POSITIVE YOUTH OUTCOMES (PROVEN PREDICTORS OF LONG-TERM SUCCESS, SUCH AS SCHOOL ATTENDANCE AND ENGAGEMENT), THE NUMBER OF YOUTH SERVED, AND THE DURATION OF MATCH RELATIONSHIPS. BBBS IS AN EVIDENCE-BASED, ONE-TO-ONE MENTORING PROGRAM ENDORSED BY BLUEPRINTS FOR HEALTH YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, CRIME SOLUTIONS, THE OFFICE OF JUVENILE JUSTICE DELINQUENCY PREVENTION MODEL PROGRAMS, AND THE SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION.

Income
$6.4 million
Spending
$7.0 million
Spent on programs
42%
Reserves
12.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 47%
Employees
86
Volunteers
2,000
Highest pay
$330,593, 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

Good: 70 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 15% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 48% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    42% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 66 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

    14 of 15 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 (2)
  1. $2.5 million spent. COMMUNITY-BASED VOLUNTEERS (BIGS) IN THE COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAM ARE REQUIRED TO MAKE A 12-MONTH COMMITMENT (MINIMUM) AND WILL SPEND TIME WITH THE YOUTH (LITTLES) TYPICALLY OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL HOURS. THESE MATCHES ROUTINELY MEET, ON AVERAGE, A MINIMUM OF TWO TIMES PER MONTH TO ENJOY A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES AND OUTINGS, SUCH AS ATTENDING A COMMUNITY EVENT, GOING TO A MUSEUM, PLAYING CATCH, SHARING A MEAL, OR JUST HANGING OUT AND TALKING. ADDITIONALLY, EACH QUARTER, A NEW TOPIC IS DISCUSSED BETWEEN THE YOUTH AND MENTOR THAT CORRELATES TO SELF-WORTH, SELF-CONFIDENCE, HEALTHY CHOICES, ADULTING 101, AND CAREER AND LIFE. AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024, 1,654 YOUTH WERE MATCHED IN KSBBBS' COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAM. THE FOLLOWING OUTCOMES WERE REPORTED FOR YOUTH WHO WERE MATCHED MORE THAN ONE YEAR IN THE COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAM: 87% MAINTAINED AN AVERAGE OR ABOVE AVERAGE SCORE OR INDICATED IMPROVEMENT IN THE AREA OF EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS; 94% MAINTAINED AN AVERAGE OR ABOVE AVERAGE SCORE OR INDICATED IMPROVEMENT IN THE AREA OF AVOIDANCE OF RISKY BEHAVIORS; 80% MAINTAINED AN AVERAGE OR ABOVE AVERAGE SCORE OR INDICATED IMPROVEMENT IN THE AREA OF SOCIO-EMOTIONAL COMPETENCIES.
  2. $442,825 spent. SITE BASED - SITE-BASED MENTORING ALLOWS THE VOLUNTEER TO MEET WITH THE CHILD AT THEIR SCHOOL EACH WEEK DURING THE LUNCH PERIOD WHEN THEY CAN DO HOMEWORK, READ TOGETHER, PLAY GAMES, OR JUST TALK. VOLUNTEERS IN THE SITE-BASED PROGRAM ARE ASKED TO MAKE A 9-MONTH COMMITMENT (MINIMUM). AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024, 219 YOUTH WERE MATCHED IN KSBBBS' SITE-BASED PROGRAM. THE FOLLOWING OUTCOMES WERE REPORTED FOR YOUTH WHO WERE MATCHED MORE THAN ONE YEAR IN THE SITE-BASED PROGRAM: 92% MAINTAINED AN AVERAGE OR ABOVE AVERAGE SCORE OR INDICATED IMPROVEMENT IN THE AREA OF EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS; 82% MAINTAINED AN AVERAGE OR ABOVE AVERAGE SCORE OR INDICATED IMPROVEMENT IN THE AREA OF AVOIDANCE OF RISKY BEHAVIORS; 96% MAINTAINED AN AVERAGE OR ABOVE AVERAGE SCORE OR INDICATED IMPROVEMENT IN THE AREA OF SOCIO-EMOTIONAL COMPETENCIES.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since June 1970.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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