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Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Midlands

EIN 47-0466144 · Omaha, NE

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO CREATE AND SUPPORT ONE-TO-ONE MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS THAT IGNITE THE POWER AND PROMISE OF YOUTH.

Income
$3.0 million
Spending
$4.1 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
9.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 79%
Employees
53
Volunteers
800
Highest pay
$201,958, 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

Fair: 64 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 25% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 36% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 24% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 21 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

    22 of 22 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 (1)
  1. $3.3 million spent. BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE MIDLANDS' VISION IS FOR ALL YOUTH TO ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. OUR MISSION IS TO CREATE AND SUPPORT ONE-TO-ONE MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS THAT IGNITE THE POWER AND PROMISE OF YOUTH. BY PARTNERING WITH PARENTS/GUARDIANS, VOLUNTEERS, AND OTHERS IN THE COMMUNITY, WE ARE ACCOUNTABLE FOR EACH CHILD IN OUR PROGRAMS ACHIEVING HIGHER ASPIRATIONS, GREATER CONFIDENCE, BETTER RELATIONSHIPS, AND EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS, AS WELL AS AVOIDANCE OF RISKY BEHAVIORS. OUR SUCCESS IS MEASURED WITH THE YOUTH OUTCOME SURVEY (YOS) DEVELOPED EXCLUSIVELY FOR BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS (BBBS) BY EXPERT RESEARCHERS IN THE MENTORING FIELD.BBBS OF THE MIDLANDS OPERATES THE COMMUNITY-BASED MENTORING PROGRAM FOR YOUTH AGES 7-21 AND THE MENTORU PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS SERVES FROM ALL SOCIO-ECONOMIC BACKGROUNDS. HOWEVER, THE MAJORITY OF THOSE ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAMS RESIDE IN SINGLE-PARENT HOMES WITH HOUSEHOLD INCOME LEVELS ELIGIBLE FOR FREE OR REDUCED LUNCHES. YOUTH LIVING IN FOSTER CARE AND CHILDREN WITH ONE OR BOTH PARENTS INCARCERATED MAKE UP A SIGNIFICANT NUMBER OF THOSE SERVED. THE YOUTH, VOLUNTEERS, AND FAMILIES WE PARTNER WITH REPRESENT THE DIVERSE OMAHA METRO COMMUNITY.

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 April 1963.

    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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