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BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF CENTRAL

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 860205254 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE O31Z · Youth Development · Medium ($1M-$10M) · www.bbbsaz.org
revenue
$4.1M
expenses
$3.0M
net assets
$4.2M
employees
50
volunteers
1,301
program ratio
72%
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE QUALITY MENTORS FOR CHILDREN.

profile · synthesized from sources

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona provides one-to-one mentoring relationships for children and teens aged 6-18. They operate community-based and site-based programs, matching youth with adult volunteers to foster confidence, resilience, and positive life choices. The organization primarily serves Maricopa and Pinal Counties in Arizona.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Community-Based Mentoring
Matches Bigs and Littles who meet 2-4 times per month for at least one year to engage in shared activities and explore common interests.
Site-Based Mentoring
Matches Bigs and Littles who meet at partner sites (elementary schools during lunch or youth centers after school) 2-4 times per month for at least one year, with activities facilitated by a Program Specialist.
Think Big
Provides matched Bigs and Littles with free or discounted access to attractions, sporting events, educational programs, and cultural events through community partners.
activities · 5 clusters

what they do

  • Youth Mentoring Center Operations 4 activities
    • Facility Management
      Manages The Nute Family Mentoring Center, which serves as an administrative hub for staff and provides recreational space for mentoring matches.
    • Facility Management
      Manages The Nute Family Mentoring Center, which houses staff and provides recreation space for mentoring matches.
    • One-to-One Mentoring Programs
      Operates community-based and site-based one-to-one mentoring programs for youth aged 6-18, serving over 2,000 youth annually. Mentors meet with mentees at least twice a month for a year, engaging in shared activities, attending exclusive match events, and participating in facilitated activities like STEM games and crafts at partner sites.
    • One-to-One Mentoring Programs
      Operates community-based and site-based one-to-one mentoring programs for youth aged 6-18, serving over 2,000 youth annually. Mentors meet with mentees at least twice a month for a year, engaging in shared activities, attending exclusive match events, and participating in facilitated activities like STEM games and crafts at partner sites.
  • Community Engagement & Volunteer Mobilization 2 activities
    • Alumni Engagement
      Engages alumni (former Littles, Bigs, employees, and Board Members) through social media groups, an annual Alumni Event, and community service initiatives to support the organization's mission, raise funds, and foster networking.
    • Alumni Engagement
      Engages alumni (former Littles, Bigs, employees, and Board Members) through social media groups, an annual Alumni Event, and community service initiatives to support the organization's mission, raise funds, and foster networking.
  • Nonprofit Thrift Store Operations 2 activities
    • Clothing Donation Program
      Collects clothing donations through local bins or home pickups in partnership with Savers Thrift Stores, generating nearly $1 million in revenue annually to support its mentoring programs.
    • Clothing Donation and Recycling Program
      Collects clothing donations through local bins or home pickups in partnership with Savers Thrift Stores, generating nearly $1 million in revenue annually to support its mentoring programs.
  • School-Based Youth Mentoring Programs 2 activities
    • Mentor Recruitment Events
      Organizes events like "Big Draft" to recruit mentors dedicated to supporting young people in the community.
    • Mentor Recruitment Events
      Hosts events like the "Big Draft" to actively recruit mentors dedicated to positively impacting young people in the community.
  • Uncategorized 4 activities
    • Access to Events and Activities for Mentoring Pairs
      Provides free or discounted access to various attractions, sporting events, educational programs, movies, and cultural events for mentor-mentee pairs to enrich their mentoring experience.
    • Access to Events and Activities for Mentoring Pairs
      Provides free or discounted access to various attractions, sporting events, educational programs, movies, and cultural events for mentor-mentee pairs to facilitate their interactions and enrich their experiences.
    • Fundraising Events
      Hosts various fundraising events, including the annual "Big Night Out" gala and "Paul's Car Wash," which raised a record $330,000, to support its one-to-one mentoring programs.
    • Fundraising Events
      Organizes various fundraising events, including the annual "Big Night Out" gala and "Paul's Car Wash," a televised event where corporate and community volunteers wash cars, to raise funds for its one-to-one mentoring programs.
financials · form 990 · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$4.13M
Contributions & grants$3.54M86%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$228K6%
Other revenue$367K
expenses
Total expenses$2.98M
Program expenses72%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising13%
Salaries & benefits$2.05M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$5.92M
Cash$2.61M
Investments$875K
Liabilities$1.77M
Net assets$4.15M
Liquid reserves14.0 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue -5.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 3
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
LAURA CAPELLO PRESIDENT & CEO 32 $155K
JESSICA WHITNEY VP OF DEVELOPMENT & MARKET 36 $75K
GINA TROTTER SR. VP OF OPERATIONS 34 $70K
board members · 22
  • ADRIANA MURRIETTA — DIRECTOR (LEFT 10/21)
  • AMY COLBOURN — DIRECTOR (LEFT 01/22)
  • BRIAN WEMPEN — DIRECTOR
  • BRIAN WOOD — DIRECTOR
  • BRUCE WEBER — DIRECTOR
  • CALEB JAY — DIRECTOR (LEFT 04/22)
  • CAMILLE FRENCH — DIRECTOR
  • CHRIS DANG — DIRECTOR
  • CHRIS ROODE — DIRECTOR
  • CLARENCE STALLINGS — DIRECTOR
  • DAVID BONES — DIRECTOR (LEFT 03/22)
  • GEOFFREY NAIL — DIRECTOR
  • HOWARD NUTE — DIRECTOR
  • JENNY HOLSMAN TETRAULT — DIRECTOR
  • KARIE MONTAGUE — DIRECTOR
  • KATE HICKMAN — DIRECTOR
  • KEISHA MCKINNOR — DIRECTOR
  • KELLY RUUD — DIRECTOR
  • KIM WAGIE — DIRECTOR (LEFT 02/22)
  • KYLE WILSON — DIRECTOR
  • LEANN RUDOLPH — TREASURER
  • MARIO ANILES — DIRECTOR (LEFT 08/21)
relationships · 26

who they work with

  • AZ Family Partner — Paul Horton from AZ Family hosts the annual Paul's Car Wash fundraiser for the organization.
  • Amazon Partner — Maintains a wishlist for supporters to purchase supplies for the organization.
  • Arizona Cardinals Partner — Features a special appearance from an alumni Arizona Cardinals player at the Big Draft event.
  • Arizona Diamondbacks Partner — Archie Bradley, former MLB pitcher with the Arizona Diamondbacks, co-chairs the annual Big Night Out Gala.
  • Arizona’s Family Partner — Paul Horton, Weather Anchor & Community Ambassador for Arizona's Family, hosts Paul's Car Wash.
  • Bell Bank Partner — Desirae Outcalt, VP Commercial Banker at Bell Bank, co-chairs the annual Big Night Out Gala.
  • Emerson Elementary Partner — Site for Site-Based Mentoring program
  • Fry’s Food Stores Partner — Receives a portion of sales when shoppers link their shopping card to BBBSAZ.
  • HungryFriend Partner — Receives support when users of the HungryFriend app dine out at participating restaurants.
  • ICAN Youth Center Partner — Site for Site-Based Mentoring program
  • Loma Linda Elementary Partner — Site for Site-Based Mentoring program
  • Lowell Elementary Partner — Site for Site-Based Mentoring program
  • NFL’s Inspire Change initiative Partner — Partners with the NFL's Inspire Change initiative for the Big Draft event to grow its team of mentors.
  • North Tempe Multigenerational Center Partner — Site for Site-Based Mentoring program (Group Mentoring)
  • Paul’s Car Wash Partner — Annual fundraising partner that supports Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona through its car wash event.
  • PayPal Giving Fund Partner — Receives donations when shoppers select BBBSAZ as their favorite charity and donate $1 at checkout.
  • Raising Cane’s Partner — Provides food for the Big Draft event.
  • Rosenzweig Branch – Boys & Girls Club Partner — Site for Site-Based Mentoring program (Group Mentoring)
  • Sacaton Branch – Boys & Girls Club Partner — Site for Site-Based Mentoring program
  • San Marcos Elementary Partner — Site for Site-Based Mentoring program
  • Savers Partner — Sells donated clothing, with proceeds supporting BBBSAZ programs.
  • Savers Thrift Stores Partner — Partners to operate a clothing donation program that generates revenue for mentoring programs.
  • Scales Technology Academy Partner — Site for Site-Based Mentoring program
  • Think Big Partners Partner — Community organizations and businesses that provide free or discounted access to events and attractions for mentor-mentee pairs.
  • UMOM Partner — Site for Site-Based Mentoring program (Group Mentoring)
  • Walmart Partner — Receives donations from customers who round up their change when shopping online.