Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Metropolitan Milwaukee Inc
Create and support mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.
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Mission
Create and support mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar youth development in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Metropolitan Milwaukee Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It is one of the better-documented youth development charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 90% of the 18,694 youth development charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBig Brothers and Big Sisters of Metropolitan Milwaukee Inc is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Milwaukee, WI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1975 and has been operating for 51 years. Its EIN is 391239687. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $3M in annual revenue. 115 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Metropolitan Milwaukee Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 391239687. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Metropolitan Milwaukee Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United States is 90/100.
Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Metropolitan Milwaukee Inc is located in Milwaukee, WI, United States. The organization was established in 1975 and has been active for 51 years.
Based on official tax filings, Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Metropolitan Milwaukee Inc has $3M in annual revenue. It allocates 67% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 82% for youth development charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Metropolitan Milwaukee Inc is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 115 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Metropolitan Milwaukee Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Metropolitan Milwaukee Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 67% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Create and support mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Metropolitan Milwaukee Inc is classified as a youth development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1975.
Among youth development charities registered in United States: It allocates 67% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $3M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Metropolitan Milwaukee Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Metropolitan Milwaukee Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 391239687, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
BIG BROTHERS AND BIG SISTERS OF METROPOLITAN MILWAUKEE INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 115 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 115 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1975
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Metropolitan Milwaukee Inc
- What is Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Metropolitan Milwaukee Inc?
- Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Metropolitan Milwaukee Inc is a youth development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Milwaukee, United States. Create and support mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.
- When was Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Metropolitan Milwaukee Inc founded?
- Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Metropolitan Milwaukee Inc was founded in 1975.
- Who leads Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Metropolitan Milwaukee Inc?
- Neil Willenson serves as President & CEO.
- Where is Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Metropolitan Milwaukee Inc located?
- Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, United States.
- What is Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Metropolitan Milwaukee Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 67% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Metropolitan Milwaukee Inc trustworthy?
- Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Metropolitan Milwaukee Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Metropolitan Milwaukee Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 391239687.
- What is Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Metropolitan Milwaukee Inc's website?
- http://bbbsmilwaukee.org