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Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee

Big brothers big sisters' mission is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.

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Youth Development Nashville, TN EIN: 237056024 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee

Igniting the power and promise of youth Learn More Help Keep Kids Connected Donate Become a Big Learn More Enroll a Little Learn More Support our mission DEFENDERS OF POTENTIAL All youth have the potential to do something big. We create mentoring programs to provide youth throughout Middle Tennessee with strong, professionally supported one-to-one mentoring […]

Founded
Headquarters
Nashville, TN
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
O30Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1970

Mission

Big brothers big sisters' mission is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar youth development in United States
Program spending This charity: 72%
Peer average: 82%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 3.17%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.72
Program$0.72

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 99% of the 53,450 youth development charities in the United States it 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 has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 88% of comparable organizations. See the sources
  • Established in 1969, it predates 86% of the youth development charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Nashville, TN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1969 and has been operating for 57 years. Its EIN is 237056024. 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 $5M in annual revenue. 183 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 237056024. 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 & Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee 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 & Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee is located in Nashville, TN, United States. The organization was established in 1969 and has been active for 57 years.

Based on official tax filings, Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee has $5M in annual revenue. It allocates 72% 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 & Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee 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 $5M in annual revenue. The organization has 183 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee. 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 & Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee 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 72% 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.

Igniting the power and promise of youth Learn More Help Keep Kids Connected Donate Become a Big Learn More Enroll a Little Learn More Support our mission DEFENDERS OF POTENTIAL All youth have the potential to do something big. We create mentoring programs to provide youth throughout Middle Tennessee with strong, professionally supported one-to-one mentoring […] Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee is classified as a youth development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1969.

Among youth development charities registered in United States: It allocates 72% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $5M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 237056024, 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.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
72% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
59

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

ME
Melissa H••••••••••
CEO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$4.8M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$5.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$4.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$7.6M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$4.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development this charity 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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 - 183 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 183 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1969
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee

What is Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee?
Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee is a youth development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Nashville, United States. Igniting the power and promise of youth Learn More Help Keep Kids Connected Donate Become a Big Learn More Enroll a Little Learn More Support our mission DEFENDERS OF POTENTIAL All youth have the potential to do something big. We create mentoring programs to provide youth throughout Middle Tennessee with strong, professionally supported one-to-one mentoring […]
When was Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee founded?
Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee was founded in 1969.
Who leads Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee?
Melissa Hudson-Gant serves as CEO.
Where is Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee located?
Headquartered in Nashville, TN, United States.
What is Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 72% of expenses go to program services.
Is Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee trustworthy?
Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee 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 & Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee's registration number?
IRS EIN: 237056024.
What is Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee's website?
http://www.mentorakid.org