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Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mississippi Valley

TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF CHILDREN BY PROVIDING POSITIVE ROLE MODELS IN A ONE-TO-ONE MENTORING RELATIONSHIP TO PROMOTE SELF-CONFIDENCE, AND PERFORMANCE FOR THE BETTERMENT OF THE CHILDREN, THEIR …

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Youth Development Davenport, IA EIN 421320908 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mississippi Valley

Our mission is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. You can help by donating or volunteering to help children in your local community.

Founded
Headquarters
Davenport, IA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
O31Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1989

Mission

To enrich the lives of children by providing positive role models in a one-to-one mentoring relationship to promote self-confidence, and performance for the betterment of the children, their families, and our community

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Youth Development · NTEE O31Z
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar youth development in United States
Program spending This charity: 3%
Peer average: 22%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 5.59%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

Program expenses$0.03 ($48,600)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mississippi Valley is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Davenport, IA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1989 and has been operating for 37 years. Its EIN is 421320908. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 71 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mississippi Valley has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('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 89/100.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mississippi Valley is located in Davenport, IA, United States. The organization was established in 1989 and has been active for 37 years. Its registered address is 3247 E 35th Street Ct, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mississippi Valley has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 3% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 22% for youth development charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mississippi Valley is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 71 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mississippi Valley. 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.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mississippi Valley has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 3% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 22%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Our mission is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. You can help by donating or volunteering to help children in your local community. Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mississippi Valley is classified as a youth development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1989.

Among youth development charities registered in United States: Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mississippi Valley's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. It allocates 3% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 22%. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mississippi Valley are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mississippi Valley is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 421320908, 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.

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Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
3% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

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

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

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

JA
Jay Justin
PRESIDENT

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AD
Addy K•••••
Director
AM
Amanda M••••
Director
AS
Ashley H•••••
Director
AU
Austin Z••••••
Director
BE
Beth D••••••
Director
CH
Chris B••••••
Director
DR
Dr G••• B•••••
Director
EL
Elizabeth S•••••••
TREASURER
EL
Ellen B••••
SECRETARY
ER
Eric R••••••
Director
HE
Heidi K••••••••••••
Director
JA
Jay J•••••
PRESIDENT & CEO
JI
Jim K•••••
Director
JO
Joe F••••••
Director
JO
Joel P••••••
Director
JO
John O••••
IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR
LY
Lynsey E•••••
Director
MA
Matt L•••••
Director
PA
Pat B••••••
Director
RE
Reginald L•••••••
Director
RI
Rickey P•••
Director
RY
Ryan P•••••
Director
SA
Sarah O••••
Director
ST
Stewart C•••••
Director
TR
Travis G••
CHAIR
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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$1.5M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$1.5M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$1.8M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$1.4M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other youth development in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mississippi Valley This page 89 $1.8 million 3%
Rhizome Action Network Inc 90 $1.0 million 85%
Virginia Valor Fc Llc 90 $2.9 million 88%
Well Child Conference of Elgin 89 $2.7 million -
Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck … 89 $2.6 million -
Beyond the Ball Nfp 89 $1.5 million -
Rochester Childfirst Network 89 $6.0 million -
Butte Family Ymca Inc 89 $2.0 million -
Communities in Schools of Peninsula 89 $1.6 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 71 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mississippi Valley

What is Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mississippi Valley?
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mississippi Valley is a youth development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Davenport, United States. Our mission is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. You can help by donating or volunteering to help children in your local community.
When was Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mississippi Valley founded?
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mississippi Valley was founded in 1989.
Who leads Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mississippi Valley?
Jay Justin serves as PRESIDENT.
Where is Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mississippi Valley located?
Headquartered in Davenport, United States.
What is Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mississippi Valley's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 3% of expenses go to program services.
Is Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mississippi Valley trustworthy?
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mississippi Valley has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 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 the Mississippi Valley's registration number?
IRS EIN: 421320908.
What is Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mississippi Valley's website?
https://www.bbbsmv.org