BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS OF LEEDS AND GRENVILLE
Charitable organizationOrganizations relieving poverty·36 GEORGE STREET · LOWER LEVEL · BROCKVILLE, ON · K6V 3V5·BN 139220164RR0001·website ↗
Last reported: F2024 filing · period ending 2024-12-31
Cents to cause T1
52¢
of each dollar spent, to programs
Operating overhead T1
48%
typical range 5–35%
Reserves T1
1 yr
of program spending, in cash and investments
Revenue T1
$538K
not reviewed by an analyst (Charity Intelligence)
— means the filing doesn't include the lines needed; details and sources below.·How to read these figures
Common questions
How do I donate to Big Brothers?
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Is Big Brothers a registered charity?
Per CRA records, it filed a F2024 T3010 return under charity number 139220164RR0001. Registration status can change, so check the CRA charities listing for its current status. Only a currently registered charity can issue an official donation receipt.
Where is Big Brothers located?
Per its F2024 T3010, its address on file is 36 GEORGE STREET, LOWER LEVEL, BROCKVILLE, ON, K6V 3V5. Source.
What does Big Brothers do?
In its own words, from its F2024 T3010 filing: "TRADITIONAL MATCHES: THR BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS MENTORING PROGRAM PROVIDES CHILDREN WITH A ROLE MODEL TO TALK TO AND SHARE THE EXPERIENCES OF GROWING UP. BIG BUNCH PROGRAM: WE ORGANIZE AND FACILITATE EVENTS FOR CHILDREN INCLUDING THOSE ON THE WAIT LIST FOR TRADITIONAL MATCHES. IN-SCHOOL MENTORING: IN-SCHOOL…" Full program description.
How much of Big Brothers's spending goes to programs?T1
Per its F2024 T3010, 52¢ of each dollar it spent went to programs (self-reported, not independently verified). Full figures.
How big is Big Brothers?T1
Its last-reported revenue was $538K (F2024), which places it in Charity Compass's under $1M revenue band, alongside 27,629 other operating charities.
What it does — in its own words
Ongoing programs
TRADITIONAL MATCHES: THR BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS MENTORING PROGRAM PROVIDES CHILDREN WITH A ROLE MODEL TO TALK TO AND SHARE THE EXPERIENCES OF GROWING UP. BIG BUNCH PROGRAM: WE ORGANIZE AND FACILITATE EVENTS FOR CHILDREN INCLUDING THOSE ON THE WAIT LIST FOR TRADITIONAL MATCHES. IN-SCHOOL MENTORING: IN-SCHOOL MENTORING PROVIDES ELEMENTARY STUDENTS WHO COULD BENEFIT FROM EXTRA EMOTIONAL SOCIAL OR ACADEMIC SUPPORT WITH A CARING ADULT MENTOR. GAME ON AND GO GIRLS PROGRAM: THIS IS AN IN-SCHOOL GROUP PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN TO TEACH THEM ABOUT MAKING HEALTHY CHOICES LIVING AN ACTIVE LIFESTYLE A… Show more
TRADITIONAL MATCHES: THR BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS MENTORING PROGRAM PROVIDES CHILDREN WITH A ROLE MODEL TO TALK TO AND SHARE THE EXPERIENCES OF GROWING UP. BIG BUNCH PROGRAM: WE ORGANIZE AND FACILITATE EVENTS FOR CHILDREN INCLUDING THOSE ON THE WAIT LIST FOR TRADITIONAL MATCHES. IN-SCHOOL MENTORING: IN-SCHOOL MENTORING PROVIDES ELEMENTARY STUDENTS WHO COULD BENEFIT FROM EXTRA EMOTIONAL SOCIAL OR ACADEMIC SUPPORT WITH A CARING ADULT MENTOR. GAME ON AND GO GIRLS PROGRAM: THIS IS AN IN-SCHOOL GROUP PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN TO TEACH THEM ABOUT MAKING HEALTHY CHOICES LIVING AN ACTIVE LIFESTYLE AND BUILDING SELF ESTEEM. AFTER SCHOOL DROP-IN PROGRAM: THIS NO-CHARGE RECREATION PROGRAM IS GEARED TO CHILDREN AGES 11 THROUGH 16. PARTICIPANTS ENGAGE WITH OUR CASEWORKER STAFF ENJOY HEALTHY SNACKS AND DO ACTIVITIES IN A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE SETTING. OTHER PROGRAMS: SKILLS MENTORING SUPPORT FOR VULNERABLE YOUTH AND GIVING TREE PROGRAM.
Program descriptions from its F2024 T3010 filing, verbatim · self-reported · this is also the text our semantic search matches against. source ↗
Tier 1 — what we computed (open data)
From the charity's own F2024 T3010 filing. Self-reported; not independently verified. You can recompute every figure. New to these terms? Read what cents to the cause, overhead and reserves mean.
52¢
Per its F2024 T3010, 52¢ of each dollar spent went to programs. The rest ran the organization and raised money; higher is not automatically better.
Sector median: 89¢ across 55,155 computed charities; 89¢ among those its size (under $1M).
this charity 52¢ · sector median 89¢ · all 55,155 computed charities
T3010 line 5000 ÷ 4950 · Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗ · what this means
48%
Management, administration, and fundraising as a share of total spending. We treat 5–35% as the typical range; we state the figure, you judge.
T3010 line (5010 + 5020) ÷ 4950 · Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗ · what this means
1 yr
Years that cash, bank balances and investments on hand could cover program spending; liabilities and restricted funds are not netted out.
Charities its size (under $1M, 27,629): median 1 yr; 14% hold under half a year. All operating charities: median 0.8 yr.
T3010 line (4100 + 4140) ÷ 5000 · Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗ · what this means
Total revenue
T1 · computed (open data)$538K
Last-reported total revenue.
T3010 line 4700 · Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗
Donor-funded
T1 · computed (open data)12%
Share of revenue from receipted donations.
T3010 line 4500 ÷ 4700 · Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗
14%
Share of revenue from federal, provincial, and municipal sources.
T3010 line 4570 (or 4540+4550+4560) ÷ 4700 · Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗ · what this means
Where the money comes from
Shares of last-reported revenue, per its F2024 T3010. Self-reported; not independently verified.
Receipted donationsT1
12%
T3010 4500 ÷ 4700
GovernmentT1
14%
T3010 4570 (or 4540+4550+4560) ÷ 4700
Other revenueT1
74%
T3010 remainder ÷ 4700
Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗
Over the years
Every figure as filed at each fiscal period end, 2019–2024.
| Period end | Revenue | Cents to cause | Overhead | Reserves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-12-31 | $578K | 44¢ | 56% | 0.9 yr |
| 2020-12-31 | $470K | 76¢ | 24% | 1.6 yr |
| 2021-12-31 | $398K | 63¢ | 37% | 2.3 yr |
| 2022-12-31 | $531K | 46¢ | 54% | 1.5 yr |
| 2023-12-31 | $689K | 50¢ | 50% | 1.2 yr |
| 2024-12-31 | $538K | 52¢ | 48% | 1 yr |
| trend |
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From its T3010 filings (CRA annual releases) · self-reported, not audited by us · when a period is restated in a later release, the newest figures are shown · ✱ = cents-to-cause outside the valid 0–100% range (filing error; not used in rankings). source ↗
★ Tier 2 — Charity Intelligence (analyst-reviewed)
Not rated by Charity Intelligence. Their analysts cover 819 of Canada's 83,761 charities; absence of a rating says nothing about this charity. Our computed figures above stand on their own.
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Board of directors
12 directors reported · 12 of 12at arm's length
- BLANCHER, LUCASDIRECTORarm's length
- WILLOUGHBY, TYLER CVICE-PRESIDENTarm's length
- LEONARD, SARAH JDIRECTORarm's length
- CYR, DIANE MDIRECTORarm's length
- SABAZIOTIS, CHRISTINA LDIRECTORarm's length
- REID, LISA JPAST PRESIDENTarm's length
- STILNOVICH, GREG DDIRECTOR & TREASURERarm's length
- BELLAI, DARIODIRECTORarm's length
- GOODMAN, FIONADIRECTORarm's length
- HALLADAY, DANAPRESIDENTarm's length
- LELSIE-CASSELMAN, SIGGYDIRECTORarm's length
- FITZGERALD, KAELYNNDIRECTORarm's length
From its F2024T3010 filing (public CRA record), as filed. “Arm's length” means not related to other officials by family or business ties. source ↗
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