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
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.
Cents to cause
T1 · computed (open data)52¢
Per its F2024 T3010, 52¢ of each dollar spent went to programs.
Sector median: 89¢ across 55,155 computed charities.
T3010 line 5000 ÷ 4950 · Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗
Operating overhead
T1 · computed (open data)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 ↗
Reserves
T1 · computed (open data)1 yr
Years current reserves could cover program spending.
Sector quartiles: 0.4 yr / 0.8 yr / 7.5 yr (p25 / median / p90).
T3010 line (4100 + 4140) ÷ 5000 · Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗
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 ↗
Government-funded
T1 · computed (open data)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 ↗
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 |
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)
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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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