BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE MID-SOUTH INC Charity Report

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BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE MID-SOUTH INC

EIN 23-7113070 · Big Brothers & Big Sisters (O31)

What they do

to Provide Opportunities for Responsible Volunteers to Interact Individually With Children of One-parent Homes Providing Them With Proper Companionship and Encouragement Throughout Their Early Development.

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Money report from 2019The report may be old. Ask for a newer one.

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They name their leaders17 people are listed in the latest report.

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Money made simple

94.40%of revenue went to mission work66.8% of expenses · Program services

21.62%of revenue went to fundraising15.3% of expenses

$141.27spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

25.25%of revenue went to management and office costs17.9% of expenses

$0.10in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

89.5%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $146,045 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $75,000 for SUSAN GEORGE (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2019

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$353,879

Mission workProgram services$334,05394.40% of revenue66.8% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$89,36025.25% of revenue17.9% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$76,51121.62% of revenue15.3% of expenses

Total expenses$499,924141.27% of revenue

Expenses were greater than revenue, so the colored ring fills the available $100 and the total above 100% is shown below.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2019CurrentExpense mix: 66.8% mission · 17.9% management · 15.3% fundraisingTotal expenses: 141.27% of revenue

2018Expense mix: 69.5% mission · 16.4% management · 14.1% fundraisingTotal expenses: 109.53% of revenue

2017Expense mix: 68.6% mission · 17.2% management · 14.2% fundraisingTotal expenses: 122.13% of revenue

2016Expense mix: 70.5% mission · 16.8% management · 12.8% fundraisingTotal expenses: 99.91% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$353,879

Expenses$499,924

Annual shortfall $146,045 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$334,053 · 66.8% of expenses

Management and office costs$89,360 · 17.9% of expenses

Fundraising$76,511 · 15.3% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$353,879

Expenses$499,924

Assets$52,002

Income$389,390

Contributions$316,607

Mission work (program services)$334,053

Fundraising$76,511

Management and general$89,360

Executive compensation (total)$75,000

Accounting fees$9,500

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2019

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

SUSAN GEORGEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $75,000

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (17)

SUSAN GEORGEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

MELODY HOLTDIRECTOR

TRACIE MONTGOMERYDIRECTOR

TERRELL GATEWOODDIRECTOR

RONNIE PARTEEDIRECTOR

RODRICK HOLMESDIRECTOR

PAMELA RICHARDSONDIRECTOR

MICHAEL KENNEYDIRECTOR

MICHAEL BOHNERDIRECTOR

ALFRED WASHINGTONCHAIR EMERITUS

LISA DROKETREASURER

KRISTY MARTERDIRECTOR

DR NOMA ANDERSONDIRECTOR

DR LASHUNDA MASSEYVICE-CHAIR

DEPUTY CHIEF SAMUEL HINES JRDIRECTOR

CHRISTOPHER HEARNDIRECTOR

BRIAN COLEMANDIRECTOR

About this charity

Location: 5050 Poplar Avenue Suite 528, Memphis, TN 38157
County: Shelby
In care of: Susan George
Primary officer: Susan George, Executive Director

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(901) 323-5440

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2019
Tax period began: January 1, 2019
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: DELBROCCO & ASSOCIATES PLLC
NTEE classification: Big Brothers & Big Sisters (O31)
IRS tax category: Big Brothers & Big Sisters
Revocation date: May 15, 2023