Nonprofit · EIN 35-1305578
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF SOUTHWESTERN INDIANA INC
Also known as BIG BROS BIG SIS OF THE OHIO VALLEY
Tax-exempt · EVANSVILLE, IN 47713
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $447,167 | $585,349 | -$138,182 | $197,122 | $26,484 | $170,638 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $339,198 | $557,185 | -$217,987 | $333,875 | $25,055 | $308,820 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $663,085 | $531,103 | $131,982 | $540,714 | $20,796 | $519,918 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $308,628
- of which government grants
- $74,054
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $16,699
- Net income from fundraising events
- $123,422
- Net income from gaming
- -$2,438
- Other revenue
- $121,840
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $79,804
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $407,047
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $17,385
- Occupancy
- $15,962
- Travel
- $13,615
- Depreciation
- $620
- Program services (functional)
- $320,160
- Management and general (functional)
- $216,801
- Fundraising (functional)
- $48,388
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $333,875
- Total assets, end of year
- $197,122
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $26,484
- Net assets, end of year
- $170,638
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $311
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $170,638
- Gross receipts
- $504,503
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 289
- Year formed
- 1969
- State of legal domicile
- IN
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RYAN SCOTT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $79,804 |
| SHERRI BELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DENISE BIGGERSTAFF | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TRINISIA BROOKS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KAREY CAIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| WALT CASWELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RACHELLE SNEED | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| KENDALL HILLENBRAND | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ASHLEY HUGHES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JON M KLUESNER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| TRAVIS OWENS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DANNY SCHEMBRE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CLAY SILLS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| CRYSTAL THOMAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DREW ZUCKERMAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASHLEY DIEKMANN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BRITTNEY DOSS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SCOTT ROBERTS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RYAN SCOTT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $75,192 |
| SHERRI BELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DENISE BIGGERSTAFF | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TRINISIA BROOKS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SARAH BRYANT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KAREY CAIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| WALT CASWELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RACHELLE DELAP | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| AURIAN GARRETT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KENDALL HILLENBRAND | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ASHLEY HUGHES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JON M KLUESNER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| TRAVIS OWENS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| EMILY PATTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DANNY SCHEMBRE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CLAY SILLS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| CRYSTAL THOMAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DREW ZUCKERMAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RYAN SCOTT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $41,120 |
| ANDREW BACKES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $30,481 |
| DREW ZUCKERMAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 |
| EMILY PATTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SHERRI BELL | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| EULA WILSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| WALT CASWELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MONICA OWENS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JON KLUESNER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| M RACHELLE CHRISMAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| DENISE BIGGERSTAFF | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| AURIAN GARRETT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TRINISHA BROOKS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CLAY SILLS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 320 SE MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, EVANSVILLE, IN 47713-1815
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- ANDREA ROBINSON, 320 SE MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, EVANSVILLE, IN 47713
- Signed the 990
- ANDREA ROBINSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (812) 425-6076
- Website
- WWW.MENTORINGKIDS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- HARDING SHYMANSKI & CO PSC
Mission
THE MISSION OF BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS IS TO PROVIDE CHILDREN FACING ADVERSITY WITH STRONG AND ENDURING, PROFESSIONALLY SUPPORTED ONE-TO-ONE RELATIONSHIPS THAT CHANGE THEIR LIVES FOR THE BETTER, FOREVER.
Program accomplishments
- IN OUR COMMUNITY-BASED MENTORING PROGRAM, VOLUNTEERS PICK UP THE CHILD FROM THEIR HOME OR SCHOOL AND TAKE THEM INTO THE COMMUNITY 2-4 TIMES EACH MONTH. IN OUR SCHOOL-BASED MENTORING PROGRAM, VOLUNTEERS GO TO THEIR "LITTLE'S" SCHOOL WEEKLY AND SPEND TIME WITH THEM DURING THEIR LUNCH AND RECESS PERIOD. THIS IS USUALLY A COMMITMENT FOR 45 MINUTES TO AN HOUR EACH WEEK. BOTH PROGRAMS REQUIRE AT LEAST A 12 MONTH COMMITMENT FROM BOTH THE VOLUNTEER AND THE CHILD. CHILDREN PARTICIPATE IN ONE-TO-ONE MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS THROUGH BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS PROGRAMS.OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS INCLUDED FORMING AN ADVISORY COUNCIL IN GIBSON COUNTY, INDIANA, AND STARTING UP MENTORING PROGRAMS TO SERVE CERTAIN AGED STUDENTS IN THE NORTH GIBSON SCHOOL CORPORATION. THE COUNCIL WAS THE FOURTH OF ITS KIND FORMED TO HELP EDUCATE THESE COMMUNITIES ABOUT OUR MENTORING PROGRAMS AND TO HELP RAISE FUNDS TO SUPPORT OUR PROGRAMS IN GIBSON COUNTY.NO GRANTS WERE PAID TO OTHERS AS PART OF MENTORING PROGRAMS.Expenses $320,160
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 35-1305578
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1974
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $197,122
- Income (IRS master file)
- $504,503
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $447,167 | $585,349 | $197,122 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $339,198 | $557,185 | $333,875 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $663,085 | $531,103 | $540,714 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $340,995 | $453,910 | $408,524 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 35-1305578).
Questions about BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF SOUTHWESTERN INDIANA INC
- What is the EIN of BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF SOUTHWESTERN INDIANA INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF SOUTHWESTERN INDIANA INC is 35-1305578.
- Is BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF SOUTHWESTERN INDIANA INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1974.
- Are donations to BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF SOUTHWESTERN INDIANA INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF SOUTHWESTERN INDIANA INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF SOUTHWESTERN INDIANA INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF SOUTHWESTERN INDIANA INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF SOUTHWESTERN INDIANA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names ANDREA ROBINSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF SOUTHWESTERN INDIANA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 18 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $79,804 (RYAN SCOTT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF SOUTHWESTERN INDIANA INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $447,167, expenses of $585,349 and total assets of $197,122 at year end.
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