BIG BROTHERS AND BIG SISTERS OF DANE COUNTY INC

Financials

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.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

2059 ATWOOD AVE STOP 2, MADISON, WI 53704-5367

Principal officer (990 for 2025)

SANDY MORALES, 2059 ATWOOD AVE 2, MADISON, WI 53704

Signed the 990

SANDY MORALES, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Phone

(608) 661-5437

Website

BBBSMADISON.ORG

Return prepared by

WEGNER CPAS LLP

Mission

BIG BROTHERS AND BIG SISTERS OF DANE COUNTY'S MISSION IS TO CREATE AND SUPPORT ONE-TO-ONE MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS THAT IGNITE THE POWER AND PROMISE OF YOUTH.

Program accomplishments

• COMMUNITY-BASED:THE CORE, TRADITIONAL PROGRAM OF BBBS INVOLVES AN ADULT MENTOR "BIG" MATCHED WITH A CHILD "LITTLE". THESE COMMUNITY-BASED MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS INVOLVE ONE-ON-ONE OUTINGS AND ACTIVITIES, DOING THINGS THE BIG AND LITTLE ENJOY TOGETHER LIKE: TAKING A WALK IN THE PARK, GOING TO A MUSEUM, LISTENING TO MUSIC, OR HANGING OUT AND TALKING. SOME BIGS MEET WITH THEIR LITTLES ON THE WEEKENDS. OTHERS GET TOGETHER WITH THEIR LITTLES ON WEEKDAY EVENINGS. EACH MATCH IS UNIQUE AND DEVELOPS A SCHEDULE THAT WORKS FOR THEM. EACH MATCH IS SUPERVISED AND SUPPORTED BY AN AGENCY MATCH SUPPORT SPECIALIST. IN 2025, WE CREATED 151 NEW MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS AND SERVED 541 KIDS.MATCH SUPPORT - THE PROFESSIONAL MONITORING, SUPPORT AND CONTINUAL ENGAGEMENT WITH THE BIG, LITTLE, PARENT/GUARDIAN(S), AND SITE PARTNERS WHILE THE MATCH IS ACTIVE. MATCH SUPPORT STAFF GUIDE THE MATCH IN ACHIEVING POSITIVE OUTCOMES FOR THE YOUTH, AND TRANSITION THE MATCH TO CLOSURE AND RE-ENGAGEMENT WHEN APPROPRIATE. 2025 RESULTED IN 576 MENTORS TO 543 KIDS. OUR BIGS SPENT 59,904 HOURS WITH THEIR LITTLE, RESULTING IN $2,084,060 INVESTED IN THE COMMUNITY. OUR AVERAGE MATCH LENGTH TIME IS 39.1 MONTHS. WE CONDUCTED 207 VOLUNTEER INTERVIEWS WITH PROSPECTIVE BIGS.AGENCY-SPONSORED MATCH ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS - PLAN AND CONDUCT YOUTH-CENTERED ACTIVITIES THAT BOTH ENHANCE THE CONNECTION TO THE AGENCY AND STRENGTHEN MATCH RELATIONSHIPS. AGENCY-SPONSORED ACTIVITIES CAN RANGE FROM ONE-TIME EVENTS SUCH AS HOLIDAY PARTIES AND BACK-TO-SCHOOL PICNICS TO STRUCTURED ACTIVITIES THAT SPAN SEVERAL WEEKS OR MONTHS. WE HOSTED 37 MATCH ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS, FOSTERING COMMUNITY AND FRIENDSHIP AMONG OUR MATCHES.
  Expenses $479,535 · grants $4,057
• ENROLLMENT:VOLUNTEER ENROLLMENT - POTENTIAL VOLUNTEERS COMPLETE AN ONLINE APPLICATION FORM, PROVIDING BASIC INFORMATION AND EXPRESSING THEIR INTEREST IN BECOMING A MENTOR. BBBS STAFF REVIEWS THE APPLICATION AND CONTACTS THE APPLICANT TO PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION AND ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS. APPLICANTS ATTEND A VIRTUAL OR IN-PERSON INTERVIEW WITH BBBS STAFF TO DISCUSS THEIR MOTIVATIONS, INTERESTS, AND SUITABILITY FOR MENTORING. A THOROUGH BACKGROUND CHECK IS CONDUCTED, INCLUDING: CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECK, FINGERPRINT CHECK (FOR FEDERAL GRANTS), AND DRIVING RECORD CHECK. VOLUNTEERS ATTEND PRE-MATCH TRAINING SESSIONS TO LEARN ABOUT THE PROGRAM, EXPECTATIONS, AND BEST PRACTICES FOR MENTORING. BBBS STAFF CAREFULLY ASSESSES THE VOLUNTEER'S INTERESTS, PERSONALITY, AND PREFERENCES TO FIND A SUITABLE MATCH WITH A CHILD. ONCE A POTENTIAL MATCH IS IDENTIFIED, THE VOLUNTEER'S INFORMATION IS SHARED WITH THE CHILD'S PARENT OR GUARDIAN FOR APPROVAL. A MEETING IS ARRANGED BETWEEN THE VOLUNTEER, THE CHILD, THE CHILD'S PARENT/GUARDIAN, AND A BBBS MATCH SUPPORT SPECIALIST. DURING THIS MEETING, AGENCY GROUND RULES ARE DISCUSSED, AND ANY REMAINING PAPERWORK IS COMPLETED.CHILD ENROLLMENT - PARENTS OR GUARDIANS INITIATE THE PROCESS BY CONTACTING BBBS AGENCY OR FILLING OUT AN ONLINE APPLICATION FORM. BASIC INFORMATION ABOUT THE CHILD AND FAMILY IS COLLECTED TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY. THE CHILD ENROLLMENT SPECIALISTS CONDUCTS AN INTERVIEW WITH THE PARENT/GUARDIAN AND THE CHILD. THIS INTERVIEW HELPS THE AGENCY UNDERSTAND THE CHILD'S NEEDS, INTERESTS, AND PERSONALITY TO MAKE AN APPROPRIATE MATCH. THE INTERVIEW TAKES PLACE AT THE FAMILY'S HOME. CHILD SAFETY TRAINING IS PROVIDED FOR BOTH PARENTS AND CHILDREN. AFTER THE INTERVIEW AND ASSESSMENT, THE CHILD IS PLACED ON A WAITING LIST. THE WAITING PERIOD CAN VARY DEPENDING ON THE AVAILABILITY OF SUITABLE MENTORS. WHEN A POTENTIAL MENTOR IS IDENTIFIED, BBBS STAFF PRESENTS THE MATCH TO THE FAMILY. PARENTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO ASK QUESTIONS AND PROVIDE INPUT ON THE PROPOSED MATCH. IF THE MATCH IS APPROVED, A MEETING IS ARRANGED BETWEEN THE CHILD, PARENT/GUARDIAN, THE MENTOR, AND A BBBS CASE MANAGER. THIS MEETING ALLOWS EVERYONE TO GET ACQUAINTED AND DISCUSS PROGRAM GUIDELINES.VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT - DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING TARGETED RECRUITMENT CAMPAIGNS TO ADDRESS SPECIFIC NEEDS. ATTENDING COMMUNITY FAIRS AND EVENTS ALIGNED WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. PARTNERING WITH LOCAL UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES TO RECRUIT STUDENT VOLUNTEERS. FORMING PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES, SPONSORS, AND GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS. UTILIZING SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS FOR RECRUITMENT, INCLUDING CREATING SHAREABLE CONTENT FOR VOLUNTEERS. DISTRIBUTING PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS TO TELEVISION AND RADIO STATIONS. IMPLEMENTING SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGNS TO REACH A WIDER AUDIENCE. HOSTING RECRUITMENT EVENTS, SUCH AS INFORMATION SESSIONS. PROVIDING PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS LIKE POSTERS AND FLYERS WITH QR CODES FOR EASY ACCESS TO INFORMATION.
  Expenses $422,919
• SITE-BASED MENTORING -SCHOOL FRIENDS MENTORING - ADULT MENTORS (BIGS) VISIT THEIR LITTLES ONE TIME PER WEEK FOR 30-60 MINUTES DURING LUNCH/RECESS OR AFTER SCHOOL. MATCHES PLAY SPORTS, READ, AND DO ARTS & CRAFTS, OR JUST HANG OUT AND TALK. BBBS STAFF ARE ON-SITE DURING THE PROGRAM TO FACILITATE ACTIVITIES, CONNECT WITH SCHOOL PERSONNEL, AND PROVIDE IN-PERSON SUPPORT TO BIGS/LITTLES. IN 2025, WE CREATED 38 MATCHES AT 5 ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS.THE HIGH SCHOOL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM (HSLP) THIS INNOVATIVE PROGRAM PAIRS HIGH SCHOOL MENTORS WITH ELEMENTARY MENTEES IN MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS THAT BUILD CONFIDENCE AND INCREASE CONNECTEDNESS TO SCHOOL, CULTURE, AND PEERS. THE PROGRAM USES A CURRICULUM THAT GIVES YOUNGER AND OLDER STUDENTS AN OPPORTUNITY TO GROW AND LEARN FROM ONE ANOTHER DURING THEIR WEEKLY MENTORING SESSIONS, WITH ENGAGING ACTIVITIES CENTERED ON TOPICS LIKE DEVELOPING A GROWTH MINDSET, BUILDING EMPATHY, LEARNING STEM SKILLS, AND PRACTICING GRATITUDE. HIGH SCHOOL MENTORS ALSO RECEIVE COACHING AND MENTORSHIP FROM BBBS STAFF. IN 2025, WE SERVED 22 MATCHES AT TWO ELEMENTARY/HIGH SCHOOL PARTNER SITES, SERVING 44 ELEMENTARY AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS.
  Expenses $124,086
• OTHER - ADDITIONAL EVENTS, SUPPLIES, AND TRAINING TO SUPPORT BBBS' ONE-TO-ONE MENTORING PROGRAMS.
  Expenses $13,149 · grants $8,200
• BACK-TO-SCHOOL - AN ANNUAL EVENT WHERE BACKPACKS AND SCHOOL SUPPLY KITS ARE PROVIDED TO MENTEES TO GET THEM READY FOR THE UPCOMING SCHOOL YEAR.
  Expenses $9,549 · grants $7,199

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.

IRS record

EIN

39-1077783

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

1975

Accounting year ends

December

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Assets (IRS master file)

$1,678,554

Income (IRS master file)

$2,057,032

Filing history

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 39-1077783).

Questions about BIG BROTHERS AND BIG SISTERS OF DANE COUNTY INC

What is the EIN of BIG BROTHERS AND BIG SISTERS OF DANE COUNTY INC?

The employer identification number (EIN) of BIG BROTHERS AND BIG SISTERS OF DANE COUNTY INC is 39-1077783.

Is BIG BROTHERS AND BIG SISTERS OF DANE COUNTY INC tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1975.

Are donations to BIG BROTHERS AND BIG SISTERS OF DANE COUNTY INC tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does BIG BROTHERS AND BIG SISTERS OF DANE COUNTY 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 AND BIG SISTERS OF DANE COUNTY 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 AND BIG SISTERS OF DANE COUNTY 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 AND BIG SISTERS OF DANE COUNTY INC?

The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names SANDY MORALES.

Who are the officers and directors of BIG BROTHERS AND BIG SISTERS OF DANE COUNTY INC?

The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 20 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $131,732 (SANDY MORALES, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).

How much revenue does BIG BROTHERS AND BIG SISTERS OF DANE COUNTY INC have?

On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,837,439, expenses of $1,725,370 and total assets of $1,678,554 at year end.

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