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Nonprofit · EIN 91-1225443

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON

Tax-exempt · OLYMPIA, WA 98502

Financials

$958K$996K2023$915K$993K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$914,938$992,791-$77,853$283,313$118,724$164,589
December 31, 2023990$957,629$996,453-$38,824$384,706$150,498$234,208
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$277,315
of which government grants
$171,457
Program service revenue
$460,025
Investment income
$2,769
Net income from fundraising events
$170,757
Other revenue
$174,829

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$28,802
Other salaries and wages
$572,531
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$705,597
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$50,788
Travel
$19,547
Depreciation
$4,808
Program services (functional)
$775,138
Management and general (functional)
$80,545
Fundraising (functional)
$137,108

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$384,706
Total assets, end of year
$283,313
Total liabilities, end of year
$118,724
Net assets, end of year
$164,589
Land, buildings and equipment
$6,381
Net assets without donor restrictions
$164,589
Gross receipts
$1,007,397
Employees
11
Year formed
1983
State of legal domicile
WA

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KEITH ANN CAMPBELLEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$28,802
BRANDON BARNESTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
KATHY BINTZBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
BRIAN CASSIDYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
SOKHA MEAS COLBOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
LANCE CROMWELLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
SHELBY HENTGESSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
JUSTIN HJELMPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
ROSS JARVISBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
SHAENA LANGLEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
TABER LEEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
SEAN MASONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
MATT PACHECOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
BEN PAYLORPAST PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
PAUL POSADASCOUNCIL
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
2 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MICHAEL SHANNONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
TADEU VELLOSOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 17 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JEFF ENGLEEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$94,951
BRANDON BARNESTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
KATHY BINTZBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
BRIAN CASSIDYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
SOKHA MEAS COLBOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
LANCE CROMWELLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
SHELBY HENTGESSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
JUSTIN HJELMPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
ROSS JARVISBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
SHAENA LANGLEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
TABER LEEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
SEAN MASONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
MATT PACHECOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
BEN PAYLORPAST PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
PAUL POSADASCOUNCIL
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
MICHAEL SHANNONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
TADEU VELLOSOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2424 HERITAGE COURT SW, OLYMPIA, WA 98502-6046
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
JUSTIN HJELM, 2424 HERITAGE CT SW SUTIE 302, OLYMPIA, WA 98502
Signed the 990
JUSTIN HJELM, PRESIDENT
Phone
(360) 943-0409
Return prepared by
PATRICIA L PICH CPA PLLC

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE CHILDREN FACING ADVERSITY WITH STRONG AND ENDURING, PROFESSIONALLY SUPPORTED ONE-TO-ONE MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS, CHANGING THEIR LIVED FOR THE BETTER, FOREVER. OUR VISION IS THAT ALL CHILDREN ACHIEVE SUCCESS IN LIFE. OUR PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS THAT FOCUS ON FRIENDSHIP, EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT, SOCIAL SKILL ENHANCEMENT, WORKPLACE READINESS SKILLS AND GUIDANCE TO YOUTH.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON IS A LOCAL AFFILIATE OF OUR NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOUNDED IN 1904. WE HAVE BEEN MAKING ONE-TO-ONE MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN TEEN AND ADULT VOLUNTEER MENTORS AND CHILDREN/YOUTH, 6-18 YEARS OF AGE, SINCE 1985. BBBS PROVIDES RESEARCH-BASED, PROFESSIONALLY SUPPORTED MENTORING PROGRAMS AT BOTH SCHOOLS SITES AND IN THE COMMUNITY FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH ACROSS A FIVE COUNTY AREA: THURSTON, LEWIS, PACIFIC, GRAYS HARBOR AND MASON COUNTIES. WE PARTNER WITH SCHOOL DISTRICTS, AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS, COMMUNITY GROUPS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO CONNECT CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH MENTORS TO MAKE SURE THEY RECEIVE THE SUPPORT THEY NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN SCHOOL AND LIFE. BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON OFFERS SEVERAL HIGH QUALITY PROGRAMS TO MEET COMMUNITY NEEDS. WITH INPUT FROM THE LITTLE'S FAMILY AND SCHOOL PERSONNEL, THE MENTORING IS FOCUSED SO THAT THE LITTLE RECEIVE THE MAXIMUM SUPPORT IN THE AREAS THEY NEED THE MOST. ALL MATCHES ARE CAREFULLY ADMINISTERED BY BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS STAFF MEMBERS FOLLOWING STRICT BACKGROUND AND INTERVIEW STANDARDS TO ENSURE THE MATCH BETWEEN THE BIG AND LITTLE IS SAFE AND WELL-SUITED TO THE INDIVIDUAL CHILD'S NEEDS, AS WELL AS HARMONIOUS AND BUILT TO LAST. BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS PROGRAMS INCLUDE: (1) BIGS IN SCHOOLS PROGRAM: OUR BIGS IN SCHOOL PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO FOSTER YOUTH'S ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT AND ENHANCE THEIR SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SKILLS. STUDENTS, REFERRED BY TEACHERS AND SCHOOL COUNSELORS, ARE STRUGGLING IN SCHOOL, LACK SOCIAL SKILLS OR HAVE PROBLEM BEHAVIORS SUCH AS AGGRESSIVENESS, CHRONIC ABSENTEEISM, OR SKIPPING CLASSES. ADULT AND HIGH SCHOOL MENTORS (BIGS) ARE RECRUITED FROM LOCAL HIGH SCHOOLS, COLLEGES, AND THE LOCAL COMMUNITY, ARE MATCHING WITH CHILDREN AND YOUTH, AGES 6-13 YEARS OF AGE. STUDENT AND THEIR MENTORS MEET BETWEEN 30-60 MINUTES EACH WEEK AT A DESIGNATED SCHOOL OR AFTER-SCHOOL SITE, UNDER THE DIRECT SUPERVISION OF A BBBS STAFF MEMBER. MATCHES PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES THAT REFLECT THEIR MUTUAL INTERESTS AND HOBBIES, SUCH AS ARTS AND CRAFTS, HOMEWORK AND EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES, STEAM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS AND MATH) PROJECTS, ORGANIZED GAMES AND SPORTS, AND BOARD GAMES. MENTORS OFFER STUDENTS TIME AND ATTENTION ON A CONSISTENT BASIS, PROMOTING POSITIVE PEER AND ADULT RELATIONSHIPS, A POSITIVE ATTITUDE, ENHANCES SELF- CONFIDENCE, AND ACADEMIC ENCOURAGEMENT. (2) BIGS IN THE COMMUNITY: OUR BIGS IN COMMUNITY PROGRAM OFFERS THE OPPORTUNITY FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH, AGES 6-18 YEARS OF AGE, AND THEIR MENTORS TO SPEND TIME TOGETHER IN THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITIES. A BIG AND LITTLE ARE MATCHED BASED ON SHARED INTERESTS AND INDIVIDUAL CHILD'S NEEDS. BIGS MEET WITH THEIR LITTLES ON EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS TO PARTICIPATE IN SUCH ACTIVITIES AS HOMEWORK HELP, SHARING A MEAL TOGETHER, OR ATTENDING LOCAL MUSEUMS, THEATRE, AND SPORTING EVENTS. DURING MATCH OUTINGS, FILLED WITH CONVERSATION AND SHARED ACTIVITIES, BIGS AND LITTLES DEVELOP A RELATIONSHIP TO HELP MANAGE THEIR EVERYDAY CHALLENGES OF GROWING UP. (3) MENTOR CONNECTIONS: OUR MENTOR CONNECTIONS PROGRAM FOCUSES ON MILITARY-CONNECTED STUDENTS IN ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL GRADES TO HELP THEM COPE WITH THE STRESS OF PARENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND FREQUENT MOVES. SPECIALLY TRAINED BIGS MEET WITH THE MILITARY-CONNECTED LITTLES WEEKLY DURING SCHOOL HOURS TO SHARE LUNCH AND PARTICIPATE IN FUN AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES. (4) MENTOR U IS A HIGH SCHOOL MENTORING PROGRAM FOCUSING ON COLLEGE READINESS, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, CAREER EXPLORATION AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING. THE PROGRAM IS AN INNOVATIVE APPROACH THAT PROVIDES ON-TO-ONE MENTORING TO HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH, BLENDING TECHNOLOGY WITH A CURRICULUM AND ACTIVITIES THAT ARE INTENTIONALLY DESIGNED TO MEET A HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT'S NEEDS, USING A FRAMEWORK BASED ON THE SKILLS STUDENTS NEED TO GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL, BE READY FOR POST-HIGH SCHOOL SUCCESS. AND ACHIEVE SUCCESS IN LIFE. STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN A WEEKLY CLASS SESSION LED BY A BBS MENTOR U PROGRAM COORDINATOR. EACH GRADE LEVEL COURSE OUTLINE HAS SEVEN UNITS PROGRESSING IN TOPICS AS STUDENTS MOVE THROUGH GRADES 9 THROUGH 12. CURRICULUM UNITS INCLUDE: COMMUNICATION STYLES, CONFLICT RESOLUTION, AND RELATIONSHIP BUILDING; IDENTIFYING INTEREST AND PASSIONS; GOAL SETTING AND PURSUIT OF GOALS; GROWTH MINDSET; RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS; BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL; HOW DO I GET THERE (POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION); ACADEMIC PROGRESS AND COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES; THE COLLEGE PROCESS; FINANCIAL LITERACY/GUIDANCE; WHO CAN I BECOME; AND INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES.
    Expenses $775,138

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
91-1225443
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1985
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$283,313
Income (IRS master file)
$1,007,397

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$914,938$992,791$283,313XML
990December 2023$957,629$996,453$384,706XML
990December 2022$883,592$935,713$336,045IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––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 91-1225443).

Questions about BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON

What is the EIN of BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON is 91-1225443.
Is BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1985.
Are donations to BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON 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 SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JUSTIN HJELM.
Who are the officers and directors of BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 17 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $28,802 (KEITH ANN CAMPBELL, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $914,938, expenses of $992,791 and total assets of $283,313 at year end.

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