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Big Brothers Big Sisters of America

Tampa, Florida  ·  EIN 231365190  ·  Private foundation

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is a private foundation based in Tampa, Florida. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $15.3M in grants paid and $23.7M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 827 individual grants from this funder — $106.7M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for community improvement. Below is its full funding profile.

$15.3M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$23.7M
Total assets
827
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Big Brothers Big Sisters of America funds

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America's giving carries a documented focus on community improvement.

Community Improvement

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Bbbsa Charitable Foundation Inc
CAPACITY BUILDING
Tampa, FL$4.6M2024
Bbbs of Eastern Massachusetts
CAPACITY BUILDING
Boston, MA$1.2M2024
Bbbs of Eastern Massachusetts
CAPACITY BUILDING
Boston, MA$888K2023
Kansas Bbbs Inc
CAPACITY BUILDING
Wichita, KS$863K2024
Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star
CAPACITY BUILDING
Irving, TX$830K2024
Bbbs of Metropolitan Chicago
Capacity Building
Chicago, IL$791K2017
Bbbs of Central Indiana Inc
CAPACITY BUILDING
Indianapolis, IN$763K2023
Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star
CAPACITY BUILDING
Irving, TX$722K2023
Bbbs of New York City Inc
CAPACITY BUILDING
New York, NY$698K2024
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana
CAPACITY BUILDING
Fort Wayne, IN$680K2023
Bbbs of New Hampshire
CAPACITY BUILDING
Stratham, NH$640K2024
Kansas Bbbs Inc
CAPACITY BUILDING
Wichita, KS$637K2023
Bbbs of New York City Inc
CAPACITY BUILDING
New York, NY$627K2023
Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star
CAPACITY BUILDING
Irving, TX$619K2022
Bbbs of Lone Star
Capacity Building
Irving, TX$587K2017

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$13.2M
2018$11.7M
2019$7.9M
2020$11.4M
2022$13.4M
2023$22.7M
2024$26.3M

How to apply for funding from Big Brothers Big Sisters of America

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at bbbs.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Big Brothers Big Sisters of America

Does Big Brothers Big Sisters of America accept grant applications?
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Big Brothers Big Sisters of America fund?
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America's grants focus on community improvement. Recent recipients include Bbbsa Charitable Foundation Inc, Bbbs of Eastern Massachusetts, Bbbs of Eastern Massachusetts. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Big Brothers Big Sisters of America give in grants?
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America reported $15.3M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $106.7M over 827 grants.
Where is Big Brothers Big Sisters of America located?
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is based in Tampa, Florida. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 231365190.
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About this profile. This page is built from Big Brothers Big Sisters of America's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.