BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE CAPITAL REGION
AI Summary
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region (BBBSCR) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to youth mentoring, operating in Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga, and Schenectady Counties in New York. Since 1964, BBBSCR has matched youth, referred to as "Littles," with mentors, or "Bigs," in professionally supported one-to-one relationships, aiming to empower young individuals to reach their full potential. With an operating budget of $622.1K and total revenue of $489.4K for the 2024 filing year, the organization does not rely on any single funder for 50% or more of its revenue.
Mission Statement
Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) is the oldest and largest youth mentoring organization in the United States. In New Yorks Capital Region (Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga and Schenectady Counties), we have been matching mentees (Littles) with mentors (Bigs) in professionally supported one-to-one relationships since 1964 and have served thousands of Littles in just the past decade. We serve youth from age 6 into young adulthood in both Community-Based and Site-Based settings. The work of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region (BBBSCR) builds community through professionally guided one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. Our vision is that all youth meet their potential. Our emphasis on individual potential directly redresses the impacts of institutional racism, generational poverty, and other systems of oppression. What drives our mission? We recognize that while talent is equally distributed, opportunity is not. At BBBSCR we believe that all k
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE CAPITAL REGION’s budget?
In 2024, BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE CAPITAL REGION reported an annual operating budget of around $622 thousand. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
Where does BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE CAPITAL REGION operate?
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE CAPITAL REGION is headquartered in Albany, NY.
Who funded BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE CAPITAL REGION recently?
In 2025, BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE CAPITAL REGION received grants from CHARITIES AID FOUNDATION AMERICA, BIG BROTHERS & BIG SISTERS OF SCHENECTADY NY, and THE US CHARITABLE GIFT TRUST. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE CAPITAL REGION received in 2024?
The largest grant to BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE CAPITAL REGION in 2024 exceeds $16 thousand.
What is BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE CAPITAL REGION’s reliance on government grants?
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE CAPITAL REGION relied on government grants for more than 20% of their total revenue in 2024.