# Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Illinois

Scouting nonprofit in Decatur, Illinois 62522. EIN 37-1348685. Data as of November 8, 2026.

Page: https://backpr.com/find/nonprofit/371348685-big-brothers-big-sisters-of-central-illinois

## Mission (the organization's own words)

> To make a positive difference in the lives of children and youth, primarily through a professionally supported one-to-one relationship with an adult.

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2024: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/371348685/202532519349301608/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Scouting (IRS activity code O40)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 1996
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | $769,260 | $760,935 | $476,093 | $362,997 | 6 | 100 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/371348685/202532519349301608/full) |
| Dec 2023 | $708,501 | $771,733 | $519,506 | $362,877 | 13 | 100 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/371348685/202411739349300021/full) |
| Dec 2022 | $680,934 | $854,328 | $602,096 | $433,417 | 12 | 100 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/371348685/202331779349300633/full) |
| Dec 2021 | $912,775 | $807,931 | $807,825 | $618,449 | 13 | 100 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/371348685/202231899349300308/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2024: programs $655,392 (86%), management $50,675 (7%), fundraising $54,868 (7%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2024: gifts and grants $625,377, program fees $0, investment income $212.

Growth label: **Steady** (about -6% a year, Dec 2021 to Dec 2024). Growth label: we compare total revenue on the oldest and the newest return shown above. Growing means revenue rose by more than 10% a year on average, Shrinking means it fell by more than 10% a year, and Steady means a change between -10% and +10% a year. The rate is the compounded yearly average between the two returns, so it hides ups and downs in between (see the table). We only label groups with returns at least a year apart and at least $5,000 of revenue on the oldest one. This is our own calculation, not an IRS rating or a judgment of quality.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 3 of 21 youth development nonprofits in Decatur.
- Revenue $769,260 is higher than roughly 80 to 90% of 505 youth development nonprofits in Illinois; median $157,728.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Macon County, Illinois: about 22,730 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 56 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.5 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Decatur: 13 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/illinois/decatur
- Illinois rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/illinois

## Questions

**What is Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Illinois's EIN?**

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Illinois's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1348685. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Illinois a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Illinois in Decatur, Illinois as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 1996. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Illinois tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Illinois as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Illinois do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2024: "To make a positive difference in the lives of children and youth, primarily through a professionally supported one-to-one relationship with an adult." The IRS classifies it as: Scouting.

**How much money does Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Illinois take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2024, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Illinois reported total revenue of $769,260 and total expenses of $760,935 on its Form 990 (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.