Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is committed to the highest standards of fiscal management and donor accountability. We offer full transparency to independent evaluators and watchdog organizations, so our donors can have complete confidence that their contributions are being used wisely and responsibly.
In addition, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is fully accredited by the Better Business Bureau and is the only direct-service youth development organization to receive a rating of “A+” from the American Institute of Philanthropy. Rigorous external review has resulted in certification by the Independent Charities of America and our inclusion in the Combined Federal Campaign.
In 2007, for the sixth consecutive year, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America has been awarded the top four-star rating by Charity Navigator, the nation’s foremost independent evaluator of charitable organizations. This rating puts Big Brothers Big Sisters of America in the top 1% of all charities in America in terms of fiscal responsibility and effective use of donations.
Looking for a nonprofit organization that you can trust to put your gift to work for something you really believe in? Make a tax-deductible gift to Big Brothers Big Sisters today!
Calls come in every day from parents, teachers and guidance counselors. They know what a difference a mentor can make in a child’s life. Your gift can help make Big magic for children in your local community by:
Helping us to recruit new Big Brother and Big Sister volunteers
Offering one-to-one, ongoing supervision and support for every match
Providing cultural and social activities to enrich the opportunities for children
And 92.2% of every dollar you give goes directly to making and supporting matches; the remainder covers overall program administration.
Think about a child who has wished for a Big Brother or Big Sister. Someone to have fun with and confide in. Someone to be a mentor. A guide. A friend. Now think of how your gift could make a difference in that child’s life.
What if Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lorain County earned a penny every time you searched the Internet?
Well, now we can!
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Just go to www.goodsearch.com and be sure to enter Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lorain County as the charity you want to support. Just 500 of us searching four times a day will raise about $7300 in a year without anyone spending a dime! And, be sure to spread the word!
If you’re considering making Big Brothers Big Sisters part of your trust, bequest, or endowment. A planned gift to Big Brothers Big Sisters ensures the continuation of our landmark mentoring programs and creates your own legacy of support. Planned giving also offers significant advantages, including tax breaks and a potential income increase.
Pledges allow donors to make ongoing gifts over a period of months or years. Payment schedules are flexible. Monthly donations can be made online via credit card. To arrange for quarterly or annual donations or to be billed at regular intervals, contact Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lorain County Fund Development at 440-277-6541 ex.31
Individual Support
Financial donations provide direct and immediate support, usually in the form of cash , check, or electronic transfer). Donors generally qualify for tax deductions. Make your gift online today!
If you would like to donate by mail, please send your check or money order to:
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lorain County
1917 North. Ridge Rd., E., Suite A
Lorain, Oh 44055
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Welcome new matches and congratulations to our matches with upcoming anniversaries!
