BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE UPSTATE INC

EIN: 204243553 501(c)(3) Youth Development

GREENVILLE, SC

Total Revenue
$476,638
Total Expenses
$536,018
Total Assets
$371,528
Net Assets
$290,404
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2005
Legal Domicile
SC
Principal Officer
CHARLENE CHEEKS
Phone
8642420676
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE UPSTATE INC, founded in 2005, is a small nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $477K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 31% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $536K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 12% operating deficit.

Mission

TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONALLY SUPPORTED YOUTH MENTORING SERVICES BY FACILITATION A WHOLESOME ADULT RELATIONSHIP FOR CHILDREN, PRIMARILY OF SINGLE PARENT HOMES, IN NEED OF A SECONDARY ROLE MODEL.

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Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $337,789
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $6,363
Other Revenue $132,486
TOTAL REVENUE $476,638

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $395,708
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $449,845
Other Expenses $140,310
TOTAL EXPENSES $536,018

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $476,638 $362,983 +0.3%
Expenses $536,018 $512,899 +0.0%
Net Income $-59,380 $-149,916 -0.6%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
20
Independent Members
20
Employees
10
Volunteers
250

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
1
$65,758
Total Directors
14
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
RAY BROWN BOARD CHAIR/EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAKESSA WRIGHT FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES LINDSAY VICE BOARD CHAIR, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AARON ADAMS GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALEXIS GIST TREASURER, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF BALLENGER CHAIRPERSON OF GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NATALIE BOYD FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MOLLEY CLAYCOMB FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
OLIVIA DONNELLY GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BECCA FOX CHAIRPERSON OF FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
APRIL HART FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA JACKSON FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GRANT NICHOLSON FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CORD SGAGLIO FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLENE CHEEKS CEO 40.00
Officer
$65,758 $0 $65,758
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $476,638 $536,018 $371,528 $-59,380
2024 $362,983 $512,899 $438,564 $-149,916
2023 $341,361 $537,768 $553,730 $-196,407
2022 $901,141 $417,224 $729,324 $483,917
2021 $464,554 $298,460 $241,404 $166,094
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