Big Brothers Big Sisters Association of Florida is dedicated to igniting the power of mentoring across the state by increasing resources and expanding opportunities for our 11 local nonprofit affiliates, supporting evidence-based youth mentoring programs that change lives and communities.
Big Brothers Big Sisters Association of Florida Inc directs its grantmaking to one thing across the state: mentoring support for its 11 local nonprofit affiliates. The largest recent awards in the record go to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay Inc, including $1,572,584 in 2025 and $1,515,953 in 2024 for mentoring program support, showing a recurring pattern of substantial operating-style support rather than isolated project grants. The foundation also backs Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Suncoast Inc, which received $1,371,406 in 2025 and $1,203,572 in 2024 for the same purpose. That consistency matches the organization’s stated role in increasing resources and expanding opportunities for local affiliates statewide. Its grants are tied to evidence-based youth mentoring programs and to the network that delivers them, with support flowing through affiliates serving children and teens in Florida communities. Recent awards also extend to affiliates in Miami, Broward County, Northwest Florida, Northeast Florida, Palm Beach and Martin Counties, and other parts of the state, reinforcing a statewide affiliate model built around direct service delivery and mentoring infrastructure.
The foundation’s core cause area is one-to-one youth mentoring. In 2025, it gave $804,432 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County Inc in Fort Lauderdale for mentoring program support, and in 2024 it gave $708,528 to the same affiliate for the same purpose. Youth development is another clear priority: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties in West Palm Beach received $367,738 in 2025 and $321,240 in 2024 for mentoring program support, part of a broader effort to strengthen local service delivery. Scholarship and post-secondary access also appear in the active programs, including Scholarship Awards for Littles, a statewide scholarship program for youth enrolled in Big Brothers Big Sisters programs across Florida. Capacity building is embedded in the structure of the grantmaking, because the awards are routed to local affiliates that operate the mentoring programs.
Typical grant size is substantial and fairly tight around the middle of the distribution: p25 is $156,891, the median is $515,344, and p75 is $808,054. The recent grants show repeated support to the same affiliates over multiple years, including Tampa Bay, Suncoast, Miami, Broward County, Northwest Florida, Northeast Florida, Palm Beach and Martin Counties, the Big Bend, and St. Lucie Indian River Counties and Okeechobee. That pattern indicates recurring institutional support rather than one-off awards. The organization funds program support and restricted funding tied to affiliate operations. It does not fund individuals and makes no program-related investments.
$7.1M
$1.7M
$8M
$7.9M
Most grants fall between $157K and $808K, with a median of $515K.
25th Percentile
$157K
Median
$515K
75th Percentile
$808K
About 100% of grants go to recipients in FL.
DANIEL PRINZING
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Giving is entirely in Florida: 100% of grants in the dataset go to recipients in the state, and Florida is the top state by grant count. The distribution reaches multiple cities, including Tampa, Clearwater, Sarasota, Venice, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Pensacola, Jacksonville, West Palm Beach, Tallahassee, Fort Pierce, St. Augustine, Orlando, and Brandon-area affiliates through statewide programming. The footprint is statewide rather than centered on a single metro, with awards landing across the Gulf Coast, South Florida, North Florida, and Central Florida.
It funds mentoring support for Big Brothers Big Sisters affiliates across Florida. The recurring grant purpose in the recent record is mentoring program support, and its active programs also include statewide scholarship support for youth in Big Brothers Big Sisters programs.
The typical grant size is sizeable: p25 is $156,891, the median is $515,344, and p75 is $808,054. Recent awards also include multi-year support in the seven-figure range for several affiliates.
Yes. Several affiliates appear across multiple years, including Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay Inc, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Suncoast Inc, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami Inc, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County Inc.
All grants in the dataset go to recipients in Florida, with 100% of grants in the U.S. and Florida as the top state by grant count. Recipient cities include Tampa, Sarasota, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Pensacola, Jacksonville, West Palm Beach, Tallahassee, Fort Pierce, St. Augustine, and Orlando.
Yes. Active programs include Scholarship Awards for Littles, a statewide scholarship program for youth enrolled in Big Brothers Big Sisters programs across Florida, and BBBS Florida Scholarships, which provides financial awards to students involved in Big Brothers Big Sisters programs across Florida.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF TAMPA BAY INC | CLEARWATER, FL | $1,572,584 | 2025 | MENTORING PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE SUNCOAST INC | SARASOTA, FL | $1,371,406 | 2025 | MENTORING PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF MIAMI INC | MIAMI, FL | $1,032,035 | 2025 | MENTORING PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF BROWARD COUNTY INC | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | $804,432 | 2025 | MENTORING PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF NORTHWEST FLORIDA | PENSACOLA, FL | $658,655 | 2025 | MENTORING PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF NORTHEAST FLORIDA | JACKSONVILLE, FL | $642,819 | 2025 | MENTORING PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF PALM BEACH AND MARTIN COUNTIES | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | $367,738 | 2025 | MENTORING PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE BIG BEND INC | TALLAHASSEE, FL | $285,400 | 2025 | MENTORING PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF ST LUCIE INDIAN RIVER COUNTIES AND OKEECHOBEE | FORT PIERCE, FL | $156,891 | 2025 | MENTORING PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF CENTRAL FLORIDA | ORLANDO, FL | $119,874 | 2025 | MENTORING PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF ST JOHNS COUNTY EPIC COMMUNITY SERVICES INC | ST AUGUSTINE, FL | $119,028 | 2025 | MENTORING PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF TAMPA BAY INC | TAMPA, FL | $1,515,953 | 2024 | MENTORING PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE SUNCOAST INC | VENICE, FL | $1,203,572 | 2024 | MENTORING PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF MIAMI INC | MIAMI, FL | $867,916 | 2024 | MENTORING PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF BROWARD COUNTY INC | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | $708,528 | 2024 | MENTORING PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF NORTHEAST FLORIDA | JACKSONVILLE, FL | $599,505 | 2024 | MENTORING PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF NORTHWEST FLORIDA | PENSACOLA, FL | $547,861 | 2024 | MENTORING PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF PALM BEACH AND MARTIN COUNTIES | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | $321,240 | 2024 | MENTORING PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE BIG BEND INC | TALLAHASSEE, FL | $314,272 | 2024 | MENTORING PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF ST LUCIE INDIAN RIVER COUNTIES AND OKEECHOBEE | FORT PIERCE, FL | $146,711 | 2024 | MENTORING PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF ST JOHNS COUNTY EPIC COMMUNITY SERVICES INC | ST AUGUSTINE, FL | $121,103 | 2024 | MENTORING PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF CENTRAL FLORIDA | ORLANDO, FL | $83,712 | 2024 | MENTORING PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF TAMPA BAY INC | TAMPA, FL | $1,334,436 | 2023 | MENTORING PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE SUNCOAST INC | VENICE, FL | $1,230,542 | 2023 | MENTORING PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF MIAMI INC | MIAMI, FL | $808,054 | 2023 | MENTORING PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF BROWARD COUNTY INC | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | $593,466 | 2023 | MENTORING PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF NORTHEAST FLORIDA | JACKSONVILLE, FL | $515,344 | 2023 | MENTORING PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF NORTHWEST FLORIDA | PENSACOLA, FL | $496,981 | 2023 | MENTORING PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE BIG BEND INC | TALLAHASSEE, FL | $314,072 | 2023 | MENTORING PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF PALM BEACH AND MARTIN COUNTIES | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | $300,501 | 2023 | MENTORING PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF ST LUCIE INDIAN RIVER COUNTIES AND OKEECHOBEE | FORT PIERCE, FL | $138,096 | 2023 | MENTORING PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF ST JOHNS COUNTY EPIC COMMUNITY SERVICES INC | ST AUGUSTINE, FL | $133,431 | 2023 | MENTORING PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF CENTRAL FLORIDA | ORLANDO, FL | $7,652 | 2023 | MENTORING PROGRAM SUPPORT |
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF TAMPA BAY INC
$1,572,584MENTORING PROGRAM SUPPORT
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE SUNCOAST INC
$1,371,406MENTORING PROGRAM SUPPORT
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF MIAMI INC
$1,032,035MENTORING PROGRAM SUPPORT
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF BROWARD COUNTY INC
$804,432MENTORING PROGRAM SUPPORT
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF NORTHWEST FLORIDA
$658,655MENTORING PROGRAM SUPPORT
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF NORTHEAST FLORIDA
$642,819MENTORING PROGRAM SUPPORT
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF PALM BEACH AND MARTIN COUNTIES
$367,738MENTORING PROGRAM SUPPORT
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE BIG BEND INC
$285,400MENTORING PROGRAM SUPPORT
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF ST LUCIE INDIAN RIVER COUNTIES AND OKEECHOBEE
$156,891MENTORING PROGRAM SUPPORT
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF CENTRAL FLORIDA
$119,874MENTORING PROGRAM SUPPORT
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF ST JOHNS COUNTY EPIC COMMUNITY SERVICES INC
$119,028MENTORING PROGRAM SUPPORT
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF TAMPA BAY INC
$1,515,953MENTORING PROGRAM SUPPORT
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE SUNCOAST INC
$1,203,572MENTORING PROGRAM SUPPORT
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF MIAMI INC
$867,916MENTORING PROGRAM SUPPORT
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF BROWARD COUNTY INC
$708,528MENTORING PROGRAM SUPPORT
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF NORTHEAST FLORIDA
$599,505MENTORING PROGRAM SUPPORT
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF NORTHWEST FLORIDA
$547,861MENTORING PROGRAM SUPPORT
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF PALM BEACH AND MARTIN COUNTIES
$321,240MENTORING PROGRAM SUPPORT
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE BIG BEND INC
$314,272MENTORING PROGRAM SUPPORT
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF ST LUCIE INDIAN RIVER COUNTIES AND OKEECHOBEE
$146,711MENTORING PROGRAM SUPPORT
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF ST JOHNS COUNTY EPIC COMMUNITY SERVICES INC
$121,103MENTORING PROGRAM SUPPORT
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF CENTRAL FLORIDA
$83,712MENTORING PROGRAM SUPPORT
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF TAMPA BAY INC
$1,334,436MENTORING PROGRAM SUPPORT
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE SUNCOAST INC
$1,230,542MENTORING PROGRAM SUPPORT
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF MIAMI INC
$808,054MENTORING PROGRAM SUPPORT
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF BROWARD COUNTY INC
$593,466MENTORING PROGRAM SUPPORT
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF NORTHEAST FLORIDA
$515,344MENTORING PROGRAM SUPPORT
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF NORTHWEST FLORIDA
$496,981MENTORING PROGRAM SUPPORT
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE BIG BEND INC
$314,072MENTORING PROGRAM SUPPORT
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF PALM BEACH AND MARTIN COUNTIES
$300,501MENTORING PROGRAM SUPPORT
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF ST LUCIE INDIAN RIVER COUNTIES AND OKEECHOBEE
$138,096MENTORING PROGRAM SUPPORT
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF ST JOHNS COUNTY EPIC COMMUNITY SERVICES INC
$133,431MENTORING PROGRAM SUPPORT
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF CENTRAL FLORIDA
$7,652MENTORING PROGRAM SUPPORT