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EIN 72-0904506

Big Buddy Program

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
129
City
Baton Rouge
State
Louisiana
Year formed
1980
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
O50: Youth Development Programs, Other
Description
Big Buddy Program connects around 5,000 inner-city youths with volunteer adults to offer one-to-one relationships and sponsors day camps, athletic teams, and other group activities for underprivileged children seeking positive role models and learning experiences.
Total revenues
$3,086,961
2023
Total expenses
$2,794,267
2023
Total assets
$541,211
2023
Num. employees
129
2023

Program areas at Big Buddy Program

The Big Buddy Program provides one-to-one relationships for approximately 5,000 inner-city youths with volunteer adults. It also sponsors day camps, athletic teams, and other group activities for the underprivileged.

Who funds Big Buddy Program

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Huey and Angelina Wilson FoundationGeneral Support$143,800
Youth CollaboratoryMentoring Program$44,474
Capital Area United WayAllocation$25,000
...and 6 more grants received

Personnel at Big Buddy Program

NameTitleCompensation
Gaylynne MackExecutive Director$104,235
Thomas OoiFinance Manager
Blake HigginsData Manager
Lauryn SweetDevelopment Manager
Cierria JonesExperience Team Program Manager
...and 2 more key personnel

Financials for Big Buddy Program

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$3,067,838
Program services$11,768
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$7,355
Total revenues$3,086,961

Form 990s for Big Buddy Program

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-09-25990View PDF
2022-122023-08-18990View PDF
2021-122022-08-03990View PDF
2020-122021-09-03990View PDF
2019-122021-04-05990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Data update history
January 3, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $11,200 from Baton Rouge Area Foundation
November 7, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 7, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
October 25, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Baton Rouge General Medical Center
Nonprofit Types
Youth development programsYouth service charitiesCharities
Issues
Human servicesChildren
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1415 Main St
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Metro area
Baton Rouge, LA
County
East Baton Rouge Parish, LA
Website URL
bigbuddyprogram.org/ 
Phone
(225) 388-9737
IRS details
EIN
72-0904506
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1980
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
O50: Youth Development Programs, Other
NAICS code, primary
624110: Child and Youth Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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