Nonprofit · EIN 41-0972056
BIG BROTHERS-BIG SISTERS OF CENTRAL MINNESOTA INC
Tax-exempt · SAINT CLOUD, MN 56303
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,698,394 | $1,409,836 | $288,558 | $5,098,576 | $219,929 | $4,878,647 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,343,673 | $1,434,360 | -$90,687 | $4,439,275 | $233,967 | $4,205,308 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,524,203
- of which government grants
- $265,289
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $123,340
- Net income from fundraising events
- $50,851
- Other revenue
- $50,851
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $41,100
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $132,236
- Other salaries and wages
- $771,699
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,036,853
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $417
- Accounting fees
- $24,386
- Occupancy
- $32,181
- Travel
- $4,023
- Program services (functional)
- $1,130,395
- Management and general (functional)
- $136,544
- Fundraising (functional)
- $142,897
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,439,275
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,098,576
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $219,929
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,878,647
- Publicly traded securities
- $3,878,194
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,677,768
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $200,879
- Gross receipts
- $1,700,758
- Employees
- 19
- Volunteers
- 800
- Year formed
- 1969
- State of legal domicile
- MN
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JACKIE SCHOLL JOHNSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $124,096 | $6,071 |
| ALEX SCHOEPHOERSTER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| PATTY FUNK | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| COURTNEY KUNKEL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL MARTIN-CHAFFEE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK ROEHL | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| KHALDOUN AHMAD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAINE BILLMARK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNA BINSFELD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PRESTON KOPEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELINDA GAU | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ISAIH HANDY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEE HURD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LORI MOHS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARDI NOYES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
6 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMMANUEL OPPONG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRIS OWEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CURRAN POGANSKI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JASON PRIMUS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHRISTIE SCHULTE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JAKE KRIPPNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JACKIE SCHOLL JOHNSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $119,500 | $5,561 |
| ALEX SCHOEPHOERSTER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| VICKY WELTY | PAST-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| PATTY FUNK | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| COURTNEY KUNKEL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL MARTIN-CHAFFEE | DEI OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK ROEHL | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| KHALDOUN AHMAD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAINE BILLMARK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNA BINSFELD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBBIE CLAUSEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELINDA GAU | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ISAIH HANDY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEE HURD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LORI MOHS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARDI NOYES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMMANUEL OPPONG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS OWEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CURRAN POGANSKI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON PRIMUS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTIE SCHULTE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 203 COOPER AVE N STE 162, SAINT CLOUD, MN 56303-4578
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ALEX SCHOEPHOESTER, 203 COOPER AVE N 162, ST CLOUD, MN 56303
- Signed the 990
- BILL MARTIN-CHAFFEE, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (320) 258-4510
- Website
- WWW.BIGDEFENDERS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- MILLER WELLE HEISER & CO LTD
Mission
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF CENTRAL MINNESOTA CREATES AND SUPPORTS ONE-TO-ONE MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS THAT IGNITE THE POWER AND PROMISE OF YOUTH. WE SERVE YOUNG PEOPLE ACROSS OUR REGION, MATCHING THEM WITH CARING MENTORS WHO PROVIDE GUIDANCE, FRIENDSHIP, AND STABILITY. WE ARE COMMITTED TO ADDRESSING COMMUNITY NEEDS BY STRENGHTENING RESILIENCE, IMPROVING OUTCOMES, AND EMPOWERING YOUTH TO THRIVE.
Program accomplishments
- IN OUR 56TH YEAR OF SERVICE, WE MATCHED OVER 500 YOUTH WITH MENTORS, MARKING A 10-YEAR HIGH IN YOUTH SERVED ACROSS OUR COMMUNITY-BASED AND SCHOOL/SITE-BASED PROGRAMS. MORE THAN 90% OF OUR YOUTH REPORTED IMPROVED CONFIDENCE, STRONGER RELATIONSHIPS, AND BETTER ACADEMIC ENGAGEMENT. IN 2025, WE CONTINUED TO BUILD ON LONG-TERM IMPACT WITH NEW AND EXPANDED PROGRAMMING, PARTNERSHIPS, AND RESOURCES:- WE STRENGTHENED OUR FOCUS ON LONG-TERM IMPACT BY ADVANCING OUR $10 MILLION "FOR KIDS, FOREVER" ENDOWMENT CAMPAIGN, AIMED AT SECURING MENTORING SERVICES FOR GENERATIONS TO COME.- BIGS ON CAMPUS, OUR AWARD-WINNING MENTORING MODEL, BRINGS LITTLES TO THE CAMPUSES OF ST. CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY, THE COLLEGE OF SAINT BENEDICT/SAINT JOHN'S UNIVERSITY, AND ST. CLOUD TECHNICAL & COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO MEET WITH MENTORS, TOUR ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS, AND ENVISION THEIR FUTURES IN HIGHER EDUCATION.- BIG PARTNERS, A COLLABORATION WITH ISD 742 AND GRANITE PARTNERS, PAIRS LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS TO EXPLORE CAREER PATHWAYS AND POST-SECONDARY OPTIONS.- OVER 200 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS SERVED AS HIGH SCHOOL BIGS/MENTORS, HELPING THEM DEVELOP LEADERSHIP SKILLS WHILE MAKING A REAL IMPACT ON THEIR YOUNGER PEERS.- COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS PROGRAMS SERVED OVER 250 YOUTH AND AWARDED OVER $40,000 IN EXCLUSIVE SCHOLARSHIPS.ALL MATCHES ARE CAREFULLY MONITORED AND SUPPORTED BY TRAINED PROGRAM STAFF WHO WORK WITH YOUTH, FAMILIES, AND MENTORS TO DEVELOP INDIVIDUALIZED GOALS AND PROVIDE TRAUMA-INFORMED SUPPORT. VOLUNTEER CONTRIBUTIONS:OUR WORK IS MADE POSSIBLE BY OVER 800 VOLUNTEERS- SERVING AS BIGS, BOARD MEMBERS, COMMITTEE MEMBERS, AND EVENT VOLUNTEERS. OUR VOLUNTEERS OFFER STABILITY, CONSISTENCY, AND HOPE TO YOUTH FACING ADVERSITY. WHILE OUR BIGS PROVIDE DIRECT MENTORSHIP TO YOUTH, OUR NON-MENTOR VOLUNTEERS PLAY A CRITICAL ROLE IN GUIDING AND STRENGTHENING OUR PROGRAM THROUGH LEADERSHIP, ADVOCACY, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. THEY HELP SHAPE OUR STRATEGIC DIRECTION, SUPPORT EVENTS, AND AMPLIFY OUR MISSION IN THE BROADER COMMUNITY. THIS YEAR, WE DEEPENED PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES AND GROUPS TO RECRUIT NEW MENTORS AND EXPAND COMMUNITY AWARENESS. GOVERNANCE AND STRATEGIC DIRECTION: BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF CENTRAL MINNESOTA IS GOVERNED BY A DIVERSE AND ACTIVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS THAT PROVIDES STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP, ENSURES TRANSPARENCY, LEGAL COMPLIANCE, AND FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY. WE ADHERE TO STRONG FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND PARTICIPATE IN AN ANNUAL INDEPENDENT AUDIT. AS AN AFFILIATE OF BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF AMERICA, WE COMPLY WITH RIGOROUS NATIONAL STANDARDS AND REGULARLY ASSESS PERFORMANCE FOR QUALITY ASSURANCE. OUR STRATEGIC PLAN INCLUDES AMBITIOUS GOALS FOR GROWTH AND IMPACT, THROUGH NEW AND BROADENED PARTNERSHIPS, EXPANDED RURAL OUTREACH, AND NEW FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES.PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT AND PARTNERSHIPS: OUR AGENCY ENGAGES THE BROADER COMMUNITY THROUGH STORYTELLING, SOCIAL MEDIA, LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS, AND PUBLIC EVENTS. THIS YEAR, WE LAUNCHED A COMPELLING STORYTELLING INITIATIVE, SPOTLIGHTING MENTORS, MENTEES, AND DONORS, THAT HAS INCREASED COMMUNITY AWARENESS AND INSPIRED NEW SUPPORT. OUR ENDOWMENT CAMPAIGN VIDEO, FEATURING CAMPAIGN CHAIRS ERIC AND LEE HURD ALONGSIDE THEIR LITTLE BROTHER CALEB, FUELED DONOR MOMENTUM AND INSPIRED NEW SUPPORTERS. WE ACTIVELY COLLABORATE WITH SCHOOLS, YOUTH-SERVING AGENCIES, SERVICE CLUBS, AND COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS TO SUPPORT YOUTH AND HELP ELIMINATE BARRIERS TO THEIR SUCCESS. WE CONTINUE TO BUILD TRUST BY DELIVERING MEASURABLE IMPACT, ALIGNING WITH OUR DONORS' VALUES, AND CLEARLY DEMONSTRATING HOW MENTORING TRANSFORMS LIVES.Expenses $1,130,395 · grants $41,100
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 41-0972056
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1975
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,098,576
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,700,758
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,698,394 | $1,409,836 | $5,098,576 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,343,673 | $1,434,360 | $4,439,275 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,233,483 | $1,301,461 | $4,104,492 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 41-0972056).
Questions about BIG BROTHERS-BIG SISTERS OF CENTRAL MINNESOTA INC
- What is the EIN of BIG BROTHERS-BIG SISTERS OF CENTRAL MINNESOTA INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BIG BROTHERS-BIG SISTERS OF CENTRAL MINNESOTA INC is 41-0972056.
- Is BIG BROTHERS-BIG SISTERS OF CENTRAL MINNESOTA INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1975.
- Are donations to BIG BROTHERS-BIG SISTERS OF CENTRAL MINNESOTA INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BIG BROTHERS-BIG SISTERS OF CENTRAL MINNESOTA INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of BIG BROTHERS-BIG SISTERS OF CENTRAL MINNESOTA INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BIG BROTHERS-BIG SISTERS OF CENTRAL MINNESOTA INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BIG BROTHERS-BIG SISTERS OF CENTRAL MINNESOTA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names ALEX SCHOEPHOESTER.
- Who are the officers and directors of BIG BROTHERS-BIG SISTERS OF CENTRAL MINNESOTA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 21 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $124,096 (JACKIE SCHOLL JOHNSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does BIG BROTHERS-BIG SISTERS OF CENTRAL MINNESOTA INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,698,394, expenses of $1,409,836 and total assets of $5,098,576 at year end.
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