Accountability Endorsements

Big Brothers Big Sisters is the most well-respected and well-recognized name in youth mentoring – and now we’re proud to share our National accountability ratings as well!

• Charity Navigator: America’s premier independent charity evaluator, has awarded Big Brothers Big Sisters a 4 star rating (out of 4) for our accountability, organizational efficiency and organizational capacity.   View our rating.

• The Better Business Bureau’s Wise Giving Alliance has recognized Big Brothers Big Sisters as a top charity, meeting all Standards for Charitable Accountability.

The BBB Wise Giving Alliance is a national charity watchdog affiliated with the Better Business Bureau system. The Alliance and its predecessor organizations have over a century of combined experience in charity evaluation.

Unlike other charity monitoring groups that focus solely on a review of charity finances, the Alliance completes comprehensive, in-depth evaluations of the charity's governance, fundraising practices, solicitations, and informational materials, as well as how it spends its money.  View our report >>

• Forbes Magazine named Big Brothers Big Sisters a “gold star” charity and Big Brothers Big Sisters was given an A+ grade by the American Institute of Philanthropy.     Read more and see our rating under the Youth Development Link >>