SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2018
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of America
 
Employer identification number

23-1365190
Return Reference Explanation
Form 990, Part III, Line 1 ORGANIZATION'S MISSION CONTINUATION (CONTINUED FROM PART III) THE ORGANIZATION AND ITS STAFF PARTNER WITH PARENTS/GUARDIANS, VOLUNTEERS AND OTHERS IN THE COMMUNITY SO THAT EACH CHILD IN THE PROGRAM ACHIEVES HIGHER ASPIRATIONS, GREATER CONFIDENCE, AND BETTER RELATIONSHIPS; AVOIDANCE OF RISKY BEHAVIORS; AND EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS. THE ORGANIZATION WORKS CLOSELY WITH BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS AGENCIES ("LOCAL AFFILIATES" OR "AFFILIATED AGENCIES") THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY TO IMPLEMENT ITS PROGRAMS. THESE AGENCIES ARE SEPARATE LEGAL ENTITIES WHICH ARE NOT CONTROLLED BY THE ORGANIZATION, AND ARE THEREFORE NOT CONSOLIDATED WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 1a Delegate broad authority to a committee The organization has established an executive committee consisting of all officers of the Board of Directors and any other members of the Board of Directors appointed by the Chair of the Board. The executive committee has broad authority to act on behalf of the board.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body The form 990 will be reviewed by the CEO and CFO with the Audit Committee. In addition, it will be provided to the full board prior to filing.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy The organization has a written conflict of interest policy which requires officers, directors and key employees to disclose potential conflicts of interest. Potential and actual conflicts of interest are reviewed and any members with conflicts of interest are prohibited from participating in related decisions.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Process to establish compensation of top management official THE COMPENSATION OF THE CEO IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE UTILIZES THE COMPENSATION INFORMATION REPORTED ON THE FORMS 990 OF SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS IN COMPARABLE ROLES IN EVALUATING CEO COMPENSATION. THIS PROCESS IS UNDERTAKEN ANNUALLY AND WAS LAST CONDUCTED IN FYE 6/30/2019.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b Process to establish compensation of other employees THE COMPENSATION OF OTHER OFFICERS IS DETERMINED BY THE CEO AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD. THE CEO AND THE BOARD UTILIZE THE COMPENSATION INFORMATION REPORTED ON THE FORMS 990 OF SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS IN COMPARABLE ROLES IN EVALUATING THE COMPENSATION OF OTHER OFFICERS. THIS PROCESS IS UNDERTAKEN ANNUALLY AND WAS LAST CONDUCTED IN FYE 6/30/2019.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public The Organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request. The financial statements are also available on our website at www.bbbs.org
Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances Uncollectible Pledges - -24300; Change in beneficial interest in trust - -58049;
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2018


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