Bring a little magic to a kids life Big Brothers Big Sisters receives more than half of its operating income from private donations and special event fundraising. We depend on individuals, corporations, and foundations to invest in our program.
Recent census data indicates over 30,000 at risk children could benefit from local Big Brother Big Sisters programs. BBBS is also more focused and working harder for every dollar we receive. As we grow more efficient fiscally, we also continue to grow in terms of the number of children we serve. We are firmly committed to matching as many children with Big Brothers and Big Sisters as we can. The generosity of individuals like you allows us to support innovative efforts to many more children right in your community.
Your donation support will help us reach many more children and change more lives. Your support helps us pay for:
• The recruitment and training of a "Big" volunteer
• The matching process of a child in need of a caring adult
• Ongoing supervision and support of the match
• Provide academic, vocational, cultural and social activities and programs to enrich the lives and opportunities for children and their families.
Types of Gifts
• Stocks/Securities
• Matching Gifts
• Foundation & Grant Gifts
• Memorial & Honor Gifts
• Bequests & Planned Giving
• Adopt-A-Match
• Donate a Car
Most gifts of cash to BBBS are fully deductible for donors who itemize their federal income tax returns. Thank you for supporting the work of Big Brothers Big Sisters and bringing a little magic into our community!
Tax Status
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tucson is a nonprofit corporation, which is classified by the IRS as exempt under the IRS Section 501(c)(3). Therefore, donations from individuals and corporations, as well as grants from private foundations, qualify for maximum tax benefits allowable by the IRS. Each donor should seek the advice of his or her own professional tax advisor. BBBS's Fund Development department will be happy to assist donors and advisors in structuring their gifts.
Liaison from Jefferson Park Elementary:
I think Big Brothers Big Sisters is a wonderful organization. Our students who have a “Big” really look forward to seeing them all week. The students receive help with homework or just spend time with a friend. Students learn responsibility from their “Big”. One of our students meets with her Big Sister every Friday morning. The student has to take responsibility, making sure she wakes up early enough to spend time with her Big Sister before school starts. We also see improvement in the behaviors of other "Littles" who are now matched with a “Big”.
