Big Brothers Big Sisters

What Big Brothers Big Sisters does

Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City (BBBS NYC) is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth mentoring organization founded in 1904, headquartered at 40 Rector Street, New York. It is the nation's first and the city's largest youth mentoring organization, operating continuously for 120 years and serving 2,497 youth in FY24 across all five NYC boroughs (with highest need concentrations in the Bronx and Brooklyn). The organization matches adult volunteer mentors (Bigs, age 18+) with youth ages 7–17 (Littles) in one-to-one relationships supported by dedicated Program Managers (social workers) who conduct monthly check-ins, track goals across four categories, and curate citywide resource referrals.

The product portfolio centers on three core programs: (1) the Community-Based Mentoring Program — twice-monthly, ~4-hour outings with a minimum one-year commitment; (2) the Workplace Mentoring Program — corporate-hosted twice-monthly sessions pairing 12–15 employees with high school students under a structured curriculum; and (3) the College & Career Success (CCS) Program — spanning College Access (SAT prep, financial aid workshops, virtual college visits), College Persistence (1:1 mentoring through graduation), and Career Success (LinkedIn coaching, professional headshots, internship placement). Supporting sub-products include Academic Support, Career Exploration, College Success, Parent Engagement, Immigration, Virtual Mentoring, Affinity Groups, and Professional Development Opportunities (PODs). The GoBigApp mobile platform supports volunteer coordination and family engagement. There is no documented public API or developer-facing integration surface.

The revenue model is donation-based. Individual donations span one-time tiers ($12, $25, $120, $250, $500, $1,000) tied to impact descriptors, plus the recurring "Mentorship Circle" monthly giving club and the "Matchmakers" $4,000+ annual giving tier. Corporate partnerships provide funding, employee volunteers, and in-kind support (Bank of China in Career Pathways; Weil internships; Rabobank Shark Tank workshops; plus a deep real estate and financial services bench including JLL, Brookfield, Blackstone, SL Green, Flagstar, Citrin Cooperman, Webster Bank, CBIZ, Barclays). Fundraising events — Casino Jazz Night, TCS NYC Marathon, Gridiron Games (MetLife Stadium), Annual Golf Outing, Accountants & Bankers Reception, and the Big Apple Gala — supply material fundraising revenue. Donor acquisition is supported by integrated matching-gift search via Double the Donation and broad earned-media coverage (PIX11, NY1, CBS New York, Crain's). Customer-facing "Littles" enroll directly via website; "Bigs" are recruited through community outreach and events; and corporate partners are engaged via a dedicated Chief Corporate Officer.

Name

Big Brothers Big Sisters

Legal name

Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City

Website

https://bigsnyc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1904

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1904 that matches adult volunteer mentors with youth ages 7–17 across all five NYC boroughs through one-to-one, workplace, and college/career mentoring programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Mentoring Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Student Mentoring & Peer Support Programs (EDAJALAL), K–12 Support & School Improvement Nonprofits (BPAGADAB), Peer Support, Mentoring & Student Leadership (SEL) (EDAKAMAO)

Keywords

• Youth mentoring services
• Nonprofit mentoring programs
• College career readiness
• Community based mentoring
• Corporate volunteer engagement

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Direct donations from individuals supporting youth mentoring programs. Donation tiers range from $12 to $1,000+, with nearly 80% of donations directly supporting mentoring programs. Monthly giving program (Mentorship Circle) provides recurring revenue.
2. Corporate Partnerships: Companies engage through Workplace Mentoring Program (twice-monthly sessions with 12-15 employees), Career Pathways Program for college students, and Professional Development Opportunities (PODs). Corporate partners provide funding, employee volunteers, and in-kind support.
3. Fundraising Events: Annual signature events including Casino Jazz Night, TCS NYC Marathon, Gridiron Games, Annual Golf Outing, Accountants & Bankers Reception, and Young Professionals Committee Big Apple Gala generate fundraising revenue while building community engagement.
4. Donor Clubs: Monthly donor program (Mentorship Circle) with benefits including swag, early event access, and quarterly updates. Matchmakers program at $4,000+ includes social media spotlight, workplace mentoring visits, and Gridiron Games invitations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City operates one-to-one youth mentoring programs that match adult volunteer mentors (Bigs) with youth ages 7-17 (Littles). Each match is supported by a dedicated Program Manager (social worker) who provides regular check-ins, goal tracking, and resource referrals. The portfolio includes Community-Based Mentoring in NYC boroughs, Workplace Mentoring at corporate offices, College & Career Success programming, and Career Pathways virtual mentoring.

Product overview

Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC is a nonprofit youth mentoring organization offering a portfolio of programs centered on one-to-one mentoring relationships. The core offering is the Community-Based Mentoring Program matching adult volunteers (Bigs) with youth ages 7-17 (Littles) for ongoing in-person relationships. This is complemented by the Workplace Mentoring Program (corporate employee volunteers mentoring high school students at partner companies), the College and Career Success (CCS) Program (supporting scholars from high school through college graduation and into careers with College Access, College Persistence, and Career Pathways components), and the Career Pathways Program (virtual career mentoring for college juniors/seniors). Supporting initiatives include Academic Support, Career Exploration, College Success, Parent Engagement, and Immigration services. The organization also operates the GoBigApp mobile application and accepts donations through its digital platform. All programs share a unified mission of igniting youth potential through sustained mentoring relationships, with offerings differentiated by age/grade level, setting (community vs. workplace vs. virtual), and intensity (ongoing 1:1 matches vs. one-time POD sessions).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Workplace Mentoring Program: Connects high school students with employee volunteers to build skills, confidence, and career readiness through twice-monthly sessions at company offices.
• Career Pathways Program
• College & Career Success Program
• GoBig App

Products and services

• Community-Based Mentoring Program One-to-one youth mentoring matching adult volunteer mentors (Bigs) with children ages 7-17 (Littles) in community settings across all five NYC boroughs. Bigs commit to at least two outings per month for a minimum one-year commitment, with activities including park visits, city exploration, and goal-oriented engagements.
• Workplace Mentoring Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% of Littles promoted to next grade levels
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Miami HEATminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 12 February 2026BBBS Miami launched a new mentorship campaign called 'We All Have a Little in Common' during Miami HEAT halftime. The campaign emphasizes mentorship as a community movement and highlights the role of diverse supporters including corporate partners and volunteers.
• Bank of ChinacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBank of China participates in the Career Pathways Program, connecting college juniors and seniors with career mentors. The program helps students design career paths, build networks, and gain professional experience through virtual group activities and one-on-one mentoring sessions.
• WeilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWeil provides internship opportunities for students in the Career Success program. Students gain hands-on experience in legal fields through prestigious internship placements that support career preparation and professional development.
• RabobankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRabobank sponsors Shark Tank professional development workshops for Career Success program participants. These workshops provide valuable skills, networking opportunities, and real-world business insights.
• FlagstarcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFlagstar Managing Director Runi Mehta serves as Event Chair and Tamra Postiglione as Managing Director and Market Executive for the Accountants & Bankers Reception. Flagstar supports BBBS of NYC fundraising events.
• Citrin CoopermancoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner Salvatore 'Sal' J. Leone serves as honoree at Accountants & Bankers Reception. Represents accounting firm support for BBBS of NYC mentoring mission.
• Webster BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAbby Parsonnet, Executive Managing Director and Head of Asset Based Lending at Webster Bank, receives Special Legacy Honoree recognition at the Accountants & Bankers Reception.
• CBIZminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGrace Mak, Managing Director at CBIZ, serves as Event Co-chair for the Accountants & Bankers Reception supporting BBBS of NYC.
• JLLcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPaul Glickman serves as Event Chair and Jillian Mariutti as Co-chair for Casino Jazz Night. JLL supports BBBS of NYC events as a major real estate industry partner.
• Brookfield PropertiesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBen Brown of Brookfield Properties serves as Event Co-chair for Casino Jazz Night, supporting BBBS of NYC fundraising efforts.
• The Blackstone GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJosh Carson of The Blackstone Group serves as Event Co-chair for Casino Jazz Night.
• SL Green Realty Corp.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSteven M. Durels of SL Green Realty Corp. serves as Event Co-chair for Casino Jazz Night.
• The Durst OrganizationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJonathan (Jody) Durst of The Durst Organization serves as Event Co-chair for Casino Jazz Night.
• CIM AdvisorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMatt Borstein of CIM Advisors serves as Event Co-chair for Casino Jazz Night.
• RXR RealtyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFrank Pusinelli of RXR Realty serves as Event Co-chair for Casino Jazz Night.
• SJP PropertiesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSteven J. Pozycki of SJP Properties serves as Event Co-chair for Casino Jazz Night.
• NewmarkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnthony Orso of Newmark serves as Event Co-chair for Casino Jazz Night.
• BarclaysminorGTM or Marketing PartnerScott Schaevitz of Barclays serves as Event Co-chair for Casino Jazz Night.
• Mitsui Fudosan AmericaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSlater Traaen of Mitsui Fudosan America serves as Event Co-chair for Casino Jazz Night.
• Alliance Building ServicesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMichael A. Rodriguez of Alliance Building Services serves as Event Co-chair for Casino Jazz Night.
• SavannaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerChristopher Schlank of Savanna honored at Casino Jazz Night for support of BBBS of NYC.
• AresminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCindy True of Ares honored at Casino Jazz Night for support of BBBS of NYC.
• Global HoldingsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCraig Panzirer of Global Holdings honored at Casino Jazz Night for support of BBBS of NYC.
• MetLife StadiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMetLife Stadium hosts the annual Gridiron Games touch football tournament and Big-Little match events. Corporate teams compete while supporting youth mentorship programs.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (National Office): The national umbrella organization for the BBBS network of 230+ affiliates. Directly comparable as the franchisor of the same mentoring model, providing brand standards, research, and federation support to local affiliates like BBBS of NYC.
• MENTOR (The National Mentoring Partnership): National umbrella organization advancing quality youth mentoring through advocacy, research, and resource provision. Comparable as the broader mentoring-sector infrastructure peer, working with affiliates like BBBS of NYC to set quality standards for the 1:1 mentoring model.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: Large national youth development nonprofit serving millions of youth through club-based programming. Comparable as a similarly structured nonprofit offering youth mentorship, education, and career readiness programs funded through donations and corporate partnerships.

Direct peers

• iMentor: National youth mentoring nonprofit pairing college-educated adults with high school students for college access support. Highly comparable model—1:1 mentoring with strong college and career readiness focus—that directly overlaps BBBS of NYC's College & Career Success Program.
• Girls Inc. National nonprofit inspiring and mentoring girls through after-school and summer programming. Comparable as a youth-mentorship and development nonprofit with a similar donation- and corporate-partnership-driven revenue model and emphasis on college/career outcomes.
• Bottom Line: College access and success nonprofit serving first-generation college students from low-income backgrounds. Directly comparable to BBBS of NYC's College Persistence program in mission and target population, with similar college graduation outcome metrics.
• YMCA of Greater New York: NYC-based youth development nonprofit offering mentoring, after-school, and college/career readiness programs. Directly comparable as a regional youth-serving nonprofit competing for similar donors, volunteers, and corporate partners in the New York City market.
• Junior Achievement of New York: NYC-based youth education nonprofit providing work readiness, financial literacy, and career exploration programs in schools and corporate settings. Comparable in target demographic (NYC youth), volunteer mentor model, and corporate Workplace Mentoring-style programs.
• Year Up: Workforce development nonprofit connecting young adults with corporate internships and career training. Comparable as a youth-to-career nonprofit with strong corporate partnerships (including financial services firms) that overlaps BBBS of NYC's Career Pathways Program.

Regional players

• Police Athletic League (PAL) of New York City: NYC-based youth development nonprofit providing educational, athletic, and mentoring programs for children and teens. Comparable as a regional NYC youth-serving nonprofit competing for similar volunteers, donors, and corporate partners within the same five boroughs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bbbsnyc
• YouTubeyoutube.com/BBBSNYC
• Facebookfacebook.com/BBBSNYC
• Instagraminstagram.com/bbbsnyc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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