Big Brothers Big Sisters Association of Florida

What Big Brothers Big Sisters Association of Florida does

Big Brothers Big Sisters Association of Florida (BBBSAF), founded in 1995 and incorporated as a Florida 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 65-0639541), is the statewide coordinating body for 11 local Big Brothers Big Sisters member agencies serving 54 of Florida's 67 counties. The organization delivers one-to-one youth mentoring through community-based, school-based, and specialized programs (Bigs in Blue / Bigs with Badges for first responders, MCIP for children of incarcerated parents, Big Futures for career readiness), connecting adult volunteer mentors ("Bigs") with at-risk youth ("Littles"). It also administers the Path to Prosperity scholarship portfolio in partnership with the Florida Prepaid College Foundation, FPL, Coke Florida, TECO Energy, and Farah & Farah, having awarded over 600 scholarships totaling more than $4.3M since 2023. Operations are led by CEO Dan Prinzing (appointed July 2021), with Leslie Lee serving as Chief Financial & Operating Officer.

The business model is a multi-stream nonprofit funding structure comprising: individual donations (online via PCI DSS-compliant platform and by check); corporate sponsorships and grants (FPL, Coke Florida, TECO Energy, Farah & Farah); state government appropriations through the Florida Departments of Education, Juvenile Justice, and Commerce, plus the Office of the Attorney General; specialty license plate sales; and scholarship program administration. State funding for 2025-2026 totals approximately $8.4M supporting 16,000+ children, youth, and families. The organization's distribution footprint spans 11 local agencies, 350+ partner schools, and 60+ law enforcement agency partnerships. The technology stack is minimal: an SSL/PCI-compliant donation platform and an interactive location map, with no proprietary AI/ML infrastructure. The organization holds Charity Navigator and Candid top nonprofit ratings and was recognized in 2025 as a top nonprofit to volunteer with in Florida.

Name

Big Brothers Big Sisters Association of Florida

Legal name

Big Brothers Big Sisters Association of Florida, Inc.

Website

https://bbbsflorida.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Big Brothers Big Sisters Association of Florida is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit coordinating 11 local agencies that deliver one-to-one youth mentoring across 54 of Florida's 67 counties, supported by state appropriations, corporate scholarships, and individual donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Mentoring and Social Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (624110), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Educational Support Services (611710)

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), College Access, Scholarships & Student Success Nonprofits (BPAGADAE)

Keywords

• Youth mentoring services
• Nonprofit social services
• Scholarship programs
• Community-based mentoring
• Volunteer programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Brandon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Direct charitable contributions from individual donors, including one-time and recurring gifts, processed online via credit card or check
2. Corporate Sponsorships & Grants: Funding from corporate partners (FPL, Coke Florida, TECO Energy, Farah & Farah) and government agencies (Florida Dept. of Education, Dept. of Juvenile Justice, Attorney General, Dept. of Commerce) for program operations and scholarships
3. Specialty License Plate Sales: Florida specialty license plate sales and renewals generate funds for youth mentoring programs statewide
4. Scholarship Program Administration: Partnership with Florida Prepaid College Foundation to distribute scholarship funds to youth in mentoring programs; administrative role rather than direct revenue generation

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Big Brothers Big Sisters Association of Florida is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers free one-to-one youth mentoring programs across 54 of Florida's 67 counties through 11 local affiliate agencies. The organization recruits adult volunteer mentors (Bigs), matches them with youth facing adversity (Littles), and delivers community-based, school-based, first-responder, and career-readiness mentoring, supplemented by statewide college scholarship programs.

Product overview

Big Brothers Big Sisters Association of Florida operates as a statewide network supporting 11 local BBBS agencies serving 54 counties. The organization's portfolio consists of youth mentoring programs (one-to-one Big/Little matches in community and school settings), scholarship programs (Path to Prosperity in partnership with Florida Prepaid College Foundation, FPL, Coke Florida, and others), first responder mentoring (Bigs in Blue), career readiness (Big Futures), and a specialty license plate program. These programs are supported by an online donation platform with SSL/PCI DSS security and an interactive location map for agency access.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Youth Mentoring Programs (One-to-One Big/Little Matches) Free one-to-one mentoring relationships between screened adult volunteer mentors (Bigs) and youth facing adversity (Littles), delivered through community-based and school-based formats across Florida's 54 counties via 11 local agencies.
• Bigs in Blue / Bigs with Badges (First Responder Mentoring) Specialty mentoring program pairing Florida youth with first responders (law enforcement, firefighters, military, veterans) as mentors, currently supported by 60+ law enforcement agency partnerships and 400+ officers statewide.
• Mentoring Children of Incarcerated Parents (MCIP) Specialized mentoring program serving children and teens with parents or family members in the justice system, designed to build resilience, self-esteem, and responsible decision-making to break cycles of incarceration.
• Big Futures (Career Readiness) High school career-readiness program pairing students with professional mentors for job shadowing, career exploration, and guidance toward higher education and long-term economic mobility.
• Path to Prosperity Scholarship Programs Statewide college scholarship programs awarding Florida Prepaid College Plan scholarships to BBBS youth pursuing higher education; ~600 scholarships totaling $4.3M+ have been awarded since 2023 via FPL, Coke Florida, TECO Energy, and Farah & Farah funding.
• Specialty License Plate Program Florida specialty license plate available for purchase and renewal, with proceeds directed to fund BBBSAF youth mentoring programs statewide and increase public awareness of the power of mentorship.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% of youth mentored are promoted to the next grade level
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Florida Prepaid College FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 August 2023Dollar-for-dollar matching partner for corporate scholarship donations; administers Path to Prosperity Scholarship Program with Big Brothers Big Sisters. Provides Florida Prepaid College Plan scholarships for youth in BBBS mentoring programs pursuing higher education at Florida public institutions.
• Broward County Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistrict-wide partnership approval allowing BBBS Broward to expand school-based mentoring across additional campuses and communities. Enables streamlined collaboration to connect students with caring adult mentors.
• Florida Chamber FoundationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPath to Prosperity initiative partner working to address generational poverty in underserved communities through college scholarship access for youth in mentoring programs.
• Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational BBBS partnership since 1990 to amplify one-to-one mentoring for young Black males and increase Black male mentor recruitment. Florida chapters engage through mentoring, community events, and board leadership at local agencies.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward CountycoreOthersLocal BBBS affiliate serving Broward County through community-based and school-based mentoring programs. Part of 11-agency statewide network serving 54 counties.
• Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to encourage law enforcement officers to participate in Bigs in Blue mentorship program. 400+ officers statewide now mentoring at-risk youth through this initiative.
• Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Attorney General to encourage FLHSMV staff to participate in Bigs in Blue mentorship program, allowing one hour per week administrative leave for mentoring.
• MaliVai Washington Youth FoundationsupportingOthersOne Mentor One Child initiative partner in Duval County working to build statewide mentoring network through seven DJJ-partnered organizations.
• Florida Alliance of Boys & Girls ClubssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to identify scholarship-eligible students and provide mentoring as part of Path to Prosperity Scholarship award. Jointly delivers Coke Florida Refreshing Minds Scholarship program.
• Take Stock in ChildrensupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Florida Chamber Foundation's Path to Prosperity initiative to identify students and provide mentoring alongside scholarship awards.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Take Stock in Children: Florida-based college scholarship and mentoring nonprofit partnered with BBBS Florida through the Florida Chamber Foundation's Path to Prosperity initiative. Direct peer in mentoring-plus-scholarship delivery for at-risk Florida youth.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay: One of the 11 local BBBS affiliates under BBBSAF, delivering the same community-based and school-based mentoring model in the Tampa Bay region. Operates as a direct peer in service delivery and outcome reporting.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Florida: Florida state alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs providing youth development services across the state. Directly competes with BBBS Florida for state appropriations, corporate sponsorships, and youth/family engagement.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami: Local BBBS affiliate serving the Miami area under BBBSAF. Delivers the same one-to-one mentoring programs and administers scholarships under the same statewide branding and outcome framework.
• Florida Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs: Statewide alliance partnering with BBBS Florida to identify scholarship-eligible students and deliver the Coke Florida Refreshing Minds Scholarship. Direct peer across youth development, mentoring, and scholarship administration.

Others

• United Way of Florida: Statewide umbrella organization funding and convening youth-serving nonprofits across Florida. Functions as both a peer (in youth development funding) and a potential ecosystem partner for BBBS Florida's statewide campaigns.

Emerging players

• MaliVai Washington Youth Foundation: Jacksonville-based youth development nonprofit and One Mentor One Child initiative partner working to build a statewide mentoring network alongside BBBS Florida and other DJJ-partnered organizations.

Broad incumbents

• Big Brothers Big Sisters of America: National parent organization of the BBBS franchise. BBBS Florida is an independently incorporated statewide association affiliated with this 100+ year-old youth mentoring brand, sharing the same one-to-one mentoring model and outcome metrics.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National youth development organization with extensive club-based programming for at-risk youth. Competes with BBBS for corporate, foundation, and government funding and serves overlapping youth populations in Florida.
• Junior Achievement of Florida: Florida affiliate of the national Junior Achievement network delivering K-12 career readiness, financial literacy, and mentoring programs. Overlaps with BBBS's Big Futures career readiness program and competes for school-based youth funding.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bbbsaflorida
• Facebookfacebook.com/BBBSFlorida
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/big-brothers-big-sisters-association-of-florida

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

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