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BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE SOUTHERN ADIRONDACKS INC
GLENS FALLS, NY · EIN 141596697 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE O31Z · Youth Development · Small ($100K-$1M) · bbbssadk.org
revenue
$593K
expenses
$589K
net assets
$359K
employees
6
program ratio
66%
mission · from form 990

PROVIDE CHILDREN FACING ADVERSITY WITH STRONG AND ENDURING, PROFESSIONALLY SUPPORTED ONE-TO-ONE RELATIONSHIPS THAT CHANGE THEIR LIVES FOR THE BETTER, FOREVER.

profile · synthesized from sources

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Southern Adirondacks provides one-to-one mentoring relationships between adult volunteers and children facing adversity. The organization serves youth ages 5 to 18+ in Warren, Washington, and Saratoga counties through community-based and school-based programs. Matches engage in regular activities designed to build confidence, improve academic outcomes, and reduce risky behaviors.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Bigs in Blue Program
Matches law enforcement officers in Warren County with youth to foster positive interactions and community policing relationships.
Community-Based Mentoring Program
Matches adult volunteers ("Bigs") with children ("Littles") for regular one-on-one outings and activities such as walks in the park, museum visits, and attending events.
School-Based Mentoring Program
Matches high school students ("Bigs") with younger students in local schools for mentoring during after-school hours at school sites in Argyle, Hudson Falls, Fort Ann, Queensbury, South Glens Falls, and Glens Falls.
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Youth One-on-One Mentoring 3 activities
    • Community-Based One-to-One Mentoring Program
      Matches adult volunteers with children in the community for long-term, one-on-one mentoring relationships that include regular outings, shared social and recreational activities, and participation in cultural, educational, and milestone events. Matches often last multiple years, with some enduring up to eight years or more, supporting youth through critical developmental stages.
    • School-Based Mentoring Program
      Operates a school-based mentoring program that connects high school student volunteers with younger students in the same school district for after-school activities and relationship-building during the school year.
    • Youth Mentoring Services Across Multiple Counties
      Provides one-to-one mentoring services to hundreds of children in Warren, Washington, and Saratoga counties, with a waitlist of 180 children awaiting matches.
  • Charity Event Organization 1 activity
    • Annual Fundraising Events
      Organizes annual fundraising events including the Bowl for Kids' Sake in March at King Pin’s Alley in Saratoga Springs and the David J. Capron Memorial Golf Tournament at Cronin’s Golf Resort to support youth mentoring programs.
  • Law Enforcement-Community Relations Programs 1 activity
    • Bigs in Blue Program
      Operates the Bigs in Blue program in Warren County, pairing law enforcement officers with youth to build strong, trusting, and lasting relationships that promote positive community policing and youth development.
  • Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
    • Community Resource and Referral Support
      Provides a resource map and guide to community services in Warren County and the Southern Adirondacks to support children and families in accessing services and eliminating barriers to success.
  • Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
    • Match Events for Mentor-Mentee Pairs
      Organizes monthly and annual events specifically for mentor-mentee pairs (Bigs and Littles) focused on recreation, education, arts, culture, and health to strengthen relationships and community connections.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Participant and Family Engagement
      Builds ongoing connections with program participants and their families through regular support, including monthly phone calls, to ensure engagement and program effectiveness.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$593K
Contributions & grants$160K27%
Program service revenue$269K45%
Investment income$2K0%
Other revenue$163K
expenses
Total expenses$589K
Program expenses66%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising28%
Salaries & benefits$420K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$562K
Cash$436K
Investments$0
Liabilities$203K
Net assets$359K
Liquid reserves8.9 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +2.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
DONALD W MOON CHIEF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $119K
board members · 13
  • ALISON BOHANNON — DIRECTOR
  • ANTHONY MUSCATELLO — DIRECTOR
  • APRIL WASHBURN — DIRECTOR
  • BERT RAPPAPORT — DIRECTOR
  • DAMIAN D'ANGELICO — PRESIDENT
  • JAMES LAFARR — DIRECTOR
  • LEAH EVERHART ESQ — SECRETARY
  • LESLIE D'ANGELICO — DIRECTOR
  • LUKE KELLY — TREASURER
  • MIKE SPAULDING — DIRECTOR
  • PATTI PEPE — DIRECTOR
  • WARREN CUTLER — DIRECTOR
  • WILSON LONGDAUE — VICE PRESIDENT
relationships · 33

Who they work with

  • Adirondack Wine & Food Festival Partner — Official festival beneficiary partnership; BBBS provides volunteers to support event operations.
  • Alpin Haus Partner — Represented on the Board of Directors of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Southern Adirondacks
  • Argyle Central School District Partner — Hosts the School-Based Mentoring Program at its site.
  • Arrow Bank Partner — Represented on the Board of Directors of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Southern Adirondacks
  • Bert and Terri Rappaport Partner — Recognized as Silver Defender donors supporting the organization's youth mentoring programs.
  • Better Than New Painting, Inc. Partner — Represented on the Board of Directors of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Southern Adirondacks
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters National Network — Independent local affiliate that pays affiliation dues to national Big Brothers Big Sisters organization.
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Network — Member of the national Big Brothers Big Sisters network
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Southern Adirondacks Network — Local affiliate of the national Big Brothers Big Sisters network providing youth mentoring services.
  • Cronin’s Golf Resort Partner — Host venue for the David J. Capron Memorial Golf Tournament.
  • Fitzgerald Brothers Beverages, Inc. Partner — Represented on the Board of Directors of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Southern Adirondacks
  • Fort Ann Central School District Partner — Hosts the School-Based Mentoring Program at its site.
  • Friends of Jim Partner — Generous sponsor of the David J. Capron Memorial Golf Tournament.
  • Glens Falls City School District Partner — Hosts the School-Based Mentoring Program at its site.
  • Glens Falls Police Department Partner — Partner agency collaborating on the Bigs in Blue mentoring program.
  • Hallwear Partner — Generous sponsor of the David J. Capron Memorial Golf Tournament.
  • Hilltop Construction Company Partner — Represented on the Board of Directors of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Southern Adirondacks
  • Hudson Falls Central School District Partner — Hosts the School-Based Mentoring Program at its site.
  • Jim Girard Landscape Maintenance Corp. Partner — Host and sponsor of the David J. Capron Memorial Golf Tournament.
  • KPA Family Fun Center Partner — Represented on the Board of Directors of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Southern Adirondacks
  • Kerry V. Girard, CPA Partner — Generous sponsor of the David J. Capron Memorial Golf Tournament.
  • NBT Bank Partner — Represented on the Board of Directors of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Southern Adirondacks
  • NBT Insurance Partner — Represented on the Board of Directors of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Southern Adirondacks
  • North Country Janitorial Partner — Generous sponsor of the David J. Capron Memorial Golf Tournament.
  • Queensbury Central School District Partner — Hosts the School-Based Mentoring Program at its site.
  • Robert Half Partner — Generous sponsor of the David J. Capron Memorial Golf Tournament.
  • Salem Community Partner — Community group that collaborated to bring Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring to local youth.
  • South Glens Falls Central School District Partner — Hosts the School-Based Mentoring Program at its site.
  • Stewart’s Shops Corp. Partner — Represented on the Board of Directors of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Southern Adirondacks
  • Tri-County United Way Partner — Community partner referenced in resource materials.
+ 3 more
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Community-Integrated Relationship Building
    methodology: community_integrated_mentoring
    By embedding mentoring relationships in shared activities and community contexts—such as schools, volunteer events, and recreational settings—we strengthen youth engagement and relationship durability because meaningful interactions in natural settings foster trust, belonging, and sustained participation.
  • One-to-One Mentoring
    methodology: one_to_one_mentoring
    By establishing professionally supported, long-term one-to-one relationships between caring adults and youth facing adversity, we produce positive developmental outcomes because consistent, trusting relationships provide stability and guidance that help youth navigate challenges in school, home, and community life.
  • Peer and Cross-Sector Mentor Recruitment
    methodology: cross_sector_mentor_recruitment
    By recruiting mentors from diverse community roles—including high school students and law enforcement officers—we expand access to positive role models and strengthen community trust because varied mentor backgrounds reflect the youth’s social ecosystem and model multiple pathways for success.