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BIG BROTHERS-BIG SISTERS OF ROCKLAND COUNTY INC
NANUET, NY · EIN 132983815 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Small ($100K-$1M) · bbbsofrc.com
revenue
$349K
expenses
$375K
net assets
$396K
employees
6
program ratio
73%
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN IN NEED.

profile · synthesized from sources

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rockland County provides one-to-one mentoring for children in need, pairing them with adult role models to support their social, educational, and emotional development. The organization focuses on at-risk youth in Rockland County, NY, fostering long-term relationships through carefully matched and supervised pairings. Their evidence-based approach has been shown to reduce substance abuse, truancy, and violent behavior among mentees.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Court Ordered Visitation Program
Supervised visitation program endorsed by Rockland Family Court and Spring Valley Justice Court, providing safe environments for court-mandated family interactions
Mentoring Program
One-to-one mentoring matches between adult volunteers ("Bigs") and children ("Littles"), focused on building trust, improving academic performance, and reducing risky behaviors
Rockland Youth Empowerment Center
Approved NYS program providing comprehensive support services for youth development and empowerment
School Based Mentoring Program
In-school mentoring initiative supporting at-risk youth, recognized by Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Youth One-on-One Mentoring 3 activities
    • Mentoring services for youth affected by domestic violence
      Provides mentoring support to youth affected by domestic violence through collaboration with the Center for Safety and Change in 2017.
    • One-to-one mentoring for at-risk youth
      Provides long-term, one-to-one mentoring relationships for at-risk children and youth in Rockland County, with matches lasting up to eleven years and focused on academic success, avoiding risky behaviors, and building self-esteem. The program includes structured match support, goal setting, and regular contact from staff.
    • Specialized mentoring services for youth impacted by opioid misuse
      Provides targeted mentoring services to youth impacted by or misusing opioids, supported by federal funding received in 2018 and delivered in collaboration with the Lexington Center for Recovery and The Rockland Council on Alcoholism and Other Drug Dependence in 2019.
  • Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
    • Community outreach and mentor recruitment
      Engages in community outreach through participation in events such as the Nyack African American Day Parade, Rockland BOCES Mental Health Fair, Nyack Head Start Community Block Party, Nanuet Street Fair, Rockland Community College’s Fast Track Networking Event, DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, and Community Resource Day at Palisades Center to share resources, promote mentoring, and recruit volunteers.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Measurable reduction in youth risk behaviors through mentoring
      Reduces the likelihood of mentored youth initiating illegal drug use by 46%, alcohol use by 27%, truancy by 52%, class non-attendance by 37%, and violent behavior by 3%. Also improves youth confidence in school performance and family relationships.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$349K
Contributions & grants$289K83%
Program service revenue$22K6%
Investment income$17K5%
Other revenue$21K
expenses
Total expenses$375K
Program expenses73%
Admin / overhead22%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$240K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$480K
Cash$378K
Investments$0
Liabilities$84K
Net assets$396K
Liquid reserves12.1 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -18.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
GILLIAN BALLARD CEO 45 $94K
board members · 4
  • JENNIFER SISLIN — CHAIR
  • KEITH BROWN — TREASURER
  • MIKE ELLMAN — SECRETARY
  • ROBERT BARILLI — VICE CHAIR
relationships · 18

Who they work with

  • Big Brothers Big Sisters national office Network — Receives ongoing training and consulting support from the national office.
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Network — Chartered member of the national organization providing structure and professional guidance.
  • Center for Safety and Change Partner — Collaborated in 2017 to address domestic violence
  • Clarkstown Police Department Partner — Collaborated with the Clarkstown Police Department on DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to promote safe medication disposal and community health.
  • Family Court Partner — Worked with the court to establish the mentoring program as a resource for juvenile cases.
  • Lexington Center for Recovery Partner — Collaborated in 2019 to deliver services
  • Macy's Partner — Partnered with Macy's to support youth mentorship through a back-to-school fundraising campaign where customers can round up purchases or donate online.
  • Macy's Partner — Partners with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rockland County to support mentorship through a back-to-school fundraising campaign.
  • New York Boulders Partner — Partnered with the New York Boulders for a community event to raise awareness and support for local youth mentoring programs.
  • New York Boulders Partner — Partners with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rockland County to host a community event to raise awareness and support for local youth.
  • Nyack Head Start Partner — Invited to participate in Nyack Head Start’s Community Block Party as a recognized community resource to connect with families and share mentoring opportunities.
  • OJJDP Government — Received federal grant in 2018 to serve youth impacted by or misusing opioids
  • Rockland BOCES Partner — Participated in the Rockland BOCES Mental Health Fair for teachers and staff to share community resources and promote mentoring.
  • Rockland Community College Partner — Invited to participate in Rockland Community College’s Fast Track Networking Event to engage students in mentoring opportunities.
  • Rockland County Family Court Partner — Collaborates with Big Brothers Big Sisters on youth mentoring programs.
  • Rockland County Probation Department Partner — Collaborated with the department to create the local Big Brothers Big Sisters program.
  • Rockland Youth Empowerment Center Partner — Shared a booth with Rockland Youth Empowerment Center at Community Resource Day at Palisades Center to connect with the community and share resources.
  • The Rockland Council on Alcoholism and Other Drug Dependence Partner — Collaborated in 2019 to deliver services
strategies · 4

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.

  • Mentoring as an Alternative to Detention
    methodology: mentoring_as_alternative_to_detention
    By offering court-involved youth structured mentoring relationships, the organization reduces recidivism and promotes rehabilitation because supportive adult engagement provides a constructive alternative to correctional placement and fosters accountability and personal growth.
  • One-to-One Mentoring for Youth Development
    methodology: one_to_one_mentoring
    By establishing long-term, one-to-one mentoring relationships between adults and youth, the organization improves youth outcomes such as academic performance, self-esteem, and behavioral choices, because consistent and supportive adult connections provide stability, role modeling, and personalized guidance.
  • Personalized Matching to Strengthen Mentorship Bonds
    methodology: personalized_matching
    By matching mentors and youth based on geographic proximity, personality compatibility, and shared interests, the organization increases relationship success and duration because stronger initial alignment fosters trust, engagement, and mutual commitment.
  • Supported Mentoring Relationships Model
    methodology: supported_relationship_model
    By providing ongoing training, supervision, and support to mentors, mentees, and families, the organization sustains effective mentoring relationships because structured support systems increase relationship longevity and program impact.