We’re Doing Bigger Things Together.
Supporters like you empower the potential of Bay Area youth. Thank you to everyone who invested in our mission, served as a Big, and championed our work in 2025. At Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area, we are more committed than ever to empowering our collective future by encouraging the incredible potential of Bay Area youth through the power of mentorship.
We’re proud to share our 2025 Impact Report, which reflects the remarkable growth we’ve built together. Thanks to your support, our Matches achieved incredible milestones—building relationships that instill confidence, foster resilience, and inspire dreams.
Last year, thanks to your investment in Bay Area youth…
511
Bay Area young people had a mentor by their side.
148,850
hours of professional support were provided by our caring team.
100%
of youth in our program aimed higher in school.
5 Siblings, 5 Matches, 12 Years of Impact
When Eva Nunez first found our program, she knew her kids had potential but that she couldn’t be everywhere at once. Eva wanted a wider network of reliable, trusted adults to inspire her children. In the past twelve years, she and her kids’ Bigs have built a village of support.
Read the Nunez family’s incredible story to see how mentorship grows a circle of care around youth and families who need it.
Our Impact in Action
Inspiring Brighter Futures
Our Big Futures Program gives Littles aged 14-21 a structured, supportive pathway to navigate their post-secondary journey with confidence.
“Wrug was my biggest supporter during the college application process. He’s also helped me grow as a person. He’s challenged me to stand for what I believe in, improving my confidence on the way.” —Andrew, Little
95%
of high school senior Littles graduated from high school.
Healthy Choices, Healthy Minds
We’re proud and grateful to partner with Kaiser Permanente on an initiative to build mental and emotional well-being in our young people.
“When I first joined the program, I was an 8-year-old struggling with a lot. I’d been in therapy, but needed someone who would stick with me. Kristen came in and helped me overcome behavioral issues. I feel a lot more confident in myself because of her.” —Aalisha, Little
89%
of Littles are better able to regulate their emotions.
Supporting Sparks & Interests
Every young person has dreams. They need a mentor to identify sparks and nurture their passions into plans.
“Conor knew I was really into art, so anything he could find, from classes to museums, he would tell me about it. During COVID, he knew I wasn’t drawing as much anymore, so he found me this figure painting class to get me back into it. Conor has always been there for me when I needed someone.” —Michael, Little
91%
of Littles engaged with their interests more deeply.
Mentoring Closes the Opportunity Gap
For nearly 70 years, we have been dedicated to serving the Bay Area, witnessing firsthand the transformational power of mentorship in young people’s lives. This year, a groundbreaking study by leading researchers from Harvard University and the U.S. Department of Treasury highlighted the profound impact of our program model on the socioeconomic trajectories of youth, underscoring its significance in shaping brighter futures.
Rooted in three decades of data, the study followed youth enrolled in Big Brothers Big Sisters and discovered that mentorship delivers long-lasting benefits. While previous studies suggest youth must fully change their social environment to increase economic opportunity, this study is the first to identify community mentorship as a low-cost solution that offers the same incredible results.
About Our Youth
62% live in single-parent households.
29% have one or more adults in their lives who have been incarcerated.
66% qualify for free and reduced-price lunch (FRPL), one indicator of poverty.
62% of our waitlist Littles identify as male.
From Investment to Impact
Program Year Financials 2025 | July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025
Total Revenue: $4,071,983
Total Expenses: $3,771,631
