Accountability Recognition

Big Brothers Big Sisters is the most well-respected and well-recognized name in youth mentoring. You can see it in all the Littles out there that have become something bigger. And it’s also in the ratings and endorsements we’ve received from organizations that measure accountability. Take a look: 

• BBBS of SDC received Big Brothers Big Sisters of America’s (BBBSA) top honor, the Platinum Award for program excellence for 2023.  

• Charity Navigator, America’s premier independent charity evaluator, has awarded BBBS of San Diego County the coveted 4-star rating (out of 4) for sound fiscal management and commitment to accountability and transparency. View our rating > 

• BBBS of SDC maintains the highest Platinum rating on GuideStar, View our rating > {link to: Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego County, Inc. – GuideStar Profile} 

• Big Brothers Big Sisters was named the #1 Nonprofit for At-Risk Youth by GuideStar’s Philanthropedia. View our rating> 

• Great Nonprofits, a leading provider of reviews and ratings of nonprofit organizations throughout the U.S. has ranked Big Brothers Big Sisters of America as a top Children’s and Families Nonprofit and awarded us a 5-star rating. View our rating > 

• The American Institute of Philanthropy includes Big Brothers Big Sisters of America in its list of Top-Rated Charities. In fact, we’re one of only two national youth-development organizations to receive AIP’s top rating of A+. View our rating >