big impact,
proven results
We believe every child is born with incredible potential, and we are committed to continuously evaluating and improving our programs to ensure our Bigs are equipped to defend that potential.
Mentorship pays big dividends
BBBS Littles are
20% MORE LIKELY
to enroll in college
BBBS Littles
earn 15% more
over their lifetime
Being a BBBS Little
closes 2/3
of the economic gap
Groundbreaking research from a longitudinal Harvard University economic study titled, "The Long-Term Impacts of Mentors: Evidence from Experimental and Administrative Data" confirms that mentoring delivers real, measurable economic outcomes.
Mentorship matters in kentuckiana
724 youth
served through 1-to-1 mentoring relationships
3,200+ lives
impacted through our staff connections with caregivers, siblings, and mentors
18,000 hours
spent on enrollment, training, and match support by our program team
Outcomes of Littles
100%
avoided involvement with the Juvenile Justice System
98%
graduated on time
87%
maintained or improved their mental health
*Based on 2024-25 FY statistics.
Reports
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Impact Report
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990
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Audit
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Economic research
FY2025 Partners ($50,000+)
FY2025 partners ($20,000 - $49,999)
FY2025 partners (Up to $19,999)
Aetna Better Health of Kentucky
Brown-Forman Corporation
Caesars Foundation of Floyd County
Carbide Industries
Central Bank & Trust Co.
Churchill Downs, Inc. Foundation
City Of Shelbyville
Community Foundation of Southern Indiana
Cralle Foundation
Delta Dental Of Kentucky Foundation
Dermody Properties Foundation
Duke Energy Foundation
Enterprise Mobility Foundation
FCAH Aerospace
Fred B. And Opal S. Woosley Foundation
GE Appliances
GPD Group Employees' Foundation
Green Street Baptist Church
Hacet Foundation
Herschend Enterprises
Honorable Order Of Kentucky Colonels
Irvin F. and Alice S. Etscorn Charitable Foundation
JCPenney Communities Foundation
Kars 4 Kids
Kiwanis Club Of Louisville Inc
LG&E and KU Foundation, Inc.
Macy's
Mary Cofer Trigg Trust
Molina Healthcare Charitable Foundation
Nicklies Family Foundation
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Snowy Owl Foundation, Inc.
Stantec
Strategic Communications
Sundt Foundation
Texas Roadhouse
The Hazel And Walter T. Bales Foundation, Inc.
Ulta Beauty
Walmart, Inc.
WHAS Crusade For Children, Inc.
Zoeller Pump Company
