Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri receives national recognition for efficiency

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri was recently awarded the highest four-star rating for sound fiscal management by Charity Navigator. Charity Navigator, an evaluator of charities, aims to give donors confidence in their charitable endeavors by recognizing efficient charities. Not-for-profits are rated on organizational efficiency and organizational capacity. Program, administrative and fund-raising expenses as well as fund-raising efficiency are taken into account.

According to Charity Navigator, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri spends 82 cents of every dollar donated on matching area youth in a one-on-one mentoring friendship.

The honor is made possible through support of volunteers, parents, liaisons and donors in the community.

The full report on Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri can be viewed on the Charity Navigator Web site at www.charitynavigator.org.