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        <ExplanationTxt>BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE CENTRAL GULF COAST IS THE LOCAL LEADER IN QUALITY YOUTH MENTORING SERVICES. WE HOLD OURSELVES ACCOUNTABLE FOR AND ARE ABLE TO MEASURE SPECIFIC YOUTH OUTCOMES THAT INDICATE THAT WHEN MATCHED WITH A BIG, OUR LITTLES ACHIEVE SUCCESS IN SCHOOL, ARE BETTER ABLE TO AVOID RISKY BEHAVIORS SUCH AS GETTING INTO FIGHTS AND TRYING DRUGS AND ALCOHOL, AND IMPROVE THEIR SELF-CONFIDENCE AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE. OUR PROGRAM SERVES CHILDREN AGES 6 TO 18 IN MOBILE, BALDWIN, WASHINGTON, CLARKE, ESCAMBIA, AND MONROE COUNTIES IN ALABAMA. THE PROGRAM ALSO SERVES CHILDREN AGES 6 TO 18 IN JACKSON, HARRISON, AND HANCOCK COUNTIES IN MISSISSIPPI. ONCE A MATCH IS CREATED BETWEEN A BIG AND A LITTLE, OUR ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ONGOING PROFESSIONAL SUPPORTFOR THE DURATION OF THEIR MATCH OR UNTIL THE LITTLE TURNS 18 OR GRADUATES FROM HIGH SCHOOL. OUR MATCHES SERVED DURING OUR SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAM FOR 2024 RESULTED IN THE FOLLOWING OUTCOMES: - 86% OF LITTLES STAYED ON TRACK WITH OR IMPROVED ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AND GRADES. - 84% OF LITTLES DECREASED OF MAINTAINED DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS. - 76% OF LITTLES KEPT OR CREATED PLANS FOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION AND BEYOND. - 78% OF LITTLES KEPT A STRONG OR INCREASED SENSE OF FAMILY/PARENTAL CONNECTEDNESS. - LITTLES IMPROVED OR MAINTAINED AVOIDANCE OF RISKY BEHAVIORS SUCH AS JUVENILE JUSTICE CONTACT (100%), BULLYING (89%), SCHOOL DISCIPLINE (87%), STATUS OFFENSES AND ILLEGAL ACTIVITY (91%), AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE (97%). - 85% OF LITTLES HAVE OR DEVELOPED SPARKS, ACTIVITIES &amp; INTERESTS THAT ARE IMPORTANT TO THEM AND HAVE AN IMPORTANT ADULT TO HELP THEM DEVELOP. - 73% OF LITTLES REPORTED A STRONG OR INCREASING LEVEL OF SCHOOL CONNECTEDNESS. - 81% OF LITTLES REPORTED A STRONG OR INCREASING LEVEL OF SOCIAL COMPETENCE. DURING THE YEAR,CHILDREN MATCHED WITH A MENTOR FOR ONE YEAR IN OUR COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAM RESULTED IN THE FOLLOWING OUTCOMES: - 77% OF LITTLES STAYED ON TRACK WITH OR IMPROVED ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AND GRADES. - 85% OF LITTLES DECREASED OF MAINTAINED DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS. - 93% OF LITTLES KEPT OR CREATED PLANS FOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION AND BEYOND. - 72% OF LITTLES KEPT A STRONG OR INCREASED SENSE OF FAMILY/PARENTAL CONNECTEDNESS. - LITTLES IMPROVED OR MAINTAINED AVOIDANCE OF RISKY BEHAVIORS SUCH AS JUVENILE JUSTICE CONTACT (92%), BULLYING (93%), SCHOOL DISCIPLINE (90%), STATUS OFFENSES AND ILLEGAL ACTIVITY (100%), AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE (97%). - 82% OF LITTLES HAVE OR DEVELOPED SPARKS, ACTIVITIES &amp; INTERESTS THAT ARE IMPORTANT TO THEM AND HAVE AN IMPORTANT ADULT TO HELP THEM DEVELOP. - 81% OF LITTLES REPORTED A STRONG OR INCREASING LEVEL OF SCHOOL CONNECTEDNESS. - 94% OF LITTLES REPORTED A STRONG OR INCREASING LEVEL OF SOCIAL COMPETENCE. OUR "LITTLES" HAVE MANY CHALLENGES TO OVERCOME, INCLUDING POVERTY, NEGATIVE INFLUENCES FROM PEERS, AND POOR ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE. BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE CENTRAL GULF COAST HELPS THE CHILDREN WE SERVE OVERCOME THESE OBSTACLES BY PROVIDING A THOROUGHLY SCREENED AND TRAINED, CARING ADULT TO SERVE AS A "BIG" BROTHER OR "BIG" SISTER, WHO SERVES AS A MENTOR, GUIDE AND FRIEND SO THAT THE CHILD CAN HAVE SOMEONE THAT THEY CAN SHARE NEW EXPERIENCES WITH, CONFIDE IN, AND RECEIVE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE FROM. OUR SERVICES ARE OFFERED AT NO COST TO OUR COMMUNITY'S MOST VULNERABLE FAMILIES. THOSE THAT INVEST IN OUR MISSION ENABLE US TO CONDUCT BACKGROUND CHECKS ON VOLUNTEERS TO ENSURE CHILD SAFETY, AND PROVIDE ONGOING PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND VOLUNTEERS TO BUILD AND SUSTAIN LONG-LASTING RELATIONSHIPS; A KEY TO SUCCESSFUL MENTORING.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>TERESA ATKINS 8307 LAKE LOUISE DR. THEODORE, AL 36582 CORY BRONENKAMP 50 N FLORIDA STREET MOBILE, AL 36607 KEN BROWN 4310 MARQUETTE DRIVE MOBILE, AL 36608 ERIC CROOKER 14 PATRICE TRACE SPANISH FORT, AL 36527 CARL CUNNINGHAM, JR. 260 BROAD STREET MOBILE, AL 36603 CECILY HARPER 102 NORMANDY STREET FAIRHOPE, AL 36532 MATTHEW HOCKMAN 11 N WATER STT 32ND FLOOR MOBILE, AL 36602 JOHN MCCLELLAND 109 LANIER AVENUE MOBILE, AL 36607 BRANDI MORGAN 41 W. INTERSTATE 65 SERVICE ROAD N MOBILE, AL 36608 JENNIFER MORGAN 113 ST JOSEPH STREET MOBILE, AL 36602 CAINE O'REAR 10 QUEENS WAY MOBILE, AL 36608 LEIGH PARKS 11 N. WATER STREET, SUITE 16290 MOBILE, AL 36602 EDNA RIVERS 2358 CRESTWOOD CIR. MOBILE, AL 36617 MARIA THOMPSON 299 HANNAH CHASE WAY MOBILE, AL 36572</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>ALONG WITH THE CEO, THE ORGANIZATION'S AUDIT COMMITTEE AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE PARTICIPATES IN THE REVIEW OF THE AUDIT PREPARATION, REVIEWS BEFORE FILING, AND PRESENTS THE COMPLETED AUDIT AND 990 TO THE FULL BOARD AFTER FILING.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>ANNUALLY, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. THE ORGANIZATION CONSISTENTLY MONITORS AND ENFORCES COMPLIANCE WITH THE POLICY. ADDITIONALLY, THE ORGANIZATION HAS A CODE OF ETHICAL CONDUCT POLICY AND A WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY. THESE POLICIES ARE REVIEWED AT THE SAME TIME.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONDUCTS THE CEO'S ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW. COMPARABILITY DATA AND NATIONAL METRICS, PROVIDED BY BBBS OF AMERICA, AND THE ORGANIZATION'S ANNUAL PERFORMANCE METRICS AND GOALS, ESTABLISHED BY THE COMMITTEE AND BOARD, ARE USED TO MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS REGARDING THE CEO'S PERFORMANCE AND FUTURE GOALS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE CEO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ASSESSING AND REVIEWING ALL OTHER STAFF USING DEFINED METRICS THAT ADVANCE THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION AND STRATEGIC PLAN.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSES REPORTED NET ON TAX RETURN 25,679 DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSES REPORTED NET ON TAX RETURN -25,679</ExplanationTxt>
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