Note: 1. DEFERRED REVENUE: Ci adjusted for deferred contributions, deferred vendor inducements and deferred agency fees. This affected total revenues by $219k in F2025, ($785k) in F2024, and $281k in F2023. 2. ENDOWMENT CONTRIBUTIONS: Ci included changes in endowment funds. This affected total revenue by ($24k) in F2025, $3.3k in F2024, and $127k in F2023. 3. DONATED GOODS IN KIND: In F2024 and F2025, BBBSC reports $100k in donated goods and services in kind, recorded in both revenue and expenses. On the revenue side, Ci removed this amount from donations and reclassified it under donated goods in kind. On the expense side, BBBSC discloses that it was used across both program and admin costs but does not disclose the split. Since no breakdown was available, Ci removed $50k from program costs and reclassified it as donated goods used in programs. The remaining $50k stayed within admin expenses.

Comment added on August 26, 2025:

Rooted in Impact, Rising Together: A Year of Growth in Mentorship

This past school year has been one of incredible growth, learning, and impact across Big Brothers Big Sisters. With more than 33,000 young people supported by the power of mentoring, and over 18,000 volunteers stepping forward, we are reminded of just how strong our network can be when we come together for youth.

Growing Our Reach

From one-to-one matches to school-based and group mentoring, our programs reached youth in every corner of the country. We saw a growing demand for school-focused mentoring, with thousands of students finding connection, encouragement, and belonging during the school day. In total, 86 agencies delivered programming that stretched further than ever before, while also reporting greater satisfaction with the core services provided by the national office that make their work possible.

Youth Thriving in Schools and Beyond

The outcomes speak volumes. In schools, mentees told us they felt more connected, more committed to learning, and more engaged in their time. Over 80% shared that they grew in confidence, personal development, and belonging through their mentoring relationships.

Career readiness was another big win this year. Young people told us they were finishing what they started, setting and meeting goals, problem-solving with confidence, and building the skills to succeed in their future jobs. The biggest growth came in perseverance, problem-solving, and goal-setting—skills that set them up for success long after graduation.

Spotlight on Specialized Programs

This was also a breakthrough year for two of our focus areas:

• Youth in Care: After years of piloting and refining, we launched a national guidebook to help agencies best serve youth in care, drawing on the voices of young people, frontline staff, and caregivers. The impact was profound—youth reported stronger mental wellness, identity, and social inclusion thanks to dedicated mentoring support.
• Big on STEM: Youth demonstrated curiosity and confidence as they explored opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math. Ninety percent said they felt more motivated for their education and career goals, and almost all felt inspired to imagine new futures in STEM.

Learning and Looking Ahead

As we celebrate, we’re also listening. Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies across Canada report waitlists for both community-based and school-based mentoring continue to grow. This directly reflects rising youth needs in mental health, belonging, and educational engagement post-pandemic. The young people enrolling in BBBS programs are experiencing more complex issues. We also heard a clear call for more career-readiness support for youth ages 16–24. Volunteer recruitment is not keeping pace with the demand and thousands of children look forward to the day they are matched with a mentor.

The good news? We’re ready. With strong programs, passionate volunteers, and new learnings guiding us, we are rooted in impact and rising together—ensuring that every young person who needs a mentor can find one.