BBBS Association of Florida Earns Top Ratings for Transparency and Impact
Jun 24, 2025
June 24, 2025 — Big Brothers Big Sisters Association of Florida (BBBSAF) is proud to announce it has earned two of the highest honors a nonprofit organization can receive: a Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator and the 2025 Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid (formerly GuideStar).
As a trusted nonprofit in Florida dedicated to expanding youth mentoring programs, BBBSAF’s recognition highlights its commitment to financial accountability, transparency, and measurable impact across the state.
Charity Navigator Four-Star Rating
Charity Navigator, the nation’s largest and most respected nonprofit evaluator, awarded BBBSAF its top distinction, the Four-Star Rating. This rating reflects the Association’s strong financial health, responsible governance, adaptability, and positive outcomes for Florida’s youth.
"We are delighted to provide Big Brothers Big Sisters Association of Florida with third-party accreditation that validates their operational excellence," said Michael Thatcher, president and CEO of Charity Navigator. "The Four-Star Rating is the highest possible rating an organization can achieve. We are eager to see the good work that Big Brothers Big Sisters Association of Florida can accomplish in the years ahead."
"Our Four-Star Charity Navigator rating is further validation that our supporters can trust our commitment to good governance, but also that we’re using our donors’ gifts effectively,” said Dan Prinzing, CEO of BBBSAF. “We hope it will introduce our work to new supporters who can help us advance our mission to build and support a statewide system of youth mentoring excellence."
Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency
BBBSAF also received the 2025 Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid, the highest level of recognition available through the nation’s top nonprofit data platform. This seal affirms the organization’s dedication to sharing detailed information about its goals, strategies, capabilities, and results.
Potential funders and donors can explore BBBSAF’s profile to learn how their contributions directly support youth mentoring programs in Florida.
Leading Youth Mentoring Across Florida
As the statewide alliance of 11 Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies, BBBSAF strengthens and supports local programs that empower thousands of children annually. Through strategic fundraising, advocacy, and statewide initiatives, the Association is committed to expanding access to high-quality mentoring relationships for youth across the state.
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About Big Brothers Big Sisters Association of Florida
Big Brothers Big Sisters Association of Florida is the statewide alliance of Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies, working together to build and support a unified system of youth mentoring excellence. Our mission is to increase the reach and impact of mentoring relationships by driving resources, growth, and advocacy across Florida.
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