Education program: brother's brother foundation (bbf) receives donated new and used textbooks and educational material from a number of large U.S. - based publishers. Bbf works with trusted partner organizations to ensure that all donated educational material will improve the access and quality of education for disadvantaged children and school age youth in recipient countries. In 2025, bbf supported 11 educational programs in 6 different countries through providing grants and supplies. Most of bbf's donations are distributed outside the United States but also include projects within the…
Brother's Brother Foundation
Brother's Brother Foundation: CEO salary, finances and where donations go
“Brother's Brother Foundation helps bridge the gap between aid and sustainability by supporting localized programs and providing essential resources in the areas of healthcare, infrastructure, disaster response, and education (h. I.d.e.).”
Data only Figures straight from the filing, screened by our rules. Not yet reviewed in depth by a CPA.
Methodology by Amir Arani, CPA, CA · Updated
- Top pay
- $210K Ozzy a Samad, 0.2% of spending
- Revenue
- $108.3M 99.6% from donations and grants
- Spent
- $110.1M 98.8% on programs, as reported
- Net assets
- $22.0M end of 2025
- Savings
- 2.4 months of spending, net assets ÷ spending
- People
- 15 employees, 432 volunteers
No red flags in its latest filing.
We screen every filing against twelve rules. A flag is a prompt for a closer look, not a finding of wrongdoing.
No reported asset diversions, no insider transactions, no fundraisers keeping most of the money, and the governance policies we check for are in place.
Of each dollar it spent, 98.8¢ went to programs, as reported.
For each dollar donated, Brother's Brother Foundation spent 1¢ on fundraising.
Fundraising ÷ $107.8M contributions · Form 990 Parts VIII, IXWhat it told the IRS it spent on.
The charity's own description of its largest programs, with what each cost.
Disaster response program: bbf receives a variety of humanitarian donations including disaster response supplies from U.S. Manufacturers and individuals. Bbf responds to natural and other disasters both domestically in the us and throughout the world. These responses include providing needed humanitarian supplies and equipment, along with support for medical facility related programs. This support is generally provided in collaboration with in-country partners on the ground. In 2025, bbf responded to 12 disasters by providing grants, medication, healthcare equipment, and humanitarian supplies…
Infrastructure program: the infrastructure program focuses on the areas of solar power and wash (water, sanitation, and hygiene). In 2025, bbf supported infrastructure projects in ghana, liberia, and india.1. Solar: bbf has been working with partners to help install solar panel systems since early 2013. The program began with supplying batteries to six hospitals in liberia and since then has grown in size and scope. The rural health clinics that receive these solar power systems often did not previously have access to a reliable power source. These installations have now enabled the clinics…
Net assets: $42.0M to $22.0M in 11 years.
Net assets at each fiscal year end, 2013 to 2025.
The 3 highest-paid people.
Reportable pay in 2025, from the charity and related organizations.
| Contractor | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Fanizo Trading Services | St. andrews school construction | $390,000 |
The questions people ask about the Brother's Brother Foundation.
Short, sourced answers. Each one stands on its own.
How much does the Brother's Brother Foundation CEO make?
Ozzy a Samad, President, received $210,300 in reportable compensation in 2025, 0.2% of Brother's Brother Foundation's $110.1M in spending.
Form 990 (2025), Part VIIWhat percentage of Brother's Brother Foundation donations go to programs?
Brother's Brother Foundation reported 98.8% of 2025 spending as programs, 0.5% as fundraising and 0.7% as management.
Form 990 (2025), Part IXHow much money does Brother's Brother Foundation have?
Net assets were $22.0M at the end of 2025, about 2.4 months of spending.
Form 990 (2025), Part XDoes Brother's Brother Foundation have any red flags in its filing?
Its latest Form 990 triggered none of our twelve screening rules, which cover reported asset diversions, insider transactions, fundraiser costs, governance policies and spending patterns.
Form 990 (2025)Every number, traced.
- Brother's Brother Foundation Form 990, 2025 (IRS e-file)
- Brother's Brother Foundation Form 990 history (ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer)
Amir Arani, “Brother's Brother Foundation: CEO salary, finances and where your dollar goes,” Charity Math, updated 2026-11-07. https://charitymath.com/charities/brother-s-brother-foundation/