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The 990 read · EIN 34-6562544 · PA · Fiscal year 2025

Brother's Brother Foundation

Brother's Brother Foundation: CEO salary, finances and where donations go

In its own words

“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
Form 990 (2025), Parts I, VII, IX, X
01 · Red flags

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.

02 · Where $1 goes · 2025

Of each dollar it spent, 98.8¢ went to programs, as reported.

The split the charity filed.
98.8¢
Programs, $108.7M
0.5¢
Fundraising, $599K
0.7¢
Admin, $775K
Form 990 (2025), Part IX, line 25
Cost to raise $1
1¢
as reported

For each dollar donated, Brother's Brother Foundation spent 1¢ on fundraising.

Fundraising ÷ $107.8M contributions · Form 990 Parts VIII, IX
03 · What it does

What it told the IRS it spent on.

The charity's own description of its largest programs, with what each cost.

Program 1 · 17.5% of program spending · $18.8M in grants $19.0M

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…

Program 2 · 1.7% of program spending · $1.4M in grants $1.8M

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…

Program 3 · 0.3% of program spending · $184K in grants $276K

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…

Form 990 (2025), Part III
04 · The savings

Net assets: $42.0M to $22.0M in 11 years.

Net assets at each fiscal year end, 2013 to 2025.

Net assets at year end, $ millions
42
51
33
51
32
24
14
21
17
37
49
22
Form 990 history via ProPublicaForm 990 (2025)
05 · Who gets paid

The 3 highest-paid people.

Reportable pay in 2025, from the charity and related organizations.

Ozzy a Samad
President
$210,300
Erik Ryan
COO/CFO
$147,444
Laura Kelly
VP of Communications & Development
$131,971
Form 990 (2025), Part VII, Section A
Largest outside contractors
ContractorServicePaid
Fanizo Trading ServicesSt. andrews school construction$390,000
Form 990 (2025), Part VII, Section B
06 · Questions

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 VII

What 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 IX

How 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 X

Does 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)
07 · Sources and citing

Every number, traced.

  1. Brother's Brother Foundation Form 990, 2025 (IRS e-file)
  2. Brother's Brother Foundation Form 990 history (ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer)
Cite this page

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/