Big Green
- Assets
- $5.6m
- Revenue
- $5.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 43
- Location
- Boulder, CO
- Founding
- 09/2011
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 27-5083595
Organization Overview
Big Green is located in Boulder, CO. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (K40) the organization is classified as: Nutrition, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Big Green employed 43 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Big Green is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2021, Big Green generated $5.1m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.7m during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.3%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO CONNECT KIDS TO REAL FOOD
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BIG GREEN IS CREATING OPEN-SOURCE DESIGNS FOR MODULAR, EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING GARDENS FOR SCHOOLS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. LEARNING GARDENS ARE AN EXTENSION OF THE CLASSROOM AND AN ENHANCEMENT TO THE SCHOOL PLAYGROUND AND THEY ARE DESIGNED TO BE A PLACE KIDS WANT TO PLAY IN AND TEACHERS WANT TO TEACH IN, THEREBY CREATING A LONG-TERM, POSITIVE INVESTMENT FOR THE SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY. AS OF JUNE 30, 2021 THERE WERE 637 GARDENS INSTALLED. BIG GREEN IS HEADQUARTERED IN COLORADO.
PLANT A SEED DAY IS A VEHICLE TO SPREAD BIG GREEN'S MISSION AND MESSAGE TO THE MASSES WHETHER THEY HAVE A LEARNING GARDEN OR NOT. IT'S A WAY FOR US TO EXPAND OUR REACH AND TEACH EVEN MORE PEOPLE THE POWER AND THE JOY OF GROWING THEIR OWN REAL FOOD. PLANT A SEED DAY IS A MASSIVE DAY OF ACTION AND A CALL-TO-ARMS THAT RALLIES PEOPLE TO STAND UP AND SAY "THE NEXT GENERATION DESERVES A BETTER FOOD SYSTEM,THEN DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT.
LITTLE GREEN GARDENS/BIG GREEN AT HOME. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES 12 ROUND GROW BAGS AND RELATED PROGRAMMING THAT IS INTENDED TO SUPPORT PEOPLE GROWING FOOD AT HOME. LITTLE GREEN GARDENS ARE ALSO USED IN SCHOOLS TO SUPPORT TEACHERS WHO UTILIZE ONLINE AND HYBRID TEACHING METHODS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Tighe Brown President | Officer | 40 | $178,800 |
Robin Martin COO | Officer | 40 | $127,382 |
Erin Macguire CFO | Officer | 40 | $121,240 |
Kimbal Musk CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Cindy Mercer Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Don Degnan Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Wellspring Consulting Landscaping Contractor | 6/29/20 | $110,800 |
Wellspring Consulting Landscaping Contractor | 6/29/20 | $110,800 |
Grow Pittsburgh Landscaping Contractor | 6/29/20 | $113,707 |
Grow Pittsburgh Landscaping Contractor | 6/29/20 | $113,707 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $985,761 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,897,192 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $839,292 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,882,953 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $197,747 |
| Investment income | $8,151 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,088,851 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $487,832 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $60,947 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,484,573 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $178,839 |
| Payroll taxes | $210,340 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $6,846 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $20,101 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $72,054 |
| Advertising and promotion | $141,665 |
| Office expenses | $84,065 |
| Information technology | $67,111 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $357,703 |
| Travel | $57,438 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $26,587 |
| Insurance | $2,959 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,714,073 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,770,115 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $500,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $209,646 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $122,133 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $26,389 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $12,506 |
| Total assets | $5,640,789 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $88,696 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,404,334 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,493,030 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,556,324 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $591,435 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $5,640,789 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that Big Green has recieved totaling $370,400.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Tengelsen Family Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: DONATION TOWARDS EXEMPT PURPOSE AND PROGRAMS LOCATED IN CHICAGO | $100,000 |
Silicon Valley Community Foundation Mountain View, CA PURPOSE: Food Security | $73,000 |
Dalio Family Fund Inc Westport, CT PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | $50,000 |
Childrens Hospital Of Michigan Foundation Detroit, MI PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT CONSTRUCTION OF A YOUTH LEARNING GARDEN AT THE SCHOOL OF MARYGROVE | $47,500 |
Jewish Federation Of Greater Indianapolis Inc Indianapolis, IN PURPOSE: LOCAL COMMUNITY | $38,500 |
Communities Foundation Of Texas Dallas, TX PURPOSE: THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | $23,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Midwest Women And Childrens Services Omaha, NE | $829,002 | $6,754,688 |
Big Green Boulder, CO | $5,640,789 | $5,088,851 |
Pinnacle Prevention Corp Chandler, AZ | $169,925 | $4,037,332 |
B J Enterprises Scottsdale, AZ | -$10,591 | $3,083,014 |
Alliance For Children Inc Salt Lake City, UT | $349,878 | $2,693,021 |
San Luis Valley Local Foods Coalition Alamosa, CO | $2,296,520 | $2,592,066 |
Nutrition And Health Education Resources Tempe, AZ | $195,124 | $1,487,354 |
Freedom Foods Omaha, NE | $597,296 | $1,378,065 |
Child Nutrition Services Inc Beatrice, NE | $9,703 | $988,668 |
Mountain Roots Food Project Gunnison, CO | $589,026 | $1,069,078 |
Child Nutrition Services Inc Washington, KS | $38,742 | $840,939 |
Childrens Nutrition Services Inc Fredonia, KS | $63,257 | $658,755 |