Big Sandbox Llc is located in Denver, CO. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (N32) the organization is classified as: Parks & Playgrounds, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Big Sandbox Llc 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 12/2023, Big Sandbox Llc generated $123.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (9.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $144.5k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, Big Sandbox Llc has awarded 13 individual grants totaling $703,103. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE BIG SANDBOX WORKS TO MOBILIZE URBAN COMMUNITIES AROUND GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE AND PRODUCE MEANINGFUL COMMUNITY SPACE
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
- COMMUNITY ENGAGED INITIATIVES AT GARDEN PLACE ACADEMY IN DENVER COLORADO AND TANNER G. DUCKREY SCHOOL IN PHILADELPHIA PA. - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS TO GARDEN PLACE ACADEMY AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION OVERSIGHT AND COORDINATION. -ONGOING COORDINATION AT 9 OTHER NORTH PHILADELPHIA SCHOOLS - WRAPPING UP MCLEAN CONTIBUTIONSHIP GRANT RELATED INVOLVEMENT WITH GEORGE W NEBINGER SCHOOL IN PHILADELPHIA
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Jacques G Gaffigan Executive Di | OfficerTrustee | 45 | $44,018 |
Zoe Selzer Executive Di | Trustee | $0 | |
Steve Wilson Board Secret | OfficerTrustee | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $1,326 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $106,283 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $6,000 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $113,609 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $9,460 |
Investment income | $222 |
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 | $123,291 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $44,018 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $12,425 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $4,786 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $5,974 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $25 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $8,450 |
Travel | $100 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $5,333 |
All other expenses | $41 |
Total functional expenses | $144,515 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $24,874 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $4,000 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $28,874 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,971 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $2,971 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $25,903 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $28,874 |
Over the last fiscal year, Big Sandbox Llc has awarded $121,088 in support to 5 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
E & L P | | | $25,998 |
PEER - MS | | | $23,588 |
PHILADELPHIA UNIVERISTY | | | $15,640 |
SAEED | | | $7,533 |
VARIOUS | | | $48,329 |