EIN 46-5083170

Big Initiatives Incorporated

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
75
Year formed
2014
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The organization was formed to protect the environment, to reduce the impact of climate change and conserve natural resources and energy. The organization achieves its mission by diverting materials from landfill, conserving energy and promoting and installing renewable energy. To protect the environment, to reduce the impact of climate change and conserve natural resources and energy. Environmental Conservation.
Also known as...
Big Reuse
Total revenues
$5,578,901
2023
Total expenses
$5,031,348
2023
Total assets
$8,361,048
2023
Num. employees
75
2023

Program areas at Big Initiatives Incorporated

Reuse center program - the reuse center diverts reusable materials from the waste stream to provide new york city with a sustainable materials management and reuse option.
Organics outreach program - outreach program promotes city of new york composting, zero waste and environmental programs. We do this by going door to door to speak to residents, tabling at events, and hosting outreach events throughout the city.
Compost program - - our compost program works in partnership with the city of new york to collect food scraps and yard waste, compost the collected material and give the compost away to community greening groups and parks. The program reduces waste sent to landfills and incinerators, cuts climate change gas emissions and helps improve the soils of nyc to green the city.
The compost application program provides compost application, tree care events, and environmental educational Initiatives. The program activates the community, distributes compost, improves street tree beds, and collaborates with the new york city council to engage schools, community groups, business improvement districts and libraries in these environmental efforts.

Who funds Big Initiatives Incorporated

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Essex Avenue FoundationStreet Tree Care Fund and General Support$250,000
South Wind FoundationTo Help Activities of Var Public Char Inst Which Are Exempt Under 501 (C)(3)$5,000
Educational Projects FoundationComposting Outreach$5,000
...and 3 more grants received

Personnel at Big Initiatives Incorporated

NameTitleCompensation
Justin GreenExecutive Director$140,634
Diana StinehourFinance Director$87,743
Fredric WhiteReuse Center Director
Sarah WoodruffGrants Manager
Devin ReitsmaProject Manager - Nyc Compost Project

Financials for Big Initiatives Incorporated

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$5,580,483
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$15,208
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$58,515
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$-88,425
Miscellaneous revenues$13,120
Total revenues$5,578,901

Form 990s for Big Initiatives Incorporated

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-10-11990View PDF
2022-122023-11-06990View PDF
2021-122023-02-27990View PDF
2021-122022-10-28990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
...and 6 more Form 990s

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Athens Land Trust (ALT)Athens, GA$2,960,012
High Country Conservation CenterFrisco, CO$1,682,452
TreePeopleBeverly Hills, CA$15,236,177
Ecology Action of Santa CruzSanta Cruz, CA$11,317,503
Center For Creative Land RecyclingBerkeley, CA$1,796,698
Footprint ProjectEagan, MN$1,778,766
Recycle Ann ArborAnn Arbor, MI$9,254,511
Sustainable MolokaiKaunakakai, HI$2,944,009
Zero FoodprintSan Francisco, CA$1,865,728
Eureka RecyclingMinneapolis, MN$22,668,344
Data update history
December 6, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 23, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
October 24, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $250,000 from The Essex Avenue Foundation
July 9, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,000 from Marion Cohen Memorial Foundation
December 31, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
RecyclingEnvironment
Characteristics
Receives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1 12th St
Brooklyn, NY 11215
Metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
County
Kings County, NY
Website URL
bigreuse.org/ 
Phone
(718) 777-2065
IRS details
EIN
46-5083170
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2014
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C27: Recycling Programs
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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