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EIN 46-4273079

The Big Sandbox

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
1
City
Denver
State
Colorado
Year formed
2014
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
C50: Environmental Beautification and Open Spaces
Description
The Big Sandbox mobilizes urban communities towards green infrastructure and produces meaningful community space through engaging initiatives at Garden Place Academy in Denver, Colorado and Tanner G. Duckrey School in Philadelphia, PA. The organization is responsible for capital improvement improvements to Garden Place Academy as well as construction administration oversight and coordination. Ongoing coordination is also a key part of their mission.
Also known as...
Jacques Gardiner Gaffigan JR Sole M
Total revenues
$123,291
2023
Total expenses
$144,515
2023
Total assets
$28,874
2023
Num. employees
1
2023

Program areas at The Big Sandbox

- 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

Personnel at The Big Sandbox

NameTitleCompensation
Jacques G GaffiganExecutive Director$0
Steve WilsonBoard Secretary$0

Financials for The Big Sandbox

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$113,609
Program services$9,460
Investment income and dividends$222
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
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$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$123,291

Form 990s for The Big Sandbox

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-08-20990View PDF
2022-122023-05-15990View PDF
2021-122022-10-01990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-04-02990View PDF
...and 5 more Form 990s
Data update history
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 4, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 26, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
May 21, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $16,000 from The Denver Foundation
August 23, 2021
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
EnvironmentHuman services
Characteristics
LobbyingState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
777 Fillmore St
Denver, CO 80206
Metro area
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
County
Denver County, CO
Website URL
thebigsandbox.org/ 
Phone
(720) 641-6440
IRS details
EIN
46-4273079
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2014
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C50: Environmental Beautification and Open Spaces
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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