THE BIG SANDBOX WORKS TO MOBILIZE URBAN COMMUNITIES AROUND GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE AND PRODUCE MEANINGFUL COMMUNITY SPACE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$326K
+1030.5% YoY
Revenue
$574K
+365.7% YoY
Net Investment Income
$139
-37.4% YoY
Expenses
$581K
+302.2% YoY
About The Big Sandbox
Based on IRS filings
The Big Sandbox is a nonprofit organization focused on Recreation & Sports, based in DENVER, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $326K in total assets. Net investment income was $139.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $326,421 | $28,874 | $47,127 |
| Revenue | $574,191 | $123,291 | $87,727 |
| Expenses | $581,259 | $144,515 | $129,219 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $139 | $222 | $61 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JACQUES G GAFFIGAN | PRES/EXEC DI | 45 | — |
| STEVE WILSON | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| ZOE SELZER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Big Sandbox?
The Big Sandbox is a nonprofit organization focused on Recreation & Sports, based in DENVER, CO. It holds $326K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Big Sandbox?
As of 2024, The Big Sandbox holds $326K in total assets with $574K in annual revenue.
Where does The Big Sandbox operate?
The Big Sandbox has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is The Big Sandbox's EIN?
The Big Sandbox's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4273079. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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