The Big Sandbox
The Big Sandbox works to mobilize urban communities around green infrastructure and produce meaningful community space.
The Big Sandbox at a glance
- Total assets
- $326,421
- +1030.5% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $574,191
- +365.7% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $139
- -37.4% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $581,259
- +302.2% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Big Sandbox funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Tanner G Duckrey Public School Philadelphia, PA | — | $16,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $326,421 | $574,191 | $581,259 | — | — | $139 |
| 2023 | $28,874 | $123,291 | $144,515 | — | — | $222 |
| 2022 | $47,127 | $87,727 | $129,219 | — | — | $61 |
| 2021 | $88,619 | $178,521 | $184,593 | — | — | $17 |
| 2020 | $94,691 | $123,990 | $142,472 | $16,500 | 1 | $88 |
About The Big Sandbox
Based on IRS filings
The Big Sandbox is a public charity 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
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Big Sandbox is led by Jacques G. Gaffigan, President & Executive Di since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jacques G. Gaffigan
President & Executive Di
Executive Di → President & Executive Di, 2024
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$7K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Zoe Selzer
Director
Executive Di → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Wilson
Secretary
Board Secretary → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $44K, to Jacques G Gaffigan (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about The Big Sandbox
How large is The Big Sandbox?
The Big Sandbox reported $326K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $574K.
What is The Big Sandbox?
The Big Sandbox is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Denver, CO. It holds $326K in total assets as of 2024.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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