Nonprofit · EIN 46-4273079
BIG SANDBOX LLC
Also known as JACQUES GARDINER GAFFIGAN JR SOLE M, The Big SandBox Inc The Big SandBox
Tax-exempt · DENVER, CO 80206
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $574,191 | $581,259 | -$7,068 | $326,421 | $311,586 | $14,835 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $123,291 | $144,515 | -$21,224 | $28,874 | $2,971 | $25,903 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $568,496
- of which government grants
- $373,066
- Membership dues
- $6,518
- Program service revenue
- $950
- Investment income
- $139
- Other revenue
- $4,606
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Travel
- $3,525
- Program services (functional)
- $570,330
- Management and general (functional)
- $10,929
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $28,874
- Total assets, end of year
- $326,421
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $311,586
- Net assets, end of year
- $14,835
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $14,835
- Gross receipts
- $574,191
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 3
- Year formed
- 2014
- State of legal domicile
- CO
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JACQUES G GAFFIGAN | PRES/EXEC DI Trustee or director, Officer | 45 | $0 |
| STEVE WILSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ZOE SELZER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JACQUES G GAFFIGAN | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director, Officer | 45 | $44,018 |
| ZOE SELZER | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| STEVE WILSON | BOARD SECRET Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 777 FILLMORE ST, DENVER, CO 80206-3847
- Mailing address (990-N for 2013)
- 777 Fillmore St, Denver CO 80206
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JACQUES G GAFFIGAN, 777 FILLMORE STREET, DENVER, CO 80206
- Principal officer (990-N for 2013)
- Jacques Gardiner Gaffigan Jr, 777 Fillmore St, Denver CO 80206
- Signed the 990
- JACQUES G GAFFIGAN, PRES/EXEC DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (720) 641-6440
- Website
- www.thebigsandbox.org
- Return prepared by
- JDS PROFESSIONAL GROUP
Mission
THE BIG SANDBOX WORKS TO MOBILIZE URBAN COMMUNITIES AROUND GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE AND PRODUCE MEANINGFUL COMMUNITY SPACE.
Program accomplishments
- - COMMUNITY ENGAGED INITIATIVES AT SCHOOLYARDS NORTH PHILADELPHIA PA. - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS TO DR. TANNER G. DUCKREY AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION, OVERSIGHT AND COORDINATION. -ONGOING COORDINATION AT THREE NORTH PHILADELPHIA SCHOOLS IN STRAWBERRY MANSION NEIGHBORHOOD.Expenses $570,330 · revenue $950
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-4273079
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Recreation and sports (N32)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $326,421
- Income (IRS master file)
- $574,191
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $574,191 | $581,259 | $326,421 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $123,291 | $144,515 | $28,874 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $87,727 | $129,219 | $47,127 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2013 Officer: Jacques Gardiner Gaffigan Jr | December 31, 2013 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 46-4273079).
Questions about BIG SANDBOX LLC
- What is the EIN of BIG SANDBOX LLC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BIG SANDBOX LLC is 46-4273079.
- Is BIG SANDBOX LLC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to BIG SANDBOX LLC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BIG SANDBOX LLC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of BIG SANDBOX LLC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BIG SANDBOX LLC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of BIG SANDBOX LLC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JACQUES G GAFFIGAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of BIG SANDBOX LLC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BIG SANDBOX LLC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $574,191, expenses of $581,259 and total assets of $326,421 at year end.
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