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The Big Sandbox Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 46-4273079

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on Nov 13, 2025

Organization ProfileTHEBIGSANDBOX.ORG
777 Fillmore StreetDenver, CO 80206

(720) 641-6440

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

94th percentile

0.95x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 94% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

88th percentile

0.54x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 88% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

36th percentile

-1.2%

Higher net margin than 36% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

55th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 55% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

99th percentile

1031%

Faster asset growth than 99% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

97th percentile

366%

Faster revenue growth than 97% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets94th percentile

Assets

Up

$326,421

Up $297,547 (+1031%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$14,835

Down $11,068 (-43%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$311,586

Up $308,615 (+10388%) from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue88th percentileNet Margin36th percentile

Revenue

Up

$574,191

Up $450,900 (+366%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$581,259

Up $436,744 (+302%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

-$7,068

Up $14,156 (+67%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth99th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KAssets 2014: $26,933Liabilities 2014: $37,352Net Assets 2014: -$10,4192014Assets 2015: $210,348Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $210,3482015Assets 2016: $237,136Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $237,1362016Assets 2017: $276,128Liabilities 2017: $46,049Net Assets 2017: $230,0792017Assets 2018: $183,795Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $183,7952018Assets 2019: $113,173Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $113,1732019Assets 2020: $94,691Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $94,6912020Assets 2021: $88,619Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $88,6192021Assets 2022: $47,127Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $47,1272022Assets 2023: $28,874Liabilities 2023: $2,971Net Assets 2023: $25,9032023Assets 2024: $326,421Liabilities 2024: $311,586Net Assets 2024: $14,8352024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$326,421
Liabilities$311,586
Net Assets$14,835
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth97th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2014: $50,954Expenses 2014: $61,373Net Income 2014: -$10,4192014Revenue 2015: $287,079Expenses 2015: $104,419Net Income 2015: $182,6602015Revenue 2016: $178,764Expenses 2016: $151,976Net Income 2016: $26,7882016Revenue 2017: $452,980Expenses 2017: $460,037Net Income 2017: -$7,0572017Revenue 2018: $202,785Expenses 2018: $249,069Net Income 2018: -$46,2842018Revenue 2019: $184,936Expenses 2019: $255,558Net Income 2019: -$70,6222019Revenue 2020: $123,990Expenses 2020: $142,472Net Income 2020: -$18,4822020Revenue 2021: $178,521Expenses 2021: $184,593Net Income 2021: -$6,0722021Revenue 2022: $87,727Expenses 2022: $129,219Net Income 2022: -$41,4922022Revenue 2023: $123,291Expenses 2023: $144,515Net Income 2023: -$21,2242023Revenue 2024: $574,191Expenses 2024: $581,259Net Income 2024: -$7,0682024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$574,191
Expenses$581,259
Net Income-$7,068
Open 2024 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 13, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$574,191
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The big sandbox works to mobilize urban communities around green infrastructure and produce meaningful community space

The big sandbox works to mobilize urban communities around green infrastructure and produce meaningful community space.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$188,912-
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$24,874$110,496▲ $85,622
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts-$27,013-
Receivables From Officers Etc$4,000--
Total Assets$28,874$326,421▲ $297,547
Liabilities
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable-$311,586-
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$2,971--
Total Liabilities$2,971$311,586▲ $308,615
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$25,903$14,835▼ $11,068
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$25,903$14,835▼ $11,068
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$28,874$326,421▲ $297,547
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay55th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Zoe SelzerDirector
Jacques G GaffiganPres/exec Di
Steve WilsonSecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$568,496
Program Service Revenue
$950
Investment Income
$139
Other Revenue
$4,606
All Other Contributions
$188,912
Change in Net Assets
$-7,068

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$574,191
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$1,264
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$575,455
Total Revenue per Form 990
$574,191
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$581,259
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$4,000$5,981-$9,981
Other Expenses$1,575$4,948-$6,523
Insurance$4,002--$4,002
Travel$3,525--$3,525
Total Functional Expenses$570,330$10,929$0$581,259

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$582,523
Expenses per Audited Statements$581,259
Total Expenses per Form 990$581,259
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$1,264
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
Lois BrinkSpouse of Pres.Contract LaborNo$2,434

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$4,000--
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
Yes
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“990 reviewed by president and ad hoc consultant”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“Charity is run by small group who understands policy fully.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Governing documents are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Big Sandbox
EIN
46-4273079
Phone
7206416440
Address
777 FILLMORE STREET, DENVER, CO 80206

Signing Officer

Name
Jacques G Gaffigan
Title
Pres/exec Director
Phone
7206416440
Signed
2025-11-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Jacques G Gaffigan
Formed
2014
Legal Domicile
Co
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
0
Volunteers
3

Preparer

Firm
Jds Professional Group
Address
10303 E DRY CREEK RD STE 400, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80112
Preparer
Lori B Bauer CPA
Phone
3037710123
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

“Prior period adjustment to adjust loan paid off in a prior period.”

Financial Statement Notes

Schedule D, Page 3, Part X

“Management believes that the organization has appropriate support for any tax positions taken affecting its annual filing requirements, and as such, does not have any uncertain tax positions that are material to the financial statements. The organization would recognize future accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits and liabilities in income tax expense if such interest and penalties are incurred.”

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2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$326,421
Liabilities
$311,586
Net assets
$14,835
Revenue
$574,191
Expenses
$581,259
Net income
-$7,068
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.26$3.12$0.15$5.74$5.81$0.07
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.29$0.03$0.26$1.23$1.45$0.21
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.47$0.00$0.47$0.88$1.29$0.41
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.89$0.00$0.89$1.79$1.85$0.06
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.95$0.00$0.95$1.24$1.42$0.18
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.13$0.00$1.13$1.85$2.56$0.71
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.84$0.00$1.84$2.03$2.49$0.46
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.76$0.46$2.30$4.53$4.60$0.07
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.37$0.00$2.37$1.79$1.52$0.27
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.10$0.00$2.10$2.87$1.04$1.83
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.27$0.37$0.10$0.51$0.61$0.10