Big Green
- Assets
- $11.4m
- Revenue
- $13.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 43
- Location
- Broomfield, CO
- Founding
- 09/2011
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 27-5083595
Organization Overview
Big Green is located in Broomfield, CO. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (K40) the organization is classified as: Nutrition, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Big Green employed 43 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Big Green is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, Big Green generated $13.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $6.5m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 2.9% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2022, Big Green has awarded 49 individual grants totaling $1,307,184. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO CONNECT PEOPLE TO REAL FOOD
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BIG GREEN PROVIDES MODULAR, EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING GARDENS AND FLEXIBLE MINI-GRANTS FOR SCHOOLS ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO LAUNCH OR EXPAND THEIR GARDEN PROGRAMS. LEARNING GARDENS ARE AN EXTENSION OF THE CLASSROOM AND AN ENHANCEMENT TO THE SCHOOL PLAYGROUND AND THEY ARE DESIGNED TO BE A PLACE KIDS WANT TO PLAY IN AND TEACHERS WANT TO TEACH IN, THEREBY CREATING A LONG-TERM, POSITIVE INVESTMENT FOR THE SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY.
PLANT A SEED DAY IS A VEHICLE TO SPREAD BIG GREEN'S MISSION AND MESSAGE TO THE MASSES WHETHER THEY HAVE A LEARNING GARDEN OR NOT. IT'S A WAY FOR US TO EXPAND OUR REACH AND TEACH EVEN MORE PEOPLE THE POWER AND THE JOY OF GROWING THEIR OWN REAL FOOD. PLANT A SEED DAY IS A MASSIVE DAY OF ACTION AND A CALL-TO-ARMS THAT RALLIES PEOPLE TO STAND UP AND SAY "THE NEXT GENERATION DESERVES A BETTER FOOD SYSTEM,THEN DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT.
LITTLE GREEN GARDENS/BIG GREEN AT HOME (REBRANDED TO MILLION GARDENS), AND IN COMBINATION WITH PLANT A SEED DAY, ARE BIG GREEN'S HOME GARDEN PROGRAMS. MILLION GARDENS PROGRAM PROVIDES HOME GARDEN BEDS,GROW BAGS AND RELATED PROGRAMMING THAT IS INTENDED TO SUPPORT PEOPLE GROWING FOOD AT HOME.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Tighe Brown President (thru 10/21) | Officer | 40 | $272,633 |
Robin Martin Director & Officer (thru 1/22) | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $147,560 |
Phil Hicks VP Of Growth (thru 9/21) | Officer | 40 | $140,316 |
Madeleine Nelson VP Of Advancement (as Of 1/21) | Officer | 40 | $121,079 |
Lisa Heros Ellis Dir. Of Advancement As Of 2/21 | 40 | $104,572 | |
Dianna Zeegers VP Of Program ( As Of 7/21) | Officer | 40 | $91,907 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Grow Pittsburgh Landscaping Contractor | 6/29/20 | $113,707 |
Wellspring Consulting Landscaping Contractor | 6/29/20 | $110,800 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $2,243,326 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $852,334 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $10,034,008 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $5,530,017 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $13,129,668 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $106,459 |
| Investment income | $6,766 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$18,588 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $13,254,106 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,464,184 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $928,581 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,099,516 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $117,660 |
| Payroll taxes | $129,117 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $58,379 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $195,103 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $218,309 |
| Advertising and promotion | $55,789 |
| Office expenses | $34,329 |
| Information technology | $67,686 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $74,932 |
| Travel | $152,311 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $7,810 |
| Insurance | $17,288 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $6,463,069 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,000,000 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $9,852,981 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $345,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $108,520 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $412 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $90,178 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $10,162 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $2,406 |
| Other assets | $10,000 |
| Total assets | $11,419,659 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $500,863 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $480,000 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $980,863 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,127,833 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $5,310,963 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $11,419,659 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Big Green has awarded $1,307,184 in support to 49 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
GARDENEERS PURPOSE: MILLION GARDENS | $200,000 |
PROJECT SWEETIE PIE PURPOSE: BIG GREEN DAO | $50,000 |
DJ CHONZ FOUNDATION PURPOSE: BIG GREEN DAO | $50,000 |
KERES CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTER PURPOSE: BIG GREEN DAO | $50,000 |
HIP HOP IS GREEN PURPOSE: BIG GREEN DAO | $40,000 |
HEART HAND AND SOUL PROJECT PURPOSE: BIG GREEN DAO | $50,000 |