A Big Gigantic Difference Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
A Big Gigantic Difference Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Denver, Colorado, registered in 2016, with $12,908 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
1702 E 37th Ave, Denver, CO, 80205 EIN 81-3526001 Since 2016
Revenue (FY2024)
$13K
▼ 73.2% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$14K
Net assets
$30K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for A Big Gigantic Difference Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating26 mo reserves · -9% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For A Big Gigantic Difference Foundation: 26 mo reserves · -9% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for A Big Gigantic Difference Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For A Big Gigantic Difference Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1702 E 37th Ave, Denver, CO, 80205
- City
- Denver
- State
- Colorado
- Subcategory
- Public Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $63K (FY2017) to $13K (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $30K
Operating margin
-9.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$30K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$30K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,908▼73.2% | $14,129▼84.8% | $30,189▼3.9% | $30,189▼3.9% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $48,128▼44.1% | $93,240▲305% | $31,410▼59.0% | $31,410▼59.0% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $86,126▲359% | $23,049▲34.9% | $76,522▲469% | $76,522▲469% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $18,765▲1238% | $17,082▲30.8% | $13,445▲14.3% | $13,445▲14.3% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $1,402▼94.2% | $13,056▼72.1% | $11,762▼49.8% | $11,762▼49.8% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $23,970▼70.4% | $46,755▼29.4% | $23,416▼49.3% | $23,416▼49.3% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $80,950▲28.2% | $66,240▲73.3% | $46,201▲46.7% | $46,201▲46.7% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $63,130 | $38,219 | $31,491 | $31,491 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $35K total
1 grant to A Big Gigantic Difference Foundation totaling $35K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2021 | $35,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is A Big Gigantic Difference Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. A Big Gigantic Difference Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 81-3526001, based in Denver, Colorado. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is A Big Gigantic Difference Foundation's EIN?
- A Big Gigantic Difference Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 81-3526001.
- How much revenue does A Big Gigantic Difference Foundation report?
- A Big Gigantic Difference Foundation reported $12,908 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does A Big Gigantic Difference Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades A Big Gigantic Difference Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for A Big Gigantic Difference Foundation (EIN 81-3526001) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.