EIN 27-3999166

Ideas for Us

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
16
State
Year formed
2010
Most recent tax filings
2022-08-01
Description
Ideas for Us develops and funds solutions to the world's most pressing environmental and humanitarian challenges. We provide experimental learning and environmental education opportunities focused on energy, water, food, waste, and ecology through monthly community workshops. Additionally, we empower creative thinkers by offering microgrant funding of up to $1,000 for pilot and proof-of-concept projects that work towards solving pressing environmental issues with measurable outcomes tracked over time.
Total revenues
$896,207
2022
Total expenses
$756,576
2022
Total assets
$275,300
2022
Num. employees
16
2022

Program areas at Ideas for Us

Environmental education: we provide experimental learning and environmental education opportunities to people of all ages, with a focus on topics including energy, water, food, waste and ecology. Education comes in the form of monthly community workshops called "the hive," coordinating statewide rallies, organizing regional screenings of environmental films/ documentaries, and hosting tours of environmental facilities (e.g. Recycling plant, solar farm, water utility, landfill, etc. ).
Micogranting: we empower creative thinkers by providing project funding of up to $1,000 for pilot and proof-of-concept projects that work to solve environmental issues. We identify measurable outcomes and track the impact of these projects over time.
Project implementation: we organize community events that engage people of all ages in providing solutions to environmental issues. These include building community gardens, trash clean-ups, tree plantings, clean energy development, and more.

Who funds Ideas for Us

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Foundation for Orange County Public SchoolsTo Support for Fleet Farming Projects at Jones and Evans High Schools$125,000
United States Energy FoundationTo Support Education and Outreach To Build An Equitable Clean Energy Future.$35,000
The Sprouts Healthy Communities FoundationOrganization Runs An Urban Agriculture Program That Transforms Front Lawns Across Orlando Into Micro-Farmlettes, Tended To By Volunteers on Bicycles.$25,760
...and 13 more grants received

Personnel at Ideas for Us

NameTitleCompensation
Clayton Louis FerraraChief Executive Officer$36,000
Kristin AndersonChief Branch Officer
Katie de BariDirector of Media and Marketing
Joel A. Montilla, Esq.Board Member$0
Alex LunaDirector of Ecosystem Services
...and 8 more key personnel

Financials for Ideas for Us

RevenuesFYE 08/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$657,082
Program services$237,827
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$1,298
Total revenues$896,207

Form 990s for Ideas for Us

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2021-082022-07-15990View PDF
2020-082021-07-13990View PDF
2019-082021-01-28990View PDF
2018-082019-10-12990View PDF
2017-082018-10-16990View PDF
...and 3 more Form 990s

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Data update history
August 17, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 22, 2023
Received grants
Identified 10 new grant, including a grant for $125,000 from Foundation for Orange County Public Schools
May 20, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $36,320 from Arnold and Winnie Palmer Foundation
October 8, 2022
Updated personnel
Identified 25 new personnel
July 1, 2022
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from Health Central Hospital
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationEnvironmentHuman servicesPublic policy
Characteristics
Receives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
1030 W Kaley Ave
Orlando, FL 32805
Metro area
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
Website URL
ideasforus.org/ 
Phone
(786) 234-5524
IRS details
EIN
27-3999166
Fiscal year end
August
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2010
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C60: Environmental Education
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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