EIN 27-3999166

Ideas for Us

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
20
State
Year formed
2010
Most recent tax filings
2023-08-01
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
$2,417,756
2023
Total expenses
$2,366,873
2023
Total assets
$325,824
2023
Num. employees
20
2023

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 SchoolsFleet Farming Projects for Ace, Jomes HS and Evans HS$100,000
Arnold and Winnie Palmer Foundation2022-2023 Neighborhood Naturalist Plan for Lake Lorna Doone Park$86,400
A WellFed World Plants4HungerPlant-Based Food Advocacy$20,000
...and 7 more grants received

Financials for Ideas for Us

RevenuesFYE 08/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,178,443
Program services$238,162
Investment income and dividends$959
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$192
Total revenues$2,417,756

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Data update history
March 27, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from The Stephen H Goldman Foundation
January 12, 2025
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from A WellFed World Plants4Hunger
November 19, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
October 19, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Central Florida Foundation
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $150,000 from Foundation for Orange County Public Schools
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationEnvironmentHuman servicesPublic policy
Characteristics
Receives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1030 W Kaley Ave
Orlando, FL 32805
Metro area
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
County
Orange County, 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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