2018-11-13T07:38:24-00:00 2017-12-31 Tyrone A Sellers CPA 11503 Farmers Blvd Saint Albans NY 11412 990 2017-01-01 465083170 BIG INITIATIVES INCORPORATED BIGI 7187772065 69 9th Street Brooklyn NY 11215 Maria Rodriquez Fiscal Director 2018-11-13 true Tyrone Sellers 7183418770 2018-11-13 X 68.132.167.38 2018-11-13 23:43:33 ES P 5FFC8EF9FF8E9FD69677C1975928BEED6BF7E97B 5FFC8EF9FF8E9FD69677C1975928BEED6BF7E97B 2017 2019-02-21 02:37:17Z BIG REUSE Justin Green 69 9th Street Brooklyn NY 11215 3607643 false X www.bigreuse.org X 2014 NY THE ORGANIZATION WAS FORMED TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT, REDUCE THE IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND CONSERVE NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENERGY. 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Big Reuse has determined that there are no material uncertain tax positions that require recognition or disclosure in the financial statements. Periods ending December 31, 2014 and subsequent remain subject to examination by applicable taxing authorities. Justin Green Executive Director cash flow X 30000 27551 false true true 27551 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Management reviews the 990 to obtain an understanding of the reporting requirements and to ensure it is accurate and complete. Subsequently, a copy of the draft 990 is provided to the board of directors for review. The board of directors will meet with management to discuss the 990 and resolve any questions that may arise. Upon approval from the board the 990 will be filed. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Board members, Officers and Employees report annually if a conflict appears to exist, management and the board will meet with the individual to obtain all facts. Subsequently, a vote will ensure if the matter is indeed a conflict of interest. If it is found to be a conflict of interest, the individual with the conflict of interest must refrain from participating in the deliberation and decision making concerning the matter that gave rise to the conflict. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 AB The board of directors reviews and approves the salaries for all employees, including the executive director on an annual basis. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available to the public upon request. Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C Management reviews the audit to ensure it is accurate and complete. A copy of the draft audit is provided to the board of directors for review. The board of directors will meet with management to discuss the draft audit and resolve any questions that may arise. Upon approval from the board the draft audit will then be finalized.