2. Project Abstract (Vision & Mission)
Vision & Mission (501(c)(3) Focus)
The Binghamton Octave Sanctuary & Garden (BOSG) is a proposed public architectural landmark on City land dedicated to ecological literacy, sustainable building practice, and community engagement. The central feature is an acoustically optimized Octave FiberForm Dome, set within a signature eight-petal flower design with two integrated leaves (public restrooms).
The primary charitable mission is to provide free, year-round access to a tranquil, contemplative space while serving as a hub for education on open-source, regenerative building techniques.
Project Scope & Capital Fundraising Goal
BOSG is seeking initial $150,000 in seed capital to bring the project to a shovel-ready status. This means securing all licensed engineering plans, completing all legal and permitting work, and preparing fully to commence physical construction once primary building funds are secured.
- Licensed Engineering & Design ($35,000): To pay a licensed structural engineer to approve and stamp the Octave FiberForm blueprints.
- Consulting Project Management ($35,000): To hire a professional owner’s representative to oversee the competitive bidding and contractor management process.
- Permitting & Legal Fees ($45,000): To cover specialized costs related to City permit submission and public land agreements.
- Operational Runway ($35,000): To cover initial administration, fiscal sponsor fees, and Project Contingency necessary to manage the project launch.
Financial Innovation: The Self-Funding Endowment
The BOSG guarantees permanent, self-funded maintenance through an innovative, legally structured mechanism:
- Revenue Engine: The For-Profit Octave Builders Academy (OBA) sells high-margin products, including the $2,000 Octave FiberForm 5-Day workshops.
- Financial Firewall: The OBA operates under a stringent, Exclusive Licensing Agreement with the BOSG Nonprofit, requiring a contractual 40% royalty on all net revenue.
- The Endowment: These royalty payments are legally earmarked to establish and maintain a $500,000 Maintenance and Endowment Fund.