Blessings In A Backpack Inc

Organization Overview

Blessings In A Backpack Inc is located in Louisville, KY. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (P60) the organization is classified as: Emergency Assistance, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Blessings In A Backpack Inc employed 35 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Blessings In A Backpack Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2022, Blessings In A Backpack Inc generated $11.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $12.7m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 6.4% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK MOBILIZES COMMUNITIES, INDIVIDUALS AND RESOURCES TO PROVIDE FOOD ON THE WEEKENDS FOR SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN ACROSS AMERICA WHO MIGHT OTHERWISE GO HUNGRY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THIS YEAR, IT'S PROJECTED THAT NINE MILLION AMERICAN SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN ARE STRUGGLING WITH FOOD INSECURITY. THAT'S ONE IN EIGHT CHILDREN WHO DON'T KNOW FROM WHERE THEIR NEXT MEAL WILL COME. DURING THE SCHOOL WEEK, THESE CHILDREN EAT MEALS AT SCHOOL, BUT ARE WITHOUT ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE, HEALTHY FOOD ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY. WHAT HAPPENS WHEN SCHOOL CLOSES ITS DOORS ON FRIDAY? BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK ENSURES KIDS LEAVE SCHOOL ON FRIDAYS WITH A BAG FULL OF SATISFYING AND NUTRITIOUS FOOD. DURING THE 2021/2022 SCHOOL YEAR, BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK PROVIDED OVER 3.1 MILLION HUNGER FREE WEEKENDS FOR KIDS IN 46 STATES AND WASHINGTON, D.C. LEARN MORE AT BLESSINGSINABACKPACK.ORG


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Erin Kerr
Chief Executive Officer
$181,800
Beth Murnane
Chief Development Officer
$135,509
Nikki Grizzle
Cmo
$131,132
Otis Usher
Chief Financial Officer
$110,518
Joseph Depippo
Chair
$0
Teresa Mcmahon
Vice Chair
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$724,372
Related organizations$0
Government grants $41,579
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$10,441,744
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $438,254
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$11,207,695
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $11,786
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$14,970
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $11,518,539

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Blessings In A Backpack Inc has recieved totaling $55,840.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Bridge Fund

Bonita Springs, FL

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$34,840
Mallinger Family Foundation

Brookfield, WI

PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR PROVIDING MEALS ON WEEKENDS FOR SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN WHO FACE FOOD INSECURITY

$13,000
William J Clancy Foundation

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: CHARITY

$5,000
Roron Foundation Inc

Boca Raton, FL

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SERVICES

$2,000
Hoke Maroon Foundation Inc

Winter Park, FL

PURPOSE: FURTHERANCE OF CHARITABLE PURPOSES

$1,000
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