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 06/2024, Blessings In A Backpack Inc employed 50 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 06/2024, Blessings In A Backpack Inc generated $14.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $15.6m during the year ending 06/2024. While expenses have increased by 7.3% per year over the past 9 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

2024

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 2023/2024 SCHOOL YEAR, BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK PROVIDED OVER 3.3 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
Dr Thomas Tucker
Director
$0
Tiffany Brown
Director
$0
Joseph Depippo
Chair
$0
Paul Colangelo
Vice Chair
$0
Stephen Rubley
Treasurer
$0
Ubong Ituen
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$881,322
Related organizations$0
Government grants $146,520
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$12,941,088
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $521,744
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$13,968,930
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $384,310
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$6,537
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$118,010
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $14,444,991

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