Blessings In A Backpack Inc is located in Fort Wayne, IN. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. 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 12/2022, Blessings In A Backpack Inc generated $304.5k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $287.5k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.8% per year over the past 8 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO ACCEPT DONATIONS WHICH WILL BE DISTRIBUTED IN NORTHEAST INDIANA FOR THE PURPOSE OF CHANNELING FOOD AND FEEDING HUNGRY SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD TO CHILDREN THROUGH SCHOOLS IN THE FORT WAYNE COMMUNITY IN A THIRTY-SIX WEEK PERIOD, INCREASING THE NUMBER OF BACKPACKS PROVIDED BY REACHING AN ADDITIONAL 5% WEEKLY. OUR GOAL IS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF STUDENTS ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. THIS WAS ACCOMPLISHED IN 2022 WITH THE ADDITION OF ANOTHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. WE ARE PROUD OF WHAT WE WERE ABLE TO ACCOMPLISH IN 2022 WITH LIMITED FUNDRAISING AND LOOK FORWARD TO INCREASING OUR NUMBERS IN 2023.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Kryste Wallen Executive Di | Officer | 10 | $51,000 |
Sarah Strimmenos President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dena Jacquay Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Noel Winters Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Renee A Sloan Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Paul Sauerteig Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $103,764 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $200,721 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $304,485 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $11 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $304,496 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $213,629 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $51,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,550 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $3,905 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,492 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $3,338 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $9,268 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $835 |
All other expenses | $3,071 |
Total functional expenses | $287,538 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $12,280 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $144,766 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $157,046 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $157,046 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $157,046 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 12 grants that Blessings In A Backpack Inc has recieved totaling $122,293.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
James Foundation Inc Auburn, IN PURPOSE: PROGRAM FUNDING | $40,000 |
Charles W Kuhne Fdn Trust Nect Lincoln Natl Bank & Trust Co Ttee Las Vegas, NV PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $15,000 |
English-Bonter-Mitchell Foundation Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: PROGRAMMING SUPPORT | $15,000 |
Rifkin Family Foundation Fort Wayne, IN PURPOSE: NUTRITIONAL NEEDS FOR CHILDREN | $11,600 |
Patrick J And Janet L Thompson Family Foundation Inc Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: FOOD PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN OF NEEDY FAMILIES | $10,000 |
United Way Of Huntington Co Inc Huntington, IN PURPOSE: HUNGER RELIEF | $7,500 |
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