Backpack Weekend Food Program Inc

Organization Overview

Backpack Weekend Food Program Inc is located in Gastonia, NC. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (K31) the organization is classified as: Food Banks & Pantries, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Backpack Weekend Food Program Inc employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Backpack Weekend Food Program 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, Backpack Weekend Food Program Inc generated $499.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $403.2k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 5.8% 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

THE MISSION OF THE BACKPACK WEEKEND FOOD PROGRAM, INC. IS TO FEED CHILDREN DURING THE WEEKEND SO THEY CAN COME TO SCHOOL LESS HUNGRY AND READY TO LEARN.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES CHILDREN IN NEED WITH A PLASTIC BAG OF NONPERISHABLE, INDIVIDUALLY-PORTIONED, NUTRITIONALLY-BALANCED FOOD TO TAKE HOME IN THEIR BACKPACKS ON THE WEEKEND WHEN SCHOOL MEALS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. THOSE STUDENTS MOST LIKELY TO BE HUNGRY ON THE WEEKEND ARE IDENTIFIED BY SCHOOL COUNSELORS, SOCIAL WORKERS, TEACHERS, SCHOOL NURSES, AND PRINCIPALS. PERMISSION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM MUST BE GIVEN BY THE CHILD'S PARENT OR GUARDIAN AND ANY ALLERGIES ARE IDENTIFIED.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Dallas Butler
Former Exec
$61,558
David Rogers
Treasurer
$0
Carolyn Niemeyer
Board Chair
$0
Leigh Hasty Spach
Executive Di
$0
Jimee Crouch
Board Member
$0
Terry Stroupe
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$501
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$40,865
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$453,481
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$494,847
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $10,945
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $6,024
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$12,104
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $499,712

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Backpack Weekend Food Program Inc has recieved totaling $68,501.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Gaston Community Foundation

Gastonia, NC

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$57,959
The Stowe Foundation Inc

Belmont, NC

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE

$10,000
The Duke Energy Foundation

Charlotte, NC

PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS

$436
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$106
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