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 06/2024, Backpack Weekend Food Program Inc employed 5 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 06/2024, Backpack Weekend Food Program Inc generated $613.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $484.0k during the year ending 06/2024. While expenses have increased by 6.6% 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

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
Leigh Hasty Spach
Executive Di
$62,994
Greg Dills
Board Chair
$0
Trish Goble
Vice Chair
$0
David Rogers
Treasurer
$0
Erin Morehead Baxter
Secretary
$0
Anthony Gallant
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$672
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$106,014
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$519,807
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $6,627
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$626,493
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $23,630
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$16,840
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$20,515
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $613,017

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