Pack Your Back is located in Elkton, MI. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (P58) the organization is classified as: Gift Distribution, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Pack Your Back 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 12/2021, Pack Your Back generated $2.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (73.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.2k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (70.0%) per year over the past 4 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE ORGANIZATION IS STRUCTURED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. THESE PURPOSES INCLUDE ENHANCING THE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED STUDENTS BY GIVING THEM THE TOOLS AND RESOURCES NEEDED TO SUCCEED IN THE CLASSROOM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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STUFF YOUR STOCKING: STUDENTS OFTEN RUN OUT OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES HALFWAY THROUGH THE YEAR. PACK YOUR BACK IS PROUD TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH SCHOOL SUPPLIES, BACKPACKS, TOYS, AND MEMORIES TO LAST A LIFETIME NEAR THE HOLIDAYS. RESOURCES ARE DISTRIBUTED OR GIVEN DIRECTLY TO A SCHOOL THAT HAS REQUESTED SUPPORT.
WATER DISTRIBUTIONS: THE FLINT WATER CRISIS IS STILL AN ONGOING ISSUE THAT AFFECTS MANY FAMILIES, AND PACK YOUR BACK HAS CREATED THIS PROGRAM TO MAKE SURE THAT THIS IS NOT FORGOTTEN. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES WATER TO THE FLINT COMMUNITY. FAMILIES THAT ARE IN NEED OF CLAN WATER ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND THESE DISTRIBUTIONS.
SCHOOL SUPPLY DISTRIBUTIONS: PACK YOUR BACK BELIEVES THAT EACH STUDENT SHOULD HAVE THE TOOLS AND RESOURCES NEEDED TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THE CLASSROOM. EACH YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION DISTRIBUTES THOUSANDS OF BACKPACKS FILLED WITH SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO STUDENTS ACROSS THE STATE OF MICHIGAN. BACKPACKS ARE EITHER DISTRIBUTED AT EVENTS HELD THROUGHOUT THE STATE OR GIVEN DIRECTLY TO A SCHOOL THAT HAS REQUESTED SUPPORT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Galen Miller President | 2 | $0 | |
Lex Miller Board Member | 2 | $0 | |
Lisa Miller Secretary & Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $895 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,496 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $0 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $163 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
Other expenses | $3,073 |
Total expenses | $3,236 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $920 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $4,999 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $4,999 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Pack Your Back has recieved totaling $10,250.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Boston, MA PURPOSE: For grant recipient's exempt purposes | $10,250 |
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