Portland Backpack is located in Portland, OR. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (K30) the organization is classified as: Food Programs, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Portland Backpack employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Portland Backpack 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 06/2023, Portland Backpack generated $557.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 25.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $524.5k during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 33.3% per year over the past 6 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROVIDE FOOD EACH SCHOOL YEAR WEEKEND TO CHILDREN ATTENDING PORTLAND AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS WHO QUALIFY FOR FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PORTLAND BACKPACK MAKES SURE THAT ELEMENTARY CHILDREN WHO RELY ON FREE SCHOOL MEALSHAVE FOOD ON THE WEEKENDS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR, SERVING APPROXIMATELY 1,200CHILDREN WEEKLY AT 15 PORTLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS. IN ADDITION, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PORTLAND PARKS AND RECREATION: LUNCH AND PLAY PROGRAM, PORTLAND BACKPACK PUTS FOOD SACKS INTO THE HANDS OF 400 KIDS EVERY FRIDAY IN 4 PORTLAND PARKS ALL SUMMER.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Diane Rheos Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $67,000 |
Christine Pitts President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Chris Folkerts Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Natalie Edwards Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Blake Bowyer Secretary | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Courtney Westling Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $117,507 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $481,950 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $83,645 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $599,457 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $554 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$50,512 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $7,630 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $557,129 |
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. | $184,543 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $70,610 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $101,918 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $3,605 |
Other employee benefits | $5,280 |
Payroll taxes | $14,520 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $54,871 |
Advertising and promotion | $10,405 |
Office expenses | $9,636 |
Information technology | $7,131 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $34,159 |
Travel | $2,771 |
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 | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $5,257 |
Insurance | $7,894 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $524,466 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $173,789 |
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 | $32,104 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $41,565 |
Total assets | $247,458 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,541 |
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 | $8,108 |
Total liabilities | $14,649 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $182,809 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $50,000 |
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 | $247,458 |