Backpack Friends Incorporated is located in Pflugerville, TX. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, 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. Backpack Friends Incorporated 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, Backpack Friends Incorporated generated $257.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 68.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $253.7k during the year ending 12/2021. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ALLEVIATE WEEKEND HUNGER AMONG STUDENTS LIVING IN FOOD INSECURITY IN TEXAS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ANONYMOUSLY PROVIDE WEEKEND MEAL KITS TO SCHOOL CHILDREN EVERY WEEK. THESE MEAL KITS CONTAIN HEALTHY NUTRITIOUS KID-FRIENDLY FOODS THAT CAN BE EATEN ON THE GO WITHOUT COOKING OR PREPARATION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Thomas F Cottar CEO | Officer | 60 | $0 |
Heather Cottar Administrative Assistant | Officer | 25 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $257,654 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $257,654 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $257,654 |
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. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $114,145 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $114,145 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $28,351 |
Office expenses | $15,680 |
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 | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $253,720 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $46,251 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $50,010 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $2,815 |
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 | $99,076 |
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 | $99,076 |
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 | $99,076 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Backpack Friends Incorporated has recieved totaling $25,672.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,426 |
Greater Round Rock Community Foundation Inc Round Rock, TX PURPOSE: GENERAL ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Rosendin Foundation San Jose, CA PURPOSE: TO ALLEVIATE CHILDHOOD HUNGER IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES THROUGH AWARENESS, STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE. | $5,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $246 |
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