Backpack Society
- Assets
- $103.6k
- Revenue
- $286.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Highlands Ranch, CO
- Founding
- 12/2019
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 84-3290134
Organization Overview
Backpack Society is located in Highlands Ranch, CO. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (K30) the organization is classified as: Food Programs, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Backpack Society 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 Society generated $286.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 2 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 29.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $250.1k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 38.9% per year over the past 2 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ALLEVIATE HUNGER AMONG SCHOOLCHILDREN BY PROVIDING SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ON THE WEEKENDS AND DURING SCHOOL BREAKS THAT THEY OTHERWISE WOULD GO WITHOUT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
STUDENT BAG PROGRAM - BAGS WITH 6 MEALS AND SNACKS PROVIDED TO STUDENTS AT PARTNERING SCHOOLS TO COVER THE WEEKEND.
FAMILY WEEKEND PROGRAM - PROVIDE FOOD FOR THE ENTIRE HOUSEHOLD FOR THE WEEKEND.
STAFF WEEKEND PROGRAM - PROVIDE FOOD TO SCHOOL STAFF AND THEIR ENTIRE HOUSEHOLD FOR THE WEEKEND.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Laurel Gebhard Vice President | Trustee | 25 | $0 |
Nikki Schubert Secretary | Trustee | 25 | $0 |
Juli Ettwein Director | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
June Everett President | Trustee | 35 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $286,194 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $163,839 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $286,194 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $7 |
| 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 | $286,201 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $189,961 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $2,564 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| 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 | $2,362 |
| 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 | $4,271 |
| Office expenses | $8,712 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $35,890 |
| 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 | $985 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $250,065 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $93,026 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $10,616 |
| Total assets | $103,642 |
| 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 | $0 |
| 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 | $36,136 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $103,642 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Backpack Society has recieved totaling $47,804.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Community First Foundation Arvada, CO PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $23,977 |
Trailhead Institute Denver, CO | | $17,000 |
Kroger Co Foundation Cincinnati, OH PURPOSE: ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $5,000 |
Ridge Family Foundation Seneca, SC PURPOSE: CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $1,600 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $227 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Community Food Share Inc Louisville, CO | $17,101,690 | $25,888,290 |
Diabetes Prevention And Aid Fund Inc Nogales, AZ | $212,158 | $20,461,297 |
Flagstaff Family Food Center Flagstaff, AZ | $4,578,201 | $12,934,746 |
Wedontwaste Inc Denver, CO | $3,997,096 | $12,273,499 |
Conscious Alliance Broomfield, CO | $3,472,577 | $8,072,090 |
Hunger Free Colorado Denver, CO | $3,313,902 | $4,858,628 |
Storehouse New Mexico Albuquerque, NM | $1,882,019 | $3,517,979 |
Feed The Need Foundation For Rural Oklahoma Wright City, OK | $1,312,519 | $3,516,803 |
Food On The Move Inc Tulsa, OK | $2,618,827 | $4,927,013 |
New Mexico Farmers Marketing Association Santa Fe, NM | $1,977,340 | $3,612,494 |
Life Inter Faith Team On Unemployment And Poverty Rifle, CO | $3,060,270 | $2,803,873 |
Vindeket Fort Collins, CO | $336,480 | $2,456,740 |