Travlerpack is located in Arcadia, CA. According to its NTEE Classification (P99) the organization is classified as: Human Services N.E.C., 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. Travlerpack is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
1. FUNDRAISING: (A) FUNDRAISING IS THE SOLICITING OF DONATIONS, GRANTS, CORPORATE SPONSORSHIPS, AND OTHER MEANS OF RAISING MONEY. FUNDRAISING WILL BE DONE IN- PERSON AND ONLINE. (B) FUNDRAISING MAY BE CONDUCTED BY OFFICERS, BOARD MEMBERS, AND VOLUNTEERS. (C) FUNDRAISING MAY BE CONDUCTED BOTH IN-PERSON AND VIRTUALLY. IF IN- PERSON, FUNDRAISING MAY BE CONDUCTED DURING MEETINGS WITH POTENTIAL DONORS, SOCIAL AND NETWORKING EVENTS, AND IN-PERSON PRESENTATIONS, WORKSHOPS, AND INFORMATIONAL SESSIONS. IF VIRTUALLY, FUNDRAISING MAY BE CONDUCTED ON THE INTERNET, WHETHER THROUGH THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE, THROUGH VARIOUS CROWDFUNDING AND FUNDRAISING PLATFORMS, OR THROUGH ONLINE PRESENTATIONS AND CONFERENCING WITHE POTENTIAL DONORS AND PARTNERS. (D) FUNDRAISING WILL ACCOUNT FOR APPROXIMATELY 75-PERCENT OF THE TOTAL TIME. (E) FUNDRAISING WILL BE FUNDED BY DONATIONS, GRANTS, AND SCHOLARSHIPS RECEIVED BY THE ORGANIZATION. (F) FUNDRAISING ALLOWS THE ORGANIZATION TO FUND THE MANUFACTURING, SHIPPING, AND DISTRIBUTION OF WINTER KITS AND OTHER PRODUCTS TO AID REFUGEES AND INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS. THE MONEY RAISED ALLOWS THE ORGANIZATION TO MANAGE AND OVERSEE DISTRIBUTION IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS, PERFORM ON-SITE VISITS TO BUILD AND MAINTAIN RELATIONSHIPS WITH DISTRIBUTION PARTNERS, AND EVALUATE OTHER AT-RISK POPULATIONS TO EXPAND DISTRIBUTION AND AID. 2. COMMUNITY OUTREACH: (A) COMMUNITY OUTREACH WILL INCLUDE, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS, ONLINE CONTENT, AND IN-PERSON PRESENTATIONS. THE ORGANIZATION INTENDS TO CREATE VIDEOS, LITERATURE, AND PRESENTATIONS TO ENGAGE DIFFERENT COMMUNITIES, RAISE AWARENESS, AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE CHALLENGES OF AFFECTED POPULATIONS, THE MISSION AND ACTIVITIES OF THE ORGANIZATION, AND WHAT PEOPLE CAN DO TO HELP. (B) OUTREACH ACTIVITIES MAY BE CONDUCTED BY OFFICERS, BOARD MEMBERS, AND VOLUNTEERS. (C) OUTREACH ACTIVITIES MAY BE CONDUCTED ONLINE AS WELL AS IN-PERSON DEPENDING NOT HE SPECIFIC COMMUNITY THE ORGANIZATION IS ATTEMPTING TO ENGAGE WITH. (D) OUTREACH ACTIVITIES WILL ACCOUNT FOR APPROXIMATELY 10-PERCENT OF THE TOTAL TIME. (E) OUTREACH WILL BE FUNDED BY DONATIONS, GRANTS, AND SCHOLARSHIPS RECEIVED BY THE ORGANIZATION. (F) OUTREACH ACTIVITIES HELPS THE ORGANIZATION RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT THE PROBLEM THE ORGANIZATION IS TRYING TO ADDRESS AND THE SOLUTION IT IS TRYING TO PROVIDE. OUTREACH MAY LEAD TO FURTHER DONATIONS IN ORDER TO THE FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY PURPOSE OF MANUFACTURING AND DISTRIBUTION WINTER KITS AND OTHER PRODUCTS TO AID THOSE IN NEED. 3. MANUFACTURING, SHIPPING, AND DISTRIBUTING: (A) THE ORGANIZATION IS INVOLVED IN THE PHYSICAL MANUFACTURING OF SLEEPING BAGS, WINTER KITS, SURVIVAL ESSENTIALS, AND SUPPLIES, THE SHIPPING OF THOSE PRODUCTS TO THE APPROPRIATE LOCATIONS, AND THE DISTRIBUTION OF THOSE PRODUCTS TO THE POPULATIONS AND PERSONS IN NEED. (B) THE OFFICERS OF THE ORGANIZATION WILL OVERSEE THE MANUFACTURING, SHIPPING, AND DISTRIBUTION IN CONNECTION WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S PARTNERS IN MANUFACTURING, SHIPPING, AND ON-SITE DISTRIBUTION. (C) PRODUCTS ARE CURRENTLY MANUFACTURED IN CHINA, THOUGH THE ORGANIZATION INTENDS TO PURSUE MANUFACTURING IN OTHER LOCATIONS BASED ON THE PRODUCT, COST, AND VARIOUS OTHER FACTORS. THE PRODUCTS ARE SHIPPED FROM MANUFACTURING FACILITIES TO THE REGIONS WHERE THE PRODUCTS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED. THE ORGANIZATION HAS DISTRIBUTED PRODUCTS IN SYRIA AND LEBANON BUT SEES NO GEOGRAPHICAL LIMITATIONS AND INTENDS TO PROVIDE PRODUCTS TO UNDER-SERVED AND AT-RISK POPULATIONS ACROSS THE GLOBE. (D) MANUFACTURING, SHIPPING, AND DISTRIBUTION WILL ACCOUNT FOR APPROXIMATELY 10-PERCENT OF THE TOTAL TIME. (E) THESE ACTIVITIES WILL BE FUNDED BY DONATIONS, GRANTS, AND SCHOLARSHIPS RECEIVED BY THE ORGANIZATION. (F) THESE ACTIVITIES ARE DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION OF PROVIDING WINTER KITS, ESSENTIALS, SUPPLIES, AND PRODUCTS TO THE IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF AFFECTED POPULATIONS IN EXPOSED, VULNERABLE, AND DANGEROUS LIVING CONDITIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Vick Liu President | 8 | $0 | |
Max Kessler Treasurer | 8 | $0 | |
Tooba Shahid Secretary | 8 | $0 | |
Scott Alessandro Director | 1 | $0 | |
Keely Swan Director | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $160,807 |
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 | $160,807 |
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 | $0 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
Other expenses | $159,011 |
Total expenses | $159,011 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $1,823 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,823 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $1,823 |