Nonprofit · EIN 26-1964620
BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK INC
Tax-exempt · LOUISVILLE, KY 40205
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $13,693,534 | $13,890,708 | -$197,174 | $11,326,667 | $1,058,992 | $10,267,675 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $14,444,991 | $15,571,374 | -$1,126,383 | $11,457,336 | $1,082,466 | $10,374,870 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $13,343,009
- of which government grants
- $293,384
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $375,328
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $44,835
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$192,647
- Other revenue
- -$24,803
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $9,057,415
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $395,366
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,922,777
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,692,069
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,858
- Accounting fees
- $85,519
- Occupancy
- $131,387
- Travel
- $62,486
- Depreciation
- $19,503
- Program services (functional)
- $10,890,602
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,577,566
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,422,540
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $11,457,336
- Total assets, end of year
- $11,326,667
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,058,992
- Net assets, end of year
- $10,267,675
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $42,469
- Publicly traded securities
- $3,505,643
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $10,058,735
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $208,940
- Gross receipts
- $15,075,169
- Employees
- 41
- Volunteers
- 16,500
- Year formed
- 2008
- State of legal domicile
- KY
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERIN KERR | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $219,872 | $2,800 |
| OTIS USHER | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $169,349 | $3,343 |
| ELIZABETH GRIZZLE | CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $165,281 | $0 |
| BRENT GLASS | VP-CHAPTER RELATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $129,127 | $2,869 |
| MARGARET JACKSON | DIR OF STRATEGY/PEOPLE, INTERIM CDO 7/1/24-2/28/25 Highest-paid employee | 40 | $120,379 | $4,200 |
| ANGELA ABRISHAMI | MANAGING DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $116,843 | $4,200 |
| HEATHER DAMBROSI | VP - NATIONAL FOOD SOLUTION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $114,361 | $3,933 |
| CHRISSY COCRANE | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN RUBLEY | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIMOTHY COX | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAWN MELCHIORRE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY LEE MONTAGUE | CHAIR GOVERENCE COMMITTEE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIFFANY BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH DEPIPPO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA EIKERENKOETTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
8 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GJ HART | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GWENDOLYN G HIGH PHD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STACI RAWLS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR THOMAS TUCKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SCOTT WHICKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN BUSH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CAMILLE HYMES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PEGGY PARISH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERIN KERR | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $205,961 | $4,049 |
| OTIS USHER | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $160,792 | $3,367 |
| ELIZABETH GRIZZLE | CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $121,183 | $14,589 |
| KIMBERLY HOLSCLAW | MANAGING DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $108,920 | $1,295 |
| DANIEL SUMMINS | MANAGING DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,734 | $4,200 |
| CECILIA ST ARNOLD | MANAGING DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $107,911 | $679 |
| BRENT GLASS | VP-CHAPTER RELATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,715 | $2,356 |
| DR THOMAS TUCKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIFFANY BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH DEPIPPO | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL COLANGELO | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN RUBLEY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| UBONG ITUEN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY LEE MONTAGUE | CHAIR GOVERENCE COMMITTEE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STACI RAWLS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA EIKERENKOETTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GJ HART | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISSY COCRANE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIMOTHY COX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GWENDOLYN G HIGH PHD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAWN MELCHIORRE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT WHICKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 6100 DUTCHMANS LN STE 30, LOUISVILLE, KY 40205-3284
- In care of
- % OTIS USHER
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- OTIS USHER, 6100 DUTCHMANS LANE 603, LOUISVILLE, KY 40205
- Signed the 990
- OTIS USHER, CFO
- Phone
- (800) 872-4366
- Website
- WWW.BLESSINGSINABACKPACK.ORG
- Return prepared by
- LBMC PC
Mission
BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK MOBILIZES COMMUNITIES, INDIVIDUALS, AND RESOURCES TO PROVIDE FOOD ON THE WEEKENDS FOR SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN ACROSS AMERICA WHO MIGHT OTHERWISE GO HUNGRY.
Program accomplishments
- BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK PROVIDES A FLEXIBLE FRAMEWORK WITH EFFICIENT SOLUTIONS FOR EVERY COMMUNITY TO END WEEKEND HUNGER FOR ITS CHILDREN. AT MORE THAN 1,000 LOCATIONS IN 44 STATES, BLESSINGS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND VOLUNTEERS, ENSURES CHILDREN LEAVE SCHOOL ON FRIDAY WITH A BAG OF NUTRITION TO HELP THEM ENJOY A WEEKEND FREE OF HUNGER.SINCE 2008, MORE THAN ONE MILLION CHILDREN HAVE ENJOYED OVER 30 MILLION HUNGER-FREE WEEKENDS.DURING THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR, BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK MADE OVER 2.7 MILLION HUNGER-FREE WEEKENDS POSSIBLE FOR KIDS. WITH MORE THAN 13.8 MILLION CHILDREN FACING FOOD INSECURITY, OUR WORK AT BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK IS CRUCIAL. MORE THAN 16,500 VOLUNEERS GAVE 610,000 HOURS OF THEIR TIME AND TALENT TO HELP ENSURE KIDS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES HAD ACCESS TO FOOD ON THE WEEKENDS.LEARN MORE ON HOW TO BECOME INVOLVED AT BLESSINGSINABACKPACK.ORG.Expenses $10,890,602 · grants $9,057,415
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 26-1964620
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2008
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $11,326,667
- Income (IRS master file)
- $15,075,169
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $13,693,534 | $13,890,708 | $11,326,667 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $14,444,991 | $15,571,374 | $11,457,336 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $13,187,930 | $15,489,731 | $12,159,950 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 26-1964620).
Questions about BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK INC
- What is the EIN of BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK INC is 26-1964620.
- Is BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
- Are donations to BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names OTIS USHER.
- Who are the officers and directors of BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 23 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $219,872 (ERIN KERR, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
- How much revenue does BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $13,693,534, expenses of $13,890,708 and total assets of $11,326,667 at year end.
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