Nonprofit · EIN 46-1251223
BACKPACK BEGINNINGS
Tax-exempt · GREENSBORO, NC 27407
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $5,153,667 | $4,819,825 | $333,842 | $4,638,860 | $329,372 | $4,309,488 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $4,322,460 | $3,961,858 | $360,602 | $4,529,553 | $439,291 | $4,090,262 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 (amended) | $3,098,106 | $2,507,895 | $590,211 | $4,301,064 | $530,894 | $3,770,170 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $5,000,929
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $151,429
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $74,771
- Other revenue
- $1,309
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $393,419
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $437,303
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $34,222
- Depreciation
- $77,021
- Program services (functional)
- $4,699,681
- Management and general (functional)
- $114,797
- Fundraising (functional)
- $5,347
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,529,553
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,638,860
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $329,372
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,309,488
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $454,624
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,815,638
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,781,085
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $528,403
- Gross receipts
- $5,153,667
- Employees
- 11
- Volunteers
- 6,300
- Year formed
- 2010
- State of legal domicile
- NC
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PARKER WHITE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 45 | $0 |
| ALLISON COCHRAN | SECRETARY - TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| TERRY JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CEDRIC PARKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| GREGG SLOAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MINDY OAKLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JENNIFER CROSS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PARKER WHITE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 45 | $0 |
| ALLISON COCHRAN | SECRETARY - TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| JENNIFER V CROSS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TERRY JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CEDRIC PARKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| GREGG SLOAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MINDY OAKLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PARKER WHITE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 45 | $0 |
| ALLISON COCHRAN | SECRETARY - TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| JENNIFER V CROSS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TERRY JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CEDRIC PARKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| GREGG SLOAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MINDY OAKLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3711 ALLIANCE DR, GREENSBORO, NC 27407-2015
- In care of
- % PARKER WHITE
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- PARKER WHITE, 3711 ALLIANCE DRIVE, GREENSBORO, NC 27407
- Signed the 990
- PARKER WHITE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (336) 954-7445
- Website
- WWW.BACKPACKBEGINNINGS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- DMJPS PLLC
Mission
THE MISSION OF BACKPACK BEGINNINGS IS TO CONNECT CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES TO RESOURCES NEEDED TO THRIVE, THEREBY PROVIDING A POSITIVE AND LASTING IMPACT ON THEIR HEALTH.
Program accomplishments
- TO ACCOMPLISH BACKPACK BEGINNINGS MISSION, BACKPACK BEGINNINGS DISTRIBUTES FOOD AND OTHER NECESSITIES TO CHILDREN THROUGH OUR 201 COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND FAMILY MARKET (FM). OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS INCLUDE SCHOOLS, HEADSTARTS, PEDIATRICIANS OFFICES, NON-PROFITS, CHURCHES AND HOUSING AUTHORITY SITES. THE BPB FAMILY MARKET IS A DIGNITY OF CHOICE, "ONE-STOP" SHOPPING EXPERIENCE WHERE PARENTS AND CHILDREN SELECT THEIR BASIC NEEDS AT NO COST IN A RETAIL-LIKE, WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT. FAMILIES HAVE ACCESS TO EXPANDED FOOD CHOICES SUCH AS FROZEN FOODS, FRESH PRODUCE, AND DAIRY ITEMS AS WELL AS RESOURCES SUCH AS HYGIENE PRODUCTS, CHILDREN'S CLOTHING, DIAPERS, BABY ACCESSORIES, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, AND EVEN CHILDHOOD JOYS SUCH AS TOYS, BOOKS, AND SPORTS EQUIPMENT. DURING OUR 2024-25 FISCAL YEAR, WE PROVIDED 924,922 LBS OF FOOD, 1,608 COMFORT BACKPACKS, 237,824 ITEMS OF CLOTHING, 131,111 HYGIENE ITEMS, 945,204 DIAPERS, 48,873 HOUSEHOLD GOODS, 77,834 SCHOOL SUPPLIES, 32,272 TOYS, 13,133 BABY ACCESSORIES AND 42,376 BOOKS TO LOCAL CHILDREN AND FAMILIES VIA OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND FAMILY MARKET. OVERALL, THESE BASIC NEEDS WENT TO 27,436 CHILDREN. BEYOND THE BASISCS (BTB) IS A NO-COST COACHING PROGRAM FOR OUR FM GUESTS WHO ARE MOTIVATED TO MAKE CHANGES THAT WOULD POSITIVELY IMPACT THEIR FAMILY THROUGH GOAL SETTING. BTB ALSO SUPPORTS FM GUESTS WITH REFERRALS AND CASE MANAGEMENTExpenses $4,699,681
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
- 46-1251223
- 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
- 2013
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,638,860
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,153,667
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $5,153,667 | $4,819,825 | $4,638,860 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $4,322,460 | $3,961,858 | $4,529,553 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $3,098,106 | $2,507,895 | $4,301,064 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $2,502,339 | $1,210,007 | $3,251,152 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | 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 46-1251223).
Questions about BACKPACK BEGINNINGS
- What is the EIN of BACKPACK BEGINNINGS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BACKPACK BEGINNINGS is 46-1251223.
- Is BACKPACK BEGINNINGS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
- Are donations to BACKPACK BEGINNINGS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BACKPACK BEGINNINGS 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 BACKPACK BEGINNINGS 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 BACKPACK BEGINNINGS 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 BACKPACK BEGINNINGS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names PARKER WHITE.
- Who are the officers and directors of BACKPACK BEGINNINGS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BACKPACK BEGINNINGS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,153,667, expenses of $4,819,825 and total assets of $4,638,860 at year end.
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