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Nonprofit · EIN 47-1591744

BACKPACK WEEKEND FOOD PROGRAM INC

Tax-exempt · GASTONIA, NC 28055

Financials

$522K$482K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BACKPACK WEEKEND FOOD PROGRAM INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$521,851$481,697$40,154$1,152,770$8,483$1,144,287
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$506,649
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$33,531
Net gain from sales of assets
-$3,257
Net income from fundraising events
-$18,329
Other revenue
-$18,329

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$249,748
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$64,595
Other salaries and wages
$47,392
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$124,412
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$6,512
Occupancy
$50,776
Depreciation
$10,929
Program services (functional)
$381,631
Management and general (functional)
$100,066

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,088,190
Total assets, end of year
$1,152,770
Total liabilities, end of year
$8,483
Net assets, end of year
$1,144,287
Land, buildings and equipment
$34,964
Publicly traded securities
$577,321
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,144,287
Gross receipts
$639,952
Employees
5
Volunteers
515
Year formed
2014
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LEIGH HASTY SPACHFORMER EXEC
Trustee or director, Officer
40$54,088
JENNIFER GRANTEXECUTIVE DI
Trustee or director, Officer
40$32,862
GREG DILLSBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
TRISH GOBLEVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
DAVID ROGERSTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
ERIN MOREHEAD BAXTERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
ANTHONY GALLANTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
TERRY STROUPEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
MARSHALL WALKERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
CHERYL SMYREBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
MICHAEL MCMAHANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
VALERIE YATKOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 551030, GASTONIA, NC 28055-1030
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
JENNIFER GRANT, PO BOX 551030, GASTONIA, NC 28055
Signed the 990
JENNIFER GRANT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(704) 689-3363
Return prepared by
BUTLER & STOWE

Mission

THE BACKPACK WEEKEND FOOD PROGRAM, INC. PROVIDES NUTRITIONALLY-BALANCED MEALS ON THE WEEKEND TO STUDENTS IN NEED THROUGH GASTON COUNTY SCHOOLS SO THEY CAN FACE EACH SCHOOL WEEK BETTER NOURISHED, MORE ALERT AND READY TO LEARN.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES CHILDREN IN NEED WITH A PLASTIC BAG OF NONPERISHABLE, INDIVIDUALLY-PORTIONED, NUTRITIONALLY-BALANCED FOOD TO TAKE HOME IN THEIR BACKPACKS ON THE WEEKEND WHEN SCHOOL MEALS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. THOSE STUDENTS MOST LIKELY TO BE HUNGRY ON THE WEEKEND ARE IDENTIFIED BY SCHOOL COUNSELORS, SOCIAL WORKERS, TEACHERS, SCHOOL NURSES, AND PRINCIPALS. PERMISSION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM MUST BE GIVEN BY THE CHILD'S PARENT OR GUARDIAN AND ANY ALLERGIES ARE IDENTIFIED.
    Expenses $381,631 · grants $249,748

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
47-1591744
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
2015
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,152,770
Income (IRS master file)
$639,952

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025–––IRS
990June 2024$613,017$484,005$1,088,190IRS
990June 2023$549,383$447,099$918,955IRS
990June 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about BACKPACK WEEKEND FOOD PROGRAM INC

What is the EIN of BACKPACK WEEKEND FOOD PROGRAM INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BACKPACK WEEKEND FOOD PROGRAM INC is 47-1591744.
Is BACKPACK WEEKEND FOOD PROGRAM INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
Are donations to BACKPACK WEEKEND FOOD PROGRAM INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BACKPACK WEEKEND FOOD PROGRAM 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 BACKPACK WEEKEND FOOD PROGRAM 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 BACKPACK WEEKEND FOOD PROGRAM 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 BACKPACK WEEKEND FOOD PROGRAM INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JENNIFER GRANT.
Who are the officers and directors of BACKPACK WEEKEND FOOD PROGRAM INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $54,088 (LEIGH HASTY SPACH, FORMER EXEC).
How much revenue does BACKPACK WEEKEND FOOD PROGRAM INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $521,851, expenses of $481,697 and total assets of $1,152,770 at year end.

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