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Nonprofit · EIN 47-3779347

BREMERTON BACKPACK BRIGADE

Tax-exempt · BREMERTON, WA 98310

Financials

$161K$173K2023$205K$153K2024$171K$182K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BREMERTON BACKPACK BRIGADE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$170,654$182,214-$11,560$145,626$216$145,410
December 31, 2024990$204,737$153,282$51,455$151,293$323$150,970
December 31, 2023990$160,599$173,365-$12,766$99,515$0$99,515
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$168,353
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$2,301
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$825
Occupancy
$6,000
Program services (functional)
$174,671
Management and general (functional)
$7,543

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$151,293
Total assets, end of year
$145,626
Total liabilities, end of year
$216
Net assets, end of year
$145,410
Net assets without donor restrictions
$145,410
Gross receipts
$170,654
Employees
0
Volunteers
78
Year formed
2014
State of legal domicile
WA

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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LEXIE MIZERASPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
ROBYN GROSSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
KATHY SMITHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
ERIC MIZERASTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
TOM COWDERYVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
12$0
SHERRILL GROSSPANTRY DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
25$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LEXIE MIZERASPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
ROBYN GROSSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
KATHY SMITHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
ERIC MIZERASTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
TOM COWDERYVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
12$0
SHERRILL GROSSPANTRY DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
25$0
FINA VALENZUELABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LEXIE MIZERASPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
ROBYN GROSSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
BROOKE HOLSTSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ERIC MIZERASTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
TOM COWDERYVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
SHERRILL GROSSPANTRY DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
FINA VALENZUELABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MICHELLE CARDWELLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ANNE HORNBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
LIZ LAMMPAST PRESIDENT
Trustee or director
1$0
RYAN RAINERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 2533, BREMERTON, WA 98310-0329
In care of
% MYRA BATTIN
Mailing address (990-N for 2017)
PO Box 2533, Bremerton WA 98310
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
ERIC MIZERAS, PO BOX 2533, BREMERTON, WA 98310
Principal officer (990-N for 2017)
Myra Battin, PO Box 2533, Bremerton WA 98310
Signed the 990
ERIC MIZERAS, TREASURER
Phone
(907) 301-2293
Return prepared by
SINGERLEWAK LLP

Mission

BREMERTON BACKPACK BRIGADE WAS FORMED IN ORDER TO PROVIDE FOOD SUPPORT ON WEEKENDS TO STUDENTS IN PARTICULAR NEED IN BREMERTON ELEMENTRY SCHOOLS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE BREMERTON BACKPACK BRIGADE PROVIDES WEEKLY FOOD SUPPORT TO FAMILIES IN NEED DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR. EACH WEEK, WE SEND HOME ABOUT 300 BACKPACKS FILLED WITH A MIX OF STAPLES LIKE RICE, DRY BEANS, OR PASTA ALONG WITH FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES. THESE BACKPACKS SERVE APPROXIMATELY 850 CHILDREN, WITH EACH ONE WEIGHING BETWEEN 8 AND 10 POUNDS.OUR FRESH PRODUCE COSTS AROUND $1,200 PER WEEK. TO HELP STOCK OUR SUPPLIES, WE HOST TWO FOOD DRIVES EACH MONTH, WHICH BRING IN ABOUT 1,600 POUNDS OF VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS. HOWEVER, WE MUST PURCHASE ANY ADDITIONAL FOOD USING OUR OWN FUNDS.
    Expenses $174,671

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

File the 2026 990-EZ for BREMERTON BACKPACK BRIGADE

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
47-3779347
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2015
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P30)
Assets (IRS master file)
$145,626
Income (IRS master file)
$170,654

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$170,654$182,214$145,626IRS
990December 2024$204,737$153,282$151,293IRS
990December 2023$160,599$173,365$99,515XML
990December 2022$130,756$149,120$112,281IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2019–––IRS
990-N for 2017
Officer: Myra Battin
December 31, 2017≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZDecember 2017–––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 47-3779347).

Questions about BREMERTON BACKPACK BRIGADE

What is the EIN of BREMERTON BACKPACK BRIGADE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BREMERTON BACKPACK BRIGADE is 47-3779347.
Is BREMERTON BACKPACK BRIGADE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
Are donations to BREMERTON BACKPACK BRIGADE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BREMERTON BACKPACK BRIGADE 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 BREMERTON BACKPACK BRIGADE due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BREMERTON BACKPACK BRIGADE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of BREMERTON BACKPACK BRIGADE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names ERIC MIZERAS.
Who are the officers and directors of BREMERTON BACKPACK BRIGADE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BREMERTON BACKPACK BRIGADE have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $170,654, expenses of $182,214 and total assets of $145,626 at year end.

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