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Nonprofit · EIN 81-3314886

BROOKINGS BACK PACK PROJECT

Tax-exempt · BROOKINGS, SD 57006

Financials

$146K$126K2023$167K$143K2024$167K$143K2024$197K$148K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BROOKINGS BACK PACK PROJECT by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$197,062$147,914$49,148$161,261$718$160,543
June 30, 2025990-EZ$167,177$142,516$24,661$111,395–$111,395
December 31, 2024990-EZ$167,177$142,516$24,661$111,395–$111,395
December 31, 2023990-EZ$145,697$126,490$19,207$86,738–$86,738
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$197,017
Investment income
$45

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$63,141
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$12,947
Occupancy
$10,981
Printing, publications and postage
$270
Other expenses
$60,575
Program services (functional)
$122,184

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$111,395
Total assets, end of year
$161,261
Total liabilities, end of year
$718
Net assets, end of year
$160,543
Cash, savings and investments
$160,724
Gross receipts
$197,062

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CATHY CHINGDIRECTOR0$0
BRIANNA DORANDIRECTOR0$0
SETH SAYLERDIRECTOR0$0
JESSICA MCGEHEEDIRECTOR0$0
BRITTNEY WOBIGDIRECTOR0$0
DARLENE DOKKENDIRECTOR0$0
SHAWNA WITTDIRECTOR0$0
KIM GUSTAFSONDIRECTOR0$0
CHAD ADAMSONDIRECTOR0$0
ALI TEESDALEDIRECTOR0$0
MERIDITH WEILANDDIRECTOR0$0
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CATHY CHINGDIRECTOR0$0
BRIANNA DORANDIRECTOR0$0
SETH SAYLERDIRECTOR0$0
JESSICA MCGEHEEDIRECTOR0$0
BRITTNEY WOBIGDIRECTOR0$0
DARLENE DOKKENDIRECTOR0$0
SHAWNA WITTDIRECTOR0$0
KIM GUSTAFSONDIRECTOR0$0
CHAD ADAMSONDIRECTOR0$0
ALI TEESDALEDIRECTOR0$0
MERIDITH WEILANDDIRECTOR0$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CATHY CHINGDIRECTOR0$0
BRIANNA DORANDIRECTOR0$0
SETH SAYLERDIRECTOR0$0
JESSICA MCGEHEEDIRECTOR0$0
BRITTNEY WOBIGDIRECTOR0$0
DARLENE DOKKENDIRECTOR0$0
SHAWNA WITTDIRECTOR0$0
KIM GUSTAFSONDIRECTOR0$0
CHAD ADAMSONDIRECTOR0$0
ALI TEESDALEDIRECTOR0$0
MERIDITH WEILANDDIRECTOR0$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CATHY CHINGDIRECTOR0$0
SANDY VANDERLUGTDIRECTOR0$0
SETH SAYLERDIRECTOR0$0
JESSICA MCGEHEEDIRECTOR0$0
MEGAN MADSENDIRECTOR0$0
DARLENE DOKKENDIRECTOR0$0
LINDA KAMPMANNDIRECTOR0$0
KIM GUSTAFSONDIRECTOR0$0
CHAD ADAMSONDIRECTOR0$0
ALI TEESDALEDIRECTOR0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 8054, BROOKINGS, SD 57006-8054
In care of
% CATHY CHING
Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
611 8th Ave, Brookings SD 57006
Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
Catherine L Ching, 611 8th Ave, Brookings SD 57006
Signed the 990-EZ
CATHY CHING, DIRECTOR
Return prepared by
BRIAN J HILDEBRANT CPA PC

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE BROOKINGS BACKPACK PROJECS IS TO ASSIST CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN BROOKINGS COUNTY, SD WHO MAY NOT HAVE ENOUGH FOOD TO EAT AT HOME BY PROVIDING THEM WITH EASY-TO-PREPARE WEEKEND MEALS AND SNACKS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. BY HELPING TO SUSTAIN THESE CHILDREN, WE SEEK NOT ONLY TO HELP MEET THEIR NUTRITIONAL NEEDS BUT ALSO TO PROMOTE THEIR PHYSICAL, COGNITIVE AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT, AND TO ENHANCE THEIR OVERALL SENSE OF WELL-BEING.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • BROOKINGS BACKPACK PROJECT HAS DISTRIBUTED FOOD TO YOUTH IN BROOKINGS COUNTY, SD IN FOOD-INSECURE HOMES WITH THE HELP OF THOUSANDS OF VOLUNTEER HOURS. THE BPP SERVES CHILDREN IN 3 SCHOOL DISTRICTS WITHIN THE COUNTY.
    Expenses $122,184

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-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2026 990-EZ for BROOKINGS BACK PACK PROJECT

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

IRS record

EIN
81-3314886
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
2016
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$161,261
Income (IRS master file)
$197,062

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$197,062$147,914$161,261XML
990-EZJune 2025$167,177$142,516$111,395XML
990-EZDecember 2024$167,177$142,516$111,395XML
990-EZDecember 2023$145,697$126,490$86,738XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2020
Officer: Catherine L Ching
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-N for 2019
Officer: CATHERINE CHING
December 31, 2019≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZDecember 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 81-3314886).

Questions about BROOKINGS BACK PACK PROJECT

What is the EIN of BROOKINGS BACK PACK PROJECT?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BROOKINGS BACK PACK PROJECT is 81-3314886.
Is BROOKINGS BACK PACK PROJECT tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
Are donations to BROOKINGS BACK PACK PROJECT tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BROOKINGS BACK PACK PROJECT 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 BROOKINGS BACK PACK PROJECT 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 BROOKINGS BACK PACK PROJECT last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of BROOKINGS BACK PACK PROJECT?
The 990-N for 2020 names Catherine L Ching.
Who are the officers and directors of BROOKINGS BACK PACK PROJECT?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BROOKINGS BACK PACK PROJECT have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $197,062, expenses of $147,914 and total assets of $161,261 at year end.

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