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Nonprofit · EIN 81-3669879

BACKPACKS 4 KIDS AZ INC

Tax-exempt · PHOENIX, AZ 85015

Financials

$576K$576K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BACKPACKS 4 KIDS AZ INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$576,442$576,442$0$0$0$0
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$576,442
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$27,740
Program services (functional)
$576,442

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$0
Total assets, end of year
$0
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$0
Gross receipts
$576,442
Employees
0
Volunteers
10
Year formed
2022
State of legal domicile
AZ

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
MICHELE TALLBERGPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
YVONNE ALDANNANONE
Trustee or director
10$0
GERALDO RAMIREZNONE
Trustee or director
10$0
MARK FARLEYNONE
Trustee or director
10$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
6819 N 21ST AVENUE, PHOENIX, AZ 85015-1123
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
6819 N 21st Ave Ste N, PHOENIx AZ 85015
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
MICHELE TALLBERG, 2002 N CENTRAL DR STE N, Chandler, AZ 85224
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
Michele Tallberg, 1817 N Dobson Rd, Chandler AZ 85224
Signed the 990
MICHELE TALLBERG, PRESIDENT
Phone
(310) 634-8345
Return prepared by
INTEGRITY TAX SOLUTIONS

Mission

Our mission is to provide families with food and basic essentials, and children with the tools they need to be successful learners. We strive to achieve this through various programs, including our food pantry, school supplies distribution, and family support events. We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to succeed and are committed

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • FOOD PANTRY DISTRIBUTION 156 TIMES DURFING THE YEAR. GIVING OUT FOOD BOXES TO THOSE IN NEED.
    Expenses $192,162
  • BACKTO SCHOOL PROGRAM SEPTEMBER THROUGH NOVEMBER. GIVING CHILDREN BACKPACKS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO HELP THEM BE SUCCESSFUL IN SCHOOL.
    Expenses $192,140
  • OUTREACH PROGRAM THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. HELPING FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DAILY LIVING ITEMS NEEDED WHICH MAY INCLUDE FOOD.
    Expenses $192,140

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, 2025Check at the IRS
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
81-3669879
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
2016
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Income (IRS master file)
$576,442

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$576,442$576,442$0XML
990-N for 2024
Officer: Michele Tallberg
April 30, 2025≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: Michele Tallberg
April 30, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2021
Officer: Michele Tallberg
April 30, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Michele Tallberg
April 30, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Michele Tallberg
April 30, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 81-3669879).

Questions about BACKPACKS 4 KIDS AZ INC

What is the EIN of BACKPACKS 4 KIDS AZ INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BACKPACKS 4 KIDS AZ INC is 81-3669879.
Is BACKPACKS 4 KIDS AZ INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
Are donations to BACKPACKS 4 KIDS AZ INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BACKPACKS 4 KIDS AZ 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 BACKPACKS 4 KIDS AZ INC 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 BACKPACKS 4 KIDS AZ INC 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 BACKPACKS 4 KIDS AZ INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names MICHELE TALLBERG.
Who are the officers and directors of BACKPACKS 4 KIDS AZ INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BACKPACKS 4 KIDS AZ INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $576,442, expenses of $576,442 and total assets of $0 at year end.

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